Freeport

Freeport approves auditor, road closings
FREEPORT — City Council approved unanimously Monday the hiring of Kennemer, Masters and Lunsford LLC to audit fiscal year 2008-09. The city will pay $32,810 — $24,910 for the city’s books and $7,960 for the Freeport Economic Development Corp.
November 20, 2009 - News

Former Freeport fire chief sues city
FREEPORT — The former Freeport fire and EMS chief has sued the city and the city manager, claiming officials fired him for reporting an alleged violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
November 18, 2009 - News

Former Freeport mayor dies
FREEPORT — John “Jack” Dingle was old school, friends and family say.
November 14, 2009 - News

Freeport EDC approves $624,000 payment
FREEPORT — The city’s economic development agency has approved a payment to the company constructing the Freeport marina’s floating docks as the project moves nearer completion.
November 14, 2009 - News

Freeport apartment search yields marijuana
FREEPORT — A Freeport man faces a felony drug charge after police say they found a quarter-pound of marijuana in the closet of his apartment.
November 13, 2009 - News

Ships, ’Necks split series
FREEPORT — Brazosport and Columbia got together for a clash on the basketball court Tuesday with both boys and girls varsity teams at E.E. “Flash” Walker Gymnasium.
November 18, 2009 - Sports

Former Ships set for alumni game
FREEPORT — As the basketball season rolls around, so does the fourth annual Brazosport High School alumni game at E.E. “Flash” Walker Gymnasium.
November 13, 2009 - Sports

Brazoswood rolls Ball, 36-6.
FREEPORT — A playoff berth already secured, Brazoswood took the field Friday at Hopper Field knowing a win would lock up the Division I top seed in District 24-5A. The Bucs took their prize with authority, blasting Galveston Ball 36-6 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
November 07, 2009 - Sports

Ships decked
FREEPORT — Brazosport entered the District 24-4A season hoping to make a return trip to the playoffs. But Friday at Hopper Field, it was Friendswood that walked off the turf with a postseason berth secured.
October 31, 2009 - Sports

Listing Ships to battle Mustangs
FREEPORT — If the Brazosport Exporters are going to pull themselves back into the District 24-4A playoff race, they are going to do it with some missing ingredients.
October 30, 2009 - Sports

Museum isn’t just about ‘back in the day’
An attraction usually best known for preserving links to the past is another step in Freeport’s march into the future.
October 01, 2009 - Editorials

Freeport leaders made big error on bar hours
To err is human, as we often have been told, but Freeport city officials must be feeling the sting of a recent oversight that resulted in a quandary about what to do concerning bar hours in the city.
September 27, 2009 - Editorials

Freeport on right path with sidewalk
The expression “hitting the streets” is more than a cliché about people canvassing neighborhoods to those who reside in Freeport. It’s a reality in the city for those whose own two feet are the main form of conveyance.
August 14, 2009 - Editorials

Port’s rail transport plan works for everyone
An initiative under way at Port Freeport, which is seeking a federal grant to erect a 1,300-acre railcar storage yard, represents a winning strategy for all involved stakeholders.
July 07, 2009 - Editorials

Freeport nets lucrative fishing tournament
This weekend, Bridge Harbor Yacht Club will host the Texas Redfish Series. Sponsored by Cabela’s, it’s the largest redfish tournament in the state — and one that lures schools of fans, media and corporate sponsors.
May 28, 2009 - Editorials

It might be time to rethink how you live
Americans are great at a lot of things, perhaps none better than the ability to cling to the things we always have known, As a society, we quickly adopt the “we’ve always done it that way” mentality as reason enough to not do things any differently.
October 07, 2009 - Columnists

A memorable finish to Freeport triathlon
My race plan went well in the Freeport Summertime Blues Sprint Triathlon on Sept. 6, until my run.
September 14, 2009 - Columnists

Deal sweet for Pynes, risky for Freeport
We can joke about what people would do to get fired if the reward was $450,000 in severance pay, but the reality of new City Manager Jeff Pynes’ contract isn’t funny.
June 21, 2009 - Columnists

Bryan Beach has fallen into sad shape
For a community that is attempting to bill itself as a tourist destination, Bryan Beach one recent afternoon looked more inviting for landfill rats than out-of-towners in sunglasses and tropical shirts.
May 20, 2009 - Columnists

Freeport circus tent needs to come down
Many of those who spoke Monday night said if they had the money they’d pull up their stakes and get out of Freeport. The sentiment is easy to understand.
October 22, 2008 - Columnists

Crosswalks a concern for students
This story could become a reality near Brazosport High School because there are no controlled crosswalks. There is no crossing guard, and children walk across the highways at their own peril.
November 09, 2009 - Guest

Time needed to bring buildings up to code
I have reviewed the processes in the Building and Code Enforcement department and concur that the first letter you receive from the city related to violations should not entail deadlines with asserted legal consequences.
September 10, 2009 - Guest

Freeport EDC doing an outstanding job
Even though I think Freeport Mayor Larry McDonald’s actions perhaps were inappropriate by allowing a second vote on a previously voted on item during the same meeting does not change the fact he still is our mayor.
July 30, 2009 - Guest

Lucrative severance deal needed for stability
In response to Yvonne Mintz’s editorial on Sunday, I feel obligated to respond and ensure my side of the story is available related to my severance package.
June 23, 2009 - Guest

Relive best days from the East End
This is for all of us who will always call the East End in Freeport “home.”
August 30, 2008 - Guest

LJ Intermediate orchestra wins sweepstakes
Highest rating in both potions of UIL contest leads to 'sweepstakes' ranking
May 17, 2009 - Living

Havens' art featured at Dow satellite gallery
The oil paintings of Betty Cuba Havens of Liverpool are now on display at the Brazosport Art League satellite gallery in Dow Chemical Co.’s A.P. Beutel Building in Freeport.
February 15, 2009 - Living

BAL satellite gallery features Campbell's art
Artist tries to paint local people and scenes
May 04, 2008 - Living

B'port Players to present 'Picnic'
Brazosport High School Theater will perform "Picnic" by William Inge Thursday night at the John Magee Performance Center on campus.
March 12, 2008 - Living

Students to vie at theatrical design contest
Brazosport High School students head to state UIL competition next month.
March 05, 2008 - Living

Freeporters remember hectic boom town days
Dan Kessner, who is a native of Freeport, remembers before Dow’s arrival, Freeport was a small town. Although it had indoor plumbing and other amenities, some streets were dirt, so “when it rained people left their cars and walked home or spun their wheels through the mud.”
November 16, 2009 - Tales

Despite silt, the port would be built
Probably the most important decisions leading to eventual development of a modern harbor at Freeport came in the 1920s, following total expenditures of about $3 million designed to prevent silting.
December 29, 2008 - Tales

Inn headquarters of social, cultural life
Freeport’s Tarpon Inn was the prominent headquarters of the area’s social, civic and cultural life from the time it was opened in 1912 until its demolition in 1954.
January 28, 2008 - Tales

Room for Tarpon in local lore
Freeport Tarpon Inn makes lasting impact in history
January 21, 2008 - Tales

Freeport recovers from storm
The date given by V.L. Scott for the 1943 tornado that struck Freeport allowed me to find the microfilmed copy of the Freeport Facts for Nov. 11 of that year.
January 14, 2008 - Tales

New Freeport Post Office almost done
Glad You Asked features questions from Facts readers. Facts staff members pose those questions to local newsmakers who provide the answers.
December 11, 2007 - Glad

New post office will be illuminated
Glad You Asked features questions from Facts readers. Facts staff members pose those questions to local newsmakers who provide the answers.
July 10, 2007 - Glad

Vehicle likely being used by court marshal
Glad You Asked features questions from Facts readers. Facts staff members pose those questions to local newsmakers who provide the answers.
July 03, 2007 - Glad

Glad You Asked for March 7, 2006
Glad You Asked features questions from Facts readers. Facts staff members pose those questions to local newsmakers who provide the answers.
March 07, 2006 - Glad

Bond money is in the ballpark
How is construction of the new ballpark next to Brazosport High School being funded?
February 14, 2006 - Glad