85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...as it is sexist. Filed by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, SB 6 specifically targets transwomen and girls from using..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Bathroom Bill Battle Officially Begins

Sen. Kolkhorst has filed the Texas Privacy Act

"...was filed Thursday, Jan. 5 by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham. The bill is both sexist and transphobic and hides..."

Jan. 5, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Chinati Weekend in Marfa, Lantern Fest in Paige, and lots more!

"...The Butcher’s Ball Oct. 9, Rockin’ Star Ranch, Brenham, www.butchersball.com..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Blue Bell Is Back

Initial four flavors distributed locally

"...Based on a customer poll of most-requested flavors, the Brenham-based company began stocking Central Texas grocery stores with Homemade..."

Aug. 31, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Sandra Bland cause of death still unclear

"...of Justice. At the state level, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, has called for "a full and thorough investigation by..."

July 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Biker Gangs, Ice Cream, & Rain

A deadly shooting, the latest at Kyle PD, and more

"...company initially anticipated, especially at the main plant in Brenham where major repairs and equipment replacements are expected. There..."

May 18, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Senate Votes to Close Austin State Supported Living Center

Despite guardian opposition, Senate passes bill to close Austin SSLC

"...Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, who also voted against the bill and oversees a..."

April 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

Janek gets grilled, transportation moves, and more

"...24 was Wash­ing­ton County Day, and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, was able to announce free Blue Bell would be..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Legislative Committees Take Shape

Lite Guv Patrick begins making appointments

"...House side, courtesy of the former state rep. for Brenham, and its absence is sorely missed by members. (Reporters,..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...bunch to go. On Dec. 6, Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, won the Senate District 18 race to replace Comptroller-elect..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature

Guardians Sue DADS

Families head to court in a last-ditch attempt to keep loved ones at Austin SSLC

"...to a community setting or to the SSLC in Brenham. Absent any compelling reason based on Justin's actual needs,..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

EAST Eats: King Bee Lounge

Classic pizza meets frozen cocktails

"...bar, made from the same cedar trees found in Brenham that were used to create the back bar. The..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Blue Bell Rap Wins Video Contest

Metroplex-area man will appear in new TV commercial

"...a plus one will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Brenham this month so that he can meet the Blue..."

Oct. 6, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Evicted and Helpless

Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center

"...other choice – sending loved ones to SSLCs in Brenham or San Antonio – isolates the disabled and pushes..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Vo-Ice: Silenced

Ex-Basswood Lane rapper Brandon 'Ice B' Southern dies

"...on the scene and the friend at Scott & White-Brenham Hospital. A police report remains unreleased. What’s known is..."

Aug. 25, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Winedale's Lauds and Losses?

Shakespeare program earns honors as historic buildings fade

"...brought university students out to this rural community between Brenham and La Grange to explore the Bard's mastery of..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sun to Set on Severely Disabled Patients

Austin State Supported Living Center cottages to be shuttered

"...other choice – sending loved ones to SSLCs in Brenham or San Antonio – pushes the disabled further from..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sun to Set on Severely Disabled Patients

Austin State Supported Living Center to close seven homes

"...choice – sending loved ones to non-Austin SSLCs (in Brenham or San Antonio) pushes the disabled further from guardian..."

Aug. 11, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Farmers’ Market Report: March 22-23, 2014

Feta, spring vegetables, lavender, and asparagus, if you're lucky

"...impressive new vendor of lavender products, Lavande. Based in Brenham, Texas, Lavande offers culinary lavender and also makes a..."

March 21, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: Dec. 14-15, 2013

Nutty cheese balls, roast beasts, and other holiday fun

"...cheese ball? Another unique food gift is one of Brenham Kitchen’s enchilada sauces. I was intrigued by their Tomatillo..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: November 16-17, 2013

Organic citrus has returned, plus maple syrup, apples, and pecans

"...New Bread Rising, Oh Kimchi, Cinnamon’s Bakery, Vital Farms, Brenham Kitchens, Garbo’s Lobster Truck, and newcomer Austin Gelato. This..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farm and Food Leadership Conference

Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance hosts annual conference Sept. 22-23

"...Bi-partisan co-founders of Texas' Farm-to-Table Caucus, Rep. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham), and Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin), will be also take..."

Sept. 17, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

LCRA Treads Water in Dry Times

The LCRA emerged from the 83rd relatively unscathed, but still no one is particularly happy

"...directors: Pamela Jo "PJ" Elli­son of Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham, and veterinarian Robert Lewis of Elgin. Ellison does not..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Lawmakers Reject Medical Marijuana Protection for Patients

Despite emotional pleas from seriously ill and their caregivers

"...Nonetheless, Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, declined to call the bill up for vote by..."

May 9, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Then There's This: Out on a Limb

Bill would take an axe to local tree ordinances

"...the city's Project Duration Ordinance, a state representative from Brenham laid out a bill that would further cripple Austin's..."

April 5, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Public Hearing on Two Local Food Bills

HB 46 and HB 910 would increase support to family farms

"...the committee on Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and co-authored by Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin), chair of..."

March 1, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Two Local Food Bills Scheduled for Public Hearing

Public Health Committee to consider HB 46 and HB 910 on Wednesday

"...Rep. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham)is the sponsor of HB 910, which would cap the..."

Feb. 26, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

83rd Texas Legislature Opening

January 8, 2013. 39 Photos.

"...Brenham Rep. Lois Kolkhorst..."

Jan. 9, 2013 Photo Gallery

Day Trips

Top 10 happenings for day-trippers

"...2) Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham went wholesale only and ended 22 years of the..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Those Were The Days

Fond remembrances of a culinary giant

"...Bell ice creams probably before anyone else outside of Brenham. A few years later, while I was sharing malts..."

May 18, 2012 Food Feature by John Kunz

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