Washington County · community
Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Washington County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Washington County from local and regional media.
BURTON PANTHERS AND FAITH MISSION BEING RECOGNIZED AT NEXT COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
The Burton Panther State Championship Baseball Team is being recognized at the next Washington County Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday morning. The Commissioners will be honoring the players, co
Jun 13, 2026BRENHAM SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET ON MONDAY
The Brenham School Board is holding their regular monthly meeting on Monday night. The Board will be recognizing the Brenham Cub Baseball Team for their successful season. The Cubs won the District...
Jun 13, 2026ELECTION RESULTS – BURTON CITY COUNCIL RUNOFF
Results for June 13, 2026 Election (Unofficial Final): (272 registered voters; 94 votes cast during early voting, 52 on Election Day, 3 absentee) City Council Position 2 Tommie L. Gilmon (i) - 69 Shei
Jun 13, 2026NEW WORK ORDER SYSTEM ACTIVE FOR WASHINGTON CO. EDS
Washington County Engineer Wesley Stolz shares detailswith county commissioners on Tuesday about theEngineering and Development Services Department'snew work order system, MyGovernmentOnline. Washington...
Jun 12, 2026Washington County makes plans to upgrade Expo in a big way
Washington County leaders are moving forward with a complex, highly coordinated overhaul of the county fairgrounds and Expo center to modernize the facility, fix long-standing drainage errors and capture millions of dollars in regional tourism.
Jun 10, 2026Washington County proposes new 70,000-square foot judicial center
Washington County officials have taken a major step toward addressing decades-long public safety and logistical crises within their historic county facilities.In a detailed progress report delivered during a...
Jun 10, 2026Financial strength positions Washington County for historic $60 million infrastructure push
In what financial advisors are calling a 'unique and unusual set of circumstances,' the Commissioners Court is moving forward with a massive $60 million infrastructure plan that could reshape the county’s public facilities without a drastic hit to local taxpayers.
Jun 10, 2026Commissioners approve July 4 fireworks agreement with city
Commissioners approve July 4 fireworks agreement with city SouthTexasNews.com
May 12, 2026Washington County EMS workshop turns into heated debate
Washington County EMS workshop turns into heated debate SouthTexasNews.com
Apr 20, 2026Viridien addresses community concerns as Brenham data center moves forward
Viridien addresses community concerns as Brenham data center moves forward SouthTexasNews.com
Apr 1, 2026Historic Washington County Courthouse facing structural dilemma
Historic Washington County Courthouse facing structural dilemma SouthTexasNews.com
Mar 18, 2026Brenham approves first new park in decades with $4.1M project
Brenham approves first new park in decades with $4.1M project SouthTexasNews.com
Feb 10, 2026