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City begins charter review and amendment process
During its regular session earlier this month, the Brenham City Council began the review of the city of Brenham Charter, which has not been updated since 2015. No suggestions for changes were made, though City Secretary Jeanna Bellinger did inform the council members present that, in beginning their review, she and city attorney Cary Bovey already had identified a few administrative changes that would need to be made to follow updated state laws.
Commissioners approve routine business
Washington County commissioners breezed through routine agenda items Tuesday to approve the new commercial drivers license drug and alcohol policy for county employees, an updated application for hotel occupancy tax fund grants, a right of way permit for the upcoming MS150 bike event and two contracts for events at the county expo center.
MS150 ride passing through Burton
The annual Texas MS150 ride is taking place over two days this weekend and will affect roads in and around Washington County as participants bike the multiple legs from Austin or Houston to College Station. The ride is expected to travel through the Burton area starting as early as 6...
Chappell Hill chamber honors Schaer, Rigsby
The Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce recognized its best on Friday night as it celebrated another year of success with the community. The highlight of its annual awards dinner was naming its 2023 man, woman and business of the year. The awards went to John Schaer, Elizabeth Jane Rigney and...
County Roundup: Respectable track efforts lead to unified state berth; several regional finalists
The size of Brenham and Burton’s regional track representation may have been completely different. However, both schools showed they were more than capable of their respective big stages. Washington County’s track and field programs saw seven running events qualify out of preliminary races and into regional finals on Saturday....
Is This The Most Beautiful Small Concert Venue in Texas?
Have you ever heard of Round Top, Texas? Most people have not, but back in February my nephew, Will Lynde, hosted and performed at a venue there I can only describe as magical. It's called the Round Top Festival Institute, and lucky you, I took pictures. First, a quick explanation...
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