Brownwood, TX
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Current news from Brownwood, TX, including public safety, traffic, local government, events, business and neighbourhood updates.
Sport
The Brownwood Lady Lions suffered their first loss of the 2026-27 basketball season Thursday, falling 52-37 to the Fredericksburg Battlin’ Billies. Nylah Hall led Brownwood with 15 points, and the team is scheduled to return to action Tuesday at Lampasas.
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Community
Betty Ilene Fry Hampton of Brownwood died November 11, 2026, at age 90. Funeral services are scheduled for November 16 at Austin Avenue Church of Christ, where she was a devoted longtime member.
Education
Barbara Jo Fry Arnold, a Brownwood native and longtime credit union executive, died November 1, 2026, at age 92. A memorial service is scheduled for December 3 at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, followed by burial at Cedar Point Cemetery.
Sport
The Brownwood-based Kernow Storm U10 girls won their league in Dallas with an undefeated record, while the U9 boys finished third after suffering two losses.
Community
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Community Holiday Luncheon on Nov. 20 at the Aldersgate Enrichment Center campus. The public is invited, and tickets cost $26.
Business & Openings
Brownwood received $703,470 in November sales tax allocations, up 0.31% from the same month in 2025, while Early recorded a 26.99% increase and Bangs declined 26.89%.
Education
Kendall Heaps, a Brownwood resident remembered for his humor, mechanical skills and service to others, died November 6, 2026, after a nine-month battle with cancer. He was 62.
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