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At approximately 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 28, the Brown County Sheriff’s office received a request for assistance from the McCullough County Sheriffs office on a vehicle pursuit in bound to Brown County on Hwy 377 S. The vehicle was being pursued by the McCullough County Sheriff, a Deputy and...

The weather has been mixed but pleasant, with some glorious spring days, good rain, and the occasional chilly morning. The weeds are coming up through the cracks in the roads, sidewalks, and curbs, and as we walk, I note that life (especially weed life) finds a way. The skies were...

Judge Trull called Tuesday’s regular Commissioner’s Court meeting at 9AM. Commissioners first approved the minutes from the special meeting on March 8 and the regular meeting on March 13. Judge Trull and Commissioner Behrens abstained from voting on the March 8 minutes. Commissioner Bratton then mentioned there may...

KNEL Radio will host a Candidate Forum for candidates in the contested races in McCulloch County this coming Monday (Apr 3) at the Heart of Texas Events Center beginning at 6PM. All candidates for the contested races for Brady City Council, Brady Mayor and the Brady ISD Board of Trustees...

The Corinne T. Smith Animal Center is hosting its annual Canines, Cats and Cabernet fundraiser from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Agave Event Center, located at 2795 FM 2125 in Brownwood. The event, presented by Ag-Mart, will feature local cuisine samplings, libations, live music, silent auction,...

Retirees of the 3-112th Armor and 111th Engineers present Veterans Appreciation Day, a community event to honor all veterans, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at the Brownwood Regional Airport. The event is a community family day featuring a BBQ Cook Off, cornhole tournament, static displays of...

Calvin Fryar, Chairman of the board of directors of Citizens National Bank, has announced promotions. Gabriel Cardenas has been promoted to Assistant Vice President and Controller. In 2017, he joined CNB as a Teller, then a Note Teller before being named Assistant Controller, and now assuming his current role as Assistant Vice President, Controller.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Party on Wheels Mobile Bar to the community with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, March 28th. Owners Kimberly and Aaron Gomez have curated a menu that has become popular with loaded teas, breakfast boxes, and charcuterie boards. They are located at 1601 Coggin...

Brownwood Lady Lion senior guard Mady Pyle was selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 4A all-state girls basketball team. Pyle finished her Lady Lion career second all-time in three pointers made during a single season with 88. Pyle also ranks third all-time in three pointers made during a career with 159.

On Monday, March 27, Brownwood Middle School (BMS) held an induction ceremony for new members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). A total of 11 new 8th grade members and 33 new 7th grade members were inducted during the ceremony which featured BISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young as the guest speaker.

In an email received from the City of Brownwood Tuesday morning, two candidates have now filed to run for the vacant City Council Ward 4 position formerly occupied by the late Draco Miller. Those who have filed to run are Draco A. Miller, the son of the former council member,...

ABILENE – By a comfortable 45-stroke margin, the Brownwood Lions repeated as district golf champions, capturing the 6-4A title Tuesday at Diamondback Golf Course with a 36-hole team score of 633. Runner-up Stephenville posted a 678 composite score. Also earning a second consecutive district championship was Hudson Reagan, who...

National Public Health week is from April 3-9, and the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department plans on showcasing the work that is conducted at the Department during this year’s National Public Health Week. Starting on Monday, April 3, the Department will highlight one of the public health programs each day...

The McCulloch County Commissioners will hold a regular Commissioner's Court meeting this Monday (Mar. 27) at 9AM. Commissioners will first consider approval of the minutes from the special meeting on March 8 and regular meeting on March 13. Next, the Commissioners will consider the following discussion item - The purchase...

The Brown County Fair Association recently announced the return of the Brown County Rodeo Parade, which will take place Saturday, June 3 on the streets of downtown Brownwood. Parade check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. on South Washington behind the Lehnis Railroad Museum. Judging will take place at 9 a.m. in the staging area. Line up begins at 9:30 a.m. on East Adams.

A fundraising effort for the Brookesmith FFA Alumni and Supporters will take place on Monday, April 3rd, from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm at Potter’s Pizza in Brownwood. Place an order at Potter’s Pizza on April 3rd between 11 am and 9:30 pm and 10% of the proceeds will support the FFA students at Brookesmith ISD.

As of Tuesday morning, March 28, a race has developed in the Special City Council Election for Ward 4 Brownwood City Council. Draco A. Miller, who filed previously to serve in the position of his late father, is now opposed by Jim Byars. The filing period for the election closes April 6. The special election is on June 10, 2023.

BANGS – The Bangs Lady Dragons were scored upon for the first time in District 6-2A softball action, but reached the midway point of the league slate alone in first place following Tuesday’s 12-2 home victory over Miles. Bangs (16-4, 6-0) – which has outscored its league foes...

The American Southwest Conference announced today its weekly golf awards and Howard Payne University’s Kyle Anderson was recognized as the ASC Men’s Golfer of the Week. MEN’S GOLFER OF THE WEEK – Kyle Anderson, Gr., Howard Payne. Howard Payne graduate student Kyle Anderson (Pearland, Texas) led...

Good news on the baseball diamond as the first place Lions got off to a strong start with 4 runs in the first at bat and never looked back. Final score Brownwood 13, Mineral Wells 3. The Lions are now 4-1 in district and will host Mineral Wells this Friday night at 7 o’clock at Morris Southall Field.