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Willis transitioning to 15-minute city
Willis Texas has changed and grown considerably these recent years. What was once a small spread out town has become a connected community with new businesses, neighborhoods, schools, and services slowly appearing closer together. While Willis may not officially be able to be called a “15-minute city,” the idea is...
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Texas A&M to prepare Space Force leaders through 2036
Texas A&M University will help prepare officers to lead U.S. military operations in space for the next decade, giving the university a central role in developing leaders for one of the nation’s most consequential national security missions. The U.S. Space Force has chosen Texas A&M to continue hosting its...
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Proposed I-14 route could “destroy” former Kurten mayors 150-year-old land
KURTEN, Texas (KBTX) - Ronnie Vitulli says his family has worked this land since 1880. Now, he fears a proposed interstate could take it all away. Vitulli served as mayor of Kurten from 2008 to 2018. During that time, he proposed an I-14 project and specifically the proposed 214 loop alignment which could run directly through the small community, which he says has deep roots dating back to the Civil War era.
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Texas A&M LGBTQ Groups Appeal Drag Show Ban over First Amendment
Texas A&M LGBTQ groups appealed the university's drag show ban as a First Amendment violation. Why it matters: Legal teams must monitor these developments as they clarify free speech limits in campus policies and student expression regulation under constitutional law. March 5, 2025: Texas A&M Queer Empowerment Council sued over...
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Transmission line issue leads to thousands without power in Magnolia area
MAGNOLIA, Texas – Thousands of people are without power near Magnolia in Montgomery County Tuesday evening. CenterPoint Energy’s outage map shows approximately 15,000 people remain without power as of 9:30 p.m. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough says CenterPoint Energy has identified the source of the outages as transmission...
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Washington County Fair: Brief history of a Texas institution
BRENHAM — Long before stadium lights, professional rodeo announcer systems, and digital auction bids echoed across the Expo, local farmers and ranchers gathered in post-Civil War Brenham with a simple goal: display their finest cotton, compare livestock, and rebuild their agricultural community. Today, that modest beginning is recognized across the state as the Washington County Fair, officially the oldest county fair in Texas.
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Ken Paxton outlines economic proposals during Cypress campaign stop
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Local youth shine at Washington County Fair Scramble Heifer Show
BRENHAM — Young agricultural exhibitors took center stage on Thursday as the Washington County Fair hosted its annual Scramble Heifer Show, highlighting the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of local youth. Kennedy Ashorn earned top honors in the competition, taking home the title of Grand Champion. Ashorn is a...
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Brenham City Council approves $131.9 million budget, sets property tax rate
BRENHAM — The Brenham City Council officially adopted its fiscal year 2026–2027 annual operating budget and set the municipal property tax rate following second and final readings during its regular meeting. Chief Financial Officer Julie Flagg presented both ordinance items to council members, outlining the statutory compliance and...
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BTU to perform aerial inspection of electrical system beginning Monday
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) – Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), along with a contractor, will conduct aerial inspections of the BTU electrical system from Monday, September 21 through Tuesday, September 29, 2026. These routine inspections are part of BTU’s efforts to enhance the reliability of the electric system through a preventative maintenance program. Contractors will use […]
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Public Utilities Department delivers multi-division progress report
BRENHAM — In an extensive update to the Brenham City Council, municipal public utility leadership delivered a detailed overview of the city’s electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and administrative infrastructure. Department heads outlined current operations, major capital improvement projects, and the hazardous daily conditions faced by municipal crews maintaining Brenham’s essential services.
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CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Marion Pugh Closed Starting Monday 09/21
There will be some construction kicking off next week on Marion Pugh. Thankfully, it won’t affect this weekend’s game day traffic, but it will create additional slow downs and hazards for future game days, as the job is not expected to be fully complete until January. On Monday,...
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Hearne ISD board votes to fire Hearne Elementary principal
HEARNE, Texas (KBTX) - The Hearne ISD Board of Trustees voted to fire Hearne Elementary Principal Marsha Shico “for good cause” during Monday night’s board meeting. The vote came after board members met behind closed doors to discuss what the public agenda listed only as a personnel matter. The termination itself was not listed as a specific agenda item ahead of the meeting.