Clute News

The decision between a snack of fresh strawberries or a bag of chips might be harder than it looks - strawberries are more healthful, but chips are cheaper.

A Clute patrolman appeared to have been speeding and was not wearing his seat belt when he lost control of his patrol car early Wednesday, according to the Department of Public Safety investigator of the crash that left the officer in serious condition.

A Clute patrolman appeared to have been speeding and was not wearing his seat belt when he lost control of his patrol car early Wednesday, according to the Department of Public Safety investigator of the crash that left the officer in serious condition.

Generally cool and dry weather is in store through Tuesday night. But this being Houston, the words "humid" and "rain" cannot be far behind.

A shortage of goods at area food pantries has those who run them concerned it's going to be a difficult holiday season, and predictions the economy will remain sluggish don't brighten things up.

There were no tears when David Howarth was surprised as he was presented with Keep America Beautiful's Iron Eyes Cody Award.

A Clute man is in Brazoria County Jail under $125,000 bond charged with Aggravated Robbery after he robbed another man at knife point and took a game system from his home.

If the visiting musician at The Clarion looks familiar, it might not be just because of his music.

The water rose to near the highwater mark established in the flood of 1913. The water at the bridge, which normally is around 15 feet, rose to around 25 feet deep.

The Texas Attorney General's office is suing the Ashton Oaks apartment complex in Clute, asking for a judge to appoint a manager for the complex in the hopes it would reduce crime there.

Matagorda County Commissioners approved a rate increase at the Matagorda County Transfer Station for the first time in 10 years during their regular meeting Monday, Oct.

Brazoria County could either replace a mosquito control airplane that crashed last month, contract for some control services or make do with what it has.

An Elizabet Ney Elementary student went by ambulance to Brazosport Regional Health System as a precaution at 11:30 a.m. Friday after a pickup hit the back of the bus she and 16 other students were riding in, district officials said.

Staff at the Live Oak Clinic of Brazosport hurry about, scribbling information, checking temperatures and offering advice to people in need of treatment.

Fans of Ron Rozelle and Marie Beth Jones can now get more of their favorite Facts columnists' writing when they visit the paper's Clute office.

For Navy Master at Arms Second Class Petty Officer Brandon Borden, being unable to see his children for at least 14 months is the most difficult part about deploying to Kuwait on Nov.

District Attorney Jeri Yenne's letter asking Freeport City Council to be clearer in its agenda postings was directed at one city's officials, but the message should be heard clearly by all elected and appointed groups subject to the Open Meetings Act.

City Council is set to affirm Mayor Calvin Shiflet's decision to hire the former city manager as a consultant - a week after she started on the job.

Do not attempt to apprehend any person or persons involved in any of these offenses as they may be armed and dangerous.

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