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Brownwood splash pads now open for the season
The City of Brownwood posted the following information on social media Wednesday: The community splash pads are now open for the season! Each splash pad is located at a park near an elementary school, making these locations
Male allegedly threatening people with handgun arrested on multiple charges after foot pursuit
The Brownwood Police Department issued the following press release Wednesday afternoon: On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Brownwood police officers were dispatched to 1500 Terrace Drive on a report of a male threatening people
Brownwood area invited to experience ‘The Wall That Heals’ at Ranger College April 23–26
RANGER — Residents of the Brownwood area are invited to attend a powerful and moving event as Ranger College hosts The Wall That Heals, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center, from April 23–26, on
Bangs City Council, Early and Bangs school board elections set for May 2
Elections for the Bangs City Council, Bangs ISD Board of Trustees and Early ISD Board of Trustees will take place Saturday, May 2. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 20
Lady Lions climb to No. 9 in latest TABC Class 4A girls rankings
In the midst of a 12-game win streak, the Brownwood Lady Lions have cracked the Top 10 in the most recent Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Class 4A girls rankings. The Lady Lions (20-3), who open District
‘Out of the Box’ with Dallas Huston: College football’s final four
Well, I guess the proof that you’re a real sports fan is if you can watch football all day long and care deeply about basketball and the other sports. Anyway, it was an interesting quarterfinal round of
Pfluger Fly-By: End of Year Report 2025
December 30, 2025 Friend, Happy New Year, TX-11! Camille and I wish you and your families a safe and blessed start to the year ahead. We also pray that you and your families enjoyed a joyful Christmas
Governor Abbott Announces Historic $1.4 Billion In Federal Funding Secured For ‘Rural Texas Strong’ Projects
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve rural health care throughout the state. “Rural Texans across the state
Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced
A former all-American who is in the College Football Hall of Fame, a first round NFL Draft pick, a record-setting quarterback and long-time coach at Abilene High and Abilene Christian University, a multi- sport state champion from
WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE – Jan. 5-11
Monday, Jan. 5 GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Gustine at May, 11 a.m. *** Tuesday, Jan. 6 BOYS SOCCER Brownwood at Marlin, 6 p.m. GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL Early at Breckenridge, 6:15 p.m. Roscoe at Bangs 6:15 p.m.
Lady Lions complete undefeated run at Gatesville tournament wins over Hillsboro, Robinson
GATESVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions completed a 3-0 weekend run at the Gatesville soccer tournament Saturday with victories over Hillsboro and Robinson. In an 8-0 victory over Hillsboro, Kynlie Lewis recorded a hat trick with three
No. 11 Lady Lions reach 20 wins with 53-25 road triumph over Marble Falls
MARBLE FALLS – The No. 11 Brownwood Lady Lions extended their win streak to 12 games and reached the 20-win plateau for the season with a 53-25 road victory over Marble Falls Saturday afternoon. Brownwood (20-3) shot
LUKE CLAYTON: White Bass Like it Cold
With the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about all the exciting things coming up in the outdoors. Muzzleloader deer season opens in a matter of days, and I have my CVA 50 caliber Optima all
HOOPS ROUNDUP: May boys and girls, Zephyr boys tally district victories
May Lady Tigers 67, Rising Star 7 RISING STAR – The May Lady Tigers remained undefeated in District 21-A basketball action with a 67-7 road victory over Rising Star Friday. May (18-6, 3-0) led 22-2 after one
First baby of 2026 born at Hendrick Medical Center-Brownwood
Hendrick Medical Center-posted the following information and photo on social media Friday evening: Meet the first baby of 2026 born at Hendrick Medical Center-Brownwood! Dorian arrived at 6:04 a.m. Jan. 2, weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces and