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San Antonio pair arrested for drugs, money laundering in Fayette County traffic stop
FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas — A San Antonio duo was arrested Tuesday for drugs and money laundering during a traffic stop in Fayette County. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says at around 11 a.m., Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on a 2019 Buick Encore passenger car on Interstate 10 westbound near the Fayette/Gonzalez County line for a traffic violation.
How new EPA rules may impact one controversial Central Texas power plant
AUSTIN, Texas — Stricter new regulations announced by the Environmental Protection Agency aim to limit pollution from coal-fired power plants. The regulations include strict controls on carbon dioxide emissions at existing and newly built natural gas plants. There were also reductions of mercury and other toxic metals and coal plants, plus reductions to toxic wastewater pollutants.
Lady Panthers win bi-district championship behind early surge
NAVASOTA – Saturday’s catchphrase for the Burton Lady Panthers was to “finish the job,” in the words of coach Zack Zorn. Though it may have taken a bit longer to do that than perhaps Zorn would have wanted, Burton accomplished it with a 14-4 run-rule win over Leon in six innings. The bi-district championship-clinching win sent Burton to the area round for the second straight season.
Burton baseball drops regular season finale; sets bi-district matchup
A late comeback attempt fell short for the Burton Panthers in their regular-season finale against Iola on Friday. The Panthers had to settle for a close, 7-6 loss in their final game before the playoffs.
Brenham hires key leaders
The city of Brenham on Monday afternoon announced the appointment of two of its key leadership positions as Julie Flagg was named chief financial officer and William Bissette was named general manager of public utilities. With a distinguished career spanning decades, Flagg brings a wealth of experience and expertise to...
Community gathers in prayer for victims of office attack
More than 100 members of the Washington County community came together on Thursday evening to console, grieve, commemorate and pray for the families of the victims from the April 12 attack on the Brenham Texas Department of Transportation office, the first responders who answered the call and the numerous community members permanently affected by the violence and tragedy.
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