Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Washington County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
8 topics in taxes budget
2027 Sheriff's and Constables' Fees
Certificates of Obligation / voter approval
Tax impact on over-65 homeowners
Over-65 tax ceiling
Infrastructure cost inflation
Bond election versus Certificates of Obligation
Bond election timing
Certificates of Obligation financing
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Washington County from local and regional media.
ELECTION 2026: TEXAS SENATE DISTRICT 18
   As early voting winds down for the November midterm elections, voters in Washington County are deciding on who will represent the area in U.S. Congress, the Texas House of Representatives and the T...
Commissioners focus on emergency services next Tuesday
Commissioners focus on emergency services next Tuesday
BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON BID FOR ANNUAL CONCRETE WORK
   The Brenham City Council will look to accept a bid on Thursday for annual concrete work to be performed throughout the city. Each year, the city spends around $250,000 on concrete work such as c...
DOWNTOWN BUILDING REPAIRS, PLAZA CONSTRUCTION TOP BRENHAM BUILDING PERMITS FOR OCTOBER
   Two construction projects in downtown Brenham led the month of October for City of Brenham building permits. Shown here are the City of Brenham's monthly buildingpermit values through the month of...
ELECTION RESULTS – WASHINGTON CO. ONLY
   Results for November 3, 2026 Midterm Election (Early Voting + Election Day): (26,260 registered voters in Washington County; 15,694 total votes) Proposition A: The issuance of $15,450,000 of bonds ...
WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS POSSIBLE OFFICE RELOCATIONS
Washington County Commissioners are looking at ways to reorganize some county office spaces. Commissioners met for a workshop session today (Tuesday) to discuss options for moving around some of …
Unofficial election results for Washington County, Tx.
Washington County, Texas – PROPOSITION AFor: 5,377Against: 9,367State Senator, District 18Lois W. Kolkhorst (REP): 11,471Erica Gillum (DEM): 3,796State Representative, District 12Trey Wharton (REP): 11,464Andie...
Nov 4, 2026Washington County flood victims eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans
Washington County flood victims eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans CBS News
Oct 30, 2026Early Voting Ends Today | Here's everything you need to know before Election Day
Early Voting Ends Today | Here's everything you need to know before Election Day kcentv.com
Oct 30, 2026Sheriff reports clearance rates, staffing pipeline, and traffic hotspots to commissioners
BRENHAM — Washington County Sheriff Trey Holleway presented the sheriff’s office monthly activity report for September 2026 to the Washington County Commissioners Court, outlining local crime clearance rates, ongoing jail
Oct 29, 2026Washington County Commissioners approve historic artifact loan, EMS agreements, and rescue boat grant
BRENHAM — The Washington County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday and approved several actions as making a declaration for the month of October.The court opened action by adopting a proclamation declaring Octo...
Oct 29, 2026Commissioners focus on emergency services next Tuesday
The Washington County Commissioners Court will meet for a special session at 9 a.m. on Tuesday in Chambers #103 of the Washington County Courthouse in Brenham.Following the invocation by Deacon Al Prescott and ...
Oct 29, 2026