For the first time in three years the Dam Lakefest returns to Lake Somerville. The Lakefest had been an annual event until flooding cancelled the last two events. This year,…

A Groundbreaking ceremony is set for Wednesday morning to kick off the construction of the rebuilt Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church. The church was destroyed by flood waters that swept through…

The Washington County Commissioners Court has decided to move forward with a plan for a new office for its paramedic program in Burton. According to County Judge John Brieden, Commissioners…

Washington County Commissioners have given preliminary approval to a joint venture with the City of Brenham in making the railroad crossing at FM-109 a “quiet zone”. At their meeting this…

The 2017 edition of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine has hit the newsstands and includes features on a pair of former Brenham Cubs. In the College Football section, readers will…

The Washington County Lady Lions Club has installed its new officer for the coming year. The Officers for 2017-2018 include: President -Shirley Moehlmann;  Vice Presidents- Pat Lueckemeyer and Carol Hutchins;…

Gov. Greg Abbott has formally called state lawmakers into a special legislative session beginning next week – directing them to approve oversight rules allowing some state agencies to continue operating…

A trial in Texas is underway with Democrats and minority rights groups arguing that the state needs new election maps for 2018 to combat discrimination. The state returned to court…

The Washington County Chamber is now accepting applications from those interested in enrolling in “Leadership Washington County.” The program trains current and future leaders from all segments of the community,…

Officials with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office say they have closed the case on the death of a 20-year-old Texas A&M student who died at an off-campus fraternity house late…