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THE IDLE AMERICAN: One grateful guy
The Holy Bible teaches that it is more blessed to give than receive. Many folks along the way have–through various ways–expanded boundaries of giving. Someone campaigning for increased giving to the church reminded that “the Lord also accepts
LETTERS TO SANTA: Northwest Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
No. 11 Lady Lions run win streak to seven with 56-44 triumph over 20-win 6A Odessa Permian
STERLING CITY – The Class 4A No. 11 Brownwood Lady Lions ran their win streak to seven games Monday afternoon with a 56-44 neutral site victory over Class 6A Odessa Permian. The Lady Lions (15-3) shot 40
Commissioners Create Indigent Defense Cash Deposit
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners, approval was given to the creation of an Indigent Defense Cash Deposit. The County Budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year included $932,000 for the Indigent Defense Expense fund. According
LETTERS TO SANTA: East Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:
Following third round playoff run last year, Lions soccer eyes greater success in 2026
Despite a fourth-place finish in District 5-4A and 7-12-2 overall record, the Brownwood Lions caught fire in the postseason and advanced to the third round of the playoffs. With a solid nucleus returning from the 2025 team,
Sheriff’s Report – December 22, 2025
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office on December 22, 2025: *** On Friday, December 19, 2025, at 08:54 hours, Brown County Deputy Sheriff TJ Harrell was dispatched to FM 3100, Brown
Texas Governor Activates Additional State Wildfire Resources, Updates Disaster Declaration Ahead Of Increased Fire Danger
Mobilizes State Emergency Response Resources For West Texas Flood Threat AUSTIN — On Friday October 10, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of
DPS Expands Aviation Fleet with New High-Tech Aircraft to Enhance Public Safety
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) fleet today with the addition of a brand-new Cessna 208 Caravan, equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to strengthen public safety and provide
BISD elementary students help build bikes as part of Hendrick Leadership Development Institute Summit
Hendrick Health shared the following press release: Hendrick Health is continually striving to foster trust and connections in our workforce to strengthen our mission of delivering high quality, compassionate care. One example is Wednesday’s Leadership Development Institute
Local Football Standings after Week 7
The following are the standings, as well as upcoming schedules, for the 11 districts that contain the 19 local high school teams BrownwoodNews.com is following this season, as well as Howard Payne and the American Southwest Conference.
HPU levels season, ASC records with 36-18 homecoming triumph over East Texas Baptist
The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets halted a three-game slide and earned their first American Southwest Conference football victory of the season with a 36-18 homecoming triumph over the East Texas Baptist Tigers Saturday at Gordon Wood Stadium.
Lady Dragons return to win column with sweep of Santo in non-district action
SANTO – The Bangs Lady Dragons returned to the win column with a straight-set 25-14, 25-17, 25-8 non-district volleyball victory at Santo Saturday. Bangs (7-22, 0-4) received nine kills from Ashlynn Sliger, three from Justice Baker, and
WEEK 7 GRIDIRON REWIND: Eight local teams add to win totals
Blanket 57, Gustine 12 BLANKET – The Blanket Tigers kicked off District 13-A Division II action with their sixth consecutive victory, upending the Gustine Tigers, 57-12, Friday night. All 387 yards of total offense for Blanket (6-1,
Dragons open district with fourth straight win, third consecutive shutout, 48-0 over Ballinger
BALLINGER – The Bangs Dragons earned their fourth consecutive victory, posted their third shutout in a row, and picked up the initial district win of the Colton Buzzard coaching era in dominant fashion Friday night, easing past