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Brookesmith One-Act Play earns bi-district championship
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Brookesmith High School students traveled to Marble Falls to participate in the Bi-District One-Act-Play competition. Brookesmith High School students won the Bi-District contest, in addition to Aidyn Barnett and Aryn Ribble each
Court Records 4/2/26
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from March 27 through April 1: Christopher Don Eaton and Jennifer Rena Sanders Jon David Temple and Kristen
Lady Horns belt four HRs, extend win streak to 13 with 19-1 triumph over Comanche
COMANCHE – The Early Lady Horns softball team remained undefeated in District 8-3A action and pushed their win streak to 13 with a 19-1 victory at Comanche Wednesday. The Lady Horns (21-4, 10-0) scored eight runs in
BHS recognizes March Teacher and Staff Member of the Month
Brownwood High School (BHS) has recognized their Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for March 2026. Teacher Kacey Humphries and School Resource Officer (SRO) Fred Bastardo were selected to receive the honor. The recognition includes a $200
Four-run lead in seventh inning slips away from Lady Lions in 12-11 extra-inning loss to Stephenville
A four-run lead slipped away from the Brownwood Lady Lions in the seventh inning, as the Stephenville Honeybees rallied for a 12-11 extra-inning victory Tuesday night in District 6-4A softball action. The Lady Lions (13-10, 1-2) carried
Lions baseball blanked by Stephenville, 4-0, in District 6-4A opener
The Brownwood Lions drew four walks and tallied four hits, but were unable to push a run across the plate as they suffered a 4-0 loss to the Stephenville Yellow Jackets in the District 6-4A baseball opener
DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Lady Horns, Dragons, Tigers collect Tuesday victories
Early Lady Horns 17, Dublin 0 DUBLIN – The Early Lady Horns are halfway through a flawless run to a District 8-3A softball championship as they closed the first session of league play with their 10th consecutive
Lions soccer claims third PK shootout of season to earn second straight area title, toppling Lake Worth
GODLEY – Through 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, the Brownwood Lions and Lake Worth Bullfrogs were deadlocked at a goal apiece. With a penalty kick shootout set to the decide the Class 4A
Lady Lions soccer reaches third round of playoffs for first time since 2018 with 2-1 area win over Benbrook
STEPHENVILLE – The Brownwood Lady Lions matched their most victories in a single season and reached the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 2018 with a 2-1 victory over Benbrook Tuesday night in
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Report: March 24
The following information was provided by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday, March 20, 2026, I, Deputy Saydie Bradley, was patrolling the area of CR 172 in Bangs, when I located an Illegal Dumping. Information was
HPU’s Concert Choir to present spring concert on March 26
The Howard Payne University Concert Choir will present its spring concert on Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in HPU’s Grace Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert is titled “Time Held
Spring Art Stomp this weekend in Downtown Brownwood
The highly anticipated Spring Art Stomp returns to Downtown Brownwood this Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM! Hosted by Visit Brownwood in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Brown County and
Brown County Grand Jury Indictments March 2026
According to District Attorney Micheal Murray, during the March 2026 session of the Brown County Grand Jury, 12 true bills were returned against 11 persons. Those indicted were: David Matthew Dill: Possession of a Controlled Substance Jose
Council ratifies BMDD’s $500,000 incentive package for Indian Creek Townhomes Phase II housing development
Following an executive session after Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development incentive and ratified a BMDD incentive package for Trafalgar Homes for the Indian Creek Townhomes Phase II housing development.
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Zonked by Zooms
Media–both print and electronic–have slathered us with minute details of Arlington’s Grand Prix. Surely their “slatherers” are either bent or broken for putting undue strain on us who are feigning interest when we’d sooner watch paint dry.