Jobless rates for Washington and surrounding counties grew in May. Per figures from the Texas Workforce Commission, Washington County’s unemployment rate increased from 3.3 percent in April to 3.8 ...

The Washington County Ladies Lions Club made donations totaling $10,000 during its monthly meeting on Monday. Checks for $5,000 were presented to Texas Lions Camp and Bread Partners of Washington ...

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeing a steady increase in reports of criminal activity.

The Brenham Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday recommended conditional approval of two specific use permit requests from residents looking to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their ...

Police also located 37-year-old Nakeshia Watkins of Brenham, who they say had an active felony warrant out of Washington County for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1-4 Grams.

An executive session will be held for councilmembers to consult with the city attorney on matters concerning the Brenham Municipal Airport. No action is scheduled to be taken. The council will meet ...

On Monday, the Washington County Little League All-Stars faced Columbus in the championship round of the Minor Softball Tournament, needing just one win to secure the title. It took two games but ...

Faith Mission and Help Center in Brenham continues its celebration of 40 years of service with a community breakfast and concert this Saturday. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Several representatives from the Washington County Farm Bureau were among the over 500 farmers and ranchers in attendance at the Texas Farm Bureau Summer Conference last week in Round Rock.

Just past 2:45 p.m., Deputy Presswood conducted a traffic stop at Highway 36 North and Wauls Legion Road for no front license plate. The driver, 38-year-old Anthony Deone McCoy Williams of Houston, ...

The Brenham High School Symphonic Band is headed to state. The band recently competed at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Area Honor Band Contest and secured first place out of eight bands ...

At 4:45 p.m. Friday, officers responded to the 400 block of Glenn Drive for a disturbance. After investigation, 56-year-old Eric Paul Truelson of Brenham was arrested for Public Intoxication and ...