Sweeny News

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.

As police departments prepare for what they consider one of the most dangerous nights to be on the road, officers ask Brazoria County residents to prepare for a safe end to their night of merrymaking.

As police departments prepare for what they consider one of the most dangerous nights to be on the road, officers ask Brazoria County residents to prepare for a safe end to their night of merrymaking.

There is one way to travel this New Year's Eve in which people are welcome to party all they want without fear of losing their license or their freedom.

New WIC office offers increased options for clients West of the Brazos moms and young families in need of assistance now have improved access to healthy food and nutritional information.

With tears streaming down his face, David Rich hugged his mom and held her tightly as he whispered 'I'm home' in her ear, followed by, 'I love you.' Marine Lance Cpl.

When a pack of dogs scurried up to Shawnda Beeman's pickup at a Sweeny gas station two weeks ago, she first was struck by how lovable a little English pointer among them seemed.

It has been a tough year for Faye Adaway's nursery. A prolonged drought made it difficult for those with green thumbs to plant anything this spring or summer.

The Police News December 11, 2009 SWEENY - Thurday Brazoria County deputies were serving a warrant at Oak Bend Apartments in Sweeny.

The Holiday Homes Tour of eight historical buildings in East and West Columbia will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Five dedicated officers of the Bay City Police Department were promoted to the rank of corporal at City Hall on Monday, Nov.

John Follett unlocked his arms and smiled as drumrolls slowly grew louder, matching the beat of quick, straight steps of hundreds of military veterans marching through the streets of Sweeny.

News of a hospital coming to Alvin cured what ailed Pete Nash. The physical therapist and Alvin Community College regent chair remembered the years he and other residents fought to bring a hospital to town.

The day after tribute was paid to 13 men and women killed in what they believed to be the safety of an American military base, we honor the millions of others who served with equal honor in the name of preserving our freedom and fighting to bring them to other oppressed people around the globe.

Even a commanding officer couldn't stop Leroy Walker from fighting for our freedom.

Brazoria County could either replace a mosquito control airplane that crashed last month, contract for some control services or make do with what it has.

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.

Yesterday was the first day of autumn. I just love this time of year, but I can't wait for the temperatures to cool down so it really feels like fall.

Beverly Marshall's passion is singing in the choir at Greater Mount Zion Church.

One man was shot and another was stabbed during a quarrel about money after a hog hunting trip in Brazoria County, authorities said.