Happy San Jacinto Day!

The Texian Army under the command of General Sam Houston soundly defeated dictator Santa Anna in San Jacinto in an 18-minute battle in 1836! Visit our “Birthplace of Texas,” Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed and created the Republic of Texas! We bid farewell to spring and hope for some much needed rainfall.
Happy Easter! Lots of great things to see and do in beautiful Brenham/Washington County!

Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

Bluebonnets are beginning to appear

Bluebonnets are now appearing in all areas surrounding Brenham. Along Hwy 290, Hwy. 36, FM 105, Hwy 390. see details at www.BrenhamTexas.com/Wildflower-Watch-Updates.htm

Bluebonnet & paintbrush fields spotted

A few early bluebonnet & Indian paintbrush fields have been spotted in the Independence  area (10 miles NE of Brenham) and in Old Baylor Park, which is an excellent place for viewing, picnicing, and relaxing.  Kids love the swings at the playground.

Old Baylor Park is also a wonderful historic site, and the beginning of the Independence Walking Trail that will guide you past other sites.  Bring good walking shoes and your camera!

There are several amazing bed & breakfast lodging properties in the area, too.  Some are kid and pet-friendly.

www.BrenhamTexas.com has maps & more details.

It’s spring break week in Brenham

It’s spring break week…and there is so much to do for the whole family in Brenham. Unfortunately, the wildflowers will not be blooming for this week.

There are fields of plants everywhere, but there has not been enough sunshine to lure out the blooms yet.

Get “Wildflower Updates” at www.BrenhamTexas.com so you’ll know when the bluebonnets are blooming!

Rise Across Texas Challenge – in Brenham

The RiseAcrossTexas Challenge continues today (Day 4). Cyclists are going from Brenham to Bastrop.  Read more about this amazing event and capital campaign for the Rise School in Austin at:  www.RiseAcrossTexas.org

UH Coach Sumerlin to speak in Brenham

University of Houston Football Coach Kevin Sumerlin will speak in Brenham tomorrow (Tuesday, March 9) at Brenham Rotary Club meeting, 12 noon, in the Holiday Inn Express conference room (on Hwy 290), $10 per person. Hear a great motivational leader and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch!

New update on the “Wildflower Watch”

Theres’ a new update on the “Wildflower Watch” for those interested in seeing bluebonnets this year! Find continual updates at this link: http://ow.ly/1eGrH

Chamber member businesses send in news

Chamber member businesses are encouraged to send us NEWS about your business, so that we can SHARE it with the world! Welcome to NewsSHARE!

Hello world!

This is our first post on the Chamber’s new blog called “NewsSHARE.”  Thanks for reading, and stay tuned to this site for more news to come…