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Brazoria County
Brazoria County briefs for Nov. 21, 2009
Briefs published in The Facts
November 21, 2009 - News
Updates for Nov. 21, 2009
Updates to stories published in The Facts.
November 21, 2009 - News
YMCA honors ‘Volunteer of the Year’
ALVIN — The YMCA honored Wendy Del Bello of Friendswood as a “Volunteer of the Year” during its annual celebration in Houston on Nov. 12. Del Bello was one of 37 volunteers from throughout Texas to receive the honor.
November 20, 2009 - News
Brazoria County briefs for Nov. 20, 2009
Briefs published in The Facts
November 20, 2009 - News
Brazoria County briefs for Nov. 19, 2009
Briefs published in The Facts
November 19, 2009 - News
Cougars, Panthers to play in Super Bowl
A couple Lake Jackson/Clute Youth Football Association teams staved off elimination last week and now will play for a championship.
November 20, 2009 - Sports
Golfers get in Holiday swing, spirit
Members of the Columbia Lakes Resort Men’s Golf Association meandered the course with a much lighter bag Saturday when golfers participated in the group’s Three-Club Turkey Tournament.
November 20, 2009 - Sports
Area roundup for Nov. 20
The Brazoswood boys golf team placed second at the Pearland Invitational, and the girls squad took second at the Clear Creek Invitational.
November 20, 2009 - Sports
Davis, Carder earn top honors
The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Lady Islanders (2-0) got a big home win early on in their basketball season Saturday with a 96-90 overtime victory against Alabama.
November 19, 2009 - Sports
Hooks snag tourney title
The Brazosport Hooks 14 and younger select baseball team had a so-so first day at the Fall South Zone tournament on Nov. 7, but rebounded with a strong finish to win their first baseball tournament of the year.
November 18, 2009 - Sports
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!”
November 19, 2009 - Editorials
Area pantries, families struggling
We often plan to highlight the efforts of area food pantries as we get closer and closer to the end-of-year holidays.
November 18, 2009 - Editorials
Cheer members earn Thanksgiving Day treat
While we’re toiling in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day, or getting ready for the big game, a group of area girls will be experiencing their moment in the spotlight.
November 17, 2009 - Editorials
Acclaim and a Shame for Nov. 16, 2009
Acclaiming Clute moving ahead with plans for park; Memorial Child Care in Freeport worldly program; and students learning the value of a penny for Habitat drive, walk.
November 16, 2009 - Editorials
County welcomes new development plans
Word of two big business developments in the cities broke on the same day, and the news couldn’t have been better for central Brazoria County.
November 15, 2009 - Editorials
Falling for retirement’s tempting, open arms
People frequently ask me if I am about to retire from His Love Counseling Services. I actually could retire now if I were to be frugal and fall back a bit on my second career. And, hmm, I now hold a free pass to all of America’s national parks.
November 21, 2009 - Columnists
It is the thought that really counts
THE MALL — You no doubt have completed your shopping for Christmas — or “holidays” as the season now is called so as not to anger worshipers of every faith including disciples of the saxophone section of the Coast Guard Band. But if you are one of those procrastinators who gets extensions on your income tax filings and births of your children, then you’ve come to the right place. First, make a list of everyone who didn’t give you a present last year. Toss that list.
November 20, 2009 - Columnists
Take the time to appreciate nature
As a beginning birder, I am amazed with all the beautiful birds we come across in Texas. As I talk with my co-workers, who are avid birders, I realize I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of birding.
November 20, 2009 - Columnists
Get your goose as it flies across Texas
In Texas, that river could be the Red, which is crossed every year by millions of geese. Or it could be the Neuces in South Texas, were the high-flying drumsticks land to spend the winter and shake the little hummingbirds off their wings.
November 19, 2009 - Columnists
We need the rest of this recipe
Conversations with Gin for November 18
November 18, 2009 - Columnists
Gov’t lobbying to weaken Open Meetings Act
Open government is fundamental to our democratic system and essential for elected officials to be responsible and accountable to the people they serve.
November 20, 2009 - Guest
A clean air milestone
It’s time to recognize a significant achievement for the people of the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria region. Although figures are not yet final, it looks as if the Houston area will be in attainment of the 85 parts per billion, eight-hour ozone standard at the end of the year. That is 10 years ahead of the attainment deadline of 2019.
November 13, 2009 - Guest
Many sound reasons to support BISD bond issue
I support the upcoming bond election for BISD and the future of this district. I am a fifth-grade teacher in Lake Jackson and I see from the “inside” things our facilities need.
October 28, 2009 - Guest
Upward sports inspires youths
The game played out like an ABC “After School Special”, with the children on both teams exceeding expectations beyond the adults’ wildest dreams. And unlike the majority of youth sports these days, nobody in the gym cared or thought much about the final score.
October 22, 2009 - Guest
Cable subscribers paying for unwanted content
Would you pay good money to watch a group of no-name, no-talent comedians make jokes about rapists and child molesters?
October 16, 2009 - Guest
Magee choir reunion, concert coming up
Beloved teacher will be remembered through music
November 18, 2009 - Living
Music Lessons
Area’s aspiring jazz players get a chance to learn from pianist who doubles as TV star.
November 15, 2009 - Living
Yesteryears
This week in history, as compiled from the archives of The Facts.
November 15, 2009 - Living
Jones to tell of ‘Trials and Tribulations'
Brazoria County Historical Museum will host book review and signing of "Trials and Tribulations: Early Texas Crime Stories"
November 15, 2009 - Living
News story triggers distant memory
Life Stories for November 15
November 15, 2009 - Living
Sudden prosperity burdened county
Merchants benefited from the growing number of residents brought to the area by jobs offered by Dow in the 1940s — and from the overall increase in the county’s prosperity — and many new businesses opened to meet the demands of increased population and affluence.
November 09, 2009 - Tales
Doctor had ‘cure’ for what ailed ’40s workers
In his book, “Episodes: Texas Dow,” Bill Colegrove remembered that when the construction of Dow Chemical Co. began in Brazoria County, the entire county was “dry,” with only beer allowed.
November 02, 2009 - Tales
Single men made their own fun in early 1940s
Roads were in poor shape and Freeport could be reached by only one that led from Angleton and one from West Columbia when Dow arrived in Brazoria County.
October 26, 2009 - Tales
Writer recounts Brazoria County ‘boom’ times
In a tongue-in-cheek article called “Boom Comes to Town,” printed in the nationally distributed weekly Collier’s magazine for Dec. 28, 1940, J.D. Ratcliff featured the impact Dow’s arrival had at Freeport — which he describes as being 50 miles below Galveston on the Gulf Coast.
October 19, 2009 - Tales
Rough, rowdy times at Camp Chemical
Built to house construction and plant workers when Dow moved to Brazoria County, Camp Chemical’s 3,000 housing units, along with a post office, grocery, drug store, beauty parlor, barber shop, variety stores, a self-service laundry, and even a jail, formed a brand new town.
October 05, 2009 - Tales
LJ takes steps to put hydrant in service
Glad You Asked features questions from Facts readers. Facts staff members pose those questions to newsmakers who provide the answers.
November 17, 2009 - Glad
Sensors should be picking up motorcycles
Reader seeks answers as to why traffic light sensors don't seem to detect his motorcycle.
November 10, 2009 - Glad
Work zone speeds OK for now
Reader asks about speed limits through construction site.
November 03, 2009 - Glad
Traffic, speed go into turn decisions
Reader asks about lights regulating the different types of left turns.
October 20, 2009 - Glad
Drought making road fixes necessary
Poor condition of county roads prompts questions from reader.
September 22, 2009 - Glad
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