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News
Sea turtle nests at Surfside
Waddling ashore from the choppy seas Tuesday afternoon, an endangered sea turtle dropped her motherly cargo — a nest of 109 eggs — all under the protecting eyes of the village’s mayor, public works director and police officers.
May 14, 2008
Victim testifies he was playing dead
An Alvin man testified Tuesday he pretended to be dead after being shot in the leg and then watched as a man shot and killed his friend inside a hotel room.
May 14, 2008
County leaders eye blue-ribbon future
A representative with the firm that helped design the multi-purpose Nueces County Fairgrounds discussed possible next steps to the Brazoria County Fairgrounds in a commissioner’s court workshop Tuesday.
May 14, 2008
Single-vote races might not be over
QUINTANA — One vote might not seem important in the grand scheme, but in Quintana and Sweeny, one vote is everything.
May 14, 2008
City raises fee for extra-heavy trash pickups
RICHWOOD — Residents will have to fork over an extra $5 to get an extra load of heavy trash picked up from their lawns, but city officials say they still are getting bulk items removed at a low rate.
May 14, 2008
Residents help detain suspect
ANGLETON — A man accused of delivering a standing, roundhouse kick to the head of a Brazoria County deputy before being tackled by two residents remained in jail Tuesday afternoon.
May 14, 2008
Updates for Wednesday, May 14,2008
News updates published in The Facts
May 14, 2008
Go Red for Women Luncheon needs donations
The third annual Southern Brazoria County Go Red for Women Luncheon — designed to raise funds and awareness to fight the disease — is set for June 12 at RiverPlace in Freeport.
May 14, 2008
Angleton High artist earns Capitol honor
ANGLETON — Baylea Wagener artwork wasn't chosen for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s auction, but it has earned another prestigious honor.
May 13, 2008
Paul part pundit, part teacher at B'port
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul talked about the presidential race, economics, the political process and the importance of a good education during a visit Monday to Brazosport High School.
May 13, 2008
Officials seeking carriers to evacuate pets
ANGLETON — As emergency managers make plans to evacuate people in the case of a hurricane, they’re also looking for assistance in helping get pets out of harm’s way.
May 13, 2008
Alvin High mourns girl killed in car wreck
ALVIN — A group of counselors talked with Alvin High School students Monday about the weekend accident that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl.
May 13, 2008
Incumbents win Sweeny Hospital District seats
SWEENY — All three incumbents and one newcomer will be sworn in for terms on the Sweeny Hospital District board of directors after Saturday’s election results are certified.
May 13, 2008
Man dies of injuries in Manvel wreck
MANVEL — Two survivors of a fatal two-car collision on Highway 6 remained in a Houston hospital Monday afternoon after an accident that killed a passenger in their car.
May 13, 2008
Alvin student gets a head start
ALVIN — When Thomas Schuenemann walks across the stage Tuesday to get his associate’s degree, he’ll be lacking something most of the graduates already have — a high school diploma.
May 12, 2008
Angleton ISD hopes to fill food pantry
Angleton ISD staff members are hoping to use school competitiveness to help fill empty shelves at the St. Thomas Center and Angleton Community Food Pantry.
May 12, 2008
10 county students auction art at rodeo
Angleton High School student Sharice McConico worked with wire and clay for two months last fall to create a sculpture of a pair of wolves nestling together.
May 12, 2008
Fair, abatements on county slate
ANGLETON — County commissioners will hear a presentation on the Brazoria County Fairgrounds on Tuesday and might vote on changes to tax abatement guidelines.
May 12, 2008
Brazoria County Cavalry honors 20-year vet
WEST COLUMBIA — The rumble of engines and sound of sirens attracted plenty of attention around Steven Cheaney’s Houston Street home Friday night.
May 12, 2008
Clute denies companies use of electronic sign
CLUTE — As drivers are moving along the highways through the city, Clute officials don’t want the advertisements they see to be moving as well.
May 12, 2008
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