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Perfect Storm of Conditions Creates Mosquito Swarms
By Jim Molony Has much of your time outdoors in recent days been spent swatting mosquitoes? Join the swarm, er, crowd. Area Mosquito Control District lines have been busy taking calls from residents...
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LANE CLOSURE ALERT
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES – FM 518 and Garden Road Friday, September 12, 2014 between 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. In order for the contractor to install signal heads at the intersection of FM 518...
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Home Depot Confirms Breach of Payment Data Systems
HCN NEWS SERVICES The Home Depot® today confirmed that its payment data systems have been breached, which could potentially impact customers using payment cards at its U.S. and Canadian stores. There...
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Two Steps, One Sticker: Inspection and Registration All-in-One!
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles recently announced that the State of Texas will stop issuing inspection stickers and transition to a “Two Steps, One Sticker” vehicle inspection and registration...
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Crime Prevention: Ransomware Goes Mobile
The emergence of mobile ransomware, a form of malware, presents a growing threat to smartphone users. Cybercriminals use ransomware to lock a device or encrypt its data, then demand payment to...
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Free Legal Clinic for Veterans Oct 25
Veterans who need legal advice or legal assistance can visit a free legal clinic on Saturday, October 25 at the Lake Jackson VA Outpatient Clinic, 208 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson, TX 77566. The...
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Is Your Vehicle’s Airbag Recalled?
The Department of Transportation will conduct a review of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has been criticized for its handling of the Takata airbag recall this past week, as...
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Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks This Weekend
The official “Fall Back” time is Saturday at 2am!
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Election Day Information for Brazoria County residents
Tuesday, November 4 is the date of the General Election. Races on the ballot range from U.S. Senator, U.S. Representatives and Governor, to countywide races, County Commissioner and Justice of the...
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Tips for Safe and Happy Pets in Winter
By Iris Rush Every day of the year, I worry about our furry friends. I can’t help it; it’s just my nature. Unfortunately, I find myself fretting a bit more this time of the year. Perhaps it’s because I...
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Be Safe This Holiday Shopping Season
With the holiday shopping season about to start, car burglars and thieves will be taking advantage of it as well. They’ll be “banking” on you being distracted with your gift list! Law enforcement will...
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Guest Editorial: Playing It Safe for the Holidays
Written by: Dannielle Meyer, Brazoria County Community Coalition Coordinator, BACODA We’ve all heard of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, but do you know about “Black Wednesday”? Also known as...
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Smoke Alarms Save Lives, May be Free for Pearland Residents
By Stacey Glaesmann Sadly, one homeowner lost his home to a fire early Tuesday morning (Nov. 25) in The Lakes of Savannah subdivision in Rosharon. The good news was that he was alerted to the impending...
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Guest Editorial: Prescription for a Safe Holiday Season
Written by: Dannielle Meyer, Brazoria County Community Coalition Coordinator, BACODA As you prepare for your holiday celebrations, there is so much to do. As you make your lists, and check them twice,...
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Arctic Air Mass Bringing Sub-Freezing Weather Wednesday
An Arctic air mass entering the region Wednesday has the potential to cause up to 12 hours of sub-freezing weather through Thursday morning. The primary danger from freezing weather is to People, Pets,...
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Heavy Fog & Driver Inattention Contribute to Multiple Accidents
By Stacey Glaesmann Two accidents within a span of minutes led to the temporary closure of Broadway (FM 518) at Austin St. in Pearland Wednesday morning (Feb. 11). There were a total of seven vehicles...
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Busy is a Sickness
By Scott Dannemiller I’m busy. I don’t know about you, but anytime I am asked, “How’s it going?”, I never just say “fine” anymore. Instead, my stock response is always some degree of frazzled. The...
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Alligator Safety!
We received a report of an alligator sighting at Centennial Park, 3219 McLean Road. According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife, the gator could stay in this area for a few days or even a few weeks....
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Wal-Mart Food Bank Bags Continue to Arouse Suspicion
The Pearland resident who first noticed something amiss with the Food Bank donation bags at Wal-Mart on Main St. investigated further. This time, she PURCHASED 2 of the bags Wal-Mart had pre-assembled...
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