Brenham area is about 75 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Texas. It's a nostalgic vision that Brenham-based Blue Bell Creameries imprinted on the minds of Texans for decades through its beloved commercials, which featured the Texas version of the American dream. Pictured are drone images of Brenham

Brenham area is about 75 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Texas. It's a nostalgic vision that Brenham-based Blue Bell Creameries imprinted on the minds of Texans for decades through its beloved commercials, which featured the Texas version of the American dream. Pictured are drone images of Brenham

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