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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 - News

Photogrpaher Dan Dalstra, Facts staff honored
The Facts’ chief photographer, Dan Dalstra, won first place in feature photo and the newspaper received second place in community service during the 130th annual Texas Press Association Convention.
June 23, 2009 - News

WEB FIRST: Danbury wins state championship
Facing a four-run deficit after just 1 1/2 innings, the Danbury Panthers chipped away at the lead and pulled out a dramatic 6-5 win against Holliday in the UIL Class 2A state championship game Friday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
June 12, 2009 - News

WEB FIRST: Danbury advances to championship
AUSTIN — The Danbury Panthers pounded out an 8-2 win Thursday afternoon over the Ponder Eagles in the Class 2A state semifinals in Austin to advance to Friday’s championship game.
June 11, 2009 - News

Uncharacteristic miscues doom Ladycats
AUSTIN — Leading 2-0 going into the bottom of the fourth inning, the Ladycats made two uncharacteristic errors that cost them dearly as they dropped a 4-2 decision to New Braunfels Canyon in the Class 4A state title game.
June 07, 2009 - News

Monroe set for season with Texas
AUSTIN — D.J. Monroe made the most of his redshirt year on the University of Texas football team, and this season is looking to fill in wherever and whenever the Longhorns need him.
August 08, 2009 - Sports

Fans proud of their Ladycats
AUSTIN — Fourteen years had passed since the Angleton Ladycats softball team played in a softball state championship game.
June 07, 2009 - Sports

Smith brings home bronze medal from state
AUSTIN — Brazoswood track star Lauren Smith was running her last two high-school races Saturday at the UIL Class 5A, 3A and 1A track and field state championship at Mike A. Myers on Saturday.
June 07, 2009 - Sports

Hughes leaves rivals in his wake
AUSTIN — Brazosport senior Forrest Hughes had a stellar Friday in the pool. And if he can repeat those feats today, he’ll be heading back to Freeport with a pair of gold medals.
February 28, 2009 - Sports

Bucs grapple with best in Austin
Despite her freshman status, Brazoswood’s Jenna Pisarski kept her hopes alive for a state championship on Friday at the University Interscholastic League Wrestling Championships in Austin.
February 28, 2009 - Sports

Legislature finally speeds it up
When the Texas Legislature wrapped up its regular session June 1 without having wrapped up some loose ends, the call for a special session to take care of those matters was expected. What was a surprise is that the extra session would last just two days and take up only that unfinished business.
July 05, 2009 - Editorials

Senate bill will protect land owners
The Texas Senate took an important step toward protecting the rights of landowners when it passed Senate Bill 18, which puts sturdy rules in place regarding a government’s ability to take private property.
May 10, 2009 - Editorials

School ratings need to be put in perspective
High rankings for schools and districts deserve plaudits, and unacceptable rankings are an obvious impetus to improve, even in an imperfect accountability system.
August 05, 2008 - Editorials

Time short for passing pollution measures
We will be watching for a swift committee vote and House vote and also hope other worthwhile environmental bills see the light of day.
May 15, 2007 - Editorials

It’s right to fight HPV mandate
We’re glad our local representative is leading the effort against the Perry vaccine mandate.
February 21, 2007 - Editorials

Valentine's an all-girls night out
Sure, I’ve been asked out on dates, but they always end up being duds. And personally, I’d rather be without a date than in the company of a dud.
February 13, 2005 - Columnists

'Self' time doesn't have to be selfish
A day of nothingness allowed perspective to crawl back into my life and a little of the insanity to fade away.
January 19, 2005 - Columnists

Texas rivers need more than proclamations
Gov. Perry has proclaimed June to be “Texas Rivers Month.” Although that is encouraging, unless the governor and other state leaders act decisively, the future for Texas rivers looks bleak.
June 24, 2003 - Columnists

Majestic history surrounds Texas
In Texas, we’re surrounded by our history. From businesses that feature images of the Alamo to streets named after Texas heroes, history is a part of our lives. It’s easy to take for granted.
March 02, 2009 - Guest

Free Flow of Information Act will help all
SB 966 is a fair compromise between different special interests, but it doesn’t compromise the public and all of its interests.
April 25, 2007 - Guest

Public must join push for record votes
Our ability to monitor state government shouldn’t be put off by rules, volume or costs.
March 07, 2007 - Guest

Appraisals undermining tax cuts
The Legislature made great strides in ensuring you receive property tax relief, as you will see on your tax bill at the year's end.
May 28, 2006 - Guest

Wind farms energy source of the future
Texas — home to the world’s first oil gusher at Spindletop — is on the brink of yet another energy boom.
December 12, 2005 - Guest

Adopt-A-Beach art contest a draw for students
Art contest gives youngsters a chance to tell people why 'Trashing Texas beaches isn't cool.'
December 23, 2007 - Living

Brazoria County Day a big hit in Austin
"World's largest shrimp cocktail' highlights event
April 08, 2007 - Living

Deadline Monday for GLO art contest
Contact the General Land Office at (877) TXCOAST or visit the Web site at www. texasadoptabeach.org.
February 02, 2005 - Living

Former area resident to speak at MLK event
Larry Thomas will be featured at the Applied Materials Youth Legacy Awards Saturday in Austin.
January 12, 2005 - Living

GLO seeks student artwork
Deadline for “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest is Feb. 7. Call (877) TXCOAST or visit www.texas -adoptabeach.org.
December 22, 2004 - Living