Angleton News

“This was simply the right thing to do, and we're grateful that the people at Merck recognized that it was the right thing to do”

Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the law firms that comprise the executive committee of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee of the federal multidistrict VIOXX ... via Houston Chronicle

“I meet people from all walks of life”

When he's not pronouncing sentence to criminal defendants or holding hearings for civil cases, District Judge Robert May is working on his next book. via The Facts

“It makes us more responsive to our citizens.”

To be heard at Angleton City Hall, all it takes now are the sounds of clicking and tapping. via The Facts

“For me, this will be one of the most rewarding things I have ever done”

Report cards and honor rolls are released by schools to both chart the progress of students and recognize their achievements. via The Facts

“A lot of students from low socio-economic backgrounds have to work while going to school, which can cause them to fall behind”

Brazoria County school officials say a new national study on dropout rates gives a misleading picture of the problem at three Brazoria County high schools. via The Facts

“I spent a lot of time with them and went to many groups with them”

Aracely Estrada said taking care of her 3-year-old son, David, takes up so much of her time it's basically a 24-hour-a-day job. via The Facts

“She was a good Christian woman”

The assurance of a steady paycheck brought A.J. Jeffers to Clute from central Louisiana in 1951. via The Facts

This Texan is setting the benchmark for equipment manufacturers! Benchmark Electronics, Inc. via Houston Business Journal

“I'm concerned that without the board, discussions and decisions would be taken with less public involvement and oversight”

Despite requests from airport tenants, Brazoria County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to disband the Brazoria County Airport advisory board. via The Facts

“That way, they won't be caught off-guard on Election Day if something comes up.”

Voters wishing to cast their ballots on the Nov. 6 alcohol propositions, Angleton school or Brazosport College bond elections, Freeport mayoral recall and several state measures can begin doing so beginning ... via The Facts

“It's a lot of work, but it's worth it”

Some kids take dance class or play baseball. Others raise half-ton heifers. Although it is a lot of hard work and early hours, raising livestock teaches young cattlemen, and cattlewomen, responsibility. via The Facts

“The quality in this show has always been very high”

Garrett Harvey's Grand Champion steer is more than an animal. Pug is a tribute to the Danbury High School junior's grandfather, Paul "Pug" Harvey. via The Facts

“The argument that this will lead to a liquor store on every corner is false”

Support for a Nov. 6 countywide measure allowing beer and wine sales in stores and mixed drink sales in restaurants is widespread among area retailers and eateries. via The Facts

“We just thought we would try it”

As Saturday morning started to warm up downtown Angleton, Paula Wilcox popped open a fold-out chair next to the Brazoria County Courthouse. via The Facts

“What would they have done if she would have went into cardiac arrest?”

Two 16-year-old girls have been detained at the Brazoria County Juvenile Detention Center after one of them overdosed on a popular cold medicine. via The Facts

“It's much more than the buildings. We own a lot of property out there we would like to develop into a facility everyone in the county can use. "Anything done at the fairgrounds is an investment in Brazoria County”

The barn in which Brazoria County youths show the animals they have raised likely will be razed itself after this year's county fair. via The Facts

“The city wants to be involved in the community and help where we can.”

Angleton shows its heart with off-season food drive. When folks are in the holiday spirit come November and December, area food pantries wind up being the beneficiaries as donations pour in. via The Facts

“We are very proud to introduce MSR Houston as the newest sponsor of the Grand Prix of Houston”

The Grand Prix of Houston announced today a multi-year agreement for MSR Houston to be presenting sponsor of the event's American Le Mans Series race, to be called the "Lone Star Grand Prix Presented by MSR ... via Paddock Talk

“As for claims based on seating, Continental believes that additional proceedings will confirm that the courtroom is not the appropriate place to determine aircraft configurations.”

ELECTRONICS Benchmark shares slide with earnings forecast Benchmark Electronics shares fell 9.9 percent Thursday after the maker of circuit boards for Sun Microsystems lowered its forecast for third-quarter ... via Houston Chronicle

Charges Dropped in Sherry Enema Death By Associated Press 9:47 PM EDT, October 3, 2007 ANGLETON, Texas - Negligent homicide charges have been dropped against a former Lake Jackson woman who had been accused of ... via Newsday.com