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A high-speed chase that started in Wallis and ended near Bellville resulted in the arrest of a suspect after the stolen vehicle was “spiked.” Eric Tijerina, 17, was taken into custody and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, theft of firearm, evading arrest and tampering with evidence. According to incident reports, Wallis Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle passing through Wallis April 24 at 5 p.m.

During its board meeting last week, Brazos ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Clay Hudgins as the new principal of Brazos High School. Hudgins has served as principal of Brazos Middle School since 2007.

The Texas Education Agency has officially released the A-through-F ratings for every public school and district in the state after months of legal delays. This is the first release using the updated accountability system.

Brazos ISD voters will have a chance to let their voice be heard on the future of Brazos education when they return to the polls May 3 to determine the outcome of two bond proposals. Election Day is set for Saturday, May 3 from 7 a.m.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the city of Brenham, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Alumni and Friends, Lettermen hold annual fundraiser for scholarships, equipment The 2025 Blinn College Clay Shootout set a record by raising $146,000 for academic scholarships and athletic equipment.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Jerry Dan Davis, Mike Sandefur, and Joe L. Ward to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for terms set to expire on Aug. 11, 2029. The Authority provides for the control, conservation and development of the watershed and water of the Red River and its Texas tributaries.

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14, also known as Texas DOGE, into law at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, this law will empower the Texas government to be more efficient and less intrusive in the daily lives of Texans.

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