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.

For Sale: X Mark ZTR mower, 44” cut, 209 hrs., (3) sets of blades come with it, kept under cover – 979-966-9399 For Sale: dog items – (6) wire kennels (1 still in box), (6) plastic crates (sm. to lg.) ...

DPS is investigating a fatal crash in Grimes County on Saturday that resulted in the death of a Frisco woman. The crash occurred at 3:45 p.m. on Highway 90, south of County Road 115 and near Bedias.

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 ...

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, ...