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No. 12 Lady Lions fend off No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39
JUNCTION – The No. 12 Brownwood Lady Lions held on down the stretch to defeat No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39, in a Class 4A Top 15 non-district neutral site battle here Monday night. The Lady Lions (13-3)
Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban
At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the reinstatement of a burn ban in Brown County. The burn ban has been off for a couple of months following heavy rains in
Richland Springs seeks 10th state title, and to prevent a Jayton repeat
The Richland Springs Coyotes’ bid to extend their record of six-man state championships to 10 takes them to AT&T Stadium in Arlington Wednesday, where the reigning Class A Division II state champion Jayton Jaybirds await in the
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
VETERANS CORNER: American Legion’s 3rd Annual Claybird Shoot Fundraiser Set for April
The 3rd Annual American Legion Post 196 Claybird Shoot is happening again in April 2026 (day to be published later) at the Brownwood Claybird Club, located at 5895 County Road 225, Brownwood, Texas. This is our most
WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Tuesday, Sept. 30 VOLLEYBALL Brownwood at Glen Rose, 6 p.m. Early at Dublin, 5:30 p.m. Hico at Bangs, 6 p.m. Mullin at Zephyr, 7 p.m. Brookesmith at Richland Springs, 5 p.m. Comanche at Tolar, 6:30 p.m. De
San Antonio Sex Offender Added to 10 Most Wanted List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added John Lynch Goodwin to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List, and Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000
Local Football Standings after Week 5
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.
Lady Dragons volleyball falls in District 5-2A opener at Coleman
COLEMAN – The Bangs Lady Dragons, playing in their first District 5-2A match of the season, were upended in four sets by the Coleman Bluekatts Saturday. Leading the charge Bangs (6-19, 0-1) with nine kills was Cameryn
McMurry stuns HPU, 31-24, on 77-yard fumble return for TD with 9 seconds left
ABILENE – Setting up for a potential game-winning field goal attempt at the McMurry 18, a fumbled exchange on a handoff by Howard Payne was scooped up at the 23 and returned 77 yards for a touchdown
WEEK 5 GRIDIRON REWIND: May, Blanket, Santa Anna, Cross Plains, San Saba tally wins
May 68, Iredell 13 MAY – The Class A Division I No. 3 May Tigers collected a third straight victory for homecoming, rolling past the Iredell Dragons, 68-13, Friday night. May (4-1) received the following standout performances: