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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
Drawings held for ballot order placement for March 3 Primary Election
Ballot drawings were held Wednesday, Dec. 17 for the March 3 Primary Election in Brown County. Candidates listed below are in the order that they will appear on the ballot. Brown County Judge Patrick Howard- County Judge
Volunteers sought for Dec. 13 Wreaths Across America program at Greenleaf Cemetery
Volunteers are being sought to help place approximately 2,000 wreaths on the graves of veterans at Greenleaf Cemetery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 as part of the annual Wreaths Across America program. The
City of Early invites community, visitors to experience expanded Holly Jolly Tree Trail
EARLY – The City of Early is happy to announce the return of the Holly Jolly Tree Trail at Early Town Center Park, located at 109 Kelcy Way, with exciting updates for its second annual celebration! This
Strawn stands between Richland Springs, chance to play for 10th state championship
The Richland Springs Coyotes are two victories shy of state championship No. 10 in program history, and their first since the 2019 campaign. Standing in the way at 5 p.m. Saturday at Art Briles Stadium is a
UNDER THE STETSON: Gift Giver
I will never forget one Christmas many years ago when my sister and two brothers, along with our spouses, were exchanging and opening gifts. None of us had any kids at the time, today there are 12
UPON REVIEW: Hey, unto you, the children in ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ steal the show
Article by Brae Foust “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is one of those pieces of media you could put into the rotation of Christmas stories to show every year next to “A Christmas Story,” “How the Grinch
PHOTOS: Christmas Under the Stars Downtown Parade 2025
More than 150 images from Thursday night’s annual holiday event, courtesy of Dee Hail – Be Okay Photography. If you missed the parade, a replay of the KOXE live stream can be found here.
No. 20 Lubbock Cooper Liberty hands No. 13 Lady Lions 66-42 loss at Lorena tournament
LORENA – Following a 60-29 victory over College Station to start the Lorena tournament earlier Thursday, the No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions were handed a 66-42 loss by No. 20 Lubbock Cooper Liberty Thursday night. Brownwood led
HOOPS ROUNDUP: May boys and girls, Blanket boys, Zephyr girls, Brookesmith girls notch tourney wins
May Tigers 64, Bluff Dale 38 HUCKABAY – The May Tigers moved to 2-0 on the season with a 64-38 victory Thursday morning at Bluff Dale in their first game at the Huckabay tournament. May led 17-2
Brownwood Fire Department responds to structure fire in 3700 block of US 377 South
The Brownwood Fire Department issued the following press release Thursday night: The Brownwood Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 3703 ½ US 377 in Brownwood at 9:56 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. Upon
Early boys nip Brownwood, 86-85 in double OT, in Dublin tournament opener for both teams
DUBLIN – The Brownwood Lions and Early Longhorns battled through double-overtime in their Dublin basketball tournament opener Thursday afternoon, with the Longhorns coming out on top, 86-85. Brownwood led Early 16-13 after one quarter, the Longhorns grabbed