Washington County Commissioners will begin strategic planning efforts and potentially hire a firm to recruit for a new 911 Communications Director at two meetings next week.

36-year-old Scott Evan Shepple pleaded guilty on Friday in 12 th District Court to a third degree felony offense of Assault Family Violence by Impeding Breath. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Burton Cotton Gin Museum Director Steph Jarvis, speaking during Tuesday’s Community Corner on KWHI, says this year’s festival ...

According to Washington County Elections Administrator Carol Jackson, Friday ended the week on a high note as 422 people made their way out to vote. Daily early voting totals have steadily increased ...

According to the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Wallis police officers were alerted around 5:15 p.m. to a stolen vehicle passing through the city. Sheriff’s deputies located the vehicle, a white 2019 ...

Around 150 people filled the Brenham Heritage Museum Thursday evening to welcome in the season of Maifest.

Due to field conditions from rains earlier today (Friday), the Brenham Cubs have pushed their regular season finale against Rudder back an hour to 8:00. KWHI will have coverage of the game beginning ...

The jury trial scheduled for Monday in Washington County District Court in Brenham before Judge Carson Campbell has been cancelled. For anyone summoned to appear, their services are no longer needed.

The Burton Lady Panther Softball Team won the Bi-District Championship last (Friday) night with a double header sweep over Big Sandy Lady Wildcats. Burton won the first game 16-1 after jumping on Big ...

Nine people pleaded guilty and were sentenced this week in 21 st District Court before Judge Carson Campbell. 26-year-old Kirbie Rogers of Brenham, sentenced to 4 years in prison on each of six counts ...

Another competition for Burton FFA is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday), as the Livestock Team prepares for its state contest at Texas A&M University. The team is made up of Hailey Rudloff, Paige ...

For residents living on the east side of Washington County, an election is underway that could reshape how two local volunteer fire departments are funded.