The City of Brownwood has been selected by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) to host the NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship in 2026 and 2028. The 2026 tournament will take place March 11–14, and the 2028 tournament is scheduled for March 8–11. Both events will be held in the Historic Brownwood Coliseum, home of the Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets. “We’re thrilled to welcome the NJCAA DIII Women’s Basketball Championship to Brownwood! This is a chance to showcase our amazing city, facilities, and hospitality to visitors from across the nation, but most importantly, to celebrate the championship with our own community,” said Mayor Stephen E. Haynes. The Brownwood Coliseum, built in 1963, has recently undergone $5 million in renovations o

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