Feb 2, 2008 | The Daily Tribune
UIL alignments: Little change for most teams
While Bay City and Palacios' district received minimal changes, the biennial UIL redistricting means good news for Van Vleck and Tidehaven. via The Daily Tribune
Angleton chamber benefiting county
“We've seen tremendous growth in the community across the board”
The good people of Angleton won't have to search far for a reason to celebrate tonight. via The Facts
Houston DAwill not run for re-election
HOUSTON Disgraced Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal is not running for re-election, after all. via Victoria Advocate
Angleton man dies in police custody
“During the booking process, Mr. Franklin removed a small baggie containing what is believed to be narcotics from his groin area and put it in his mouth and began chewing the contents”
A man accused of drug possession died in police custody Thursday after ingesting what is believed to be a small package of crack cocaine, authorities said. via The Facts
Angleton Man Dies In Police Custody
An Angleton man who was being booked into the Brazoria County Jail on drug possession charges died after eating what authorities say was a bag of crack. via Click2Houston.com
“We had nobody to do annual inspections on commercial public buildings, and they're required now”
Brazoria County's first countywide fire marshal plans to enhance safety for residents while keeping commercial construction up to code. via The Facts
Stores take steps to curb cold medicine abuse
“It's nothing like the abuse of hard drugs”
With pseudoephedrine off the shelves, placed behind counters to curtail abuse, drug abusers seem to be looking toward other over-the-counter remedies. via The Facts
Acclaims and a Shame for Nov. 12, 2007
“You've given a lifetime of service.”
For most families, it's hard to imagine anything that evokes more pride and joy than a new baby. via The Facts
Show support to military veterans of all eras
We dedicate parks in their honor, buy them an occasional meal, clap for them and wave during parades every November. via The Facts
Danbury to host Veterans Day parade
“He was a torpedo tender, Jo said. "He repaired torpedoes. He even slept next to them.”
In 1942, Ralph LoStracco took a job in San Diego building B-24 Liberator bombers destined for England for use during World War II. via The Facts
Acclaims and a Shame for Oct. 29, 2007
“Getting students excited about math and science is a priority for Dow and one of the focuses of these grants”
Kim Kresta Memorial Fund helps fight breast cancer scourge. In 2003, breast cancer claimed the life of Kim Kresta at the youthful age of 35. via The Facts
Dana Marie Turnipseed and Jason Kyle Cleere were united in marriage, Saturday, July 21, 2007, at two o'clock in the afternoon at Community Baptist Church in Danbury, Texas. via The Huntsville Item
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
The Galveston County Daily News
Man dies after lightning strike
A longtime Hitchcock resident was killed Sunday when lightning struck him. Joshua Keith Dyer, 30, was in a field near Danbury, in Brazoria County, with a friend, about 2 p.m. Sunday. via The Galveston County Daily News