August 2022
Lions fight back, but fall to Wylie
The Brownwood Lions missed a golden opportunity to knock off a larger school Friday night when they weren’t able to finish two second-half drives – one that lasted 13 plays and another that reached the 5-yard line of the Abilene Wylie Bulldogs.
‘We’re all working together’
LAKE BROWNWOOD STATE PARK — One after the other, a few seconds apart, the four Fireboss firefighting planes flew low over the Girl Scout camp area of Lake Brownwood State Park Thursday morning. The single-engine, single-seat planes, equipped with floats and wheels, are powered by 1,600-horsepower Pratt and Whitney turboprop engines.
May routs Jayton in meeting of No. 3 teams
JAYTON – Luke McKenzie completed 5 of 7 passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns Friday night as the May Tigers beat the Jayton Jaybirds 58-12 in a season- opening meeting of No. 3-ranked six-man football teams.
Early fights off pesky Bangs 34-20
BANGS – It proved to be a tougher fight than most expected, but the state-ranked Class 3A Early Longhorns finally wore down the pesky Class 2A Bangs Dragons 34-20 in Friday’s season-opening football game between Brown County rivals.
Margaret June Green Ryman
June 7, 1931 - August 17, 2022 Margaret June Green Ryman passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 17, 2022 at CARE Nursing and Rehab in Early, Texas. She was napping in the company of her daughter, Donna Byrd, and slipped away with the Lord.
Dr. Kenneth H. Benson
Dr. Kenneth H. Benson, 75, of Lubbock, TX passed away on August 13, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. He was born on October 19, 1946, to Faye (Cox) and Kenneth Benson in San Diego, CA. Dr. Benson graduated from Texas Tech University Medical School in 1975. He was a Board-Certified Urologist, a
Gloria Gaitan
Gloria Gaitan, 60, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2022. She was born on December 4, 1961 to Maria Gaitan in Lubbock, Tx. Gloria attended Central high school and later graduated from Howard College as a surgical technologist. She spent several years working along side her mother at R.G. Barry and would later use her degree to work at Community hospital. Gloria would then find fulfillment in working for 3M in Brownwood, Tx until her passing. She worked there for almost 20 years. Gloria had a deep love for travel. Whether in a car or on the back of a Harley, she was always ready to hit the road. She would travel all over Texas to attend her grandchildren’s events, but she always had a special place in her heart for greater distances. One of her most treasured memories was her time spent in Egypt. She had a passion for the culture and had the time of her life realizing her dream. If Gloria wasn’t traveling, you could find her on the porch with a cold beer in her hand and some rock music on the radio. Gloria is preceded in death by both of her parents, son-in-law Sean Sutton and niece Ana Maria Gaitan. She is survived by her children Charles Gaitan and significant other Amber; Monique Chantelle Robinson and husband Ryan; grandchildren Jasmine Sanders, Michael Gaitan and fiancé Hailey, Lauren and Randall Robinson. Gloria leaves behind her siblings; Teresa Doty, Alise Biggs/ husband Tony, Guillermo “Bill” Gaitan, Irene O’neal/ husband Tony. She also leaves behind her beloved friend and bonus sister, Ramona Adams; bonus grandchildren Daniel, Gabriel and Yvette Ruiz, great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and of course her 3M family. “Alis volat propiis - She flies with her own wings.” A celebration to honor Gloria’s memory will be held at Harper’s funeral home on September 3, 2022 from 3pm to 5pm Family and friends can give condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com
Brownwood vs. Wylie
These photos by Steve Nash are from first half action of the Brownwood Lions-Wyle Bulldogs game Friday night at Gordon Wood Stadium. .
Seahawks pick Smith after loss to Cowboys
ARLINGTON (AP) — Geno Smith is the choice as the first replacement for Russell Wilson at quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Coach Pete Carroll made the announcement Friday night after a 27-26 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys that included three interceptions from Drew Lock.