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BRENHAM CUB BAND TO CONDUCT MARCH-A-THON AUG. 9
The Brenham Cub Band will soon make its annual trek through town with its March-a-Thon. Brenham ISD families and supporters are invited to cheer on the band on Friday, August 9th as it plays marching tunes across the city in preparation for the new school year. This year, the march...
ZYTHOLOGICAL SOCIETY HOSTING ‘HOT NIGHTS, COLD BREWS’ SATURDAY
The Texas Chapter of the Zythological Society of North America will offer a way to cool off during the final “Hot Nights, Cool Tunes” concert of the summer this Saturday. “Hot Nights, Cold Brews”, a craft beer tasting event, will be held at Ant Street Inn in downtown Brenham from 6 to 9 p.m.
‘Unacceptable:’ Investigation opened into company that runs Conroe Animal Shelter after puppy chews off injured leg
CONROE, Texas – Conroe Mayor Duke Coon says what happened to a three-month-old cattle dog puppy named Casey is inexcusable. The dog, who arrived at the Conroe Animal Shelter on Sunday, July 7, with a severely mangled leg, was treated with what the shelter calls “over the counter” pain medications and was never given an E-collar to keep him from further aggravating the injury.
TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED ON WARRANTS
Two people were arrested Wednesday on warrants. Brenham Police report that Wednesday afternoon at 4:00, Officer Garrett Downs was dispatched to the 1200 block of Old Independence Road regarding a warrant that needed to be served. Marcos Maradiaga, 22 of Austin, was served on his warrant for No Driver’s License issued out of Washington County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2.
LOCAL STORM SPOTTER WORKED ON ‘TWISTERS’ MOVIE, WILL BE AT MEET & GREET FRIDAY AT WESTWOOD CINEMA 6
A local storm tracker contributed his expertise to the new movie, “Twisters”. Bob Pack, who lives in Burleson County, served as an extra and helped consult with actors to make the storm-chasing scenes more realistic. His truck that collects weather data was also in the film. “Twisters” officially...
First novel valveless total artificial heart successfully implanted in patient in Houston, Texas Heart Institute says
HOUSTON — A novel valveless artificial heart has been implanted into a human with end-stage heart failure for the first time, the Texas Heart Institute (THI) announced on Thursday. The procedure took place at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in the Texas Medical Center and surgeons say it could be a gamechanger.
Time is ticking for these 7 dogs in need of a home. Either they get saved or it’s lights out.
PLEASE SHARE: No one has stepped up for these dogs 🆘. Our shelter is bursting with animals with the recent number of intakes…. Because of that, it has put these 7 dogs at risk. Can you help them find an adopter, foster, or rescue? Time is quickly running out and...
Houston’s Yates Museum one of 30 historic sites to receive part of $3 Million in preservation funding
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, recently announced $3 million in grant funding to protect and preserve 30 sites representing Black history. Houston’s Yates Museum is one of those sites. With more than $140 million raised since its founding...
‘Out of control’: Harris Co. Judge Kelli Johnson’s cases reassigned; her long-time court reporter files complaint
HOUSTON – Kelli Johnson, the high-profile Harris County Judge who presides over the 178 District Court, has been in the spotlight over the past few weeks after she was charged with driving while intoxicated. KPRC 2′s Rilwan Balogun has learned the judge’s cases have since been reassigned.
‘It broke me’: Spring woman has words of advice for FEMA applicants seeking reimbursement
SPRING, Texas – A woman who lost power for seven days after Hurricane Beryl has some words of advice for others seeking reimbursement. Spring resident Maria Villanueva was in Florida when the storm hit on July 8. She tried calling her diabetic mother, who uses a wheelchair, to make...
No bond reduction for former Houston city manager charged in contract scandal
HOUSTON, Texas – The former Houston city manager at the center of a contract corruption scandal exposed by KPRC 2′s Amy Davis faced a judge Thursday regarding her new felony charge. Patrece Lee, who has been charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, abuse of official capacity and...
Why Did the Volunteer Cross the Road? To Collect Litter, of Course!
Did you know? In 2023, The Woodlands Township Environmental Services joined forces with 227 volunteers to collect and audit escaped trash in the community, resulting in the collection of 4,561 littered items. This feat alone is a remarkable accomplishment, but over the course of 14 audits and 501 hours, dedicated volunteers then sorted and analyzed each and every piece of litter they found in our community. After analysis, the results were entered in the Keep Texas Beautiful’s TxLitter Database to inform comprehensive reports about “what gets littered where” in the Township.
DeAndre Hopkins Throws Major Shade at Houston Texans
DeAndre Hopkins isn't the same dominant receiver he was with the Houston Texans when he made first-team All-Pro three times. But Hopkins made it clear to reporters Thursday that he feels much better off with one of Houston's division rivals -- the Tennessee Titans. "I love Tennessee, I love what ...
Woodland Lane Ceramics and Art Studio to offer weekly classes in The Woodlands
Jesse Lane is offering weekly art classes in The Woodlands area. (Courtesy Woodland Lane Ceramics and Art Studio) Artist Jesse Lane is offering weekly classes in The Woodlands area, according to a July 23 news release. Lane received the “Pioneer of Realism” award from the International Guild of Realism, and...
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