The Whit Phillips Memorial Young Artist Competition showcased the musical talents of K-12 students from Brazoria County, offering them the chance to perform in a professional setting and compete for top honors. Held at The Clarion at Brazosport College, the event brought together young musicians across multiple categories, where they were evaluated by a panel of judges and awarded for their skill, dedication, and artistry. With a warm and supportive atmosphere, the competition celebrated not just technical excellence but also the passion and hard work of the participants, reinforcing the importance of youth involvement in classical music and performance.
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The Whit Phillips Memorial Young Artist Competition showcased the musical talents of K-12 students from Brazoria County, offering them the chance to perform in a professional setting and compete for top honors. Held at The Clarion at Brazosport College, the event brought together young musicians across multiple categories, where they were evaluated by a panel of judges and awarded for their skill, dedication, and artistry. With a warm and supportive atmosphere, the competition celebrated not just technical excellence but also the passion and hard work of the participants, reinforcing the importance of youth involvement in classical music and performance.
Former city council member and mayor Bob Sipple is remembered for his bright and positive outlook during his service to the City of Lake Jackson.
Lake Jackson grass fire damages property, cause unknown; residents are requested to maintain caution.
Surfside Beach’s implementation of a $200 annual fee to cover its expenses related to short-term rental properties seems to us to be a relatively small price for owners to pass on to their renters.
From childhood, women are taught to be polished, perfect and pleasing, but rarely are they encouraged to be bold, audacious and driven.
Step right this way, folks, but note the foot marks on the floor. Please stay at least 6 feet apart and keep your masks on. As you can see, we are running late. We had planned to open on March 11, the fifth anniversary of the day, March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 was a pandemic.
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Now that we are finally in spring time (the Spring Equinox occurred March 20 this year), the temperatures will begin rising. A popular aspect of spring time in South Texas is crawfish (or crayfish) season.
After delivering his 15th pitch of the game for his ninth and final strike, University of St. Thomas senior Kameron Craig unleashed a celebratory yell.
Photos published last week in The Facts and at thefacts.com.
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Angleton Market Days returned for its spring edition to a strong turnout helped by good weather and people seeking out unique items from more than 200 vendors.
Most people do not realize that many migratory birds fly at night. Light pollution, the product of man-made artificial light, disorients these nocturnal migrants.
About one month into the courtship, I decided Nelson needed to get to know me a little better. I was bursting at the seams to cook him a homemade meal.
I Peter 1:4 says we will “obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.â€
Ruth Beatriz Damian, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and business owner, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the age of 89, in Angleton, Texas.
Alvin Greenville, Jr. was born on May 7,1941 in Pollack, Texas at home. He joined his loving wife of 60 years Barbara Greenville in Heaven on March 20,2025.
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