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THE SPECTATOR: CHARACTER DEFINES CANDIDATES
It’s happening again. Outside forces from Austin and DC are trying to disrupt our local Washington County election. They tried…
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WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS ADOPT BURN BAN EFFECTIVE AT NOON FRIDAY
Washington County has adopted a burn ban. County commissioners voted at a special meeting this (Friday) morning to enact an…
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BURTON CITY COUNCIL VOTES DOWN AOKA CONTRACT, ACCEPTS CITY SECRETARY’S RESIGNATION
A split Burton City Council voted 2-1 on Tuesday to remove an agreement with a planning and inspection firm from…
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WASHINGTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE REPORTS INCREASE IN YEARLY ACTIVITY, HONORS DEPUTIES
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office presented a report to county commissioners on Tuesday showing increased activity year-over-year and honoring several…
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WAGON HAUS BY CAST IRONS AND CATTLE TO HOST CAT SPRING TRADE DAYS
(Wagon Haus Facebook Photo) The first of the Cat Spring Trade Days of 2026 will be coming up this Sunday…
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AUSTIN COUNTY A&M CLUB ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Austin County A&M Club has begun accepting scholarship applications for students wanting to attend Texas A&M University. The scholarships…
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARRESTS ON INJURY, CRIMINAL TRESPASS CHARGES
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported one arrest on Tuesday for criminal trespass and another on Wednesday on an injury…
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COUNSIL CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT, PUBLISHING INTIMATE MATERIAL
A Brenham man faces accusations of sexual assault and publishing intimate visual material. Carey Allen Counsil(Collin Co. Jail) 59-year-old Carey…
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HOUSTON ROCKETS HAVING AN EVENT IN BRENHAM THIS SATURDAY
The Houston Rockets are inviting the public out to the Brenham Whataburger this Saturday for a big event. Hall of…
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BRENHAM POLICE ARREST TWO FOR TRAFFIC WARRANTS
Brenham police reported two arrests on Wednesday for traffic warrants. Ricardo Cardona Ceniceros(Washington Co. Jail) At 5 a.m., K9 Sergeant…
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