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Independence Day Parade returns to Chappell Hill for 47th year
CHAPPELL HILL, Texas (KBTX) - A parade that’s been around for over four decades is returning to Washington County. The Chappell Hill Chamber Of Commerce is inviting the community out for its annual Independence Day Parade. The parade will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in downtown Chappell...
Volunteer FDs host second town hall
Members of the Chappell Hill and Meyersville Volunteer fire departments have been attempting to create Washington County Emergency Services District 1, asking for the community’s “support in creating an emergency service district in Washington County to serve [the] community better,” information on CHVFD’s website states. That...
Take A Look Inside Drake’s Lavish $15 Million Texas Ranch
Drake fans (if there’s any still out there) you might be excited to learn that he is entering a new phase in his life, moving past his beef with Kendrick Lamar and embracing "summer vibes." (It’s safe to say that he lost that battle so I’m sure he’s ready to move on.)
FOUR PEOPLE ARRESTED ON WARRANTS
Four people were arrested Wednesday for outstanding warrants. Brenham Police report that Wednesday morning at 6:20 Officer Bryan Morong responded to the Washington County Jail in reference to a warrant service. Carolyn Howard, 30 of Brenham, turned herself in for active warrant: Assault Causing Bodily Injury. Howard was transported to the jail and booked in.
Fire departments petition for Emergency Service District in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - The Chappell Hill and Meyersville Volunteer Fire Departments created a petition to propose an Emergency Service District on the ballot in November. According to the Chapple Hill Fire Department, ESDs are local political subdivisions of the state created through public elections that provide fire, rescue,...
LOCAL OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR FOURTH OF JULY
Brenham and Washington County offices will close on Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July. Independence Day closures will include Brenham City Hall, Brenham Municipal Court, Brenham Animal Services, the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, the Collection/Transfer and Recycling Station, and all county offices. The Blue Bell Aquatic Center will...
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