May 31, 2009 | The Facts
Clute puts Brazos River Authority on notice
In an effort to encourage the Brazos River Authority to take better care of Clute's wastewater treatment plant, City Council approved giving notice it will terminate the authority's contract in one year.
Federal funds could help link cities by bus
Federal funds aimed at improving the economy have revived talk of a southern Brazoria County transportation system, and Clute has become the first local city to pledge support.
19-year-old taken to hospital after Lake Jackson pileup
A 19-year-old Clute woman was taken to Brazosport Regional Health System after the car she was in was in the middle of a three-vehicle pileup, Lake Jackson Police Lt.
Brazosport cities enjoy strong leadership
After writing last week about the lack of upkeep at Bryan Beach, I wasn't surprised to receive quite a bit of feedback.
Even DA vulnerable to ID theft Brazoria County District Attorney Jeri Yenne walked into an auto dealership looking to buy a car for her college-bound son, only to be told she had purchased two cars last year.
Businesses taking stock before holiday
As Memorial Day travelers pile onto area beaches, business owners are thankful they've prepared for this weekend.
Sergeant earns state's highest honor
Almost being crushed by two cars didn't seem very rewarding at the time, but almost two years later, Clute Police Sgt.
Brazosport ISD looking at staff cuts
As attendance declines, so does the amount of state funding Brazosport ISD gets - and as a result, the district's staffing could drop as well.
BAL workshop to explore oil painting
Houston artist Steve Parker will be the instructor for a two-day Brazosport Art League course, 'Oil Painting Workshop: Landscape Into Art.
Students learn about economics of success
After one day with Junior Achievement volunteers, seventh-graders at Clute Intermediate could discuss the cost saving benefits of insurance, how to balance a checkbook and the benefit of an education beyond high school.
Dallas man set to die for woman's rape-slaying tonight A two-week crime spree that included the rape-slaying of a Dallas woman abducted while making a call at a pay phone a decade ago has a 28-year-old man set for a trip to the Texas death chamber.
Officials approve adding more vaccinations
Area students will be sporting a Band-Aid on their arm more often this summer after Texas officials approved adding more vaccinations to the list needed to attend public school.
Cities hoping for stimulus help
When someone asks Todd Hoffman whether his project to rebuild 14 miles of dunes at Surfside Beach is 'shovel ready,' he laughs.
Archives: Find tips on how to design and construct sun shelves.
When Blake Barnes first started building pools in 1987, sun shelves were a rarity.