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An 11-year-old student died after being hit by a pickup Thursday morning outside Clute Intermediate School, Clute police...
05/14/2026

An 11-year-old student died after being hit by a pickup Thursday morning outside Clute Intermediate School, Clute police said.

CLUTE — An 11-year-old student died after being hit by a pickup Thursday morning outside Clute Intermediate School, Clute police said.

Current band students in Sweeny ISD will benefit from approval of a request first made before most if not all of them we...
05/14/2026

Current band students in Sweeny ISD will benefit from approval of a request first made before most if not all of them were born.

Sweeny ISD Board prioritizes staff hires, safety initiatives, and leadership transitions. Approvals for new positions and mental health programs.

Former mayor Zach Parsch didn’t stay out of village government for long. Parsch, who finished third in a four-person rac...
05/14/2026

Former mayor Zach Parsch didn’t stay out of village government for long. Parsch, who finished third in a four-person race for two seats on village council May 2, will fill the seat vacated by his mayoral successor, Marsha Hines.

Newly elected Village of Surfside Beach officials took office Tuesday, quickly addressing major infrastructure, budget, and personnel matters, including emergency water-line repairs and key council appointments.

SEE THE VIDEO AT OUR WEBSITEThe Angleton High School Aristocats perform a flash mob routine in Times Square during the t...
05/14/2026

SEE THE VIDEO AT OUR WEBSITE

The Angleton High School Aristocats perform a flash mob routine in Times Square during the team’s trip to New York City in March. The Aristocats later received a proclamation from Angleton City Council recognizing the performance and trip.

Angleton High School Aristocats experience unforgettable trip to New York City, surprising Times Square with flash mob performance. Team bonds, dances with strangers, and earns recognition from city council.

“I have the mindset of, I’m going to go out there and I’m going to win, and there’s no possibility of anything else. Tha...
05/14/2026

“I have the mindset of, I’m going to go out there and I’m going to win, and there’s no possibility of anything else. That competition’s really, really good, and I have a chance at winning it.”

Angleton junior Jake Brittain is headed to the Class 5A state track and field meet Friday a regional champ in the 400 meters.

UPDATES: Lake Jackson starts receiving FEMA reimbursements; Henry loses appeal on sanctions; Freedom Park playground ope...
05/14/2026

UPDATES: Lake Jackson starts receiving FEMA reimbursements; Henry loses appeal on sanctions; Freedom Park playground opens

Beryl recovery reimbursements starts flowing to Lake Jackson

“Honestly, it’s been a real blessing to be able to do both track and baseball at the same time. It was a lot of hard wor...
05/14/2026

“Honestly, it’s been a real blessing to be able to do both track and baseball at the same time. It was a lot of hard work put into each sport and it paid off.”

LAKE JACKSON — No one ever said the road to a state championship was easy, much less short.

The now former Ward A councilman, forced to give up his seat Monday night because of term limits, announced earlier in t...
05/14/2026

The now former Ward A councilman, forced to give up his seat Monday night because of term limits, announced earlier in the day he intends to run for mayor in May 2027 while continuing to level allegations against Mayor Jerry Cain and Ward C councilman George Matamoros, whose tenure also ended Monday.

In his last day Jeff Pena announces 2027 mayoral campaign and throws a few shots at Mayor Jerry Cain and council member George Matamoros on separate claims of alleged perjury

Residents and former elected official pressed the newly seated city council for immediate change during a fiery public c...
05/13/2026

Residents and former elected official pressed the newly seated city council for immediate change during a fiery public comment session.

Residents demand transparency and change at fiery Richwood city council meeting, including discrimination accusations and issues with permit fees.

City Council approved a reorganization of the police department that will eliminate the assistant chief position and cre...
05/13/2026

City Council approved a reorganization of the police department that will eliminate the assistant chief position and create a second full-time detective slot.

What began as a simple idea to brighten the walls of The Chill Spot has become a colorful tribute to Freeport and a last...
05/13/2026

What began as a simple idea to brighten the walls of The Chill Spot has become a colorful tribute to Freeport and a lasting reminder to local students that their work matters.

Brazosport High School art students created a beach-themed mural inside The Chill Spot, owners, giving young artists lasting recognition while celebrating Freeport vibe and community collaboration.

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