Richwood News

The high price of fuel might be behind a more laid-back Fourth of July weekend than law enforcement officials have seen in years past, officials from several local agencies said.

County Commissioners on Tuesday could order a local option election for Nov. 4 to allow the sale of beer in Sweeny, but it might not be the city's only alcohol issue the county board will be asked to consider.

With a master-planned community under construction along FM 2004, Richwood officials expect a population boom.

Visitors and residents will notice beefed-up patrols and a greater law enforcement presence at area beaches this Independence Day weekend.

If Richwood and Sweeny want to go wet, residents will have to vote on it. So says the Texas attorney general in an opinion issued this month.

SEWER LINE TO BE DISCUSSED Clute City Manager Kyle McCain said he hasn't met with Richwood officials to discuss repairs needed on the 1-mile long sewer line that runs from Richwood to Clute, but he plans to ...

“It's a training exercise in the event that there was an actual storm, just to test the system”

When Hurricane Rita swirled toward the Texas and Louisiana coastline almost three years ago, Freeport resident Jane Hawkins was one of millions who fled inland to avoid the expected storm surge, rain and high ... via The Facts

“The spirit of America is alive and on display.”

Rocky Thomas stood before the applauding hundreds crowded into Freeport Municipal Park to honor the sacrifice of his son, Army Spc. via The Facts

“This is a great thing for Richwood”

City Council have signed off on a master-planned community that will double the city's size. via The Facts

“We want to be a proud community for our residents and visitors.”

Residents will have the chance to dispose of heavy waste and volunteer to help beautify six Brazosport-area cities Saturday as part of a statewide cleanup program. via The Facts

Husband and wife ministers B.L. and Brenda George are at it again. The co-founders of Heavens Touch Ministry, the dual spiritual dream team has worked closely with the masses of homeless people providing ... via The Facts

Kiara La'Sha Bonner Bonner, 18, is the daughter of Marcus and Rosalind Bonner of Brazoria. via The Facts

“I would like to be a part of the community”

Charles Rushing wants to serve the public again. Rushing, 54, was Holiday Lakes' mayor until he resigned last year, saying it was because city employees and council members were letting personal gain interfere ... via The Facts

“Having an opportunity to give from my heart is the biggest thing in the world.”

Frances Schultz's father told her years ago, "Honey, your pockets may not be as deep as the person sitting next to you, but your heart can always be that way." When she was growing up in Angleton, her parents ... via The Facts

“We'll be driving up at the north end.”

Standing at the edge of a box truck outside the Brazoria County Elections Officer, Jason Thomas gets ready to load a rack of gray voting machines. via The Facts

The entry titled "Reading Week No. 5." Categories Archives Reading Week No. 5 Thursday, February 14, 2008, 09:35 AM Even during the Reading Week, one may visit River Trace. via Austin American Statesman

“When the water passes through a reverse-osmosis membrane, only the water molecules can pass through and everything else is rejected.”

The bottles might be pretty and convenient on the go, but what's inside that $1.25 bottle of water isn't much different than what comes straight from the tap, some say. via The Facts

“He's shy at first but once you get to know him, you can't get him to shut up.”

When three servicemen returning from Iraq traversed Brazoria County to their local hometowns this weekend they were on friendly territory. via The Facts

“We will decide probably within the next day or two what we will do”

ALVIN ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO WELCOME SUPERINTENDENT Alvin ISD trustees are set to officially welcome Robby McGowen to the district at a meeting Thursday morning. via The Facts