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Thursday, March 11, 2010

School officials keep eyes on future
As school districts throughout Brazoria County celebrate Public Schools Week with open houses and other activities, officials are looking toward the future with hope.
March 11, 2010 - News

County ends smoking on courthouse roof patios
ANGLETON — Smoking no longer is allowed on the roof of the Brazoria County Courthouse.
March 11, 2010 - News

Quintana moves toward annexation
QUINTANA — Homeowners applauded, saying Quintana finally will be “unified,” after town officials moved forward with annexing the Bryan Beach subdivision, a decision that will almost double the town’s population.
March 11, 2010 - News

Red Cross flamingos help raise money
ANGLETON — With about 80 pink plastic flamingos and a bit of mischief, local Red Cross volunteers hope to raise money by “flocking” people’s yards for donations.
March 11, 2010 - News

Passers-by get praise for help during wreck
CLUTE — A man trapped underwater in his pickup for at least six minutes was released from the hospital Sunday, and police say it’s because several people pulled over and were willing to get wet and dirty to save a man’s life.
March 11, 2010 - News

Grant to pay for extending city services
BRAZORIA — About 10 city residents will receive water, sewer and gas services to their homes for the first time since being annexed by the city.
March 11, 2010 - News

Surfside officially appoints chief
SURFSIDE BEACH — Village officials stuck with experience when choosing the beachfront community’s top cop.
March 11, 2010 - News

Police revise scenario in fatal wreck
PEARLAND — A grand jury will review results of a traffic accident investigation to determine if any charges should be filed in the deadly wreck.
March 11, 2010 - News

BWA squabbles spill into Richwood meeting
RICHWOOD — A Brazosport Water Authority board member who once had a letter of complaint sent to his home city council filed one of his own against a board colleague.
March 11, 2010 - News

Public meetings for March 11, 2010
Public meeting briefs published in The Facts:
March 11, 2010 - News

Sweeny champs to be honored in Austin
The championship Bulldogs from a quarter-century ago will be among those honored during the University Interscholastic League Boys State Championship Tournament that begins today in Austin.
March 11, 2010 - Sports

Teams take final tournament swings
Baseball teams throughout Brazoria County are gearing up for the final set of tournament games this weekend before the district season gets in full swing.
March 11, 2010 - Sports

Ladies lift for bid to state
Several local girl powerlifters will try to clear the regional meet today in Palacios to qualify for the state meet in Corpus Christi.
March 11, 2010 - Sports

Carter catches 24-4A award
The Angleton girls basketball team was led by a young group that included junior Andrea Carter, who was named the District 24-4A co-offensive most valuable player.
March 11, 2010 - Sports

Thompson dancing with Mean Green
For the third time in school history, the North Texas Mean Green is headed to March Madness after disposing of Troy, 66-63, on Tuesday night in the Sun Belt Conference championship game.
March 11, 2010 - Sports

Area roundup for March 11, 2010
CLUTE — The Brazoswood Buccaneers clinched the District 24-5A title Tuesday with a 2-0 blanking of Clear Lake at Slade Field.
March 11, 2010 - Sports

On silent wings: Hawks killers of the airways
When I saw my neighbor out in his front yard pointing his camera up in an oak tree, I figured there must be something treed worth looking at.
March 11, 2010 - Columnists

Letters for March 11, 2010
Letters to the editor published in The Facts:
March 11, 2010 - Letters