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Good Samaritan Ministries’ Empty Bowls Project April 9
The 17th Annual Good Samaritan Ministries Empty Bowls Project takes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday, April 9 at the Brownwood Coliseum. The Empty Bowls Project is the largest fundraiser of the year for Good
Cinco de Mayo Celebration returns Saturday, May 2
Downtown Brownwood’s annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration returns Saturday, May 2 from 2 to 10 p.m. The Cinco de Mayo Celebration of Brownwood is one of the community’s largest annual events, bringing thousands of people to Downtown
53rd Annual Brownwood Bass Club Open Tournament April 12
The Brownwood Bass Club’s 52nd Annual Open Tournament will take place Sunday, April 12 at Lake Brownwood. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the weigh-in line begins at 2:30 p.m. at the spillway. Contestants must
Study reveals dark sweet cherries’ promise in slowing aggressive breast cancer spread
Natural compounds found in dark sweet cherries may help slow the growth and spread of one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new research from Texas A&M University. The study examined the effects of
Longhorn Legend nominations being accepted in month of April
The following information was posted on the Longhorn Legend Facebook page: Do you know someone who truly represents what it means to be a Longhorn Legend? Nominations will be open from April 1st through April 30th, so
Lady Lions basketball head coach Heather Hohertz a finalist for TABC coaching award
Brownwood Lady Lions basketball head coach Heather Hohertz was named a finalist for the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Dean Weese Outstanding Coach Award in Class 4A. Hohertz was just one of four Class 4A finalists along
HPU invites public to annual Spring Family Reunion on March 28
Howard Payne University will host its annual Spring Family Reunion on Saturday, March 28. The public is invited to campus to join HPU alumni, students and personnel for a day of fun, including the Worldwide 5K run/walk,
Winning state in tractor tech ‘something to carry for a lifetime’ for Early students
Story and photos courtesy of Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – For Early High School students Tommy Groom, Owen Johnson and Jeremiah Hopkins, the excitement of winning the 2026 Texas FFA Tractor Tech state
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