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May 24, 2018 / Front Page

Nieman and Mayo on top of the Class of 2018

Brazos High School Commencement exercises will be Friday, May 25, at Cougar Stadium. The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. More...

Shots fired investigation nets drug bust worth approximately $1 million

On Thursday, May 17, at approximately 8:49 a.m., Wallis Police Department was dispatched to the 5600 Block of Guyler in reference to an individual with a weapon, walking around firing shots. More...

Memorial Day Service to honor veterans, dedicate Vietnam plaque

The public is invited to attend the annual Memorial Day Service at the American Legion Hall in Wallis on Sunday, May 27, at 3 p.m. This service provides the More...

Leman will be Republican candidate for HD13

Ben Leman received 8062 votes to defeat Jill Wolfskill, with 6000 votes, for State Representative of District 13 in the 2018 Republican Primary Runoff Tuesday. Leman will be the More...

From our May 17th edition

Brazos students medal at UIL State Academic Meet

On Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, four students from Brazos High School competed at the UIL State Academic Meet. Kyle Nieman placed More...

From our May 17th edition

Commissioners consider increased security for Pct. 3 and 4

BY JOHNNY GRIFFIN, EDITOR

Precinct 3 and 4 Justices of the Peace Cheryl Kollatschny and Bernice Burger appeared in Commissioners Court on Monday, along with Constables James Clark, Pct. 4 and Ronnie Griffin, Pct. More...

From our May 17th edition

Election is Tuesday

Tuesday, May 21 is Election Day for Primary Runoffs stemming from the March 6, Republican and Democratic Primaries. In the Republican Party Primary Runoff Election for State Representative, District 13, Ben Leman and Jill Wolfskill will be on t More...

Columns

Memorable Memorial Days

At a Glance

JOHNNY GRIFFIN

We are entering another Memorial Day Weekend. The last two have been spectacularly memorable for southern Austin County. In 2016, we awoke to More...

Governor speaks about issues related to shooting at high school

AUSTIN — Local, state and federal law enforcement on May 18 responded to a shooting that left 10 people dead and 10 others injured at Santa Fe High School near Galveston. More...

What's New at the Library?

By Melissa McFarland, Assistant Librarian

The library will be closed Monday, May 28, for the Memorial Day Holiday. It’s that time of year! Summer Reading Program Information: Sign More...

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Happenings

Teacher’s work continues through scholarships

Brandi Ward was diagnosed with brain cancer on Dec. 24, 2003. She was told she had months to live. Thankfully, with the help from M. D. More...

Healthy summer meals at Brazos

Our children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive-even when school is out. More...

ACPOA SCHOLARSHIPS TO 10 STUDENTS

The Austin County Peace Officers Association presented scholarships to 10 students at their 2018 Annual Banquet held at the Leidertafel Hall in Sealy on April 20. More...

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Sports

WARD RECEIVES HEART AWARD

Wallis News-Review Editor Johnny Griffin was honored to present the 2018 Johnny Griffin Cougar Heart Award to Chris Ward. The award recognizes the student who shows dedication and commitment to Brazos athletics. More...

HEART AWARD FOR ROMERO

Wallis News-Review Editor Johnny Griffin was honored to present the 2018 Johnny Griffin Cougarette Heart Award to Mireya Romero. The award recognizes the student who shows dedication and commitment to Brazos athletics. More...

Brazos duo competes at Tennis State Tournament

Kennedy Jetelina and Kyle Nieman earned a spot at the UIL Tennis State Tournament held at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center and the Omar Smith Intramural Tennis Center, Texas A&M University on May 17-18. More...

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