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Brookesmith One-Act Play earns bi-district championship
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Brookesmith High School students traveled to Marble Falls to participate in the Bi-District One-Act-Play competition. Brookesmith High School students won the Bi-District contest, in addition to Aidyn Barnett and Aryn Ribble each

Court Records 4/2/26
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from March 27 through April 1: Christopher Don Eaton and Jennifer Rena Sanders Jon David Temple and Kristen

Lady Horns belt four HRs, extend win streak to 13 with 19-1 triumph over Comanche
COMANCHE – The Early Lady Horns softball team remained undefeated in District 8-3A action and pushed their win streak to 13 with a 19-1 victory at Comanche Wednesday. The Lady Horns (21-4, 10-0) scored eight runs in

Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 22
January 2026 January 24th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns RESCHEDULED January 26th- FCH Coalition Meeting, 5pm at Extension Office January 29th- “Pathways to Mastering Scholarships” Workshop, 5:30pm at Extension Office January 31st- NEW BCYF Workday, 8am at the Youth Fair

Randall Cogburn to be featured at 2026 Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit’s Art Talk
On Saturday, January 31, from 1:30-3 p.m., the public is invited to the Brownwood Art Association (215 Fisk Avenue in Brownwood) to share in a unique and inspiring art experience with renowned fine artist Randall Cogburn of

Winter Storm Warning issued for Brown County, surrounding area
The National Weather Service as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Friday, January 23 until Sunday, January 25 at 6 p.m. An Extreme Cold Watch is also in effect from

TSTC program prepares students to keep lights on during severe weather
With the first Arctic front forecast for much of the Big Country this weekend, a group of workers will be facing dangerous conditions to keep communities safe and connected. Most people recognize that police officers, firefighters, emergency

Greenleaf Cemetery launches new website
Greenleaf Cemetery has launched a new website, greenleafcemeterytx.org. The website includes a history of the cemetery, a list of services, hours of operation, ways to donate, and contact information. Greenleaf Cemetery was established in 1868 when Greenleaf


ERCOT expects grid conditions to be normal during winter blast this weekend
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch from January 24-27 due to forecasted below-freezing temperatures with the possibility of frozen precipitation, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are

Brown County Republican Party Inaugural Reagan Day Luncheon Set for February 12
The Brown County Republican Party will host the inaugural Brown County Reagan Day Luncheon featuring Lt. Governor Dan Patrick as keynote speaker, with special guests Senator Phil King and State Representative David Spiller. Tickets are limited, and

Bangs students qualify for debate state meet
Bangs ISD shared the following information on its Facebook page Wednesday: Bangs HS hosted the District CX Debate Meet, with four teams competing for the opportunity to advance to the state meet. Placing 4th- Gunnison Scantling and

Fishing Reports 1/21/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of January 21. LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 54 degrees; 3.04 feet below pool. Black bass to 9.34 pounds are good

Angelene Garlinghouse named new Executive Director of Brown County United Way
The Brown County United Way shared the following information on social media Wednesday afternoon: Brown County United Way is pleased to welcome Angelene Garlinghouse as our new Executive Director. Angelene and her family recently relocated from Oregon

Four Brownwood HOSA Students Qualify for State
Brownwood ISD issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: Brownwood High School (BHS) HOSA students recently participated in the Area competition in Killeen, Texas. Students who placed included Kyle Recolizado (1st place Pharmacy Science), Emilee Evetts (4th