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Nov 11, 2007 | Houston Chronicle

Merck $4.85 billion Vioxx settlement

“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

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Fri Nov 09, 2007

The Facts

Judge, attorneys find time to write books

“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

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Related Topix: West, TX, Brazoria County, TX

Wed Nov 07, 2007

The Facts

Angleton unveils improved Web site features

“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

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Mon Nov 05, 2007

The Facts

Acclaims and a Shame for Nov. 5, 2007

“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

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Alvin, TX

Sat Nov 03, 2007

The Facts

Districts say study is misleading

“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

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Brazoria, TX, Brazoria Metro, Brazoria County, TX

Thu Nov 01, 2007

The Facts

Parents taking on greater role in kids' lives

“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

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Holiday Lakes, TX, Teenagers, Adolescents and Pre-Teens

Tue Oct 30, 2007

The Facts

Caregivers to receive comfort from group

“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

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Related Topix: Clute, TX, Brazoria County, TX, Alzheimer's, Health

Sun Oct 28, 2007

Houston Business Journal

Benchmark Electronics Inc.

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

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Related Topix: Electronics, Manufacturing, Benchmark Electronics, Sun Microsystems, Computers

Fri Oct 26, 2007

The Facts

County disbands airport board

“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

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX

Wed Oct 24, 2007

The Facts

Early voting begins

“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

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Related Topix: Freeport, TX, Houston Metro, Brazoria, TX, Brazoria Metro, Brazoria County, TX

Sun Oct 21, 2007

The Facts

Youths show livestock at fair

“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

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Jones Creek, TX, Agriculture, Science

Fri Oct 19, 2007

The Facts

Records set at Junior Livestock Auction

“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

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Related Topix: Paul Harvey, Brazoria County, TX, Rosharon, TX, Brazoria Metro, Brazoria, TX

Wed Oct 17, 2007

The Facts

Chains backing alcohol election

“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

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Related Topix: Brazoria, TX, Brazoria Metro, Lake Jackson, TX, West Columbia, TX, Texas

Mon Oct 15, 2007

The Facts

Events keeping children, adults busy

“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

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Related Topix: Lake Jackson, TX, Danbury, TX

Sat Oct 13, 2007

The Facts

Juvenile detainee suffers overdose

“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

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX

Thu Oct 11, 2007

The Facts

Committee looking beyond this year's fair

“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

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX

Tue Oct 09, 2007

The Facts

Acclaims and a Shame for Oct. 8, 2007

“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

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Life, Food, Honey, West Columbia, TX

Sun Oct 07, 2007

Paddock Talk

GP of Houston Confirms Champ Car, ALMS and New Presenting

“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

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Fri Oct 05, 2007

Houston Chronicle

Around the region

“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

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Electronics, Benchmark Electronics, Houston Metro, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Lyondell Chemical, Houston, TX

Wed Oct 03, 2007

Newsday.com

Charges Dropped in Sherry Enema Death

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

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Related Topix: Lake Jackson, TX, Violent Crime, Galveston Metro

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