Lamb looks like Cowboys’ leading man
In the second half of the season, CeeDee Lamb has looked a lot like the No. 1 receiver needed by the Dallas Cowboys.
January 2023
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‘He’s done a great job’
BANGS — Calling the decision one of the toughest of his professional life, Kyle Maxfield said he is leaving his job as Bangs athletic director and head football coach to become had football coach at Brentwood Christian School in Austin. Maxfield said he will also be associate athletic director at Brentwood, which is a private school and a member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive for kids
Damar Hamlin’s goal was simple: He wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. It took about two years.
When things go wrong, it could be worse
Come on, now. Things could be worse.
BHS girls go 3-2 in TBHC; Nolan wins division
The Brownwood girls’ basketball team beat the Valley Mills Lady Eagles for the second time in three days Friday as the Lady Lions finished the Texas Bank Holiday Classic with a 3-2 record. Brownwood finished the tournament with a 13-13 overall record, and the Lady Lions will open their District 6-4A schedule at 5:45 p.m.
Streaking Eagles win TBHC Boys Small School title
Goldthwaite sophomore guard Luke Sanderson showed why he was the Most Valuable Player of the three-day Texas Bank Holiday Classic in the final 5:10 of the Eagles’ 64-56 win over the Wellington Skyrockets in Friday’s Boys Small School Championship game in the Brownwood Coliseum.
Lions finish 2-2 at Texas Bank Holiday Classic; Wylie wins Big School division
The Brownwood Lions finished 2-2 and placed second in the 2nd Place Pool Bracket in the Texas Bank Holiday Classic after falling 72-51 in the final game of three-day tournament to the Wall Hawks on Friday at Warren Gym.
Larry Lee Nettleship
January 21, 1939 December 25, 2022 Larry Lee Nettleship was born on January 21, 1939, to Clyde Lee Nettleship and Montie Irene (Maxcey) Nettleship in San Saba, Texas. Larry was raised on his family’s ranch in the Locker community in north San Saba County with his older brother, Clyde Maxcey Nettleship, and his younger sister, Peggy Joy Nettleship Boeke. In 1945, his older brother Clyde Maxcey was thrown from a horse and died as he laid in the lap of his 6-year-old brother, Larry. The following months and years were difficult for the family after Clyde Maxcey’s death. Through their faith in Christ, they overcame this tragedy. Larry and his sister, Peggy, enjoyed summers and holidays with their first cousins, Mac Danner Maxcey, Jim Maxcey, Bob Maxcey, Nancy Maxcey Hankins, Jill Jackson Landon, and Jack Jackson. The cousins were exceptionally close and regarded each other more as siblings. Larry graduated from Richland Springs High School in 1957. From there he continued his education at the University of Texas and then at Howard Payne University. He was an outstanding athlete and threw the shot put and discus for Howard Payne University. While at Howard Payne, Larry won the Lone Star Conference Championship in discus throwing. After graduating from college, Larry began a distinguished career as a coach, teacher, and counselor. On December 21, 1963, he married the love of his life and “best friend”, Allison Kay Smith, of Chilton, Texas. After their marriage, the couple resided in San Saba. One year after their marriage, Larry and Kay were in a major automobile accident that left Kay in critical condition with an uncertain outcome. After months of recovery and through their faith in Christ, Larry and Kay resumed their life together and started a family. Larry and Kay resumed their life together and started a family. The couple lived in Brownwood, Lubbock, Seymour, and Coleman before coming back to Larry’s place of birth in San Saba in July of 1976. Larry conti
Patsy Louise Callaway Townsend
Patsy Louise Callaway Townsend, age 83 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022. Her family will host a visitation on Tuesday, January 3rd from 5 to 7 pm at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. Funeral Service will be 10 am Wednesday January 4th in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Blanket
Stars of Texas Art Exhibit announces jazz concert
The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit is slated to be open to the public February 5-11 at the Depot Civic Center in Brownwood with the addition of a jazz quartet concert on Friday, February 10. “We had amazing feedback on our classical music concert last year,” Stars Committee Chairwoman Amanda Coers said.