🌱 How Blinn’s pitchers dominated Alvin before today’s Brenham doubleheader
What's up Brenham! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Blinn’s pitchers dominated Alvin before today’s Brenham doubleheader
- Brenham community gathers Saturday to remember Caroll Edwards’ life
Also on today's calendar: Burton Cotton Gin Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Polleschultz delivers a gem as No. 7 Blinn rallies past Alvin (southtexasnews.com) — Blinn College baseball fans in Brenham saw a big home win Thursday night, as the No. 7 Buccaneers rallied past Alvin 11-2 at Leroy Dreyer Field behind a dominant start from Ben Polleschultz. The Bucs’ offense exploded after early struggles, and the series wraps up with a Friday doubleheader in Brenham that local supporters can still attend. 
• Caroll Edwards (southtexasnews.com) — Family and friends in Brenham are invited to honor the life of Caroll Edwards at a service this Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m. at Green Grain on South Baylor Street. Caroll, who once called Brenham home among several beloved cities, is remembered for her gentle spirit, love of gardening, and deep devotion to family.
📸 Around Brenham
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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COWGIRL UP TEAM/COWBOY CHURCH OF BRENHAM's Condensed Collection Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Brenham, 707 S Austin St, Brenham
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Burton Cotton Gin Festival
307 N Main St , Burton
10:00 am -
Living History Saturday-
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site , 23400 Park Rd 12 , Washington
10:00 am -
Brenham Cubs vs Iowa Colony Pioneers
City of Brenham - Fireman's Park , 901 N Park St , Brenham
1:00 pm -
From Scratch Series: Sourdough
Washington County Expo , 1305 E Blue Bell Rd , Brenham
2:00 pm -
The Boys Next Door
Dr W. W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center , 600 Blinn Blvd , Brenham
2:00 pm -
Family Friendly DIY Craft Day: Pick Your Project Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Brenham , 707 S Austin St , Brenham
12:30 pm -
Flying Horses Antique Carousel in Fireman's Park
City of Brenham - Fireman's Park , 901 N Park St , Brenham
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BRENHAM CUB BASEBALL
Fireman's Park Baseball Field , 901 N Park St , Brenham
6:00 pm -
DIY Porch Makeover Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Brenham , 707 S Austin St , Brenham
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning.
I have two young friendly cats in my yard today acting like my home is theirs. And they’re trying to get in. Not sure if male or female. I’m at the… (Nextdoor Overlook Estates)
- Brenham ISD Physical Day: Incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th graders April 29, 2026: 3:30-5:30 PM Brenham Junior High Gym Cost: $20 Cash or Check Who: UIL... (X: bhscubhoops)
- Appreciated @toby_lux give em a break down on what they missing out on⭐️⭐️⭐️ @CfbRalb @247recruiting @BrenhamFootball @dctf (X: Tre_for6)
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Cook in Brenham. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Hempstead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brenham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burton
- Patrick Mahomes Whisks Wife Brittany and Their Kids Off for Ranch Getaway in His Home State of Texas (realtor.com)
- Faith ‘One Arm Wonder' Malton and Zack ‘Pitbull' Ruhl rappel 30 stories for non-profit Camp For All (click2houston.com)
- Burton school board navigates shift away from universal free lunch program (southtexasnews.com)
Bellville
- Kid Rock Offers 50% Discount to Rock The Country Festival Dates (ticketnews.com)
- Lady Tigers eye district gold (elgincourier.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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