Susan Avera Holt

01/11/2024

West of the Brazos folks: wondering what's happening with the highway expansion? When are they going to start on the overpass? What about Rachel Preter? She was hit by a truck on her way to school in all that construction mess. How's she doing? Read all about it for FREE in your West Brazos Weekly. The story starts here... Want to see the rest? Click on https://thefacts.com/special/page-a01/page_5f29ef4b-baed-5b77-a6a2-c9a538016b8d.html

Remember, it's all FREE. Have a question about West of the Brazos topics? Message me here. Oh, and my phone number is at the end of every story I write.

12/07/2023

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Course|

Looking to get your First Aid/CPR/AED Certification? We have a class coming up on Saturday, January 6th and registration is $110 per person. Register today at the Rec Center or online at https://secure.rec1.com/TX/lake-jackson-tx/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI2ODcxMTM=

12/07/2023

Brisket Grilled Cheese

12/07/2023

12/07/2023

How cute are these?!

These Straw Toppers are such a cute “Pick Me Up” Gifting Idea …. Grab some for your coworker, friend or just for your self !! Let’s all get in the Christmas spirit !! ❤️🌲❤️🌲

18932 Highway 35 – w are between Sweeny and West Columbia, Texas or shop the link below …..

https://theboutiqueatwellsflorist.com/products/straw-toppere

12/07/2023

Customer of the day… Sophie 🐭❤️🐶

11/28/2023

🐾✨ Meet Harrison, the "paw"-sibly perfect pooch! 🐶 This dashing brindle bachelor has been at the SPCA of Brazoria County for over 300 days, patiently waiting for his fur-ever family. 🕰️ He's a leash pro, a canine socialite, and his fetching skills are "off the leash"!

Harrison is ready to trade the shelter life for a comfy bed and a family to call his own. 🏡 Let's fetch him a loving home! 🎾 Swing by the SPCA of Brazoria County today and let the tail-wagging adventures begin!

📧 For a doggy date or a sleepover with this handsome hound, shoot an email to [email protected]! 💌 Let's give Harrison the "pawsome" e

11/17/2023

11/17/2023

Only Two Weeks Left!
If you’d like a career protecting Texas’ wild things and wild places, apply for the next class of Texas State Park Police cadets at https://bit.ly/TxParkPolice.

❗️ Applications close November 30th.

Texas State Parks

11/17/2023

🔥 MARSHMALLOWS WITH FIREFIGHTERS 🔥

Tomorrow, November 17 from 6pm-8pm at the City of Lake Jackson, Festival of Lights Pajama Party! Stop by and roast marshmallows with Lake Jacksons Bravest free of charge!

We would like to extend a large THANK YOU to Russell Warner for letting us borrow your large fire ring, Your donation and assistance has aided us in making this possible!!

10/19/2023

Looking for the perfect game night addition or a unique gift?

Look no further! Lake Jackson-Opoly is here and ready to take you on a journey through our beloved city. And here's the exciting part - it's now $5 OFF, so you can dive into local fun for just $25!

Our fantastic members can also enjoy an extra 5% OFF on this gem and any other gift shop items.

It's a twist on the classic Monopoly game, filled with all things Lake Jackson. From our iconic landmarks to the heartwarming local stories, Lake Jackson-Opoly is your ticket to endless fun and adventure.

Don't miss out on this incredible deal - come grab yours today at the Lake Jackson Museum Gift Shop! And hey, why not explore the museum while you're here?

09/08/2023

07/21/2023

New Journals 🐭❤️✏️

07/07/2023

07/04/2023

Better boy, Cherry & Roma are ready and looking really nice! Container grow tomatoes in a bright location with partial sun this time of year to continue harvesting your own tomatoes all year long! Just $1.99 each and they are getting close to a foot tall!

07/04/2023

06/02/2023

Maybe the lack of prep time actually helped; his words dripped with drama and emotion: “We were a little band, contending for liberty; they were thousands, well-appointed, munitioned, and provisioned, seeking to rivet chains upon us, or extirpate us from the earth.”

The inauguration had been scheduled for December, but ad-interim president David Burnet resigned suddenly, leaving Houston just two hours to prepare his speech.

Maybe the lack of prep time actually helped; his words dripped with drama and emotion: “We were a little band, contending for liberty; they were thousands, well appointed, munitioned, and provisioned, seeking to rivet chains upon us, or extirpate us from the earth.”

West Columbia is now home to a replica of one of the original buildings of the Texas Congress (pictured) and a park with a path connecting a series of monuments that commemorate the history of this area.

Photo by Texas Historical Commission

06/02/2023

Police are waiting on an autopsy to determine how a Houston man died after passersby found his body off a busy highway.

04/18/2023

03/22/2023

Community members have patiently waited for the Salvation Army to reopen its homeless shelter, a prospect that might finally come this spring.

03/18/2023

Six local lifters ended their seasons, and one closed out her career Friday in the Class 4A Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Championships at the Comerica Center in