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GRIMES CO. INMATE WHO ESCAPED FROM AUSTIN HOSPITAL FOUND IN HOUSTON
An inmate from Grimes County who escaped last week from a psychiatric hospital in Austin is back in custody. (courtesy…
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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS SET FOR BURLESON CO. SHERIFF GENE HERMES
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes, who passed away last week at the age of…
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GIFT OF LAND, $50,000 DONATION TO ALLOW WASHINGTON CO. EMS TO BUILD HELIPAD AT MAIN STATION IN BRENHAM
Washington County EMS will soon be able to build a helipad at its primary station in Brenham, following a donation…
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WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS AWARD FALL 2025 HOT FUNDS
Washington County Commissioners approved the disbursement of hotel occupancy tax (HOT) grant funding for the fall 2025 cycle today (Tuesday). …
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TxDOT TO PERFORM WORK ON HIGHWAY 290 FROM GUN AND ROD ROAD TO INDIAN PAINT BRUSH ROAD
TxDOT will start a mill and inlay project tomorrow (Wednesday) on a section of Highway 290 on the east side…
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MURDER SUSPECT AMONG 13 INDICTED BY AUSTIN CO. GRAND JURY
Thirteen people were indicted last week by the Austin County Grand Jury. Among those were 56-year-old Laura Elie, indicted for…
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARRESTS FOR POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA WARRANT
Two Brenham residents were arrested by local police following a traffic stop Monday night. Christopher Jamal Smith(Washington Co. Jail) At…
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RIBBON CUTTING WEDNESDAY FOR PAINT WAREHOUSE
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting tomorrow (Wednesday) for a paint and paint supply store…
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BRENHAM FIRE DEPT. RESPONDS TO GAS ODOR, CONTROLLED BURN, FALSE FIRE ALARM
The Brenham Fire Department responded to one call on Monday and two early this (Tuesday) morning. Just after 12:15 p.m.…
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UNITY THEATRE ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR 2025-26 SEASON
Unity Theatre in Brenham has revealed the entertainment lineup in store for its 2025-26 season. From comedies and dramas to…
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