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With Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1, Brazoria County residents are encouraged to review evacuation zones, prepare emergency supplies and make family plans before storms enter the Gulf.
Downtown Freeport has empty buildings, visible challenges and a complicated history, but its waterfront location, historic character and redevelopment plans show there is still potential worth paying attention to.
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Families across the Brazoria County area will have several ways to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend, including markets, brunches, a wellness walk, a church breakfast and family art events.
Brazoria Central Appraisal District is accepting applications for residents interested in serving on the Appraisal Review Board for the 2026–2027 term.
Gulf Coast Times is inviting locally owned businesses across Brazoria County to share their stories for future business spotlight features.
Two former Sweeny Fire and Rescue chiefs, a father and son, are facing serious child sex-crime charges, while another former volunteer firefighter has also been charged in a related investigation.
Sweeny Pride Day brought a steady crowd to Backyard Park on Saturday, with vendors, food, crafts, small businesses, a cookoff and a parade creating a family-friendly community event.
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The Brazoria County Historical Museum will host its free Cowboy Up! event Saturday in Angleton, giving families a chance to experience cowboy culture through demonstrations, children’s activities and local history.
Surfside Beach residents and visitors will have a busy Saturday with general elections, a Volunteer Fire Department BBQ fundraiser, and a Treaty of Velasco re-enactment planned throughout the day.
Gulf Coast Times welcomes local news tips, community events, announcements, photos, business updates, sports highlights, and story ideas from residents across Brazoria County.
Gulf Coast Times is a new local news source focused on Brazoria County, built to inform, connect, and spotlight the people, places, businesses, events, and stories that matter to our community.
Gulf Coast Times is inviting aspiring journalists, students, community members, event reporters, opinion writers, sports writers, and other local voices to apply as volunteer contributors as the publication begins building local coverage across Brazoria County.
Families, alumni, and district staff came together in reflection as the AISD Memorial Garden grew once again—preserving the names and memories of students and educators who are still deeply missed.
Sweeny Pride Day 2026 will take place May 1–2 in Sweeny, featuring a weekend of community events including a parade, cookoff competition, vendor market, fireworks, and a full lineup of family activities and local participation.
Angleton ISD trustees approved more than $1.17 million in technology and safety-related upgrades, including new Chromebooks for Angleton High School and an intercom system upgrade at Angleton Junior High.
RiverFest is back in Freeport this weekend, bringing live entertainment, food, vendors and family-friendly fun to Freeport Municipal Park on Friday and Saturday.
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