Curious Brenham officials and citizens heard from consultants on the city’s proposed Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) at Thursday’s City Council meeting. Trent Petty, a consultant for Petty and Associates…

A public town hall meeting on the Bluebonnet Haven Youth Treatment Facility is set for next week. According to Washington County Judge John Brieden, the highly controversial facility—in his words,…

The Lee County Courthouse will come to life this weekend, as part of the Christmas at the Courthouse celebration. The community is invited to come out to 200 South Main…

The town of Independence will be hosting a live nativity this weekend. On Sunday and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., Independence Community Events will host “Bethlehem in Independence”, featuring…

Downtown Bryan is preparing for its annual Lighted Christmas Parade tomorrow (Friday). All kinds of vehicles will be a part of the parade, each decorated in full for the holiday…

The Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) received a sizable contribution to its pajama collection drive Wednesday. Brenham H.E.B.’s Curbside Program delivered nearly $500 worth of pajamas to help out…

Washington County received its highest state sales tax rebate of the year in December. The county’s rebate this month reached $441,747, a whopping 102 percent more than its payment from…

The popular “Uptown Swirl” wine walk will soon fill the streets of Downtown Brenham. From 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 19th, guests are invited to visit downtown shops…

Washington County District Attorney Julie Renken was recently recognized at a state conference. Last week, Renken was inducted into the “Texas Prosecutor’s Society” at an annual conference of elected officials,…

The Burton School Board could potentially hire a new high school principal at its meeting Monday. Superintendent Dr. Edna Kennedy has stated she will be recommending a candidate for the…