Communities

Base shooting emotional for parents, soldiers
ANGLETON — A random call to go to another area on Fort Hood pulled Angleton soldier Sgt. Michael Easterling away from where officials say an Army officer opened fire and killed 13 people.
November 07, 2009 - Angleton

Man cut in apparent burglary attempt
ALVIN — A grocery store worker suffered a cut to his neck after struggling with a man he said tried to steal meat by stuffing it into his pants early Tuesday morning, Alvin police said.
November 04, 2009 - Alvin

Gov. Perry calls special session
AUSTIN — Only a month after Texas lawmakers adjourned their regular session, they’ll meet again in a special session.
June 26, 2009 - Austin

Demonstrators support proposed EPA ruling
BAY CITY — Holding signs with phrases such as “Coal isn’t cool,” “Mercury Free Fish” and “TCEQ, Protect Matagorda Bay!” protesters gathered at the Matagorda County Courthouse to voice their opposition to the planned White Stallion Energy Center.
October 01, 2009 - Bay City

Updates for Nov. 7, 2009
Updates to stories published in The Facts.
November 07, 2009 - Brazoria County

Firefighter, friend arrested on arson charges
BROOKSIDE VILLAGE — After setting a fire in a wooded lot with a friend, a Brookside Village firefighter called a fellow firefighter to brag of the deed, court documents state.
August 08, 2009 - Brookside Village

Man indicted in Jones Creek crash
CHURCHILL — A man driving a car in a fatal one-vehicle crash at Jones Creek over the July 4 weekend is charged with intoxicated manslaughter after police said a grand jury found enough evidence to indict him.
September 11, 2009 - Churchill

Clute eyes park upgrades
The upgrades are among many improvements included in Clute’s recently approved plan for the future of Clute parks, created by a City Council-appointed committee with the help of Public Management Inc. over the past six months.
November 07, 2009 - Clute

Danbury ISD voters nix $8.9 million bond
DANBURY — Danbury ISD trustees slimmed down a failed bond issue from two years ago, but voters rejected the new $8.9 million issue for an athletic facility and renovations, according to unofficial results Tuesday night.
November 04, 2009 - Danbury

Marina investor stepping down
FREEPORT — The Freeport marina’s major investor says he is stepping down as leader of the development’s parent company because of frequent communication breakdowns, but economic development officials say it is because they could not come to terms on a deal to sell him some waterfront property.
November 07, 2009 - Freeport

Soldier home from Iraq
HOLIDAY LAKES — Army Specialist Michael Easterling is glad to be home to see his two children, who are the two reasons he joined the Army.
August 31, 2009 - Holiday Lakes

Girl takes stand at murder trial
A 7-year-old girl testified Tuesday in the murder trial for Salvador Rodriguez, 60, who is accused of running his 1983 Ford truck into a crowd at a trailer park in the 3900 block of CR 48 north of Iowa Colony in 2008.
July 01, 2009 - Iowa Colony

Angleton pilot OK after crash in field
JONES CREEK — A pilot walked away unscathed after a Brazoria County Mosquito Control plane crashed into a grassy field Saturday morning.
October 04, 2009 - Jones Creek

Academy accepting enrollment applications
The Brazosport College Law Enforcement Academy is recruiting for enrollment in the Spring 2009 Basic Peace Officer Certification course.
November 07, 2009 - Lake Jackson

Manvel voters veto City Hall, library
MANVEL — Although council members said they don’t have enough room to breathe at City Hall, voters decided overwhelmingly Tuesday it probably was time just to open some windows.
November 04, 2009 - Manvel

ConocoPhillips’ quarterly profits increase
ConocoPhillips earned about $5.18 billion for the third quarter, an increase of about $1.5 billion from last year’s third quarter, the company announced Wednesday.
October 23, 2008 - Old Ocean

OC moves on plan to return community center
OYSTER CREEK — City Council has moved forward with plans to revamp the old community center and give it back to its original stewards.
October 18, 2009 - Oyster Creek

Pearland backs out of pass-through talks
PEARLAND — After getting a second chance with a state highway financing program, Pearland city officials now are pulling out of negotiations that could have reimbursed the city for widening FM 865.
November 01, 2009 - Pearland

Speed limit reduced on Quintana roads
Town Council ap-proved a measure Monday to lower speed limits on all but one street to 20 mph in a move to protect pedestrians. Currently, speed limits throughout Quintana are 30 mph.
October 22, 2009 - Quintana

Board earmarks money for unmarked car
RICHWOOD — To save money and provide a vehicle to the police department that can be used for surveillance, the Crime Control and Prevention Board approved buying an administrative car instead of a patrol car.
October 30, 2009 - Richwood

Brazos River could flood
ROSHARON — Heavy rain projected to hit Southeast Texas starting today could lead to some flooding along the Brazos River in the bottoms near Rosharon.
October 29, 2009 - Rosharon

Man drowns at San Luis Pass
SAN LUIS PASS — A Houston man drowned Sunday afternoon during a beach excursion with friends.
April 29, 2003 - San Luis Pass

Stahlman Park construction to begin
SURFSIDE BEACH — More than a year after Hurricane Ike’s wind and storm surge left Stahlman Park useless, the popular structure is set to be rebuilt.
November 05, 2009 - Surfside Beach

Sweeny plans citywide cleanup
SWEENY — The local beautification committee wants to make sure the “City with Pride” lives up to its motto when it hosts the Brazoria County Veterans Day Parade.
October 23, 2009 - Sweeny

Economist addresses Brazoria County EDA
WEST COLUMBIA —Consumers can benefit from current economic conditions and businesses making money have no reason to apologize, an economist told attendees of the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County’s annual membership meeting.
November 05, 2009 - West Columbia

String of events sends 3 to hospitals
WILD PEACH — A Brazoria man accused of stabbing a man and running over a woman with a vehicle is in the hospital himself after a one-vehicle accident near Brazoria, authorities said.
August 05, 2009 - Wild Peach