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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
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Same song, second verse
It should come as no surprise to those of us who have reached “geezerhood” that our ear drums are challenged annually by random sounds–from up and down, here, there and all around. It’s the sounds of New Year’s
ROC’s 14th Annual MLK Celebration: ‘Love is an action’
For the 14th year, Revitalizing Our Community held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Monday. And for the second year in a row, dozens made the march from the MLK Plaza at the intersection
Lady Lions climb to No. 8 in TABC state rankings after 15th win in a row
Winners of 15 consecutive contests and now 20 games above the .500 mark, the District 6-4A co-leading Brownwood Lady Lions climbed another spot to No. 8 in the Jan. 19 edition of the Texas Association of Basketball
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Basketball predictions
Well I may have to back off from what I said a couple of weeks ago. I said, “Well, we will get through this opening round of the playoffs and forget football and basketball for a while
DPS Highlights the Impact of the AMBER Alert Program on National AMBER Alert Day
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the importance of this lifesaving tool — and the entire Statewide Alert Program — as a critical resource
Tips for Preparing Your Plants and Landscape for Winter Weather
Due to a persistent La Niña weather pattern, this winter has been drier and warmer than usual, but cold snaps remain possible. Occasional ice storms and hard freezes can cause significant damage to plants and trees, frost
WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Jan. 19-25
Tuesday, Jan. 20 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Brownwood at Graham, 5:45 p.m. Early at Millsap, 6:15 p.m. Ballinger at Bangs, 6:15 p.m. Blanket at Sidney, 6 p.m. Priddy at Brookesmith, 6 p.m. Santa Anna at May, 6
No. 9 Lady Lions stifle Stephenville, 52-30, for 15th consecutive victory
Behind perhaps their most complete performance of the season, the No. 9 Brownwood Lady Lions extended their win streak to 15 games, moved 20 games over the .500 mark, and – most importantly – kept their unblemished
Governor Directs Investigations Into Potential Medicaid Fraud In Texas
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter directing the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to launch investigations into potential Medicaid fraud in Texas
LUKE CLAYTON: Processing Game Meat at Home
For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a processor, I learned to do the processing at home. As a youngster, I watched my dad butcher
Pfluger Fly-By: January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 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. It was another busy and