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No. 12 Lady Lions knock off 5A No. 10 Abilene Wylie, 50-35, for sixth straight win
The Class 4A No. 12 Brownwood Lady Lions pushed their win streak to a season-best six games with a 50-35 home victory over Class 5A No. 10 Abilene Wylie Friday afternoon at Warren Gym. Tied at 5

Court Records 12/19/25
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from December 12 through December 18: Keith, Jacob Paul, Theft of Property < $100 Keith, Jacob Paul, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Maxwell, Lily Katelin, Failure to

LETTERS TO SANTA: Bangs JB Stephens Elementary
The BrownwoodNews.com annual holiday tradition continues as Brown County students share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus:

PHOTOS: Freshman Lions football vs. Stephenville
More than 50 images from Thursday night’s games at Gordon Wood Stadium as the Freshman White Lions fell, 26-16, while the Freshman Maroon Lions were downed, 22-0, by Stephenville.

Howard Payne announces 2025 Homecoming Court
Howard Payne University has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court nominees. The students will be featured during the Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 11. Later that day, the Homecoming Court will be crowned during halftime

Coffee science: Expert answers about your daily brew
Coffee is more than a morning pick-me-up. It’s a global industry that shapes economies and everyday culture. At the Center for Coffee Research and Education, scientists study every stage of coffee — from how it’s grown on farms

Brown County 4-H News: Oct. 2
DATES TO REMEMBER October 2025 October 6th- Go Green Day National 4-H Week October 8th– Food & Nutrition Info Meeting October 13th– Columbus Day-Office Closed October 19th– Rabbit Club Meeting October 23rd– Heifer Validation October 25th– Sheep/Goat Validation Heifer

Two sentenced in 35th 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. Tabatha Michelle Robbins, aka Steel, pled guilty to the felony offense of Hindering

3M’s PSD Safety Roadshow stops at Brownwood High ahead of plant’s 60th anniversary
As 3M prepares to mark its 60th anniversary in Brownwood this Saturday with an Open House, on Thursday morning the 3M PSD Safety Roadshow made a stop at Brownwood High School. Early High School will also receive

Pick ‘Em Panel – Week 6
New for the 2025 football season, BrownwoodNews.com presents its Pigskin Pick ‘Em Panel, as 14 Brown County residents each week will give their best guesses at 40 high school, college and pro football games:

1977 Lady Dragons inaugural volleyball team to join Bangs Wall of Honor
Bangs ISD is inducting the inaugural Lady Dragon Volleyball team of 1977 into its Wall of Honor this year, and would love to have the community’s help reaching out to its members as we recognize them on

Brownwood Community Garden Report for September 2025
Article by Jan Green Fall, it’s officially here, but summery days are holding on as they so often do. Fortunately the nights are a bit more comfortable and fall like. Most of the vegetables seem happy with

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Oct. 2
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 09/29/25, at approximately 1929 hours, Deputy Ethan Fox was dispatched to Lovers Lane, Brownwood, Tx 76801 regarding a terroristic threat. Deputy Fox arrived on scene

Week 6 Local Football Standings
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.

WEEK 6 GRIDIRON GLIMPSE: Light docket with one 11-man, eight six-man games on schedule
May (4-1) at Irion County (1-4) 7:30 p.m. Friday The Class A Division I No. 3 May Tigers set their sights on a fourth consecutive victory as they visit the Irion County Hornets Friday night. May is