Lady Lions earn an ‘A’ for effort, but still fall 56-22 to No. 1 Glen Rose
It may seem odd to compliment the Brownwood Lady Lions for losing 56-22 to the No. 1-ranked Glen Rose Lady Tigers in Friday’s District 6-4A basketball opener at Warren Gym.
January 2023
Read MoreLady Lions earn an ‘A’ for effort, but still fall 56-22 to No. 1 Glen Rose
Class for beginning musicians to begin
A new class for beginning musicians will be held this spring by the Heart of Texas New Horizons Band (HOTNHB), offered by Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts. Participation in the popular program, now entering its third year, is open to senior adults, and no previous musical experience is required.
20-3 Gatesville hands Lions 84-67 loss
GATESVILLE–Brownwood guard Tristan Salinas scored 29 points, including five 3-point shots, but the Lions still dropped an 84-67 nondistrict decision to the Gatesville Hornets on Friday night. Hayden Noe added 15 points, including four 3-pointers, for Brownwood (10-10).
With top seed possible, Cowboys playing to win
Micah Parsons does not plan to be scoreboard-watching during the Dallas Cowboys’ game at the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Sure, the Cowboys need the combination of a win and a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles to the New York Giants to win the NFC East, and, yes, winning and the San Francisco 49ers losing to the Arizona Cardinals would give them the conference’s top seed and first-round bye.
Charlie V. Gamblin
Charlie Vin Gamblin, age 73, of Brownwood, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, in an Abilene hospital. Charlie was born on September 16, 1949, in Victoria, to E.B. and Geneva (Johnson) Gamblin. He graduated from Karnes City High School where he was a star athlete in track and baseball. Charlie went on to serve his country in the Marine Corps as a sergeant in the 1st Marine Expeditionary Forces in Vietnam. He graduated with his BBA from the University of Texas in 1974 and from St. Mary’s School of Law in 1977. In 1978, Charlie opened his private law practice in Brownwood. He enjoyed part-time ranching while practicing law, and full-time ranching when he retired from his law practice. He loved practicing law. Charlie married Ginger McGregor in Brownwood, on January 31, 1985. Charlie was always up for an adventure. He and Ginger loved to travel around the United States and abroad. Charlie was a problem solver and could fix anything. Farming, ranching and the great outdoors were his passion. Charlie was very generous to many different organizations and local causes. Charlie is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ginger Gamblin of Brownwood, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to a donor’s favorite charity. Condolences, memories, and tributes can be offered to the family online at heartlandfuneralhome.com.
Johnny Evertt Schwab
Johnny Evertt Schwab, sixty-nine years old, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2022, in Abilene, Texas. Johnny was born to Duane and Hilda Schwab in Ft.
Bulletin to become weekly print publication
Jeremy Gulban is CEO and publisher of CherryRoad Media, the Bulletin’s parent company. Dear Readers and Community Members, Today, we are announcing a reduction in print frequency for the Brownwood Bulletin.
‘A lot of moving parts right now’
In the midst of his first week on his new job, Brown County Judge Shane Britton found plenty of tasks to tend to — including getting his office set up with furniture. By mid-week, the office contained a small computer desk and computer, a chair and a small table.
DNA helps ID Texas man’s body found in river in ‘73
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — DNA has led to the identifi cation of a Texas man whose body was found floating in a mid-Michigan river nearly 50 years ago, police said Thursday.
Court goes against inmates questioning execution drugs
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ top criminal appeals court has barred a civil court judge from issuing any orders in a lawsuit by three death row inmates who allege the state plans to use expired and unsafe drugs to execute them.