HPU administrator Dr. Donnie Auvenshine has announced his retirement from Howard Payne University after 32 years of service to the institution. Auvenshine currently serves as the vice president for academic affairs and is set to retire in June.
The Brownwood girls won the team title at the Jim Ned Indian Relays on Thursday. They also set a school record in the 4x100 relay.
The Brownwood baseball team split four games Thursday and Friday at the Abilene ISD Invitational.
The Brownwood boys' golf team won the District 6-4A preview tournament while the BHS softball and soccer teams came up short on Friday.
Brownwood hired Katy assistant Jeryl Brixey as the Lions' new head football coach on Friday.
Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics recently attended the Texas Academy of Science conference in Waco on February 28-March 1. Dr. Kristen Hutchins, dean of the School of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology, and Dr. Dennis Gibson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair of physical sciences, brought seven students to the conference. Two seniors were accepted to present their research posters at the conference.
The Brownwood Lions could have a new head football coach on Friday.
Brownwood’s Nylah Hall scored six goals as the Lady Lions blanked Gatesville 10-0 Wednesday in a District 5-4A girls’ soccer game.
Seven Howard Payne Yellow Jackets were recognized on the 2024-2025 All-American Southwest Conference Men’s Basketball Team.
Four Howard Payne Lady Jackets were recognized on the 2024-2025 All-American Southwest Conference Women’s Basketball Team.