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Tuesday, Jul 2

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AUSTIN CO. GRAND JURY INDICTS NINE

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Nine people were indicted last week by the Austin County Grand Jury. 19-year-old Quincy Kyle Janszen, indicted for Burglary of a Building, Theft of Property $30,000 – $150,000, Theft of …

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PRESIDENT OF CZECH REPUBLIC TO VISIT LA GRANGE

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La Grange will welcome the Czech Republic’s head of state in a historic visit to Texas. Czech Republic President Petr Pavel and First LadyEva Pavlová.(courtesy photo) Czech Republic President Petr …

Monday, Jul 1

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GROOM’S CAKE DECLARED WINNER OF BLUE BELL’S FLAVOR TOURNAMENT

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Blue Bell Ice Cream has announced the winner of “The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament”. (courtesy Blue Bell) By popular vote, Groom’s Cake was selected as the favorite of 16 …

TEXAS A&M CHANCELLOR JOHN SHARP TO RETIRE IN 2025

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Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp has announced his plans to retire. Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharpannounced on Monday his intent to retire effectiveJune 30, 2025.(courtesy Texas A&M …

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MURPHY GAS STATION RENOVATION, NEW CAR WASH LEAD JUNE BUILDING PERMITS

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Several commercial projects led the way for a large month of building permits issued by the City of Brenham in June. Shown here are the City of Brenham buildingpermits through …

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CLARENCE MUEGGE CELEBRATED FOR 55 YEARS AT BRENHAM H-E-B

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Clarence Muegge has worked at Brenham'sH-E-B for 55 years and counting, serving ina variety of roles. (courtesy H-E-B) The Brenham H-E-B store celebrated Clarence Muegge Monday. Muegge has served H-E-B …

FAYETTE COUNTY DEPUTY MAKES LATE NIGHT DRUG ARREST

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Don Davis (Fayette County Jail) A La Grange man was taken into custody after a late night traffic stop in Fayette County. According to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek, Deputy …

POLICE RESPOND TO SUSPICIOUS PERSON CALL

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Giannie Alessan ContrerasWashington Co. Jail photo Brenham Police were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person early Sunday morning. They report that early Sunday morning at 2:45, Officers were …

BRENHAM POLICE MAKE FIVE ARRESTS SATURDAY

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Aaron Wayne NormanWashington Co. Jail photo A Rockdale man was arrested early Saturday on drug charges, one of five arrests on the day for the Brenham Police Department. Brenham Police …

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JULY EDITION OF VFW SOUND OFF TUESDAY

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July’s edition of the VFW Sound Off will air tomorrow (Tuesday) on KWHI. VFW Post 7104 Ladies Auxiliary President Virginia Hillman will review the auxiliary’s past year of activities. Post …

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GIDDINGS SELECTED TO RECEIVE T-MOBILE HOMETOWN GRANT

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Giddings is the recipient of one of 25 T-Mobile Hometown Grants awarded across the country. (courtesy T-Mobile YouTube) Giddings will receive $37,076 to build an informational and interactive digital kiosk …

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GINGER NAMED PET OF THE WEEK

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The Brenham Pet Adoption Center has named Ginger as its Pet of the Week. (courtesy Brenham Animal Services) Ginger is a 4-year-old lab mix who is described by Brenham Animal …

Sunday, Jun 30

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‘HOT NIGHTS, COOL TUNES’ TO OPEN 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON WITH RETURN OF SUEDE

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Main Street Brenham’s “Hot Nights, Cool Tunes” concert series will soon get its 20th anniversary season underway. Each Saturday in July will feature live music at the corner of Alamo …

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NAVASOTA TO HOST TEXAS DOWNTOWN REGIONAL ROUNDTABLE JULY 19

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Downtown Navasota will be the next host for a Regional Roundtable hosted by the Texas Downtown Association (TDA). The event will be held on Friday, July 19th from 9 a.m. …

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BRENHAM PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTING GROWN UP CUP, POP-UP PLAY DAY IN JULY

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July is National Park and Recreation Month, and the City of Brenham has some events coming up to enjoy. First up will be a brand-new event, as the inaugural Grown …

Saturday, Jun 29

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BELLVILLE TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL

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Bellville is preparing to host the third annual Red White and Free Festival to celebrate the 4th of July. Thursday’s festivities at the Austin County Fairgrounds open at 5 p.m. …

LCRA TAKING COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS IN JULY

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The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) will accept applications in July for the next round of grants in its Community Development Partnership Program. Community grants of up to $50,000 will …

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WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS TO CONSIDER JAIL MEDICAL ITEMS

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Washington County Commissioners will meet Tuesday to take up a pair of items related to jail medical services and the county’s new contract with MedHealth. Commissioners will consider pay rate …

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ASCHENBECK WINS THE OLSEN AWARD FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

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Following his outstanding senior season, former Brenham Cub and Blinn Buccaneer P Evan Aschenbeck has been won the Texas A&M's C.E. "Pat" Olsen Award. The Olsen Award is a team …

Friday, Jun 28

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BURTON SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES CONTRACT WITH CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AGENT

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The Burton School Board approved a contract today (Friday) with Weaver & Jacobs Constructors out of Cuero to serve as the school bond project’s new construction manager-agent (CMA). Burton ISD …

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ASTROS ACTIVATION COMING TO BRENHAM ON SATURDAY

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Astros Activation will be making a stop in Brenham this (Saturday) morning. The tour is coming to Whataburger in Brenham on Highway 36 South from 10am-noon. The Astros Hall of …

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FREEDOM FEST IN GIDDINGS ON WEDNESDAY

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Lee County residents are gearing up for Fourth of July festivities at the Giddings Freedom Fest. The event is set for Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Veterans Park, …

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THE GRAND OL’ AMERICANA SHOW TO PLAY SATURDAY AT THE BARNHILL CENTER

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The Barnhill Center will celebrate Independence Day with an all-American variety show tomorrow (Saturday). (courtesy The Barnhill Center) The Grand Ol’ Americana Show emulates an old-timey live radio broadcast over …

SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM MAKES MAJOR DRUG ARREST IN COLUMBUS

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Eric Belmonte (Colorado County Jail) An accused drug dealer was taken off the streets after a raid by the Austin County Regional Special Response Team. The operation was the result …

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WARRANT ARREST MADE ON HOUSTON MAN

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Don Lester FranklinWashington Co. Jail photo A Houston man had a warrant arrest made on him Thursday. Brenham Police report that Thursday afternoon at 2:15, Officer Tina Bruno and Detective …

FRIDAY COUNTRY STORE

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KWHI COUNTRY STORE Friday 06-28-2024 Items are not accepted from e-mail, fax or comments section! NO MORE THAN 4 ITEMS! PLEASE! WRITTEN ITEMS, $3 A DAY For Sale: Reese 5th …

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BLINN’S HART NAMED ABCA/ATEC SPORTS COACH OF THE YEAR

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(Story by Joe Alberico, Blinn College Sports Information) Blinn College head baseball coach Dusty Hart has been named the 2024 American Baseball Coaches Association/ATEC National Coach of the Year for NJCAA Division …

LOCAL OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR FOURTH OF JULY

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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 …

TWO ACCIDENTS AMONG FOUR CALLS THURSDAY FOR BRENHAM DEPT.

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The Brenham Fire Department was called out to a pair of accidents on Thursday. Shortly before 11:45 a.m., the department was dispatched to Highway 290 East and Blue Bell Road …