Lake Jackson News Archives

A leak at the DOW Chemical plant located at 2301 Brazosport has forced officials to call an evacuation for a portion of Freeport residents.

The Sweeny Library recently announced the winner of its drawing for a quilt based on the theme of the 2009 summer reading program, 'Libraries: Deep in the Heart of Texas.' The name of Kinsi Cook was drawn from those of all the children who participated in the program at the Sweeny Library.

Pam Riddle arrived at the Lake Jackson Ciivic Center for her free flu shot promptly at 8 a.m. Wednesday, thinking she would be one of the first people there.

City Council has ditched discussion of a teen curfew, for now, instead looking at an ordinance that would prohibit children from loitering at night.

Lola, the modern diner on Yale, is the subject of this week's Cafe review . Lola's exceptional burger is made with a certified Angus beef patty, tomato, a pickle and cheddar.

A shot might bring a brief injection of discomfort, but the discomfort and potential danger of the seasonal flu lasts much longer.

Two Lake Jackson men were charged with possession of a controlled substance after police say they found 285 grams of illegal mushrooms inside their vehicle following a traffic stop for erratic driving, Clute Police Sgt.

Lake Jackson won't mind getting a deluge of response from its residents to an online survey about a possible bond issue for drainage and street improvements.

During its annual symposium in Arlington, Va., Oct. 8, the Air Force Historical Foundation recognized a professor from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies and two members of the Air Force Historical Research Agency with writing awards.

First and foremost, I should offer a disclaimer for this post: The scientific media briefing I watched this morning, "Feeding the Brain to Help Manage Depression : The Role of Medical Foods," was presented by Rakesh Jain, M.D., M.P.H. , the Director of Psychiatric Drug Research at R/D Clinical Research Center in Lake Jackson, TX and Teodoro ...

When Ronnie and Norma Bynog and their two children have a new family move into a home on their street, they know they will have something in common with them before they even meet.

TDECU is partnering with Buc-ee's to offer Texans some relief at the gas pump. During the month of October, those that use a TDECU debit card at participating Buc-ee's locations can save 30 cents per gallon of gas with each fill-up. For those that do not have a TDECU debit card, this is easily remedied by simply contacting the credit union.

Biologists slowly are learning many fascinating - and sometimes surprising - details about birds, using a scientific method of gathering data called bird banding.

Believe it of not, it is October. We all hope soon the hot, muggy weather will break and cooler days will come as we get into the end-or-the-year holiday sprit.

Tyler Lowe was on the way to a friend's house when he saw his parents' car at the rainy scene of an automobile crash near Three Bridges.

It's not only a new year for incoming college students, it's also a new opportunity for those interested in Brazosport College's popular Adult Life and Learning Program.

Creatures have emerged from an overgrown cornfield, and they will haunt thrillseekers each weekend through Halloween to raise money for local nonprofits.

A man working on the roof of a two-floor apartment complex died after falling while coming down a ladder Friday morning, Lake Jackson Police Lt.

Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Ray Olachia, a Mescalero Apache from Lake Jackson, teaches students about Native American culture and sign language.

On her 7th birthday, Cathy Buettner's parents gave her a sewing machine. Before long, she had made her first dress.