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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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Huntsville's Teysha Vineyard selling winemaking equipment after closure
A Greater Houston wine maker has officially closed its doors for good. Teysha Vineyard in Huntsville is selling all of their equipment after a seven-year run. In March, Teysha owners Joe and Lynn Zimmerman announced their intention to close April 26. Then in May, the vineyard and tasting room at 577 Dodge Oakhurst Road ran an online closing sale with discounted wines available for pickup and delivery.
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Nusser retires from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Danny Nusser has worn many caps during his 42-year career with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and the next one he will wear is "retired." A retirement celebration will be held Oct. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the event center of the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center on 3211 Russell Long Blvd. in Canyon. From his entry-level position as an assistant county agent in Hale County in 1984 to his curret position as a regional program leader for agriculture and natural resources, Nusser has approached every day with a passion and commitment to agency leadership that has resulted in a distinguished career. Since taking his current position of regional program leader in 2013, he has been recognized as a leader in educational programming in agriculture and natural resources, community resources and economic development in the agency's 41-county North Region. He officed in both the center at Canyon and the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock. "It's been an amazing ride," Nusser said. "I feel thankful, blessed and appreciative of the experiences and opportunities this career has provided me. First and foremost, I'm thankful to God. He has blessed me immensely in this journey.
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Texas Homeowners Are ‘Sharing Flushes’ to Save on Water Bill After Skyrocketing Costs
Homeowners in Magnolia, Texas are struggling with skyrocketing water bills, with some families seeing their bills nearly double in a year. Homeowners in one Texas town say they've had to get very creative to deal with the rising costs of their water bills. From taking shorter showers to limiting how often they flush the toilets, families in Magnolia, Texas, say they are doing everything they can to avoid using any more water than necessary.
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SMU Lands $19.3 Million Grant From DOE to Build World’s First Synthetic Mine in Texas
Southern Methodist University has been selected to receive $19.3 million, pending award negotiations, from the U.S. Department of Energy to build the world’s first synthetic mine in Navasota. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the project as part of a broader $73 million federal push under the “Mine of the Future” initiative to establish domestic testing grounds for innovative mining technologies.
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2 top Texas universities rank among world's best for entrepreneurs
The Lone Star State’s two biggest universities — the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University — also rank among the world’s best schools for entrepreneurs, according to private market database PitchBook. PitchBook’s annual list of the world’s top 100 universities for entrepreneurs takes...
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College Station City Council weighs regional impact of SpaceX Terafab & Bass Pro Shop plans
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Big changes could be on the horizon for the Brazos Valley, as College Station city leaders prepare for unprecedented regional growth tied to a major tech venture and consider bringing a massive outdoor retailer to town. During Thursday’s meeting, the College Station City Council evaluated...
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Cremation is rising. An Anderson neighborhood is fighting a new facility
Sandra Rivera first heard rumors about what business might move next door to her home. Then, in July, she received a public notice saying the proposed facility’s potential health risk from air pollution had been classified as “intermediate.”. The new business was a crematory. By state law, the...
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Bryan and College Station welcome new and expanding businesses
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Many new businesses are continuing to set up shop in the Bryan-College Station area. On Wednesday, Kristen Distributing announced plans to build a 200,000-square-foot facility in North Bryan. The family-owned beverage distributor supplies national brands including Red Bull and Heineken, along with its own line of craft sodas, Boots Beverages.
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Splintered Oak Equipment Acquires 3 New Holland Locations from WC Tractor in Texas
Splintered Oak Equipment, an 8-store New Holland dealership group in Texas, will acquire WC Tractor's 3 New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton and Sealy, Texas. The transaction, facilitated by Performance Brokerage Services, brought together two organizations whose experience, values, and long-term objectives aligned to create a strong strategic fit and position the dealerships for continued growth and success.
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Bryan power outage impacted 575 customers early in the morning
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Bryan Texas Utilities crews responded to a power outage that impacted 575 customers in Bryan just before 6 a.m., according to a social media post. The outage was off West Villa Maria Road, in an area just west of Harvey Mitchell Parkway. A person who lives...
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Kristen Distributing to Expand Operations in Bryan After Agreement with City of Bryan and Brazos County
BRYAN, TEXAS – The City of Bryan, Brazos County and Kristen Distributing are pleased to announce an expansion of the Kristen Distributing operations in North Bryan at Texas Triangle Park, marking a strong investment in the Brazos Valley economy by the locally-owned-and-operated beverage company. On Aug. 4, 2026, the...
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Blue Bell Was Once A Butter Company Under A Different Name — Here's How It All Changed
Blue Bell Creameries started as a small butter producer in Brenham, Texas, before transitioning to ice cream production in 1911. Today, the name Blue Bell is synonymous with ice cream, particularly for native Texans. But the company didn't start out making the frozen dessert that eventually turned it nationally famous. The beloved Texas ice cream brand actually began as a small butter producer called the Brenham Creamery Company, which was established in 1907 by local businessmen and dairy farmers in the small town of Brenham, Texas. Its original purpose was both practical and democratic: making use of the extra cream produced by surrounding dairy farmers and churning it into butter for local customers.
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TX: Bass Pro Shops to Open Retail Destination in College Station, with 125 Employees
Bass Pro Shops announced plans recently for a new destination retail location in College Station, Texas, to serve sportsmen and women throughout the region. The new store is expected to employ more than 125. The College Station location builds on Bass Pro Shops’ longstanding commitment to serving outdoor enthusiasts across...