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Bundick, Hutchins advance to regionals in mixed doubles, Lions place second in overall team award
STEPHENVILLE – The two-day District 6-4A tennis tournament concluded Wednesday as Brownwood will be sending one entry to the Region I-4A tournament in Lubbock April 20-21. The No. 1 seed mixed doubles team of Ashlyn Bundick and

Brownwood splash pads now open for the season
The City of Brownwood posted the following information on social media Wednesday: The community splash pads are now open for the season! Each splash pad is located at a park near an elementary school, making these locations

Lions, Lady Lions soccer moved to more challenging District 8-4A for next season
The UIL on Wednesday revealed its soccer realignment for 2026-27, and the Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions will have much tougher roads to district championships the next two seasons. No longer is Brownwood in District 5-4A, and

Male allegedly threatening people with handgun arrested on multiple charges after foot pursuit
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Brownwood police officers were dispatched to 1500 Terrace Drive on a report of a male threatening people

‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: Super Bowl pick
It’s time for the one-time thing. Who is going to win the Super Bowl? Well, it seems kind of ridiculous at the time. You know how a team grabs hold of you about midway through and you

Outkast FC Brownwood 15B wins Fort Worth Winter Junior Champions Cup
The Outkast FC Brownwood 15B recently participated in Winter Junior Champions Cup in Fort Worth Jan. 3-4. The team went undefeated, winning all four games played and bringing home first place. This is the third consecutive year

Brownwood Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Cadenhead Ketter Law
The Brownwood Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Cadenhead Ketter Law as one of its newest members with a ribbon cutting. Cadenhead Ketter Law is a dedicated law firm committed to advocacy, professionalism, and attentive service. Led by

WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Jan. 12-18
Tuesday, Jan. 13 GIRLS BASKETBALL Brownwood at Glen Rose, 5:45 p.m. GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Tolar at Early, 6:15 p.m. Coleman at Bangs, 6 p.m. Gustine at Blanket, 6 p.m. Brookesmith at Zephyr, 6 p.m. Sidney at

Blaze Edwards’ Grand Champion Steer auctioned for $32,000 at 74th BCYF Premium Sale
In what is believed to be a record in the 74 years of the Brown County Youth Fair, the Grand Champion Steer – exhibited by Blaze Edwards – was auctioned Saturday for $32,000 during the Premium Sale

Brownwood’s Cate Smith selected 2026 Brown County Youth Fair Queen
Brownwood High School senior Cate Smith has been a fixture at the Brown County Youth Fair since she was in the third grade. On Saturday afternoon, her decade-long experience culminated as she was crowned 2026 Queen. “It’s

Lady Lions soccer pummels Western Hills, 9-0, for sixth win in a row
FORT WORTH – The Brownwood Lady Lions completed a second straight weekend of undefeated soccer tournament play, sweeping all three foes at the Castleberry tournament to push their win streak to six games. Following wins of 2-1

Governor Abbott Announces $30,000 Reward For Information On Commissioner Betancourt Shooting
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced on Jan. 8, 2026 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Reynaldo Mata-Rios. Eddy Betancourt was

LUKE CLAYTON: Looking Back
Looking back over the past years, I have seen many changes in the way we hunt and fish. My friends often joke with me saying things like, “Luke, all you do is hunt and fish and talk

Pfluger Fly-By: January 9, 2026
January 9, 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 a busy week

HOOPS ROUNDUP: Sweeps for Early, Zephyr and May; Blanket, Bangs boys also come out on top
May Tigers 82, Cross Plains 37 CROSS PLAINS – The TABC Class A No. 17 May Tigers rolled past Cross Plains, 82-37, in District 21-A basketball action Friday night. May (12-8, 3-0) led Cross Plains by a