Lake Jackson

Hemphill wins ‘Models of the Runway’
LAKE JACKSON — Her friends and family said Lake Jackson native Kalyn Hemphill appeared on “Project Runway” and won “Models of the Runway” with a smile and timeless grace.
November 21, 2009 - News

Boy fighting cancer gets ride of his life
LAKE JACKSON — They are men who show courage in the face of great danger, but 7-year-old Peyton Ricker’s story brought the group of Lake Jackson volunteer firefighters to tears.
November 21, 2009 - News

JC, water authority eye service options
LAKE JACKSON — After an hour of conversation, officials from Jones Creek and the Brazosport Water Authority were no closer to reaching a decision on how water can be furnished to Jones Creek.
November 21, 2009 - News

College offers businesses social media class
LAKE JACKSON — In a world where technology is used constantly, businesses can take advantage of social sites Facebook and Twitter, and Brazosport College aims to help them do that.
November 21, 2009 - News

Police: Clute woman OK after accident
LAKE JACKSON — Police and firefighters responded to a car accident at 10:30 a.m. Friday and found one SUV on its side against a guardrail with a woman still inside, Officer Chad Chumley said.
November 21, 2009 - News

LJI volleyballers spike their competition
The Lake Jackson Intermediate School athletic teams are having quite a fall season, and on the volleyball court the Lady Panthers have tasted victory again and again.
November 11, 2009 - Sports

Jimenez, Thomson win Monster Dash
LAKE JACKSON — Swift on the heels of a second-place finish in the District 24-5A Cross Country meet Friday, Brazoswood High School freshman Xavier Jimenez won his second consecutive Monster Dash 5K title, and Rasco Middle School sixth-grader Lindsey Thomson finished first in the female competition by more than a minute.
October 25, 2009 - Sports

Runners ready for Monster Dash
LAKE JACKSON — Before the start of the annual Monster Dash 5K Saturday, BASF will mark 20 years of sponsoring, funding and supporting the Kids Runs in the Brazosport area at 7:30 a.m. in MacLean Park.
October 23, 2009 - Sports

Eagles open district with big win
The Brazosport Christian Eagles opened TAPPS Division IV, District 4 play Saturday with a 27-14 win against Beaumont Legacy Christian Academy.
October 13, 2009 - Sports

Connelly, Artley run to victory
LAKE JACKSON — On an overcast morning, Abbie Artley trailed overall male winner Dan Connelly by only 13 seconds at the finish line of the Family Fitness 5K to break the overall female contest record she set last year by 51 seconds.
September 27, 2009 - Sports

Missing Lake Jackson bridge was path to past
Alaska has its famous “bridge to nowhere.” Even Brazoria has its own slightly less politicized Bridge to Nowhere over the Brazos River — named a Texas Historic Landmark in 1991. Now, Lake Jackson has a historic “somewhere” that’s missing its bridge.
August 13, 2009 - Editorials

Grant is feather in observatory’s cap
The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory has received a $100,000 Houston Endowment Grant, which will make the observatory’s job of ensuring birds have plenty of places to rest and eat much easier.
July 22, 2009 - Editorials

LJ revitalization plans worth it
Almost every city has one — that old part of town that once hustled, bustled and thrived, but probably has seen its more vibrant days. Lake Jackson’s still high-spirited downtown has fared well by that comparison, and leaders have put in place plans to breathe even more life and energy into those streets.
June 14, 2009 - Editorials

Being a good Samaritan also for the birds
The mingling of man and nature doesn’t always go well for the wildlife involved, and those who go out of their way to rescue an animal and those who undergo training and give of their time to nurse the animal back to health truly are doing their part to be good shepherds.
March 03, 2009 - Editorials

More hospital volunteers needed
Wanted: People with giving hearts who enjoy making the lives of hospital patients and their families easier — oh, and it’s a plus if you don’t mind wearing pink.
March 03, 2009 - Editorials

New jogging trail refreshing for community
It was indeed a rare June day at Brazosport College Saturday with the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new jogging trail. U.S. Congressman Ron Paul, R-Lake Jackson, did the honors.
June 08, 2009 - Columnists

Nothing more fulfilling than guiding youths
My life, from when I spoke my first sermon at 14 until now, has been poured out to kids. During my junior and senior years in high school, I was president of the Christian union in my high school and preached youth revivals on weekends.
December 27, 2008 - Columnists

Arrival of LJ couple’s calendar welcome
I don’t get a lot of mail anymore and nobody calls me. That’s why I signed up for the “Please call” list. This past week I have bought a satellite TV antenna, a new warranty for a car I don’t even own and six new credit cards.
November 20, 2008 - Columnists

Everything seemed better at Joe's counter
Ron Rozelle column for March 16, 2008.
March 16, 2008 - Columnists

Right choices often can be attributed to grit
The best news I can present to you as we approach the new year is this: The greatest power available to you is within you
December 29, 2007 - Columnists

School locations key for safety of youth
Michael Morris’ Facts editorial commended Brazosport ISD for ensuring the safety of schoolchildren by bussing them across Highway 288, which is currently undergoing construction.
September 11, 2009 - Guest

Lake Jackson to fill only existing positions
The city, specifically the city manager and staff, are doing all possible to deal with a very difficult budget situation.
August 27, 2009 - Guest

A tale of two kitties
For many animal shelters, spring and summer bring large numbers of adorable kittens. Finding homes for these furry felines is an ongoing challenge.
August 21, 2009 - Guest

Funding needed for historic rebuild
The Lake Jackson Historical Association has enjoyed offering access to the Jackson Plantation since 1992, thanks to Dow Chemical.
August 07, 2009 - Guest

Join the Tea Party in LJ
Lake Jackson will be having an Independence Day Tea Party rally and protest. This is to raise our voices against the activities of the current administration and U.S. Congress.
July 01, 2009 - Guest

Noncredit art students stage show at BC
Seen and Heard for July 12
July 12, 2009 - Living

Chick-fil-A Angel program extends holiday joy
Seen and Heard for Feb. 15, 2009.
February 15, 2009 - Living

Ex-LJ resident hikes entire Appalachian Trail
Former Lake Jackson resident Doug Ramsey recently completed backpacking the entire 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail (“the AT”) — from Georgia to Maine.
December 28, 2008 - Living

BC celebrates with Fall Fun Fest, play
Halloween celebration offers fun for the family
October 29, 2008 - Living

BC going ‘Ape’ over classic O’Neill play
Eugene O'Neill's 'expressionistic masterpiece' to be presented
October 08, 2008 - Living

Dog show at Dunbar a concern for parents
Reader worries about potentially dangerous dogs at a Dunbar Park dog show that happened adjacent to a field where small children played soccer.
October 13, 2009 - Glad

Homeowner responsible for sidewalk
Reader questions why maintenance of sidewalks in front of Lake Jackson homes is property owner's responsibility
September 08, 2009 - Glad

Trimming trees up to city crews
Reader wonders who is responsible for cutting limbs that back up from yards to the sidewalk on Dixie Drive.
August 04, 2009 - Glad

Mall gives up on new entrance
A resident wants to know if there still plans to build an exit off of Highway 288 directly into the Brazos Mall parking lot.
June 30, 2009 - Glad

LJ mulch limit hasn’t changed
Glad You Asked features questions from Facts readers. Facts staff members pose those questions to local newsmakers who provide the answers.
May 12, 2009 - Glad