Brenham Banner-Press

07/12/2025

The Washington County Little League won the opening game of the Texas East Minor softball state tournament in Rosenberg Friday, defeating East End 12-0 in four innings.
The county all-stars advance to the winner's bracket of the tournament to take on the winner of today's Industrial/Lumberton matchup at 8 p.m. tomorrow.
A full recap of Friday's game and a photo gallery will be published online at brenhambanner.com.
Recaps from all of Washington County's state tournament games this weekend will also be published in Tuesday's edition of The Banner-Press.

07/11/2025

Washington County’s Minor division softball all-stars have arrived at the Texas East state tournament in Rosenberg. Games are scheduled throughout the weekend, beginning today (Friday) at 6 p.m.
Updates throughout the state tournament will be available here on Facebook and on our website, brenhambanner.com.

07/09/2025

State Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) visited the Republican Club of Washington County on Tuesday evening and discussed the Texas 89th Legislature's regular session, which wrapped up last month.
She summarized her accomplishments during the session and discussed a variety of subjects, including teacher pay, border security and health care.

A full story on Kolkhorst's remarks will be published in Thursday's edition of The Banner-Press. The story will also be made available on our website, brenhambanner.com.
(Photo by Nick Irene/Banner-Press)

07/09/2025

The Brenham Youth Football League conducted the first day of its two-day combine Tuesday evening at Cub Stadium. Participants ran through agility and positional drills conducted by coaches during a two-hour session.
Participants also got their uniform sizes for the upcoming season with the help of BYFL coaches and administrators, including first-year president Alan Mable.

More photos from Tuesday's event will be available in an online gallery on our website, brenhambanner.com.

07/04/2025

07/04/2025

The Washington County Little League Minor softball all-stars defeated Smithville 11-0 in Bastrop on Thursday to claim the Texas East Section 1 championship.
Thursday’s game was a continuation from Wednesday night after weather delays in Elgin.
Washington County advances to the Texas East state tournament next weekend in Rosenburg.

Due to The Banner-Press’ holiday production schedule, the recap of Thursday’s game will be published in Tuesday’s edition of the newspaper. The recap, along with a photo gallery, will also be available online at brenhambanner.com.

07/03/2025

Game 2 of the Texas East Section 1 Minor softball tournament between Washington County and Smithville was postponed to Thursday. Washington County held a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second and the game will resume where it left off.
Elsewhere, the WCLL 11-year-old baseball all-stars fell to Lufkin 5-1 in the winner's bracket of its sectional tournament. They will play again Thursday for a place in the finals.

Recaps of both games will appear in Sunday's edition of The Banner-Press. The recaps will also be made available online at brenhambanner.com.

07/02/2025

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07/02/2025

The Washington County Little League Minor softball all-stars won Game 1 of the Texas East Section 1 tournament Tuesday, defeating Smithville 8-0.
Kinsley Haferkamp struck out 18 hitters, setting her team up to win the sectional title tomorrow evening with a win.

A full recap of Tuesday's game will be published in Thursday's edition of The Banner-Press. The recap, along with a photo gallery, will also be made available on our website, brenhambanner.com.

07/01/2025

The Banner-Press would like to extend congratulations to all of our 20 Under 40 Rising Stars, which were included in Sunday's special section.

Abigail Wright - Camp for All
Brooke Trahan - Brenham ISD
Carrina Ramirez Dabdub - Easy Access Technologies
Chelsea Bowie - Chelsea Build LLC
Ciera Haris - Brenham Heritage Museum
Dairius Smith - Washington County Deputy Constable
Dylan Stephen-Crook - Thomas Craft Confections
Hailey Dulaney - Bartay Chiropractic
Hannah Jenkins - Seidel Schroder
Joshua Sharp - First Baptist Church, Chappell Hill
Joshua Wright - Simply Wright Fitness
Justin Jaster - Platinum Bin Washers
Kelsey Toy - Blue Bell Aquatic Center
Megan Gray - City of Brenham
Robert Stark - Brenham ISD
Shannan Canales - Las Americas, KTEX/KWHI
Shelby Smith - Brenham Next
Stephanie Doland - City of Brenham
Taylor Whittaker - Certified Health Education Specialist
Will Corn - Brenham ISD

Anyone still interested in having a copy of the special section can swing by The Banner-Press office and purchase a copy of Sunday's edition of the newspaper. The special section is included with Sunday's edition.

06/26/2025

The Washington County Minor division baseball all-stars fell to Grimes County 10-1 on Wednesday in the Texas East District 13 championship game.
Washington County went 8-2 in the tournament, playing more games (10) and earning more wins (8) than anyone in the district tournament.

A recap of Wednesday’s game will be published in Sunday’s edition of The Banner-Press. The recap, along with a photo gallery, will also be available online at brenhambanner.com.

06/25/2025

The Washington County Minor division baseball all-stars won Game 1 of the Texas East District 13 finals against Grimes County 3-0 on Tuesday at Linda Anderson Park.
Washington County and Grimes County will meet again Wednesday for the district championship and a spot in the Texas East Section 1 tournament.

A recap of both Tuesday and Monday's semifinal game against Columbus will be published in Thursday's edition of The Banner-Press. The recaps, along with a photo gallery of Tuesday's game, will also be available online at brenhambanner.com.