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Christmas wish came true late for Austin
Christmas 1836 was not a happy time in George and Ann McKinstry's home. The "Father of Texas" lay dying in their bed.
Watershed protection at forefront of effort
With the San Bernard Watershed Protection Plan discussions continuing, officials want to make sure people are aware of what a watershed is and why it's important.
Acclaim and a Shame for Dec. 28, 2009
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.
County OKs $1 million for service center
Some Precinct 4 operations will move to a new service center to be built in West Columbia after construction of a $1 million facility at a site off CR 486 is finished.
WC panel: Zoning, tourism, codes top issues
A panel recommended West Columbia City Council implement zoning and stricter code enforcement, and create a tourism agency as ways to increase the city's stature in the area.
Holiday baskets set for pickup
While West Columbia's Blue Santa program delivered toys and gifts for 29 families early Monday morning, for the first time it also delivered turkeys and other goods to provide some needy families with a Christmas meal.
Dog recovering after having throat slit
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.
72-Year-Old Among Drug Dealing Suspects
A 72-year-old man was among six suspects arrested during two drug busts in Brazoria County.
The Holiday Homes Tour of eight historical buildings in East and West Columbia will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
WCPD seeking items for Blue Santa program
Times are bad economically for some families, so the West Columbia Police Department is asking for more than toys this year as part of the annual Blue Santa Program.
Officials discuss bacteria in river
Though a plan hasn't been developed to deal with E. coli bacteria found in the San Bernard River, residents, business owners, farmers and ranchers want to know how the problem will affect them.
Don't take a holiday from protecting yourself
As travelers pack up the car during the holidays to visit family or go on vacation, officials want to help their holidays remain bright by making sure they stay safe on the roads, each home is locked up tight and valuables in cars are out of sight.
West Columbia teens arrested on burglary charges
Two teens were arrested Wednesday after police said they admitted to breaking into a home in the 600 block of Tall Timber and stealing three shotguns and a deer rifle, West Columbia police investigator Curtis Wulf said.
ZZ brought in as top dog at WCPD
West Columbia Police Department's newest officer doesn't accept pay for his work.
C-BISD to realign Wild Peach Elementary
Wild Peach Elementary students traditionally move on to Barrow Elementary after the fifth grade, but this year's fifth-graders will stick around for another year.
City cleanups put sheen on community spirit
Cleanliness is next to godliness, 'they' say - usually it comes from a pulpit or as a stern parental admonishment to 'make sure you wash behind your ears!' The phrase was etched into posterity thanks to a 1778 sermon by John Wesley, but dates back to Hebrew religious writings and ancient Babylon, according to yourdictionary.com. Cleanliness, too, ...
Food pantries low headed into the holidays
A shortage of goods at area food pantries has those who run them concerned it's going to be a difficult holiday season, and predictions the economy will remain sluggish don't brighten things up.
LJ volunteer honored with prestigious award
There were no tears when David Howarth was surprised as he was presented with Keep America Beautiful's Iron Eyes Cody Award.
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