Bleiblerville, TX

BURLESON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - A College Station man has been convicted of criminally negligent homicide after the drowning death of a woman at Lake Somerville. Ovie Powell was found guilty June 29 in connection with the death of Olivia Paige Sweeney in July of 2020. Sweeney drowned after she was hit by a boat driven by Powell.

Brenham police made five arrests on Thursday. Around 8:45 a.m., officers stopped a Toyota 4Runner SUV for no front license plate in the 2700 block of South Market Street. The driver, 34-year-old Derek Thomas of Houston, was placed in custody for Possession of Marijuana under 2oz and Possession of a Dangerous Drug.

Curtis & Windham Architects designed the new family farmhouse on the McCarthys’ property in Bellville. (Photo by Trevor Tondro and Otto ) As an only child, I’ve spent considerable time anecdotally studying “only child syndrome.” In my research, I’ve found it can go one of two ways: The child thrives and grows up to be independent and self-possessed, or the child survives and grows up vowing to never be alone again. I fall into the latter group. As Ariel sings in The Little Mermaid, “I want to be where the people are!” And, for that reason, I have become a prolific gatherer of people. I might go so far as to call myself a professional at it, because throughout the various businesses I have started in my career, what I really do is set the stage and bring people together to create memorable experiences. There’s no place I do that better than our farm.

An antiques destination between Round Top and Warrenton caught fire Tuesday morning. Around 5:30 a.m., Fayette County dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at Abbieland Antiques on Highway 237. The Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department and Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies responded to find heavy fire coming from...

Former Giddings teacher Ellie Vanderwerth believed so highly in education that she volunteered to drive a school bus so her rural students could go to high school. Mrs. Vanderwerth’s commitment to education, which included teaching for more than 50 years, is being recognized through a new endowed scholarship created in her name.

The first of the month Bellville Farmers Market returns tomorrow (Saturday) morning. The Bellville Farmers Market will be held from 9am-12 noon under the shaded Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park. The Farmers Market is located near the intersection of North Bell Street and Palm Street, which is about one...

Just shy of 40 vendors will offer a variety of goods in downtown Brenham tomorrow (Friday) for the First Friday Farmer and Artisan Market. Shoppers can walk along Baylor and Park Streets from 4 to 7 p.m. to find items like fresh bread, dessert items, spices and seasonings, home décor, hair products, seasonal cut flowers and canvas art kits.

The Visit Brenham Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) has received honors from the Texas Travel Awards Program. Sponsored by the publishers of Austin Monthly, San Antonio Magazine and Texas Music, the program recognizes tourism marketers across the state for their efforts to bring tourism dollars to local destinations. Visit Brenham received...

The public is invited to help put on a Fourth of July celebration for Brenham’s senior living community. An Independence Day Car Parade will be held on Friday, with participants meeting at the Brenham High School parking lot by 9:45 a.m. Anyone taking part is encouraged to decorate their...

The Brenham Pet Adoption Center has named Sweetie as its Pet of the Week. Sweetie is a pit bull terrier mix about 8 months old. Brenham Animal Services says Sweetie lives up to her name, and will tumble at the feet for all the affection she gives. Shelter staff members...

Nestled in gently rolling hills near Burton, Texas are three free standing Texas limestone guest houses with full kitchens. Professionally decorated, luxurious and private.

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening ceremony tomorrow (Saturday) for a food truck serving Chick-fil-A around the area. The Chamber will welcome new member Chick-fil-A Lost Pines Food Truck with a ceremony at 11 a.m. The food truck will set up in Brenham every Saturday...

The Brenham creamery released Strawberry Lemonade-flavored ice cream, which is strawberry ice cream swirled with lemonade sherbet and sprinkled with lemon-flavored flakes.

Our charming bed & breakfast is peacefully situated on 52 beautiful acres, conveniently located 3 miles south of Brenham. Mia’s cottage provides the perfect setting to celebrate a special occasion, take a walk, watch white-tail deer roam, hold hands, relax and enjoy one another’s company.

I don't know how the people at Blue Bell keep topping themselves. Somewhere under their factory in Brenham, Texas there must be a secret lab where scientists work feverishly around the clock to not only explore new flavors but bring some of your favorite flavors to you in the form of ice cream. At least that's how I think it works.

The Brenham creamery released Strawberry Lemonade-flavored ice cream, which is strawberry ice cream swirled with lemonade sherbet and sprinkled with lemon-flavored flakes.