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Saturday, November 21, 2009

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

Brazoria woman hurt in robbery
BRAZORIA — Police are looking for a man who held a knife to a 63-year-old employee’s neck while robbing a game room Friday afternoon.
November 21, 2009 - News

Officials discuss bacteria in river
WEST COLUMBIA — Though a plan hasn’t been developed to deal with E. coli bacteria found in the San Bernard River, residents, business owners, farmers and ranchers want to know how the problem will affect them.
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

Lottery bonus to help pay for playground
The H-E-B grocery store in Alvin has given $20,000 to Mark Twain Primary from its reward for selling a jackpot-winning Lotto Texas ticket last month.
November 21, 2009 - News

Surfside officials watching Beach Drive
SURFSIDE BEACH — Tides with a passing cold front Friday continued to pound on an already-imperiled Beach Drive, and officials will keep an eye on the road overnight, in case there’s a need to shut it down.
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

Clute to apply for federal energy grant
CLUTE — Thanks to a newly approved application, Clute could receive a federal grant that will help the city be more energy efficient.
November 21, 2009 - News

Probe, patrols net 6 drug arrests
OYSTER CREEK — After several complaints from residents about people selling and using drugs in their neighborhoods, police started a monthlong investigation and stepped up patrols that resulted in charges against six people.
November 21, 2009 - News

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

Brazoswood wins defensive battle, 7-3
HOUSTON — For only the second time since North Shore opened Galena Park ISD Stadium in 2002, the Mustangs lost a home game.
November 21, 2009 - Sports

Pearland Dawson cruises to victory
ANGLETON — In the opening round of the playoffs last week, the Pearland Dawson Eagles had to scratch and claw for a victory. In the second round Friday, the Eagles dominated from the start.
November 21, 2009 - Sports

Hackney happily part of history
CLUTE — Bob Hackney’s long wait is over.
November 21, 2009 - Sports

Bay City boxer hands it to foe
It didn’t take long for Terrance Woods of Bay City to find out his injured hand wasn’t going to hold him back once he stepped back into the ring.
November 21, 2009 - Sports

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

Letters for Nov. 21, 2009
Letters to the Editor published in The Facts:
November 21, 2009 - Letters