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City of Brownwood Announces Christmas closure, adj...

December 22, 2025 @ 1:58 pm

Brownwood City Hall and other non-emergency facilities will close on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. Regular operating hours will resume Friday, December...

City of Early announces Christmas, New Year’s sc...

December 22, 2025 @ 1:56 pm

All City of Early non-emergency offices will be closed on December 24 & 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Sanitation services will run as...

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KOXE/KBWD collects nearly 1,100 toys, more than $1...

December 16, 2025 @ 8:38 pm

Tuesday marked the 20th annual Two-Steppin’ for Toys event at KOXE/KBWD resulted in 1,090 toys – including 26 bikes – and $10,422.21 in donations....

BHS Announces December 2025 Students of the Month

December 16, 2025 @ 10:28 am

Brownwood High School (BHS) has announced their December 2025 Students of the Month. BHS is proud of these students and their accomplishments. The following...

Toys for Kids Special Requests List

December 15, 2025 @ 8:40 am

Sunday evening, Brown County Toys for Kids revealed the following special requests for Christmas gifts. Trampoline Push Car Dollhouse LOL Dollhouse Barbie Clay bead...

2,000 wreaths placed on veterans' graves at Greenl...

December 13, 2025 @ 3:55 pm

The Welcome W. Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held a Wreaths Across America observation at Greenleaf Cemetery Saturday morning,...

Two-Steppin' for Toys scheduled for Dec. 16

December 12, 2025 @ 2:09 pm

The annual KOXE-KBWD Two-Steppin’ for Toys event will take place during normal business hours Tuesday, Dec. 16, with toys and money collected going toward...

Inaugural Yuletide Express: A Vintage Christmas Jo...

December 11, 2025 @ 5:35 pm

The Lehnis Railroad Museum & Visitor Center and Visit Brownwood, in partnership with the City of Brownwood, announce the launch of Yuletide Express: A...

City Council moves forward with Riverside Park Pha...

December 9, 2025 @ 12:44 pm

During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the Brownwood City Council voted to authorize staff to solicit competitive sealed bids for Riverside Park Phase II improvements, contingent...

Brownwood ISD Announces 2025 Holiday Card Design C...

December 9, 2025 @ 10:48 am

Winners have been selected for the 10th Annual Brownwood ISD (BISD) Holiday Card Design Contest. One drawing from elementary and one from secondary were...

East Elementary, second-grade teachers recognized ...

December 8, 2025 @ 8:33 pm

During Monday night’s meeting of the Brownwood ISD Board of Trustees, East Elementary and second-grade teachers Mary Salazar and Emily Justice were recognized for...

BISD announces Spotlight Employees for December

December 8, 2025 @ 12:27 pm

Brownwood ISD issued the following press release Monday afternoon: This month’s spotlight teacher is Reed Ellett. Mr. Ellett is a Life Academics teacher at...

Lions earn 23 All-District 4-4A Division I footbal...

December 22, 2025 @ 1:40 pm

The District 4-4A Division I runner-up Brownwood Lions earned 23 all-district football accolades, as the roster was released following league champion Stephenville’s appearance in...

District projections trickle in as Lions will comp...

December 16, 2025 @ 12:44 pm

The University Interscholastic League on Tuesday afternoon released its cutoff numbers for football classifications for the 2026 and 2027 seasons and, as anticipated, the...

No. 12 Lady Lions fend off No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39

December 15, 2025 @ 8:02 pm

JUNCTION – The No. 12 Brownwood Lady Lions held on down the stretch to defeat No. 15 La Vernia, 40-39, in a Class 4A...

Lions conclude Brady tournament with 65-55 victory...

December 13, 2025 @ 3:53 pm

BRADY – The Brownwood Lions concluded their stay at the Brady tournament Saturday with a 65-55 triumph over the San Angelo Central JV. Brownwood...

Defense fuels No. 13 Lady Lions' 35-17 home victor...

December 12, 2025 @ 9:26 pm

The No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions held the Hamilton Lady Bulldogs without a point the first 5:11 of the contest, then pitched another shutout...

Lions defeat Eldorado, fall to Abilene High JV at ...

December 12, 2025 @ 5:28 pm

BRADY – The Brownwood Lions stand at 2-1 heading into the final day of the Brady tournament after splitting their Friday contests with Eldorado...

Lions upend Grape Creek, 53-44, in Brady tournamen...

December 11, 2025 @ 5:33 pm

BRADY – The Brownwood Lions returned to the win column in the first game at the Brady tournament Thursday, knocking off Grape Creek, 53-44....

No. 13 Lady Lions shut down Burnet for 44-28 victo...

December 10, 2025 @ 1:58 pm

BURNET – The No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions improved to 11-3 on the season with a 44-28 victory over the Burnet Lady Bulldogs Tuesday...

TexasBank Holiday Classic Schedule of Games

December 9, 2025 @ 12:47 pm

TexasBank Holiday Classic Schedule Monday, Dec. 29-Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Brownwood Coliseum, Warren Gym, Auxiliary Gym, Junior High GIRLS BIG SCHOOL DIVISION Pool A...

Lady Lions stay at No. 13, Brookesmith girls debut...

December 8, 2025 @ 12:44 pm

Following a 3-2 week, the Brownwood Lady Lions remained ranked No. 13 in Class 4A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches for the...

No. 13 Lady Lions rally from seven-point halftime ...

December 6, 2025 @ 12:56 pm

LORENA – The No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions completed a 3-1 stay at the Lorena tournament and reached double figures in the win column,...

No. 13 Lady Lions control fourth quarter to defeat...

December 5, 2025 @ 5:16 pm

LORENA – Knotted at 35 heading to the fourth period, the No. 13 Brownwood Lady Lions outscored host Lorena 17-12 over the final eight...

Barry Manilow attends 76th Annual Tony Awards at United Palace Theatre in New York on June 11^ 2023

Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis

December 23, 2025 @ 4:10 am

Barry Manilow has announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will postpone his January performances...

Jonas Brothers arrives for the ÔJumanji: The Next LevelÕ Los Angeles Premiere on December 09^ 2019 in Hollywood^ CA

Jonas Brothers returning for ‘Camp Rock 3’ exe...

December 23, 2025 @ 3:10 am

Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas are set to reprise their roles as the fictional band Connect 3...

Bowen Yang at the AppleTV+ Post Emmy Party at Ysabel on September 14^ 2025 in West Hollywood^ CA

Bowen Yang confirms exit from ‘SNL’ after near...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:10 am

Just one day after it was reported that longtime Saturday Night Live cast member Bowen Yang was leaving the...

Anne Hathaway wearing dress and shoes by Valentino attends presentation of movie Armageddon Time during 60th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on October 12^ 2022

See the first teaser trailer for ‘The Devil Wear...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:10 am

Almost 20 years after the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada, the first anticipated teaser trailer for the sequel...

DK Metcalf arrives for the ‘THOR: Love and Thunder’ World Premiere on June 23^ 2022 in Hollywood^ CA

Steelers’ WR DK Metcalf suspended two games afte...

December 23, 2025 @ 4:55 am

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended two games without pay by the NFL after an on-field altercation between himself and a...

MLB player Jeff McNeil at the MLBPA x Fanatics "Players Party" at City Market Social House on July 18^ 2022 in Los Angeles^ CA

NY Mets trade veteran Jeff McNeil to the A’s in ...

December 23, 2025 @ 4:50 am

The New York Mets have traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitcher Yordan Rodriguez. The McNeil trade...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy #9 warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Oct. 23^ 2025^ in Inglewood^ Calif.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy ruled out at halftime wit...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:55 am

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out of play after halftime Sunday against the New York Giants after suffering a right-hand injury late...

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins #1 runs the ball fighting off pressure from Oregon during the 2025 Rose Bowl game Wednesday^ Jan. 1^ 2024^ in Pasadena^ Calif.

Browns’ rookie RB Quinshon Judkins fractures fib...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:50 am

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills after suffering a serious injury late in...

Lainey Wilson attends the premiere of the movie Twisters. Westwood^ CA USA - July 11^ 2024

Lainey Wilson scores ninth No. 1 at country radio ...

December 23, 2025 @ 4:30 am

Lainey Wilson has earned her ninth No. 1 at country radio with “Somewhere Over Laredo,” the lead single from her Whirlwind (Deluxe) album. “Somewhere Over...

Monica^ Brandy Norwood arrives at the 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 12^ 2011 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Brandy & Monica, Florence + The Machine, Brand...

December 23, 2025 @ 4:00 am

Brandy and Monica will take the stage together on New Year’s Eve, extending the momentum of their recently completed ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’...

Jessie Murph performs at Bonnaroo music festival Manchester^ Tennessee USA - 06-16-2022

Jessie Murph drops the short film ‘Sex Hysteria ...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:40 am

Jessie Murph has released Sex Hysteria The End, a short film that serves as a visual companion to the deluxe edition of her critically...

Ashley McBryde performs in concert on April 5^ 2024 in Fort Lauderdale^ Florida as part of the Tortuga Music Festival.

Ashley McBryde extends ‘The Redemption Residency...

December 22, 2025 @ 4:30 am

Ashley McBryde is extending her “The Redemption Residency,” at the Neon Steeple venue inside Eric Church’s Chief’s bar in Nashville, with eight new dates...