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News
Construction worker dies at LJ project
LAKE JACKSON — Officials are trying to determine how a construction worker died inside an unused sewer line Monday as he crawled down a manhole to pull out a valve.
February 09, 2010
WC woman's deeds earn nomination for award
Jennifer Culverhouse is a finalist in a Glamour Magazine competition that searches for women who spend their time doing for others.
February 09, 2010
Former Clute cop charged
CLUTE — A former Clute police officer faces a single count of official oppression on allegations he inappropriately touched an 18-year-old Brazoswood High School student, police said.
February 09, 2010
Brother’s ear sliced in debate about beans
ROSHARON — A Rosharon man needed surgery to attach his ear that almost was cut off in a fight with his brother over a pot of beans, police said.
February 09, 2010
3 seeking GOP bid to replace DuBose
Three Republicans are vying for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2 spot: Mel Burridge, Richard Davis and Alex Torres.
February 09, 2010
Police say man tried to run them over
ANGLETON — A man police say sped away from officers after an apparent road rage incident was charged with felony assault.
February 09, 2010
Filing under way for municipal elections
ANGLETON — As elections officials prepare for the upcoming March 4 primaries, filing for the May 8 general elections for cities and school districts is under way for the 40 municipalities in Brazoria County. The filing period ends March 8.
February 09, 2010
Group helps patients of weight-loss surgery
Brazosport Regional Health System is hosting a Lap Band Support Group that will meet the second Monday of every month.
February 09, 2010
JP incumbent faces 2 primary challengers
Incumbent Milan Miller faces two challengers in the Republican race for Precinct 1, Place 2 justice of the peace — Brazoria real estate developer Jon Quick and Oyster Creek contractor Justin Mills.
February 08, 2010
WC hope changes boost law enforcement
WEST COLUMBIA — Whenever the West Columbia Police Department needs more VHS tapes for its patrol video recording systems, the chief has to click through auctions on the eBay Web site to find them.
It’s the only place he can find them at a decent price, Police Chief Michael Palmer said.
February 08, 2010
Hydrant painting contest to begin
FREEPORT — The city hopes to add a splash of color to Freeport streetsides.
February 08, 2010
Crash kills Oyster Creek man
RICHWOOD — An Oyster Creek man died Sunday morning when he was ejected from the vehicle he was driving during a rollover crash.
February 08, 2010
Sea Center volunteers earn major award
LAKE JACKSON — Sea Center Texas volunteers Johnnie Bedrich, John Mavris and Helen Otto recently were honored with the President’s Call to Service Award.
February 08, 2010
Dow's polymers star at Super Bowl
Dow's Texas Operations site produces Primacor, a flexible plastic that resists corrosion and wear. It is about twice as strong as regular paint and used on every NFL facemask.
February 07, 2010
Abandoned two-wheelers go to good causes
Police departments in Brazoria County have come up with different ways to put unclaimed bikes to good use.
February 07, 2010
Teacher fingerpinting 'a necessity of times'
Like children lining up for gym, educators might be spending some time in line this spring when each district begins the process of putting its teachers’ fingerprints into a statewide database.
February 07, 2010
Republicans looking for change at conventions
Dissatisfied with what they call a lack of representation for Lake Jackson Congressman Ron Paul at the Republican state and local conventions in 2008, some of his supporters are planning to remedy that at the March 2 conventions.
February 07, 2010
Democrats expecting low turnout this year
While many people turned out for the Democrat precinct conventions in the close 2008 primary between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, party officials don’t expect the same, overwhelming rush on the March 2 primary and precinct conventions in this nonpresidential election year.
February 07, 2010
County to consider Bluewater Highway project
ANGLETON — Brazoria County commissioners are set to approve Tuesday an agreement with the Texas General Land Office to use $6 million in funding to build a revetment wall along Bluewater Highway.
February 07, 2010
Oyster Creek Fire Department sets open house
The public can check out bunker gear and air packs bought from eBay at an open house Monday at the Oyster Creek Fire Station.
February 07, 2010
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