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What residents are talking about in Brazoria County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Westwood Road Subdivision Drainage Ditch Maintenance
Data Center Power Grid Strain
Sweeny Area Water and Infrastructure
Floodplain Home Elevation Grant Issues
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Brazoria County from local and regional media.
Clute, state work to improve, bicycle, pedestrian safety
Following over 1,000 local vehicle crashes, TxDOT and the city of Clute are developing an Active Transportation Plan to improve walking and biking safety.
Oct 28, 2026Hundreds turn out to air concerns about proposed 447-acre Damon facility
DAMON — Little information is available about a proposed data center near Damon, leaving residents searching for answers about what the development could mean for their community.
Oct 28, 2026Angleton City Council unanimously opposes White Oak data center’s bid to exit ETJ
Angleton leaders united again against White Oak data center plans, unanimously opposing its escape from city oversight. But Texas law allows withdrawal despite their objections.
Oct 28, 2026Council spares Sweeny residents trash fee increase
Residents of Sweeny will not see a increase in rates for waste services due to the city absorbing the price increase.
Oct 28, 2026Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office staffing changes to save county nearly $28K
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office staffing changes are expected to save nearly $28,000 by eliminating one position, reorganizing communications roles and integrating the crime analysis division.
Oct 27, 2026Clute City Council puts ward representatives at center of residents’ agenda requests
Clute residents have a new way to get their concerns before City Council after officials unanimously approved changes to the city's meeting agenda request process.
Oct 27, 2026Brazoria County burn ban remains strict after garage fire close call
A garage fire sparked by a backyard weed torch on Monday afternoon serves as a timely reminder that the local burn ban is still strictly in effect.
Oct 26, 2026Angleton council presses HDR Engineering firm over wastewater project delays
Nearly two more years and a projected $600,000 budget gap sparked questions as Angleton City Council approved $714,000 for engineering on long-delayed wastewater plant upgrades.
Oct 26, 2026PUBLIC MEETINGS: What your local officials are discussing this week
Tuesday brings key decisions as the Angleton City Council weighs a proposed data center, and the Brazoria County commissioners consider river dredging, community improvements, and funding changes.
Oct 25, 2026Clute resident speaks up for neighbors over trash, roads and city spending at packed City Council meeting
Clute resident Severa Lara calls out city leaders over garbage collection changes, deteriorating roads, drainage, city spending and poor communication in a packed council chamber.
Oct 23, 2026Holiday Lakes Town Council names Royce Isbell new interim mayor after tense vote
Royce Isbell is Holiday Lakes' new interim mayor after Town Council appointed him Thursday. His priorities include the town's water system, finances and public safety.
Oct 23, 2026Adult businesses get designated zone in Oyster Creek
Oyster Creek City Council approved zoning for sexually oriented businesses on four Dow Chemical properties along Highway 332, though Dow says no sale is planned.
Oct 23, 2026