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GRAND RE-OPENING FRIDAY FOR NAVASOTA ANIMAL SHELTER
The City of Navasota will celebrate the grand re-opening tomorrow (Friday) of the Navasota Animal Shelter. Navasota Animal Services staff, pictured…
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STATE ERROR CAUSES BACKLOG OF VOTER REGISTRATION RECORDS FOR WASHINGTON CO. ELECTIONS OFFICE
The Washington County Elections Office is working through hundreds of backlogged voter registration applications caused by what officials are calling a…
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BRENHAM ISD EXPANDS COATS FOR CUBS INTO CUBS UNITED DAY
Brenham ISD is preparing to host a community resource event for district students and families. Cubs United Day, formerly known as Coats for Cubs, will take…
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GRIMES CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE NAMES SUSPECT, ID’S VICTIM IN FATAL SHOOTING
The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man with murder following a fatal shooting on Tuesday. Richard Butterworth III(Grimes Co. Jail) 40-year-old…
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INEZ WOMAN ARRESTED FOR FAMILY ASSAULT WARRANT
Sharla Renita Burns(Washington Co. Jail) An Inez woman was arrested early this (Wednesday) morning by Brenham police for an assault warrant. Just shy of 1:45…
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RIBBON CUTTING THURSDAY FOR 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MAIN STREET HOUSE
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting tomorrow (Thursday) for the 10-year anniversary of Main Street House in Brenham. The bed…
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WASHINGTON CO. FAIR REPORTS DIP IN ATTENDANCE, BUT HIGHER SALE NUMBERS
Early figures from the Washington County Fair Association indicate a decline in attendance at this year’s fair, but an increase in money raised at the combined…
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WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE $1.17 MILLION IN PAY STEP INCREASES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES
Washington County Human Resources Director AmberSkalka presents a proposal to county commissioners onTuesday for new pay step plans for public safetyemployees…
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BRENHAM POLICE, HOMELAND SECURITY MAKE ARREST IN CHILD EXPLOITATION INVESTIGATION
A child exploitation investigation involving multiple agencies led to the arrest of a Brenham man on Tuesday on a charge of child pornography possession…
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BLINN PARAMEDIC PROGRAM GRADS ACHIEVE 100% FIRST-TIME EXAM PASS RATE
(courtesy Blinn College) The Blinn College District Paramedic Program is celebrating a 100% first-time pass rate on the paramedic licensure examination…
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BLINN-BRENHAM TO STAGE INTERACTIVE PRODUCTION OF ‘THE BIG BAD MUSICAL’ SEPT. 24-27
The Big Bad Wolf is on trial, a cast of familiar storybook characters is demanding justice, and the audience gets to decide the verdict when the Blinn College…
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FEDOR VFD FISH FRY SET FOR SEPT. 26
The Fedor Volunteer Fire Department is preparing for its 43rd Annual Fish Fry. Plates of catfish will be served on Saturday, September 26th from 5 to 7:30 p.m…
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BRENHAM ANIMAL SERVICES SEEKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR MOBILE ADOPTION UNIT CAMPAIGN
Brenham Animal Services is launching a community fundraising campaign for the purchase and outfitting of a new mobile adoption unit. The organization is…
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NEW ULM VFD TO HOST 75TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY
The New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department is getting ready for its 75th Annual Celebration this Sunday.  The fire department will offer food and games…
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SEALY HIGH SCHOOL TO CROWN HOMECOMING ROYALTY
(courtesy Sealy ISD) Sealy High School will celebrate homecoming tonight (Friday). Homecoming Queen candidates are Laney Bevan, Rylee Carr, Kyrah Murillo…
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WASHINGTON CO. FAIR TO HOST JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION FRIDAY
Hundreds of livestock exhibitors will take part today (Friday) in the Washington County Fair’s Junior Livestock Auction. The sale will begin at 1 p.m. in Barn…
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BRENHAM POLICE MAKE ARRESTS FOR DWI, INVALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
Brenham police reported arrests on Wednesday for driving with an invalid license and driving while intoxicated. Ivette Stephanie Bazan(Washington Co. Jail)…
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, COLLEGE STATION FIRE CREWS STOP LIQUID ASPHALT SPILL FROM ENTERING CREEK
(courtesy Brenham, College Station HAZMAT) Multiple agencies spent several hours on Wednesday working to stop a liquid asphalt spill southwest of Brenham…
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RESULTS FOR WASHINGTON CO. FAIR CHAMPION DRIVE
CHAMPION DRIVE RESULTS Showmanship Awards Rabbit – Madison Maass Pig – Mateo Rosales Goat – Ares Camacena Medina Bucket Calf – Langston Snow Outstanding…
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BLINN COLLEGE PD ASST. CHIEF ACCUSES BLINN OF RETALIATION IN LAWSUIT
A high-ranking member of Blinn College’s Police Department has filed a lawsuit against the College after claims of retaliation. (courtesy Blinn College)…
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FALL WEDDING SHOW SUNDAY AT THE BARNHILL CENTER
Couples preparing for their big day are invited this Sunday to a fall wedding show in Brenham. The wedding show will take place at The Barnhill Center from 1…
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41ST ANNUAL KOLACHE FESTIVAL SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN CALDWELL
The 41st Annual Kolache Festival is coming this weekend to downtown Caldwell.  Hosted by the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce, the celebration will…
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HIGHWAY 290 SHUT DOWN AFTER MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT EAST OF BRENHAM; AMBULANCE HIT WHILE RESPONDING
Several first responder agencies are at the scene of a multi-car pileup this (Monday) morning east of Brenham. Units were called out around 8:30 a.m. to the…
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RIBBON CUTTING TUESDAY FOR NEW PROVIDER AT DERMSURGERY ASSOCIATES
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting tomorrow (Tuesday) for the introduction of a new provider at a dermatology practice in…
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STRICKLAND FUNERAL HOME TO HOST PATRIOT DAY LUNCHEON FOR FIRST RESPONDERS WEDNESDAY
Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell will celebrate the service of first responders at a special Patriot Day event on Wednesday.  An appreciation luncheon…
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LIFETIME LEARNING BRENHAM TO DISCUSS IMPACT OF DATA CENTERS
Lifetime Learning Brenham will host a program this week about data centers and their impact. Dr. Margaret Cook(courtesy photo) Dr. Margaret Cook, Vice…
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COMMUNITY CORNER TO PREVIEW WASHINGTON CO. FAIR
The 158th edition of the Washington County Fair will be this week’s topic on the KWHI Community Corner. Fair President Ricky Bosse and Vice President Cabin…
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BOO NAMED PET OF THE WEEK
(courtesy Brenham Animal Services) Boo is the new Pet of the Week at the Brenham Pet Adoption Center. Boo is a 5-year-old Rottweiler mix.  Brenham Animal…
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BLUE BELL HOSTING JOB FAIR WEDNESDAY
Blue Bell Creameries has a job fair coming up. The job fair will take place on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blue Bell Visitor Center, 1101 …
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NOMINATIONS BEING TAKEN FOR COPPER STAR AWARDS
Nominations are open for the 2026 edition of the Copper Star Awards, honoring Washington County’s unsung heroes.  The awards program, sponsored by…
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RUN LOCAL 5K OCT. 17 AT GERMANIA INSURANCE IN BRENHAM
Runners in Washington County are gearing up for the inaugural Run Local 5K powered by Germania Insurance. The Run Local 5K will be held on Saturday, October…
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BRENHAM FD RESPONDS FOR ACCIDENTS, ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL
The Brenham Fire Department responded to three calls between Thursday and early this (Friday) morning. Just before 5:15 p.m. Thursday, units were dispatched as…
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COLORADO CO. ADOPTS BURN BAN
Colorado County has become the latest county in the region to adopt a burn ban. Colorado County officials declared a burn ban effective today (Friday)…
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ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH TO HOST 89TH ANNUAL BAZAAR SEPT. 6
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill is getting ready for its 89th Annual Bazaar on Labor Day weekend. Festivities will take place on Sunday…
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BLINN’S JENNIFER PATRICK NAMED EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR IN HIGHER ED
Blinn Theatre Arts Instructor Jennifer Patrick has been named Texas Educational Theatre Association (TxETA) 2026 Educator of the Year in Higher Education, one…
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STUDY OF BRENHAM STREETS SHOWS RISING BACKLOG OF ROADS NEEDING MAJOR WORK
Public Works Director Dane Rau discusses the results ofa street study with the Brenham City Council onThursday. Results from a street study shared with the…
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BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL MOVES TO RAISE GAS, WASTEWATER RATES
The cost for City of Brenham gas and wastewater services will soon go up, following action by the Brenham City Council today (Thursday) to increase gas and…
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BRENHAM SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS PRIORITIES FOR BOND REPAIRS, UPGRADES
Monday’s Brenham ISD bond update presented to the Brenham School Board included an outline of a series of project priorities across the district. Rice &…
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SHINER CATHOLIC CHURCH TO HOLD ANNUAL FALL PICNIC
The Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner is inviting the public to their annual Fall Picnic on Labor Day Weekend. The Fall Picnic will be held on…
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BRYAN WOMAN ARRESTED ON THEFT WARRANT
Itiana Tashayla Patterson(Washington Co. Jail) A Bryan woman was arrested by Brenham police on Wednesday on an out-of-county theft warrant. At 7:45 a.m…
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WASHINGTON CO. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ARRESTED FOR ARSON
A Washington County volunteer firefighter is charged with arson following a lengthy, multi-agency investigation into grass fires in rural areas of the county…
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CELEBRATE OUR SENIORS RECOGNIZES 23RD ANNIVERSARY
Courtesy: Cecil Webster The nonprofit Thomye Delle “Celebrate Our Seniors” program continued a tradition built around a simple idea: remembering and thanking…
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SALES TAX REBATES UP IN WASHINGTON CO. FOR AUGUST
Sales and tax distributions for the month of August were up for all Washington County entities. The county reported an August rebate of $423,449, up 5.69…
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BLINN THEATRE ARTS ANNOUNCES 2026-27 SEASON OF ‘MONSTERS, MYTHS, & MAYHEM’
The Blinn College District Theatre Arts Program will bring monsters, mythical heroes, and memorable adventures to the Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center…
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WASHINGTON CO. FAIR EXHIBIT NOW ON DISPLAY AT BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM
The Brenham Heritage Museum unveiled a new temporary exhibit on Wednesday that highlights the history of the oldest county fair in Texas. “Washington County…
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WASHINGTON CO. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION WELCOMES STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL
The Washington County Ministerial Association (WCMA) greeted students, parents, teachers and administrators on the first day of school at Brenham and Burton…
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WASHINGTON COUNTY LADIES LIONS PRESENT SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Washington County Ladies Lions have announced the club’s top end of year award winners. Marita Mikeska and Vicki Wehmeyer were named as Co-Lions of the…
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TEXAS SENATE DISTRICT 18 COUNTYWIDE MEETING TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 22
The Washington County Republican Club and the Republican Club of Brenham are hosting an upcoming Texas Senate District 18 Countywide Meeting. The meeting is…
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GROUNDBREAKING FRIDAY FOR CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK’S NEW BRENHAM LOCATION
Citizens National Bank is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its permanent location in Brenham. Construction crews arrived on Monday to begin work at…
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BARNHILL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD APPROVES GRANT APPLICATION FOR TEXAS MUSIC INCUBATOR FUNDS
The Barnhill Center Advisory Board on Monday approved the submission of a grant application through the Texas Music Incubator Rebate (TMIR) program. (courtesy…
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SEVEN SENTENCED IN DISTRICT COURT
Seven people pleaded guilty and were sentenced this week in 21st and 335th District Court, before Judge Reva Towslee Corbett. 35-year-old Bracken Bailey Bowen…
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BRENHAM PD ARRESTS PEARLAND MAN FOR MARIJUANA POSSESSION
A Pearland man was arrested by Brenham police on Thursday for marijuana possession. At 6:45 p.m., Officer Evan O’Grady conducted a traffic stop in the 800…
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BLINN RECOGNIZES 11 PARAMEDIC PROGRAM GRADUATES WITH PINNING CEREMONY
The Blinn College District Paramedic Program recently welcomed 11 new graduates to the profession during a pinning ceremony at the Blinn RELLIS Administration…
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WASHINGTON CO. 4-H TO HOST FAMILY NIGHT FRIDAY
4-H scholarship recipients at the 2025 4-H Family Night. Washington County’s youth in 4-H will be acknowledged tonight (Friday) at the annual 4-H Family Night…
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BRENHAM MCJROTC RECEIVES CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS
Members of the Brenham High School MCJROTC were honored on Thursday, receiving their national championship rings.  Both the Unarmed and Armed Divisions…
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THE SPECTATOR: NEW JUDICIAL CENTER – WHO DECIDES?
Next Tuesday, Washington County Commissioners are scheduled to vote on whether to issue $45 million in certificates of obligation to build a new Judicial…
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BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL APPROVES HIGHER TRASH, RECYCLING RATES; PROPOSES PROPERTY TAX RATE
Public Works Director Dane Rau presents the BrenhamCity Council on Thursday with a request from BrannonIndustrial Group - BVR Waste and Recycling to…
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DOWNTOWN BRENHAM FARMERS MARKET HAPPENING ON FRIDAY
The Downtown Brenham First Friday Farmers Market is coming up tomorrow (Friday) evening. The Farmers Market will be in Downtown Brenham with their summer hours…
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BLINN BAND RECRUITING MEMBERS FOR THE FALL 2026 SEMESTER
High school graduates interested in continuing their musical careers still have time to join the Blinn College Buccaneer Band for the fall 2026 semester. Open…
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SPACEX, GOV. ABBOTT CONFIRM TERAFAB PROJECT IN GRIMES CO.
SpaceX and Governor Greg Abbott have officially announced the company’s plans to build the new Terafab facility in Grimes County. A rendering of the SpaceX…