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Commissioners Approve Child Abuse Prevention Month
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation was adopted. Last year across Texas there were over 5o,000 cases

Good Samaritan Ministries’ Empty Bowls Project April 9
The 17th Annual Good Samaritan Ministries Empty Bowls Project takes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday, April 9 at the Brownwood Coliseum. The Empty Bowls Project is the largest fundraiser of the year for Good

FaithWorks Legacy & Faith Christian holds Easter Celebration at Cecil Holman Park
This past weekend, FaithWorks Legacy & Faith Christian outreach hosted a successful 2026 Easter Celebration at Cecil Holman Park, bringing together families, volunteers, youth and some community leaders, for a day filled with faith, unity, and generosity. Despite

Cinco de Mayo Celebration returns Saturday, May 2
Downtown Brownwood’s annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration returns Saturday, May 2 from 2 to 10 p.m. The Cinco de Mayo Celebration of Brownwood is one of the community’s largest annual events, bringing thousands of people to Downtown

53rd Annual Brownwood Bass Club Open Tournament April 12
The Brownwood Bass Club’s 52nd Annual Open Tournament will take place Sunday, April 12 at Lake Brownwood. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the weigh-in line begins at 2:30 p.m. at the spillway. Contestants must

No. 8 Lady Lions push No. 3 Brock to limit, but fall short, 43-40
In a showdown fitting of two Top 10 foes, the No. 8 Brownwood Lady Lions put their best foot forward, but at the end of the night the No. 3 Brock Lady Eagles squeaked out a 43-40

Lady Lions down Castleberry for second time, 3-1, in home opener
The Brownwood Lady Lions returned the win column Thursday in their first home soccer match of the season, knocking off Fort Worth Castleberry, 3-1, at Gordon Wood Stadium. The game was a rematch from the Castleberry tournament

No. 16 Brock keeps Lions winless in District 6-4A action, 96-47
The Brownwood Lions’ hunt for their first District 6-4A basketball victory continues as the No. 16 Brock Eagles rebounded from their first league loss with a 96-47 victory at Warren Gym Thursday night. The Lions (10-14, 0-3),

Lions play to draw with second straight foe, 1-1 at Saginaw Eagle Mountain
SAGINAW – The Brownwood Lions played to a tie against their second straight opponent, notching a 1-1 tie on the road against Class 4A Saginaw Eagle Mountain Thursday. Aiden Jimenez scored the Brownwood (3-1-2) goal with an

John Litzler to be featured at HPU’s Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics
Howard Payne University’s 18th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker John Litzler, director for public policy at the Christian Life Commission (CLC) and general counsel for Texas Baptists. The lectures will be

Protect livestock, plants, pipes and pets from winter weather
Freezing temperatures eventually reach every corner of Texas, due to the state’s famously unpredictable winter weather. With advance preparation, Texans can reduce damage to their homes and landscapes while keeping animals safe when temperatures drop. Texas A&M

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