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PHOTOS: Hendrick Health and Resource Fair
More than 50 photos of the some of the activities taking place at the annual event, hosted by Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. The ‘Rock the Neon 80s’ themed event continues through 3 p.m. today at the Brownwood Event Center.
PHOTOS: Great Easter Egg Hunt in Early
Due to recent rains, the egg hunt at the Early Town Center was replaced by an egg giveaway, trick or treat style, at the Early Boardwalk Saturday afternoon. The event was formerly held at Coggin Park in Brownwood for the
‘120 Years of Impact’ highlighted at annual Chamber banquet
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com With a theme of “120 Years of Impact,” the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday night at the Brownwood Event Center. Stephen Haynes served as emcee
Fifteen months into the job, Emily Fulton making her mark as Early band director
Story, photos by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – As a December 2024 graduate of Abilene Christian University, Emily Fulton knew she eventually wanted to be a head band director. She didn’t expect it to happen so
Historic Lions soccer season ends in regional final, again against Bridgeport, 3-0
STEPHENVILLE – Competing in their first-ever regional championship game, the Brownwood Lions’ historic soccer season reached its conclusion with a 3-0 loss to the Bridgeport Bulls Tuesday in the Class 4A Division II Region I final at Art Briles Stadium.
HPU women’s basketball national championship coach Kielsmeier taking over at Texas State
Chris Kielsmeier, who guided the Howard Payne Lady Jackets to the 2008 NCAA Division III women’s basketball national championship with a perfect 33-0 record, has been hired as the next head coach at Texas State University in San Marcos. Kielsmeier
PHOTOS: Saturday at the Early Boardwalk Grand Opening
Nearly 40 images from Saturday’s festivities, courtesy of Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com:
Dedication, ribbon cutting for Early Town Center Boardwalk draws large crowd
Story, photos by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Blustery weather and overcast skies could not dampen the enthusiasm of the 200-plus guests at the ribbon cutting and dedication Friday of the Early Town Center Boardwalk. The
Lions earn first trip to regional championship round with fourth PK shootout victory, defeating El Paso Bowie
ODESSA – Ninety seconds away from seeing their season end, the Brownwood Lions forced their fourth penalty kick shootout of the year – and remained perfect in the tiebreaker to secure the program’s first-ever trip to the regional championship of
HPU to reschedule April 15 Chris Tomlin concert due to severe weather forecast
After consultation with public safety officials regarding the weather forecast, Howard Payne University (HPU) will reschedule the Chris Tomlin concert originally planned for Wednesday, April 15, at the Brownwood Event Center outdoor stage. The university is working with Tomlin and
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. Brownwood Deputy City
Commissioners Hire Architect for New Building
At Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, approval was given to the hiring of an architectural firm for an upcoming project. In the fall of 2025 the County agreed to purchase the building at 600 Fisk Avenue, to
Lady Lions cruise to 70-point victory at Bluebonnet Relays, Lions place sixth as a team
The reigning Class 4A track and field state champion Brownwood Lady Lions earned their second meet championship of 2026, capturing the Bluebonnet Relays by more than 70 points Friday at Gordon Wood Stadium. Competing in front of a home crowd
PHOTOS: Matrix NJCAA Halftime Performances
More than 30 images from the halftime performance during the final three games of the NJCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament at the Brownwood Coliseum Saturday:
PHOTOS: Wheels That Move The World
On Saturday, the City of Brownwood and the Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum hosted the annual Wheels That Move the World event. The signature community event offered an immersive, hands-on look at the massive machinery and specialized vehicles that
Early City Council approves agreement for sale of land in Town Center
Story, photo by Steve Nash / Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com EARLY – Early City Council members approved agreements Tuesday that are expected to lead to the construction of townhomes in the city’s Town Center. The two agreements are between the