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Brownwood closed the 2026 high school football regular season with a 44-20 win over Salado and finished third in District 13-4A Division II at 3-2 in district play and 5-5 overall. The final standings also include teams from 10 other districts followed by Brownwood News.
Sport
Brownwood erased an early deficit with 37 unanswered points, defeated Salado 44-20 at Gordon Wood Stadium and secured the No. 3 playoff seed. The Lions finished 5-5 overall, won three straight games and will open their 18th consecutive postseason appearance against Lago Vista at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Belton.
Community
An updated two-bedroom, one-bath home at 804 G Avenue in Brownwood is available for lease at $1,050 per month.
Sport
The Brownwood Lady Lions recorded the best state-meet finish in program history Friday at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, placing sixth in the UIL Class 4A Cross Country State Championships. Freshman Alexus Gutierrez set a school record, while six of the seven runners are freshmen and are expected to return next season.
Community Fisk Avenue
Brown County 4-H members and families face November deadlines for livestock-show entries, scholarships and club activities, while new programs will support cooking, community service and youth participation in Brownwood.
Community Fisk Avenue
As Central Texas temperatures cool, Brown County AgriLife is advising horse owners to review nutrition, water, parasite control, shelter and routine care before winter conditions arrive.
Education
Debra Green, whose son Eric Green and daughter-in-law Ada live in Brownwood, died peacefully Nov. 3, 2026, in Odessa. A visitation and funeral are scheduled in Coleman on Nov. 8 and 9.
Sport
Brownwood has secured its 18th consecutive playoff appearance, but the Lions must defeat Salado at 7 p.m. Friday at Gordon Wood Stadium to claim the No. 3 seed from District 13-4A Division II.
Education
Mary J. Moore of Early died November 2, 2026, at age 90. A visitation, funeral service and burial are planned in Early and Zephyr, while family and friends remember her church service, friendships and years working in Brownwood and Early.
Community
Terri Conway, 66, of Gouldbusk, Texas, died at home on November 3, 2026. She is remembered for her dedication to family, years of service as a cook at Coleman’s Dairy Mart and her love of simple companionship. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Traffic & Construction Commerce Street
TxDOT will bring its Be Safe. Drive Smart. pedestrian safety campaign to Brownwood on Thursday, Nov. 12, with walking billboards stationed along Commerce Street from Romines Street to CC Woodson Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Community Center Avenue
Brownwood’s Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet Nov. 10 at City Hall to consider requests involving carport setbacks at properties on Quail Run and 1st Street.
Community
Brownwood’s Veterans Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial, where plaques honoring Doyle Mills and Harry Cecil Pruett will be dedicated.
Education
American Legion Post 196 participated in the Pathways for Success event on Nov. 3 at the Brownwood Event Center, where Paul Wade discussed scholarship opportunities for high school juniors and seniors. A follow-up scholarship awareness event is scheduled for Nov. 17 at Howard Payne University.
Education
Brownwood High School has recognized eight students as its October 2026 Students of the Month, with honors awarded across all four grade levels.
Culture Downtown Brownwood
A free reception will open the Salute to Veterans exhibit Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Brownwood Art Center in downtown Brownwood, where artwork by veterans will be displayed through Nov. 18.
Education
The annual Community Thanksgiving Feast will be served Nov. 26 at Howard Payne University’s Mabee University Center, with free dine-in meals, limited home deliveries and volunteer opportunities.
Community
Tommy G. White, 94, of Brownwood, Texas, died November 3, 2026. Arrangements are entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home.
Education
Four Howard Payne University social work participants—including a Brownwood student—spent 43 hours in Mission Waco’s poverty simulation, an experience designed to expose students to the uncertainty, barriers and human needs associated with poverty.
Community
Hendrick Health is expanding its virtual nursing program to two progressive care units, building on a system launched in 2025 that has completed more than 2,500 virtual admissions in emergency departments in Brownwood and Abilene.
Education
Thirteen Brownwood Middle School Choir students were selected to advance after competing in Region 8 auditions this past weekend.
Community
The 74th Annual Brownwood Kiwanis Pancake Supper is scheduled for today from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Brownwood Coliseum, with tickets priced at $10.
Business & Openings
Commercial office space of approximately 5,700 square feet is being offered for lease at 4301 Dahlia Drive in Brownwood, with leasing contact information provided for prospective tenants.
Culture Riverside Park
La Botana Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar was named the winner of SALSA’s Best Salsa in Brown County contest following the organization’s fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Riverside Park in Brownwood.
Community
Andrea Salazar died Oct. 30 at age 96. Her family will receive visitors Thursday in Early, followed by a funeral service Friday in Brownwood and burial at Greenleaf Cemetery.
Community
Kevin McCutchen, 52, of Brownwood, Texas, died November 2, 2026. Brownwood Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Community
Andrea Salazar, 96, died Oct. 30, 2026. Visitation is scheduled in Early on Nov. 5, followed by a Brownwood funeral service and burial on Nov. 6.
Community
Kevin McCutchen, 52, of Brownwood, Texas, died November 2, 2026. Brownwood Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Community
Brown County voters heading to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Election officials are reminding Texans to confirm their polling place, bring approved photo identification, review both the voting-machine screen and printed ballot, and understand that election-night results remain unofficial until canvassing and certification are complete.
Community
Delores Johnson, 68, of Brownwood, died Nov. 1, 2026, according to an obituary notice published by KOXE. A full obituary is expected later, with arrangements entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home.
