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Blinn College District Receives Texas Educational Theatre Association’s Award of Distinction

The Blinn College District has received the Texas Educational Theatre Association’s (TxETA) prestigious Award of Distinction, one of the highest honors given by the Association. Blinn is one of four TxETA Exemplary Higher Education Programs, recognizing outstanding contributions to raising standards for theatre education. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our students and theatre arts faculty to both excellence and creativity,” said Debbi Vavra, Dean of Arts, Kinesiology, and Agriculture. “We are proud to be recognized for the positive impact our Theatre Arts Program has on our college, our community, and theatre education across Texas.” Blinn will be among the schools honored Oct. 2 at TxETA’s annual TheatreFest conference in Galveston. “We applaud Blinn for its remarkable efforts in promoting theatre arts,” said Travis Springfield, TxETA past president. “Its program serves as a model of creativity, community, and educational excellence.” To earn an Award of Distinction, schools must annually submit a detailed application demonstrating their dedication to theatre. Points are awarded on a range of criteria, including: quality and quantity of theatrical performances, a robust play library and access to acting spaces, community and administrative support for theatre programs, student involvement in University Interscholastic League contests, participation in theatre design competitions, and theatre technology. The Award of Distinction is a tiered honor, with levels ranging from Recognized to Exemplary. More than 180 campuses, colleges, and school districts submitted applications to be recognized through the Awards of Distinction program. Blinn’s Theatre Arts Program cultivates a quality educational foundation of study, application, and experience through a wide range of performance, technical, and production studies. Its Associate of Arts degree plan integrates artistic, technical, and academic disciplines of theatre from the classroom to the stage. Students have an opportunity to audition for a variety of performances related to drama and theatre, and are prepared to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Courses and performance opportunities are offered at Blinn’s campuses in Brenham and Bryan. For more information, visit www.blinn.edu/theatre.

Brazos Valley 4H K9 Club Wins Big at the 2026 Texas State Dog Show

The Brazos Valley 4H K9 Club competed at the annual Texas 4H State Dog Show in Kerrville, TX July 7-9, 2026. All four members that attended walked away with multiple awards.   Hannah F. and her dachshund Leon: 2nd Place: Skillathon, Senior 3rd Place: Rally, Novice A Senior 9th Place: Tricks, Senior   Samantha M. and her standard poodle Kai: 1st Place: Rally, Senior/Intermediate 1st Place: Conformation, Purebred, non-sporting 1st Place: Showman, Novice, Senior 2nd Place (3-way tie): Dog Olympics, 20 yard dash 3rd Place: Obedience, Novice B 4th Place: Dog Olympics, Tail Wag (with 46 wags) 7th Place: Tricks, Senior   Annabella F. and her pitbull/pointer mix Freckles: Best in Show: Conformation, non-purebred 55+ lbs 1st Place: Obedience, Novice A Intermediate 2nd Place: Rally, Novice A Intermediate 2nd Place: Showmanship, pre-novice Intermediate 3rd Place: Tricks, Intermediate   Cruz C. and his Australian Shepard Koe: 2nd Place: Rally, Transition Senior/Intermediate 2nd Place: Obedience, B Senior/Intermediate   The Brazos County 4H K9 Club will host the 4H Brazos Valley Dog Show January 16, 2027 at the Bryan Expo Center. The event is open to the public. For more information or questions about joining the K9 Club, visit their booth during the Brazos 4H County Club Fair at the Brazos County Texas A&M Agriflife Extension Service Office in Bryan on August 15th.

Woman Arrested After Brandishing Firearm During Road Rage Incident In College Station

A road rage incident landed a College Station woman in the Brazos County Jail. According to arrest records, a delivery driver says he was being tailgated while driving on Wellborn Road on Friday. When he pulled into the Max Food Mart at 12677 FM2154 to make his delivery, the alleged tailgating vehicle followed him into the parking lot. That’s when 36-year-old Heather Elbrich Deboard got out of her vehicle and approached his window. When he showed a can of pepper spray, she retreated to her vehicle only to retrieve a handgun and return yelling, “I will use it if I have to.” Reports were clear to specify that she never pointed the gun at the man. College Station Police responded to the scene of the confrontation, and later tracked Deboard to an address on Fredrick Court. Officers say she admitted to the verbal altercation, but denied having a gun. She let officers search her car and no weapon was found. Deboard eventually admitted to brandishing her firearm and led police to a .380 Smith & Wesson inside her home. She was arrested for disorderly conduct by displaying a firearm and is out of jail after posting $3,000 bond.