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Fifteen months into the job, Emily Fulton making her mark as Early band director
EARLY – As a December 2024 graduate of Abilene Christian University, Emily Fulton knew she eventually wanted to be a head band director. She didn’t expect it to happen so soon. The 23-year-old Fourney native was hired
Lady Lions 4×200, 4×400 relays advance to finals of Texas Relays, 4×100 to compete Saturday
AUSTIN – The Brownwood Lady Lions 4×200 and 4×400 relay teams on Friday qualified for the Division I High School Girls finals of the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, which will be run Saturday at Mike A.
Multi-talented Connor Benoist finds home as Early assistant band director
EARLY – When Connor Benoist was a Florence High School student, Benoist got paid for helping tutor his classmates. Sort of. “I used to tutor my friends in math,” said Benoist, who is in his first year
Dry conditions and increased vegetation set stage for higher wildfire risk in Texas
Wildfire activity across the state is expected to increase this winter and spring as above-normal vegetation dries and becomes highly flammable. The dormant wildfire season, which occurs during winter and spring, is typically characterized by fire activity
Brown County 4-H News: Jan. 15
January 2026 January 17th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns January 19th- Extension Office closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 21st- D7 Food Challenge, San Angelo January 24th– BCYF Workday, 8am at Fair Barns January 26th- FCH Coalition Meeting, 5pm
Here’s to Health in 2026: Nutrition Strategies for Your Wellness Goals
As we embrace 2026, many of us are setting health goals like exercising more and changing unhealthy habits. Nutrition and physical activity plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals. Here is how you can align your
Two arrested for thefts committed at Early Town Center
The Early Police Department posted the following information on social media Thursday afternoon: Misty Dawn Riddle and Jonathan Colston were arrested today on Theft Charges after video showed them taking items from the Christmas trees on the
Honor Ranch holds open house preview ahead of arts and crafts classes
An open house preview of Honor Ranch took place Thursday at its 3974 County Road 104 location, near Bangs. Honor Ranch, sponsored by American Legion District 21, is a project for individuals to connect and socialize while
Brookesmith SUD issues boil water notice
Due to reduced distribution system pressure and multiple line breaks that affected isolated parts of the system, please read further to see if you are listed in the affected areas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has
BISD Board Report for Jan. 12
The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The session was called to order by Board President, Michael Cloy. The invocation was led by BISD Trustee
Fishing Reports 1/14/26
The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of January 14: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 57 degrees; 2.92 feet below pool. Black bass to 5.34 pounds are good
Select HPU offices to open Jan. 18 to assist students preparing for spring semester
Howard Payne University personnel in several offices will be available on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for any student who may need additional assistance in advance of the spring 2026 semester, which begins
Brownwood ISD to receive $24,500 USTA grant
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that it has awarded a $24,500 Tennis Venue Services grant to the Brownwood Independent School District. The grant will be used for the resurfacing of the four tennis courts at
One-vehicle accident in Comanche County claims life of 20-year-old De Leon woman
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday morning revealed details of a one-vehicle accident in Comanche County on Monday, Jan. 12 that claimed the life of 20-year-old Brandi Anne Leal of De Leon. According to the
3-year sentence for Sexual Assault of a Child issued in district court
The office of District Attorney Micheal Murray issued the following press release regarding felony cases heard in 35th District Court by Judge Mike Smith. Austin Jacobs, on probation for the felony of offense of Sexual Assault of