The Facts

07/22/2025

If you missed the print edition, you can still check out the digital edition!

View the Brazos Monthly for Saturday, June 28, 2025

07/22/2025

The search continues for a man police say fired at an officer during a traffic stop early today in Iowa Colony.

Iowa Colony Shooting: Suspect wanted for assaulting officer, remains at large.

07/22/2025

“From a small town in Lake Jackson to going pro is something that’s really special.”

Former Brazoswood star Maddie Bowers reverses course, goes pro in Lithuania.

Former Brazoswood High great Maddie Bowers recently decided to pursue a professional career and found a home in Lithuania, playing for the top club in the top Lithuanian league.

07/22/2025

Dumpsters must be removed during hurricane watches under a new rule recently approved by Surfside Beach Village Council.

Surfside Beach requires removal of dumpsters during hurricanes, allows new septic regulations, streamlines private to public street conversion, invests in financial training, and tests low-cost walkovers on Beach Drive.

07/22/2025

Judge Lori Rickert has served as the presiding judge for Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4 for five terms and isn’t seeking re-election. She announced her retirement July 14.

Judge Lori Rickert, Presiding Judge at County Court Law No. 4, isn't going to be seeking reelection after serving for nearly twenty years.

07/22/2025

Freeport City Council agreed to hire former police chief Dan Pennington as interim city manager for up to three months, and also is bringing back former city attorney Chris Duncan on an interim basis.

Freeport Council appoints Dan Pennington as interim city manager and Chris Duncan as interim city attorney in recent city meeting.

07/22/2025

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Thursday July 31st from 4:00-6:00 at our new office 109 This Way in Lake Jackson.

07/21/2025

Available now in both print and digital!

View the Gulf Coast Giants for Saturday, July 19, 2025

07/21/2025

Do not forget to send in your nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year! 🗳

You may mail the attached form, which you can find on page 8B of today's paper, email [email protected], or submit your nomination via the link below.

https://thefacts.com/site/forms/contests/citizen_of_the_year/

⏰ Deadline is 5:00pm next Thursday July 24th!

07/21/2025

Photos published last week in The Facts and at thefacts.com.

07/21/2025

PUBLIC MEETINGS: Angleton ISD to make bond decision; County to hear overtime report; budget discussions planned in Freeport, Sweeny and elsewhere; Lake Jackson readies bond issue.

07/21/2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Little kids love big vehicles, and they had the opportunity see them up close and even climb on board some during the Freeport Library's Touch a Truck event last week.

Little kids love big vehicles, and they had the opportunity see them up close and even climb on board some during the Freeport Library's Touch a Truck event last week.