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Lions’ late goal secures third bi-district title in four years, 2-1 over Kennedale
GRAHAM – After missing out on the soccer playoffs a year ago, the Brownwood Lions returned in triumphant fashion Friday night, claiming their third bi-district championship in four seasons, again knocking off the Kennedale Wildcats in the

Court Records 3/21/25
The following cases were filed in the Brown County Clerk’s office from March 14 through March 20: Bates, Joseph Daniel, Driving While Intoxicated Cuesta, Melido Hernandez, Appeal – City of Early Carter, Ross Allen, Appeal – City

Lady Lions suffer first district softball loss at Mineral Wells, 10-7
MINERAL WELLS – The Brownwood Lady Lions left nine base runners stranded and were plagued by multiple errors as their rally came up short in a 10-7 loss to District 6-4A softball rival Mineral Wells Friday night.

Early girls finish first, boys fourth while both Bangs teams place second at Longhorn Relays
EARLY – The Early Lady Horns won the Longhorn Relays team championship with 161 points on their home turf Thursday night, while the Bangs Lady Dragons were the runner-up with 128. The Bangs Dragons were also the


UNDER THE STETSON: Sun
Spring has sprung officially, at least according to the calendar. The weather has not been cooperating all that much here in Central Texas, so I would not say spring is in the air. Lately, what has been

iWatchTexas Report Prevents Targeted School Attack
The man responsible for a series of online school shooting threats is behind bars thanks to a report submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatchTexas program. Stephen Patrick Furr, 29, was arrested and charged by the Federal Bureau

Lady Lions tally most wins, fewest losses in a season before playoff run spoiled by top-ranked Waxahachie Life
GODLEY – Coming off a District 5-4A co-championship, along with the most wins and fewest losses in a single season in program history, the Brownwood Lady Lions were placed into a bi-district soccer playoff match-up with top-ranked,

Brownwood woman killed in two-vehicle accident near Comanche
A Brownwood woman lost her life in a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon in Comanche County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Kelley Jo Wellmaker, 47, of Brownwood, passed away following the accident, which took place

Local Home Sales Up in February
The number of home sales in Brown County was up in February, compared to February 2024, according to data released this week by the Heartland Association of Realtors. The median sales price was also up, even though

Pet Block Party at Museum This Saturday
The Brown County Museum of History is throwing a free street party for people and their pets, this Saturday, March 22, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The “Pet Block Party” will be held in front of

BISD Board of Trustees Report from March 17 meeting
The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Board President Michael Cloy called the session to order. BISD Trustee Time Wilson gave the invocation.

Celebrating Cultures Through Food
Every year during the month of March the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” and focuses on celebrating foods and flavors from different cultures all

Brown County 4-H News: March 20
DATES TO REMEMBER March 24 – Deadline to Order State Steer/Heifer Tags 24 – Deadline to Order State Fair Lamb/Goat/Swine Tags April 1 – County Deadline to Sign Up for District 7 4-H Roundup 1 – County

Central Texas Pecan Program set for April 9
The annual Central Texas Pecan Program will be conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Mills County on Wednesday, April 9th at the Mills County Civic Center at 1103 Cline St. in Goldthwaite. Registration will begin