
‘When stuff goes bad, we run toward the problem’
Highlights of the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, May 16 included the presentation of lifesaving awards to a Brownwood police officer and a police academy cadet.

Highlights of the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, May 16 included the presentation of lifesaving awards to a Brownwood police officer and a police academy cadet.

When I introduced this weekly column more than 22 years ago, my stated goal was to provide amusement--even if corny and outdated--largely for readers dealing with bodily wrinkles, waistlines, aches, breaks, bends and assorted other groans associated with later life. Sometimes I’ve tried to make lemonade when negative topics tempted.

Brownwood jumped to a 6-0 lead, but Dumas rallied for an 8-6 win on Friday and a series sweep of their regional semifinal softball series.

Is your energy bill going up, up, up?! Stay cool without blowing your budget with these tips.

Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars annual academic summer camp for elementary age students is scheduled for July 14-18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU campus.

How the Brownwood Lady Lions improved from not scoring at the 2024 UIL state track and field meet to winning the Class 4A girls’ state championship in just one year.

Kasey Solis, Abby Wolf, Valerie Razo and Cameryn Harmon will represent Bangs at the UIL Class 2A State Track and Field Meet on Friday in Austin.

The Brownwood Lady Lions continued their dominating track and field season Saturday, winning the Region I-4A championship with 113 points.

Jared Baucom was excited to learn he could go to college in his hometown.

Howard Payne University announced the hiring of Dr. Nathan Lane as the new vice president for academic affairs. Lane brings more than 20 years of higher education experience to the position in faculty and administrative roles and will begin the new position in July.