Washington County Judge John Durrenberger has been named Chairman of the Board of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG), a voluntary association of local governments serving seven counties across the region. He was named Chairman at BVCOG's 58th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Judge Durrenberger, who has served as Washington County Judge since January 2019, brings decades of leadership spent 50 years in the wholesale beer industry before retiring in 2017. A Washington County resident for 38 years, he is honored to represent the county and region at the state and regional level.
“I am honored and privileged to serve as Chairman of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments,” Judge Durrenberger said. “As a region, we face both new and ongoing challenges. By working together as ‘Team BVCOG,’ we can continue to overcome obstacles and deliver on our mission. Above all else, ‘WE SERVE PEOPLE.’”
BVCOG: Making a Difference in People’s Lives
This past year, the Brazos Valley Council of Governments has carried out a wide range of initiatives that showcase the scope and impact of its work across Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties.
- 18 Family Self-Sufficiency graduates, opening doors to new opportunities.
- 35 GED graduates, 43 Certified Nurse Aides, and 77 Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship graduates, proving that education changes lives.
- 9 students completed the National Center for Construction Education & Research program, preparing for good-paying jobs.
- 134,591 meals provided to residents in need.
- Rental assistance for 1,641 families per month, helping ensure housing stability.
- 42,888 law enforcement training hours delivered, supporting safer communities.
- 7,000+ families benefited from the WIC program, strengthening health and nutrition.
- 6,600+ services delivered to job seekers, connecting people to work and training opportunities.
- 1,268 families received childcare services, helping parents work and build futures.
- 9,007+ utility assistance cases, keeping homes running.
- Seven 911 PSAPs managed 120,000+ emergency calls, ensuring safety every hour of every day.
- 248 seniors received transportation, making over 9,183 one-way trips possible.
These numbers tell only part of the story. Every meal served, every call answered, and every graduation represents a life touched, a family strengthened, and a future transformed.
About the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG)
Established in 1966 as the Brazos Valley Economic Development District and reorganized in 1967 as the Brazos Valley Development Council, BVCOG was one of 24 statewide planning regions created by Texas legislation. In 1997, the organization became the Brazos Valley Council of Governments to reflect its mission of cooperation and service.
The BVCOG region consists of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties. Its work is reviewed biennially by the Governor of Texas.
