Richwood News

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.

Pam Riddle arrived at the Lake Jackson Ciivic Center for her free flu shot promptly at 8 a.m. Wednesday, thinking she would be one of the first people there.

Use of cell phones while driving in school zones is illegal only when signs stating so are posted, but one month after the law made it an option, not all southern and central Brazoria County entities have decided to place the signs.

It would take some effort to overstate the importance of road projects approved for pass-through toll funding by the Texas Transportation Commission.

City Council approved a city budget for next fiscal year that included a water and sewer rate increase, but members weren't happy about it.

City residents will not see their tax rate go up, but their water and sewer bills are a different story.

Freeport City Councilman Clan Cameron must give up his seat on the Brazosport Water Authority board under new bylaws adopted this week, but Cameron made it clear he doesn't plan on writing any resignation letters.

One way or another, Clute officials say they will balance their budget while trimming the city's property taxes, though water and sewer fees likely will go up to pay for a major repair project.

One way or another, Clute officials say they will balance their budget while trimming the city's property taxes, though water and sewer fees likely will go up to pay for a major repair project.

OYSTER CREEK CLEANING NEARS 3-MILE MARK As the barge that is removing debris from Oyster Creek nears the railroad trestle at Old Angleton Road, it also nears the 3-mile mark, Lake Jackson Public Works Director Craig Nisbett said.

As speakers discussed their displeasure with taxes, government-run health care and increased federal spending, protesters were happy to find there are others who share their concerns.

Richwood residents more than doubled water usage Sunday, causing the city to enact Phase 1 of its water conservation plan.

A new mix of members and two changed votes resulted in Brazosport Water Authority reversing course and approving a rate increase.

A Freeport man police say was part of an illegal check-cashing ring was arrested Friday on accusations he and at least two others took $24,200 from a local credit union.

David Howarth helped stop smoking in Lake Jackson restaurants, helped teach students about environmental awareness and worked to clean and beautify his city.

Thanks to a little help from state Rep. Dennis Bonnen, pre-kindergarten students from Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School in Richwood were able to unleash a dinosaur - luckily, a friendly one - on the state Capitol in Austin.

A man found unconscious along CR 244 remained in critical condition at a Houston hospital Monday afternoon as police try to determine how he was injured.

A man found unconscious along CR 244 remained in critical condition at a Houston hospital Monday afternoon as police try to determine how he was injured.

In an effort to encourage the Brazos River Authority to take better care of Clute's wastewater treatment plant, City Council approved giving notice it will terminate the authority's contract in one year.

Brazoria County voters will elect council members in 16 cities, pick three mayors and select trustees in six school districts today.