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HOOPS ROUNDUP: Brookesmith girls, Zephyr boys and girls, and May boys and girls finish weekend with wins
Zephyr Lady Bulldogs 35, Gorman 31 ZEPHYR – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs captured the championship of their own tournament Saturday with a 35-31 victory over Gorman. The Lady Bulldogs led 9-7 after one quarter, 22-16 at halftime,
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
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
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
Gordon Wood Hall of Champions to induct 2025 class on Oct. 31
The 2025 Gordon Wood Hall of Champions luncheon will be Friday, October 31 at the First Methodist Church Christian Life Center. Ticket prices are $40 each, with tables available for $360. The Class of 2025 will consist
DPS Highlights Importance of iWatchTexas on ‘If You See Something, Say Something’ Awareness Day
On Tuesday, National “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans of the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource anyone can use to report suspicious activity or behavior in their schools and
Concho County Bid Invitation
Concho County is accepting sealed bids for Construction and Repairs to the approach for the bridge located on County Road 3034, approximately 0.25-mile East of County Road 3071. For more information, please contact Concho County Commissioner Precinct
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Movies forge on
If a vote were taken, Irving Berlin and Richard Rodgers likely would score landslide wins for memorable musical compositions, many of which live on. One hit song–featured in the 1946 Broadway hit, “Annie Get Your Gun”–was unforgettable. Remember
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Brownwood
Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Brownwood will co-host a virtual and in-person Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, October 6, in Brownwood. “Music is key to
Commissioners Opt Into Opioid Settlement Agreement
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given for Brown County to enter into a National Opioid Settlement Agreement. The County first participated in an opioid settlement program in 2021, and since then
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Sept. 29
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 09/24/2025, Deputy John Geis was dispatched to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for a walk-in regarding a mail theft. Deputy Geis spoke to James Roland,
Featured Fugitive Captured at Job Site
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of this month’s featured fugitive, Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez, a Honduran felon from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List who was arrested this morning. A
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Brownwood back when
You know, I was born in Corpus Christi but at the age of two I came to Brownwood, so I know most of the stuff around here and have for a long, long time. I graduated in
Brownwood 8th grade volleyball places second at own tournament
The Brownwood 8th Grade A volleyball team earned a second-place finish at the Brownwood volleyball tournament over the weekend