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HOOPS ROUNDUP: Brookesmith girls, Zephyr boys and girls, and May boys and girls finish weekend with wins
Zephyr Lady Bulldogs 35, Gorman 31 ZEPHYR – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs captured the championship of their own tournament Saturday with a 35-31 victory over Gorman. The Lady Bulldogs led 9-7 after one quarter, 22-16 at halftime,
2,000 wreaths placed on veterans’ graves at Greenleaf Cemetery
The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Wreaths Across America observation at Greenleaf Cemetery Saturday morning, followed the placement of 2,000 wreaths on the graves on military veterans. Matthew
Lions conclude Brady tournament with 65-55 victory over San Angelo Central JV
BRADY – The Brownwood Lions concluded their stay at the Brady tournament Saturday with a 65-55 triumph over the San Angelo Central JV. Brownwood jumped out to a 21-13 advantage after one period, which stood at 34-31
Sentence handed down for Possession, Injury to Elderly
According to the office of District Attorney Micheal Murray, a felony case was recently heard in Brown/Mills County District Court, Judge Mike Smith, presiding. Derek Lynn Cochran, on probation for the felony offense of Possession of a
One BHS student saves another during recent choking incident
On the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 17, Brownwood High School junior Blake Hutchins happened to be in the right place at the right time, as far as both he and senior Durham Brown are concerned, to prevent
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
Rackin’ Up Dreams Makes Two Large Donations
The local deer hunters organization known as Rackin’ Up Dreams Outdoors made two donations on Tuesday of $10,000 each to Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Good Samaritan. Larry Hart and his wife Connie Hart represented Rackin’ Up
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE: Parental Rights and Border Security Tax Exemptions – The Texas Nov. 4th Ballot
During the first week of November, Texans will be able to return to the ballots to vote on 17 constitutional amendments. Early voting will operate October 20th through the 31st, and polls open on Election Day (Nov.
Brownwood tennis collects second district win over Gatesville, 10-9
In a District 7-4A tennis match that lasted over five hours, the Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions chalked up a crucial 10-9 victory over Gatesville Tuesday on the BHS courts. With the win, Brownwood (4-8, 2-1) remains
Lady Lions take first set, but fall in four at Graham in District 6-4A opener
GRAHAM – The Brownwood Lady Lions captured the first set in their District 6-4A volleyball opener Tuesday, but was unable to duplicate that success down the stretch as the Graham Lady Blues chalked up a 20-25, 25-13,
Lady Horns upend Eastland in straight sets for second consecutive district victory
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns notched their second District 8-3A volleyball victory in a row and moved above. 500 in a league play with a 25-15, 25-16, 25-23 home victory over Eastland Tuesday. Early (21-5, 3-2)
Lions Mothers Club celebrates 80 years as one of its eldest members, Betty Cooper, reminisces
The Brownwood Lions Mothers Club is celebrating its 80th anniversary this football season, and one of its eldest members, Betty Cooper – 94 and ¾ years old by her own admission – recently took time to reflect
Tickets on sale for Oct. 18 Corks and Caps event
Tickets are now available for the 2025 Corks and Caps event set for Saturday, October 18th from 6 PM – 11 PM at the Brownwood Event Center. Corks and Caps will feature tastings of beer and wine
City Council supports denying Oncor’s application for 12.3% residential rate increase
During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved a Resolution denying the Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s Application to increase system-wide transmission and distribution rates by about $834 million. On June 26, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
City of Brownwood recognizes Sept. 23 as Sickle Cell Awareness Day
During Tuesday’s meeting of the Brownwood City Council, Mayor Stephen Haynes read a proclamation declaring Sept. 23 as Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Haynes read and presented the proclamation to Charnita Hill, who at the Sept. 9 meeting