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The Brazosport Facts originated from the combination of multiple early newspapers in Brazoria County. It was established in 1913 by a printer named Roy Ruffin, just a few months following the creation of Freeport and the Freeport Sulphur Company.

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Bundesliga Preview: What to watch in German soccer this weekend

18 hours ago | thefacts.com | James Ellingworth

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane can win the first major trophy of his career on Saturday as Bayern Munich closes in on regaining the Bundesliga title after Bayer Leverkusen's shock win last season. Bayern has an eight-point lead over second-placed Leverkusen with four games remaining. If Bayern beats Mainz on Saturday, then Leverkusen must win its game at the same time to keep the title race alive. k9amz6J >2E49FADk^9amkAm— q2J6C? 9@DED |2:?K @? $2EFC52J 2D E96 @G6CH96=>:?8 72G@C:E6 E@ H:?
Election Q&A: Four candidates face-off for one Danbury ISD board seat

2 days ago | thefacts.com | Lindsey Kinane

DANBURY — Four candidates are seeking to serve Position 6 on the Danbury ISD Board of Trustees, take over from a temporary appointee. The seat is held by Roy LoStracco, who the board appointed to the seat when Tim Dean resigned June 17. LoStracco is not running to keep the position. Kirby Calhoun is on the finance committee at his church, serves on the Alvin Girls Softball Association and is a volunteer with Danbury ISD.
Early voting underway for council positions

2 days ago | thefacts.com | Lindsey Kinane

After months of hearing about the issues and candidates on the May 3 ballot, Brazoria County voters now can express their opinions in a way that counts. Early voting for the municipal, school board and specialty district races as well as bond requests and charter amendments will be 8 a.m. to 5 pm. daily through April 29, with the exception of Sunday, when polls will be closed. kAm!6@A=6 D9@F=5 3C:?8 2 8@G6C?>6?E2= :DDF6 :56?E:7:42E:@?[ qC2K@C:2 r@F?EJ {625 t=64E:@?D r=6C< $FD2?
Brazoria County Catholics mourn Pope Francis

2 days ago | thefacts.com | Lindsey Kinane

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Early voting begins today for municipal, school board seats, bond requests

2 days ago | thefacts.com | Lindsey Kinane

After months of hearing about the issues and candidates on the May 3 ballot, Brazoria County voters now can express their opinions in a way that counts. Early voting for the municipal, school board and specialty district races as well as bond requests and charter amendments will be 8 a.m. to 5 pm. daily through April 29, with the exception of Sunday, when polls will be closed. People should bring a governmental issue identification, Brazoria County Lead Elections Clerk Susan Cunningham said.
Pope Francis dead at 88, leading for 12 years

2 days ago | thefacts.com | Lindsey Kinane

Pope Francis, who conducted his papacy with the humility and devotion to the world's pour, is being mourned around the globe, including by local Roman Catholic faithful. The 88-year-old pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. Monday at the Casa Santa Marta guesthouse at the Vatican where he lived. The Vatican's top physician, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, said in a statement Francis died of a cerebral stroke and irreversible heart failure.
With the border quiet, Texas ponders spending another $6.5 billion on border security

3 days ago | thefacts.com | Alejandro Serrano

Texas’ massive, multibillion-dollar mission to reinforce its border with Mexico helped Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland hire two full-time deputies and three part-timers. It gave him the money to buy equipment and new vehicles. In the lawman’s words, it “kept us alive” as the number of illegal border crossings skyrocketed under the Biden administration to record highs. And Cleveland, who became sheriff after 26 years as a Border Patrol agent, still has needs.
Creek's big second inning hands Brazoswood seventh straight loss

5 days ago | thefacts.com | Logan Farlow

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City manager leaving Iowa Colony

6 days ago | thefacts.com | Lindsey Kinane

IOWA COLONY — Iowa Colony’s first city manager, Robert Hemminger, is leaving the role and moving to Navasota to be closer to family. Hemminger spent four years with the city. kAm“(96? x H2D 9:C65[ E96 A@AF=2E:@? H2D 23@FE g[___[” 96 D2:5] “(6’C6 ;FDE F?56C a_[___ ?@H] $@ :? 7@FC J62CD[ EH@ 2?5 2 92=7 E:>6D E96 A@AF=2E:@?] xE’D 366? 72DE\A2465]” k^AmkAmpD E96 4:EJ H@C<D E@ 7:?5 2 A6C>2?6?E C6A=246>6?E[ r:EJ pEE@C?6J }2E2D92 qC@@<D p?56CD@? H:== D6CG6 2D 4:EJ >2?286C @? 2?
Gabbard's Past Could Complicate US Senate Confirmation

6 days ago | thefacts.com | Chad Blair |Nick Grube

Honolulu, HI (Honolulu Civil Beat)Trump's nomination of the former Hawaii congresswoman to be national intelligence director is likely to renew questions about her beliefs and background. In key ways, Tulsi Gabbard's professional experience makes her an ideal fit to serve in the second Trump administration. She is a military veteran and a former congresswoman who is comfortable speaking publicly and with the media.