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THE IDLE AMERICAN: Weary of it all

I’m weary of TV and Internet ads, namely those promising more than is usually delivered. My focus today is largely on outlandish appeals thrust upon us by lawyers and political candidates. (If lawyers omitted references to 18-wheelers, their

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

Week 5 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.

Celebrating Heritage, Honoring Community: SALSA Extends Thanks for Event Success

The Strategic Alliance for Leadership and Social Action (SALSA) issued a press release to brownwoodnews.com following their recent event: We want to thank our community for making this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration such a wonderful success.

WEEK 5 GRIDIRON GLIMPSE: 13 games on the slate, including one Thursday, one Saturday

Bluff Dale (3-1) at Brookesmith (2-2) 7 p.m. Thursday The Brookesmith Mustangs will attempt to move back over the .500 mark as they host the Bluff Dale Bobcats Thursday night in a late addition to the schedule.

Bangs targets third consecutive victory in pre-district finale at Colorado City

BANGS – The Bangs Dragons have already matched their 2024 victory total, and look to carry a three-game win streak into District 5-2A Division I action, but they first must knock off the Colorado City Wolves at

Early looks to halt skid as surging Comanche visits for homecoming

EARLY – The Early Longhorns’ three-game road swing ended without a victory, but they will attempt to return to the win column at 7 p.m. Friday night as they host the surging Comanche Indians for homecoming. The

Lions welcome China Spring for homecoming in battle of teams seeking second victory

After playing Class 4A Division II No. 5 La Vega even in the second half of last week’s 38-16 loss, the Brownwood Lions and head coach Jeryl Brixey are hopeful that performance will serve as a turning

Fishing Reports 9/24/25

The following fishing reports are provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the week of September 24: LAKE BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water stained; 79 degrees; 1.56 feet below pool. Black bass to 6.13 pounds are good

HPU Sumners Scholars host Early, Brownwood high school students for Constitution Day

The Howard Payne University Sumners Scholars hosted two classes from Early High School and one class from Brownwood High School in the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom building on Tuesday, September 23. The campus visit was held

Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Sept. 24

The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On 09/22/2025, at 0805 hours, Deputy Michel Wilson conducted a traffic stop on a red 2014 Kia Forte in the block of Davis Lane for failing

Nov. 4 election polling locations, sample ballots

This November 4th, 2025, Election will have the 17 constitutional Amendments on the Ballot as well as an election for the City of Blanket and the Brookesmith Special Utility Board of Directors. Donald Krause, Roger Sikes, James

BHS Recognizes September Teacher and Staff Member of the Month

Brownwood ISD issued the following press release Wednesday morning: Brownwood High School (BHS) has recognized their Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for September 2025. Teacher Darren Bailey and staff member Francis Rodriguez were selected to