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Lions will now open season at Wall after Wylie reschedule doesn’t materialize
The Brownwood Lions have to wait an additional seven days to make their 2024 football season debut, as lightning foiled the chances for a Week 1 showdown with the Abilene Wylie Bulldogs at Gordon Wood Stadium. According to Lions head football coach Sammy Burnett Saturday morning, he and Wylie head...
Texas state lawmaker defects from Democratic Party to GOP, citing transgender stances
A Texas state representative defected from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, citing their respective stances on transgender matters. State Rep. Shawn Thierry lost her Democratic primary in March by LGBT activist Lauren Ashley Simmons after voting in favor of bills restricting transgender surgeries for minors and banning biological males who identify as female […]
Substance abuse expert says RGV faces ‘overdose pandemic’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some are so gripped by grief that it changes them. For many, it’s an ever-present and unfillable void. For others, it can transcend nearly every aspect of their lives. Take Adelína Olívares of Alamo, who said she lost her 20-year-old nephew to a...
Lady Lions win five of six matches for third-place finish at Albany tournament
ALBANY – The Brownwood Lady Lions placed third in the Albany volleyball tournament, which concluded Saturday, as they won five of six matches overall. After sweeping their pool Thursday, the Lady Lions knocked off Abilene Christian, 25-20, 26-24, and defeated Albany, 25-11, 25-21, in the third place match, with the only setback Saturday coming to Breckenridge, 25-22, 25-20.
KOXE Live Game of the Week to feature Friday night video broadcasts of local football teams
For the 2024 high school football season, KOXE is adding live video streaming to its extensive Friday night football coverage. To go along with broadcasts of the Brownwood Lions on KOXE 101.3 FM, the Bangs Dragons on KBWD AM 1380, and the Coleman Bluecats on the KOXE app every week, the KOXE Live Game of the Week will be available to watch 10 Friday nights during the regular season at KOXE.com.
Greater Faith Community Church making plans for Thanksgiving dinner
Every year, Greater Faith Community Church organizes a community Thanksgiving dinner for Brownwood, Early and the surrounding area. This year, the Community Churches will host the Community Thanksgiving Feast & Praise on Saturday, November 16 at the new Brownwood Event Center. Residents of Brownwood and surrounding area communities are invited...
SUBVARSITY REPORT: JV, Freshman Lions open with road wins at Wylie
ABILENE – The Brownwood Freshman Lions dominated their season opener, jumping out to a 22-6 halftime lead, while mirroring their performance in the second half. The Lions led 15-0 after the first quarter as, after a bad snap on a Wylie punt, Brownwood took over inside the Bulldog 10. Caden Wilson scored on a 3-yard run and added the two-point conversion.
1 person in custody after crashing into ACU bus, injuring 4 in Lubbock after Texas Tech game
One person is in custody and charged with a DWI after crashing into the Abilene Chrisitan University football team bus and injuring four people on Saturday night. According to Lubbock police, at 11:33 p.m., officers were helping direct traffic at the Marsha Sharp Freeway and University Avenue intersection as the ACU team's bus was leaving Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock after playing against Texas Tech. ...
Bluecats Drop a Wet Game to Mavericks
EASTLAND -- The Coleman Bluecat Football Team dropped the opening game of the 2024 season to the Eastland Mavericks by a score of 21-6. The first score of the game didn't come until late in the 2nd Quarter when Eastland finally found their way into the end zone on a 7yd run. That drive only ended in points thanks to three personal foul penalties against Coleman on that single drive, two of them on 3rd downs. The Mavericks took that 7-0 lead into the locker room at halftime..
Mountaineers Wrangle Longhorns in Big First Win
BRONTE -- The Santa Anna Mountaineer Football Team dominated in their season opener on Thursday Night against the Bronte Longhorns 42-22. With both these teams trying to right the ship after three and four win seasons, respectfully, they wanted to start the season off with a bang. The Mountaineers wasted little time getting on the board, scoring several times in the first half. Their defense really stepped up in a big way down the stretch, as well, to put this game away. Giving the Mountaineers their first win on the season.
Enter to Win Tickets to See Jelly Roll Live at El Paso’s Don Haskins Center
Jelly Roll takes the stage live at El Paso's Don Haskins Center Monday, September 9, and we want to send you and a friend to see him. We've got a pair of tickets to the El Paso stop on the Beautifully Broken Tour. Winning them could be as easy as 1, 2, 3:
UTEP ranks in Forbes’ top colleges in America
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is ranked in America’s Top 500 Colleges, a list compiled by Forbes. According to Forbes, UTEP was ranked 280 out of 500 colleges nationwide and ranked No. 1 in Texas colleges for graduating students with little to no debt. “UTEP provides a […]
Texas Mom Creates Unique Homecoming Mums for Your Cups
Homecoming season is here in the Lone Star state! All across Texas, students are showing off their homecoming mums- and it seems like every year, they get bigger and bigger, not to mention expensive!. Every year, trendy homecoming mums take over all social media; sometimes it's because they light up,...
Six Texas Cities Ranked Worst In Nation For Deadly Drunk Driving Crashes
Driving and drinking is never the right choice in Texas. Drunk driving has been a problem in the state. Not only does it endanger the driver, it also endangers the people around them while out on the road. When you've been drinking, it's for the best to have a designated driver, or have a ride available to you.
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