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May 13, 2019

City Council Meeting
Notice of a regular city council meeting, May 16, 2019, at 1:00 pm - Learn more and download agendas and packets. Read More
May 13, 2019

Downtown Drainage Improvement Project Starts
Improvement Projects start today on North Park Street in Downtown Brenham. Learn more. Read More
May 05, 2019

Kids to Parks Day at Fireman's Park and BBAC
In conjunction with the National Park Trust, Brenham will be participating in Kids to Parks Day on May 18th. Learn more. Read More
May 04, 2019

City Election Results
Mayor and Ward 4 Councilmember Election Results are now posted. Learn More Read More
May 01, 2019

Movies in the Park Series
Movies in the Park coming Summer 2019 - Presented by Frontier Waste Solutions. Learn more. Read More
May 01, 2019

Pop-Up Play Day - June 8 - 11 am - 2 pm
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County & the City of Brenham at Jackson Street Park on June 8th from 11 am - 2 pm. click for more details Read More
Apr 25, 2019

Town Hall on Brenham's Future - April 30 - Invitation
Residents, business owners, and community members of all ages are invited to help us plan the future of Brenham, April 30, 2019, at 5:15 pm. Learn more. Read More
Apr 23, 2019

Intro to Pickleball at Jackson St. Park
Pickleball - It's FUN, SOCIAL, EXERCISE, and FREE! Intro class is April 29, 2019, at 6 pm - Learn more. Read More
Apr 18, 2019

Street Reconstruction - Hosea St. - Project Completed
Beginning Monday, April 22nd, the City of Brenham Street Department will be reconstructing Hosea St. from Academy St. to Riggs St. Learn more. Read More
Apr 15, 2019

Earth Day Giveaway
To celebrate Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2019, the City of Brenham is giving away 500 (first come, first serve) 18-gallon recycling bins. Learn more.
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Apr 14, 2019

Holiday Notification - Good Friday
City Services will be closed Friday, April 19, 2019, for Good Friday. Learn more. Read More
Apr 10, 2019

Sign Ordinance - Proposed Amendments Second Draft & Pilot Program
Development Services Department is developing a new sign ordinance for the City of Brenham and its ETJ. Learn More. Read More
Mar 29, 2019

Street Reconstruction - Cedar, Mary Gene, and Sandy Streets. - Project Complete
Beginning Monday, April 1, 2019, the City of Brenham Street Department will begin reconstructing Cedar St., Mary Gene St, and Sandy St. Learn More. Read More
Mar 27, 2019

2019 State of the Community
City Manager James Fisher presents Brenham's state of the community at the 2019 Washington County Chamber of Commerce State of the Community. Learn More  Read More
Mar 22, 2019

Strong Financial Standing - Outside firm verifies
Outside financial firm verifies and highlights the City’s strong financial standing during bids for debt issuance. Read More
Mar 18, 2019

2019 Annual Spring Open Collection Days
March 21, 22, 23 - City Residents Only
April 25, 26, 27 - County Residents Only
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Mar 17, 2019

Cool Nights Hot Tunes - Saturday, April 13, 2019, 7 - 10:30 pm
Enjoy fan favorite "Suede" on Saturday, April 13 at 7 pm for a free concert in the heart of Brenham on the courthouse square! Read More
Mar 10, 2019

Walk With a Doc - March 23, 2019
Our Health and Wellness Series, Walk with a Doc (WWAD), continues this Saturday, 9 am, at the Kruse Center - Blinn College. Learn more. Read More
Mar 07, 2019

2019 Annual Spring Open Collection Days
March 21, 22, 23 - City Residents Only
April 25, 26, 27 - County Residents Only
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Mar 06, 2019

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2017-18
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is now available. Learn more... Read More
Mar 05, 2019

Pop-Up Play Day - March 9 - 11 am - 2 pm
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County & the City of Brenham at Hattie Mae Flowers Park on March 9th from 11 am - 2 pm. click for more details Read More
Mar 04, 2019

Spring Break Fun in Brenham and Washington County
Inflatables at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center is just one of the great things in Brenham and Washington County this Spring Break - Learn more. Read More
Feb 26, 2019

Intro to Pickleball at Jackson St. Park
It's FUN, SOCIAL, EXERCISE, and FREE!

Heard of Pickleball but not sure what it is? Attend one of our clinics to learn to play. Click to learn more. Read More
Feb 24, 2019

Open House - Future of Brenham
Join us downtown at the Barnhill Center on February 28, 2019, from 6:30-8pm for a come and go "Open House, Future of Brenham". The City is updating the Comprehensive and Thoroughfare Plans and these long-range plans are most effective with citizen participation and community feedback. Read More
Feb 22, 2019

Making Memories for a Lifetime
Third Grade Students of Alton Elementary attend a Special Session of City Council. Read the full article. Read More
Feb 18, 2019

City Council Regular Meeting & Special Meeting
Notice of a special city council meeting, February 21, 2019, at 10 am and regular meeting at 1 pm. Learn more and download agendas and packets. Read More
Feb 15, 2019

The 2019 Great Texas Warrant Roundup
Law enforcement agencies and courts statewide will once again be conducting the Great Texas Warrant Roundup. Agencies will be stepping up efforts to actively serve warrants beginning Saturday, March 9, 2019. Please contact the Brenham City Marshal or Municipal Court at 979-337-7599 for further information. Read More
Feb 12, 2019

City of Brenham Website relaunch
The City of Brenham has a new website. Learn more... Read More
Feb 08, 2019

Purchasing Department Accepts online bids soon
The City of Brenham will soon be accepting online bids at https://brazosbid.ionwave.com. All current and potential bidders, or anyone who would like to do business with the City, are invited to register on the website. Read More
Feb 04, 2019

Making History: Eight Police Officers Promoted
Making the news isn't anything new for police departments. But this week, the Brenham Police Department not only made the news, they made history. Read more... Read More
Jan 28, 2019

Downtown Bollard Installation
The City of Brenham received a grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for $23,500 to begin the Downtown Bollard Project. Read More
Jan 28, 2019

TxDOT beginning 24-hour operations on FM 389 in Brenham
Beginning Monday, January 28, 2019, the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) contractor will begin 24-hour operations on FM 389 in Brenham. For the next five days, they will be working around the clock to expedite a large portion of the remaining pavement on FM 389. Read More
Jan 25, 2019

Citizens Police Academy Registration
The Brenham Police Department is offering its annual Citizens Police Academy starting February 7, 2019. Learn more about the class and register today. Read More
Jan 17, 2019

Sign Ordinance Public Input Meetings
The City of Brenham, Development Services Department is working on developing a new sign ordinance for the City of Brenham and its ETJ. A copy of the draft sign ordinance amendment is now available to the community, business owners, and elected officials to provide ample time to review and provide feedback concerning the proposed draft. Read More
Jan 17, 2019

General Election for Mayor and 2 Councilmembers
A General Election will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The citizens of Brenham will be electing one Mayor, one Councilmember for Place 2 - Ward 2 and one Councilmember for Place 4 - Ward 4. All position will be for a four (4) year term. View important dates to remember for this election. Read More
Jan 02, 2019

Town Hall Meeting on Brenham's Future
The City is hosting a Public Input Meeting in relation to the City's Comprehensive & Thoroughfare Plans. Thursday, January 10th, 2019 from 5:15-7:00 pm at the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library. Read More
Dec 31, 2018

New Year Holiday Closure
The City of Brenham will be closed for the New Years Holiday, Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Click to view site specific closures. Read More
Dec 12, 2018

Downtown Lighted Parade - Video
We wish to thank all of our wonderful entries for their beautiful and unique designs! The City of Brenham hopes all of the community enjoyed this year’s Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade! Merry Christmas and have a safe and joyful holiday season! Learn more... Read More
Dec 01, 2018

Garbage Bag Distribution
Garbage bags will be distributed to city residences on January 9th & 16th. Read More
Nov 21, 2018

Watch Your Car - This Holiday Season
Learn these 5 keys to protecting your vehicle and what's inside while holiday shopping. Read More
Nov 20, 2018

Brenham Awarded $23,500 LCRA Grant
The City of Brenham is grateful to receive a grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for $23,500. This will go towards the purchase of removable bollards in downtown Brenham. Read More
Nov 15, 2018

Sign Code Public Input Meeting
The City of Brenham is hosting a Public Input Meeting to collect citizen, business and property owner input concerning signage in Brenham. The current sign ordinance was originally adopted in 1981 and in recent years City Staff and Council have periodically discussed the need to modernize the sign ordinance. Read More
Nov 02, 2018

FM 50 Rehabilitation Project
The Bryan District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is developing plans to improve FM 50. The project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2019 and would require a detour onto FM 2621 & FM 390 while the bridge at Little Rocky Creek is replaced. Read More
Oct 02, 2018

Construction Project Underway - See schedules and road closures.
A new road project will begin mid-September at the HWY 290 E and W Main Street exit. Be ready prepared for road closures and adjust travel routes for delays. Read More
Oct 01, 2018

SUMMER NIGHTS END SOON! Get ready for the new school year!
The 2018 school year is just around the corner, and their is still plenty of time for getting ready and having some fun! Find your updated back to school supply lists here. Read More
Sep 21, 2018

Notice of Adopted FY2018-19 Tax Rate
Notice of Adopted FY2018-19 Tax Rate
THE CITY OF BRENHAM ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.
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Mar 07, 2018

State of the Community - Presentation at Washington County Chamber Luncheon
At today's State of the Community luncheon put together by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, James Fisher - City Manager presented for the City of Brenham. Learn more... Read More

The City of Brenham is seeking motivated volunteers who reflect the diverse backgrounds and interests of the community to serve on a number of City advisory boards, commissions, and committees.  Learn more... Read More