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Sports
Lady Bucs prevail in Game 1
A clutch two-out, two-run triple by pinch-hitter Destiny Corley in the fifth inning broke up a scoreless game and sent Brazoswood to a 3-1 win over Pearland in the opening game of their regional quarterfinal playoff series Thursday night.
Bucs preserve 6-5 victory despite late rally
The Brazoswood Buccaneers put together a four-run fifth inning and thwarted a late rally by the Pasadena Memorial Mavericks, holding onto a 6-5 playoff win Thursday at Clear Brook High School.
Opinion
Eminent domain used properly
Eminent domain is one of those concepts that immediately causes blood to flush the faces of those who believe it is government evil in its purest form, regardless of the specifics of its application.
Olympian task of rig removal under way
Sometimes, the loss of a local landmark is a sad thing for an area’s residents. In this case, community officials and business leaders are breathing sighs of relief.
Brazos Living
Lake Jackson garden to serve as tour stop
Lake Jackson couple’s garden to be toured by visitors from international daylily society
Letter carriers set to deliver a helping hand
Rain and heat can’t be ruled out, but unless things get really weird, at least “neither snow nor gloom of night” should be a problem for Saturday’s annual letter carriers’ food drive.
Tales from the Brazos
California politics change after deadly duel
When David Smith Terry, who had grown up along the Brazos River in Brazoria and Fort Bend counties, met U.S. Sen. David C. Broderick to settle their differences on the “field of honor,” Broderick’s seconds won the choice of position.
Lawyers face off in a duel
The day after the election in September 1859, David Smith Terry, formerly of Fort Bend and Brazoria counties, resigned his seat as chief justice of the California Supreme Court.
Glad You Asked
Glitch setting off jail sirens
Glad You Asked features questions from Facts readers. Facts staff members pose those questions to local newsmakers who provide the answers.
LJ quieting ‘jake’ brakes
Glad You Asked features questions from Facts readers. Facts staff members pose those questions to local newsmakers who provide the answers.
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Cost of college tuition too high at A&M, UT
By Lynn Ashby
Species passing through Texas for migration
By E.M. "Bosie" Boswell
Louisiana reader won’t be forgotten
By Gin Crawford
Group helping grandparents adapt
By Bobbie Greer
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