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Lions conclude Brady tournament with 65-55 victory over San Angelo Central JV
BRADY – The Brownwood Lions concluded their stay at the Brady tournament Saturday with a 65-55 triumph over the San Angelo Central JV. Brownwood jumped out to a 21-13 advantage after one period, which stood at 34-31

2,000 wreaths placed on veterans’ graves at Greenleaf Cemetery
The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Wreaths Across America observation at Greenleaf Cemetery Saturday morning, followed the placement of 2,000 wreaths on the graves on military veterans. Matthew

Sentence handed down for Possession, Injury to Elderly
According to the office of District Attorney Micheal Murray, a felony case was recently heard in Brown/Mills County District Court, Judge Mike Smith, presiding. Derek Lynn Cochran, on probation for the felony offense of Possession of a

WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Oct. 6-12
Monday, Oct. 6 CROSS COUNTRY Brownwood at District 6-4A meet (at Brock), 9 a.m. *** Tuesday, Oct. 7 VOLLEYBALL Stephenville at Brownwood, 6 p.m. Peaster at Early, 6:30 p.m. Bangs at Hamilton, 5 p.m. Richland Springs at

35th District Court jury duty for Oct. 6 Canceled
From the office of Brown County Clerk Cheryl Jones: Jurors who were to report for jury duty in the 35th Judicial District Court of Brown County, on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 8:45 a.m., in Brownwood, Texas,

DPS Captures TdA Gang Member and Convicted Murderer in El Paso Co.
Alexis Ramon Perozo-Monasterio Previously Convicted for Rape, Murder of 10-Year-Old Child in Venezuela EL PASO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a confirmed Tren de Argua (TdA) gang member and convicted murderer from

Local Football Standings after Week 6
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.

No. 10 Hardin-Simmons dominates HPU, 69-14, in ASC football opener
ABILENE – The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets suffered their third consecutive defeat Saturday afternoon, dropping their American Southwest Conference football opener at the d3football.com No. 10 Hardin-Simmons Cowboys, 69-14. Hardin-Simmons (4-0, 1-0) generated 708 yards of total

Zephyr volleyball moves to 3-0 in district with win over Brookesmith
BROOKESMITH – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs moved to 3-0 in District 15-A volleyball action with a 25-14, 25-6, 25-14 road victory over the Brookesmith Lady Mustangs Saturday. The Lady Bulldogs will next host Richland Springs on Tuesday.

WEEK 6 GRIDIRON REWIND: Wins for May, Blanket, Zephyr, Brookesmith, Goldthwaite and Richland Springs
May 60, Irion County 12 MERTZON – The Class A Division I No. 3 May Tigers chalked up their fourth consecutive victory Friday night, a 60-12 road triumph over the Irion County Hornets. Leading the charge offensively

Governor Abbott Announces Task Force To Crack Down On Repeat Offenders
HOUSTON — This week, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), a joint task force between state and local law enforcement that will further crack down on violent crimes committed by repeat offenders throughout

Pfluger Fly-By: October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I’m doing week by week to represent you in Congress. We are now on day

Lions mangle Ingleside, 62-0, to carry two-game win streak into district
SPRING BRANCH – Carson Noe returned the game’s opening kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown, and the rout was on as the Brownwood Lions dominated their pre-district finale, a 62-0 victory over the Class 4A Division II

SIDELINE SCENES: Brownwood vs. Ingleside
This week’s additional photo gallery spotlights candid scenes from the sidelines – the Mighty Maroon Marching Band, BHS Cheerleaders, Lionettes, Lion Crew, etc. – from the Brownwood Lions football game the night before.

Lady Lions halt 30-match district skid with first league victory since 2021 at Mineral Wells
MINERAL WELLS – The streak is over as for the first time since Oct. 19, 2021 – a span of 30 contests – the Brownwood Lady Lions have earned a district volleyball victory. On Friday, the Lady