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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
Brown County Launches New Emergency Messaging and Alert Service: Brown County Alert
The Brown County Office of Emergency Management is proud to announce the rollout of Brown County Alert, a new countywide emergency messaging and alert system designed to deliver critical, time-sensitive information directly to residents. Brown County Alert
Court Records 3/20/26
No criminal cases were filed this week in the Brown County Clerk’s office. The following marriage licenses were filed from March 13 through March 19: Thomas Corey Brandon and Kileen Nicole Brewster Kelsey Nolen Brown and Alexandra
Grumps Burgers coming to Early this summer
EARLY – Grumps Burgers, based out of Granbury, is expanding with another restaurant to be located in Early, run by Eric and Mackenzie Martinez. With locations in Abilene, Burleson, Cleburne, Glen Rose, Granbury, River Oaks, and Stephenville,
Savannah Thomas earns three gold medals at Bluebonnet Relays
Savannah Thomas, a Brown County homeschool sophomore from near Rising Star, delivered a standout performance at the Brownwood Bluebonnet Relays (1A–3A) on March 19, 2026, sweeping all three varsity sprint events to claim a full sprint trifecta.
Early ISD names Mrs. Julie Schafer as Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
Early Independent School District issued the following press release Friday morning: Early Independent School District is proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Julie Schafer as the new Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Schafer brings 23
BAA Class Series to Explore Painting with the Palette Knife
The Brownwood Art Center is pleased to announce a 3-class series, Exploring Painting with the Palette Knife, with instructor Christine Brisley, starting Tues. April 7, and continuing on April 14, and April 21. The Art Center is
How to get rid of fire ants: Expert tips that work
Are fire ant mounds popping up in your yard, garden or pasture? As temperatures rise, so does fire ant activity. The good news is that science-backed ways to control fire ants can eliminate entire colonies — and
Down two goals at halftime, Lady Lions storm back for 3-2 bi-district championship victory over Venus
MINERAL WELLS – Down by a pair of goals at the midway point of their Class 4A Division II Region I girls soccer bi-district championship match, the District 5-4A co-champion Brownwood Lady Lions caught fire after halftime
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Summit draws more than 200
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com More than 200 women attended the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Summit Thursday at the Brownwood Event Center. The chamber’s website described the summit as “a
Celinda Hawkins receives Bettie Girling Distinguished Woman Award at Women’s Summit
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Summit concluded with the presentation of the Bettie Girling Distinguished Woman Award to veteran print and radio journalist Celinda Hawkins.
Bluebonnet Relays Small School Results
Click here for full results from Thursday’s Class 1A-3A portion of the Bluebonnet Relays at Gordon Wood Stadium. Pictured below are nearly 50 images of Early and Bangs student-athletes competing in field events and the 3200 meters Thursday