The West Columbia Library is offering free summer programs for children of all ages, including weekly storytime, a field day and a Big Blue Blocks event, while also encouraging families to help the library system reach its 10 million minutes read goal.

July 24, 2026 · R. K. Carter

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to weaken before reaching Southeast Texas, but Brazoria County’s coastal communities could still experience scattered storms, gusty winds, elevated seas and dangerous rip currents later this week.

July 22, 2026 · Justin Buzek

A community appeal says 13 families, including nine children, were displaced following a fire at 132 Oyster Creek Drive in Lake Jackson.

July 17, 2026 · Justin Buzek

A two-vehicle crash temporarily blocked Avenue A in Freeport and left a 19-year-old man with injuries that were not considered serious.

July 15, 2026 · Justin Buzek

Gulf Coast Times is locally owned, independently operated and built around one mission: providing Brazoria County with accurate, accessible and community-focused news without outside editorial control.

July 14, 2026 · Justin Buzek

Community support is already helping Gulf Coast Times upgrade equipment, continue local coverage, and build toward a stronger local news resource for Brazoria County.

July 10, 2026 · Justin Buzek

On The River Restaurant in Freeport marked a new chapter July 9 with a ribbon cutting for “The Boardwalk,” a rebuilt private-event space damaged during Hurricane Beryl.

July 9, 2026 · Justin Buzek

Brazoria County residents dealing with heavy mosquito activity can request spraying online through the county’s Mosquito Control District.

July 6, 2026 · Justin Buzek

Site sponsors help Gulf Coast Times cover the real costs of local journalism, from website hosting and public records requests to travel, equipment and expanded coverage across Brazoria County.

July 1, 2026 · Justin Buzek