Sunday | The Facts
These five men round out the committee of 29 which will represent the four commissioners precincts of the county and undertake to work out a lateral road system for the county.
2010: Officials keep eye on economic rebound
Brazoria County leaders look for an improving economy in 2010 after a difficult 2009 led to a decrease in the tax base, increase in the tax rate and a freeze in hiring.
My New Year's resolutions require willpower
Right after Merry Christmas comes Happy New Year! So have one, OK! Go ahead and make some New Year's resolutions.
Rain, floods cause many to evacuate
Alvin was not the only city in Brazoria County to be struck hard by flooding in July 1979.
Acclaim and a Shame for Dec. 21, 2009
Freeport police offer sweet deal for youth. While they were welcome to plenty of short stacks, Freeport youth certainly didn't get the short shrift over the weekend from the Freeport Police Department.
Recruiting on the High Seas :: DE Dartwan Bush
Recruiting is truly heating up as Brazoswood HS DE Dartwan Bush gave the Texas Tech coaching staff a verbal commitment yesterday.
Richwood incentives help lure jobs, revenue
Lake Jackson, Clute, Freeport and Angleton traditionally have been the Brazosport cities to watch for hotel and business development in Brazoria County, but lately Richwood is making a move.
Fish in the Gulf: Red snapper making a comeback, but flounder are faltering
The fish you love - including snapper, redfish and flounder - are fighting for their lives in the Gulf waters along the Texas coast, and some are doing better than others.
Oyster Creek officers look for tiger
Authorities on Thursday searched for a tiger a man had said was roaming Oyster Creek, but they never found the animal, its tracks or signs of damage to property or livestock.
Violent turn in area crime spree alarming
It's conventional wisdom that, as the economy worsened, we would be seeing more crime spurred by people struggling to get by.
Surfside bar owner wants longer drinking hours
A bar owner has asked the village to follow Freeport's lead and extend its alcohol serving hours.
Take advantage of chances for public input
When Freeport City Council gaveled a public hearing to session this week, officials looked around, but no one had anything to say.
Wintry mix gets mixed reception
Noe Thomas laughed and spun around in a mixture of large snowflakes and small raindrops outside Northside Elementary School on Friday afternoon as several schoolmates expressed glee at snow falling so close to Christmas.
GLO outlines emergency plan for beaches
Pat Benson moved to Surfside Beach to enjoy the water. She was worried about her beachhouse getting swept away by Mother Nature, though, so she bought one on the second row.
Texas Giving $6M For Ike Highway Damage
Texas is providing more than $6 million to help repair a Hurricane Ike-damaged evacuation route.
General Land Office sets meeting for Monday
A Texas regulator intends to announce plans for the Surfside Beach waterfront Monday in Freeport, and island leaders hope those plans include truckloads of sand destined for the erosion-battered beachfront.
AmeriCorps volunteers tutor students
Working toward a better tomorrow has taken on a new meaning for a dozen volunteers from across the country sent to the Brazosport area.
Packed auditorium honor Brazoria County deputy - VIDEO
Nearly 500 mourners braved rain and cold Monday to honor a friend, native son and lawman extraordinaire, Rickey Opperud.
Karnack man sends care packages to soldiers
A Karnack man has taken it upon himself to establish an initiative to aid American soldiers.
Crews to sieve sediment for artifact
Containers of sediment soon will connect Freeport with a Civil War-era gunboat sunken 146 years ago in Galveston Bay.
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