🌱 How Brenham’s interim city manager is quietly shaping the next 20 years
Brenham, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Brenham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Brenham’s interim city manager is quietly shaping the next 20 years
- How Brenham’s Miracle Farm is reshaping life after 18 for local boys
- Former Blinn assistant from Brenham joins Louisiana Tech’s basketball staff
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Breakfast at Brenham Country Club and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 74.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Interim City Manager Megan Mainer Views Teamwork as Heart of Brenham's Growth (kdhnews.com) — Brenham’s interim city manager Megan Mainer is steering long-term growth through the city’s comprehensive plan and closely coordinated departmental strategies for parks, downtown, and economic development. She credits a highly collaborative staff and strong community partnerships for getting projects done, while balancing her demanding role with a busy family life rooted in local schools and sports. 
• Texas boys ranch works for lasting change • Biblical Recorder (brnow.org) — Miracle Farm Boys Ranch in Brenham is expanding how it supports at‑risk teenage boys, from new on-campus housing to a transitional residency for graduates ages 18–21. President Will Klotz, nearing his first year in the role, emphasizes faith-based mentorship, life skills, and long-term discipleship to help young men move from feeling forgotten to becoming confident, purposeful adults.
• Adam Schwartz (latechsports.com) — Brenham gets a brief shoutout in Louisiana Tech’s profile of new assistant basketball coach Adam Schwartz, who previously spent four successful years at Blinn College in town. His time in Brenham included 74 wins, numerous all-region players, and a perfect graduation rate before he moved on to Division I coaching roles.
📸 Around Brenham
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sunday Breakfast at Brenham Country Club →
Brenham Country Club, 4107 TX-105, Brenham
10:00 am
Sunday August 9
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Other local events
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Open House: Elementary Campuses
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Special Board Meeting
Brenham ISD Brenham, TX 77833
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First Day of School!
Brenham ISD Brenham, TX 77833 -
First Day of School
Alton El Brenham, TX 77834 -
Sunday Breakfast at Brenham Country Club →
Brenham Country Club, 4107 TX-105, Brenham
10:00 am -
Gather n Grace Family Dinner →
Fireman's Park Baseball Field, 901 N Park St, Brenham
5:30 pm -
Liverpool Legends →
The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre, 111 W Main St, Brenham
7:00 pm
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Saturday August 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Stroll
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway LakeSomervilleStatePark-BirchCreekUnit Map&Directions
8:30 am -
Volleyball Scrimmages (F, JV & Varsity) AWAY @ Needville HS (9:00 am)
BELLVILLE ISD Bellville, TX 77418
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Team Tennis Match AWAY @ Wharton HS (1:00 pm)
BELLVILLE ISD Bellville, TX 77418
1:00 pm -
Volleyball Hosting Alumni Scrimmage
SNOOK ISD Somerville, TX 77879
5:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising ASM in Brenham. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Brenham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brenham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burton
- ‘It's a good thing': Cowboys Dee Winters shares bonding moment with Arp's Overshown (kltv.com)
- Wednesday KWHI Country Store (kwhi.com)
Bellville
- Monday, July 27, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026 (austincountynewsonline.com)
Navasota
- Semi driver killed in crash near Navasota (fox44news.com)
- What to watch for this week: SpaceX earnings and a major Grimes County meeting (kwtx.com)
- Augustus Gene Graves (lexingtonleader.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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