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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:
Brookesmith ISD hosts ‘Lil’ Shopper’s Shoppe’
The holidays are here! As a special service for kids, Brookesmith ISD is hosting the “Lil’ Shopper’s Shoppe.” Children in grades Kindergarten through 12 have the opportunity to choose and purchase low-cost, high-quality gifts for mom, dad,
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: Dec. 18
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On December 12, 2025, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, took a walk-in regarding Forgery. I spoke with the victim, information was gathered, and a report was made.
Bangs Dragons well represented on 5-2A Division I all-district football roster
The Bangs Dragons, who finished third in the District 5-2A Division I football standings, were well represented on the all-district roster, which was released Thursday after district champion Hamilton went on to capture the Class 2A Division
City of Early announces Christmas, New Year’s schedule alterations
All City of Early non-emergency offices will be closed on December 24 & 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Sanitation services will run as follows: • Tuesday, December 23: Residential collection will operate as usual. • Thursday,
Richland Springs unable to prevent Jayton repeat, capture elusive 10th state title in 99-54 defeat
ARLINGTON – A historic performance kept the Richland Springs Coyotes from expanding on their record number of six-man state championships as the quest for No. 10 was derailed by the Jayton Jaybirds, who instead earned a second
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:
Lady Lions place fourth, Lions finish ninth at cross country regional preview
LUBBOCK – The Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions cross country teams competed at the Lubbock ISD Invitational Saturday, which serves as the regional preview meet at Mae Simmons Park. The Lady Lions placed fourth in Class 4A
Zephyr volleyball opens district with five-set road triumph over Rochelle
ROCHELLE – The Zephyr Lady Bulldogs came from behind to defeat Rochelle in five sets, 25-19, 12-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-13, in the District 15-A volleyball opener Saturday. Zephyr is back in action at 7 p.m. Tuesday when
Lady Horns rally past Tolar in five sets for third straight district win
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns chalked up their third consecutive District 8-3A volleyball victory Saturday morning, rallying past Tolar in five sets. The Lady Horns dropped the first two sets, 25-15 and 25-17, but rebounded with