Fourteen fallen officers were honored during a memorial service at the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, coinciding with National Police Week.

It was literally a learning experience. Sometimes, even with careful planning, work, checks and re-checks, somehow it all goes haywire. For a few students in Brazoswood High School’s rocketry program, they discovered that, and witnessed some teamwork along the way.

SWEENY — With consistently lower COVID-19 case numbers, Sweeny ISD parents’ repeated requests for the masks to no longer be required have been granted — for next school year.

There’s wishing life could begin to return to what it looked like before the COVID-19 pandemic, and then there’s watching life evolve in real time. Business leaders have reason for optimism, though.

Lupe Valdez will be acting police chief in Angleton for the next four months or so, and — if the last city council meeting is any indication — the odds-on favorite for becoming chief permanently when the search process concludes.

Everything is digital nowadays, including Angleton High School’s award-winners.

BRAZORIA — City leaders held off on a decision whether to jettison its natural gas service until a deeper discussion can take place during a workshop session.

The good news is Richwood’s much-awaited north water plant is on track to start operations by the end of this year. The bad news is regular line flushing in Oakwood Shores will continue, at least in the near term.

FREEPORT — Port Freeport has expanded its use of eminent domain to secure property in Freeport’s East End, this time trying to obtain city-owned property — and Freeport officials pledge they will fight the action.

Lake Jackson Police Officer John Hogan is saying his goodbyes to the City of Enchantment as he heads for a new chapter in his career in east Texas.

County commissioners gave their consent to a staffing increase at the Brazoria County jail, but other county agencies and divisions may have to make do later this year when it comes to their hopes for additional personnel.

Law enforcement and humane officers removed 18 animals from a property on the 200 block of County Road 845 on Monday. They are being cared for by the Houston Humane Society while an investigation works its way through court.

WEST COLUMBIA — The Willow Farms subdivision plan took another step to fruition with the approval of a Chapter 380 agreement with Waterstone Development.

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The Americana market at Our Lady Queen of Peace School is meant to be a learning experience, but it taught Ethan Mach something unexpected.

When it comes to hiring people, district officials look for people who want to serve students first, and then who have the experience, ideas and drive to help the district and to improve the lives of those students they serve.

A science degree isn’t required for local residents to participate in a major scientific undertaking. iSeaTurtle, a tracking app developed by Texas A&M scientists for an ecological assessment of Matagorda Bay, is now usable to track sea turtles across the Texas coast.

People who are uninsured or underinsured are short on time if they want help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for property damage incurred during the February freeze.

SURFSIDE BEACH — Beachgoers had their chance to earn some cash while picking up trash along Surfside Beach’s Access Road 5, an often forgotten section of the 4-mile shoreline.

BRAZORIA — Expectations were met and exceeded at the River’s End Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Cookoff that served delicious plates and numerous raffles and auctions to benefit the small department.

FREEPORT — Big catches and big smiles made for a successful 21st annual Port Freeport Take-a-Child Fishing Tournament.

DANBURY — Tears of joy rained down the faces of teachers, administrators and students as all gathered to recognize each other at the Danbury Education Foundation’s seventh annual awards breakfast.