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🌱 What we know about the Brenham police internal investigation so far

Brenham, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Brenham! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the Brenham police internal investigation so far
  • How a Brenham libero turned a tough loss into a record night
  • How an electric aircraft could aid Washington County EMS in Brenham

Also on today's calendar: Ricky Nelson Remembered Starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brenham Police Department confirms internal investigation into officer following claims of alleged Flock camera misuse (kbtx.com) — City of Brenham officials confirm an internal affairs investigation is underway involving a Brenham police officer, following social media claims about possible misuse of automated license plate reader technology. The city and police department stress no findings or charges have been made, and they have not confirmed the officer’s identity, status, or whether Flock cameras were actually misused.
   

2. Hayslip breaks Cubettes' career digs record in Brenham loss to Lake Creek (southtexasnews.com) — Brenham volleyball fans saw history as libero Logan Hayslip broke the Cubettes’ career digs record with her 2,095th dig during Tuesday’s home loss to Lake Creek. Despite the straight-set defeat, the night turned celebratory with balloons, photos, and praise from coach Cydney Marlow, as Brenham now looks ahead to its next District 17-5A match at Huntsville on Friday.
   

3. Metro Aviation And BETA Test Electric Aircraft For Texas EMS Operations (aero-news.net) — Washington County EMS in Brenham has partnered with Metro Aviation and BETA Technologies to test an all-electric aircraft for moving disaster-response equipment alongside existing helicopters and ground units. The demonstration, part of a statewide Project Nexus study, also explores a potential electric aviation route linking Galveston, Sugar Land, and Brenham under a federal integration pilot program.
   

4. Industry stakeholders discuss how get more students to choose horticulture (greenhousemag.com) — A horticulture teacher from Brenham ISD joined national educators, universities, and industry leaders at NC State to map clearer career paths for students interested in plants and outdoor work. He says the Seed Your Future meeting gave him concrete ideas to better promote horticulture careers and connect Brenham students with local industry partners for hands-on learning.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday October 7
  • Lunch-N-Learn Washington County →
    Washington County Expo, 1305 E Blue Bell Rd, Brenham
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • **TEAM TENNIS - AREA PLAYOFF
    BELLVILLE ISD Bellville, TX 77418

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Emerson posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in Brenham. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook - Brenham Chili's in Brenham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brenham here.

Ok Brenham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Brenham

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Brenham

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.