Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight PUBLIC MEETINGS: Freeport to take up lift station bids; Lake Jackson to consider animal ordinance changes Council to discuss bids for Lift Station No Would you like to receive our daily headlines? Signup today Get the latest local and national sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning Receive updates on the latest issue of The Facts Receive the daily weather forecast and the weekly outlook in your inbox each morning Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Receive email alerts anytime there is breaking news or a severe weather alert Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Lake Jackson voters approve $18 million bond for infrastructure projects LAKE JACKSON — Voters approved an $18 million bond package Saturday authorizing the city to move ahead on long-delayed infrastructure projects that include facility repairs The bonds will fund public safety upgrades concrete street panel replacements and drainage improvements Gauri Godbole is a reporter with The Facts Email notifications are only sent once a day Some features on this page require the use of a different browser Current Lake Stage (Miller Landing station Lake Jackson) as of 3/3/2025: 81.34 ft (NAVD88) https://nwfwmd.aquaticinformatics.net/Data/DataSet/Chart/Location/011321/DataSet/Stage/Real-Time/Interval/Latest Lake Jackson in north Tallahassee is experiencing a dry down event during which part of the lake naturally and cyclically drains into a sinkhole which is located near Faulk Landing, has drained fully 11 times since June 2021 the sinkhole area is inundated after recent heavy rains The episodic dry down has attracted many visitors who are curious to see this natural phenomenon If you are planning to visit Lake Jackson, please take precautions and stay safe. DEP has created an FAQ about the dry down. Faulk Landing has been a bird-watching hot-spot, particularly during the dry down. Naturalists can stay up to date on flora and fauna observations on eBird and iNaturalist Lake Jackson is internationally known for its unique hydrology and trophy largemouth bass and as an outstanding habitat for wading birds waterfowl and a diversity of other wetland species The lake is located within the northern boundaries of the Tallahassee Hills physiographic region This region covers a 25-mile-wide strip of upland formations spanning five counties in Northwest Florida from the Withlacoochee River to the Apalachicola River The topography surrounding the lake has an elevation of 200 to 230 feet above sea level the steep hills form the sub-basins that give Lake Jackson its shape Lake Jackson is a shallow-water body that has an average depth of 6 feet except for two major sinkholes - Porter Hole Sink and Lime Sink - that have a localized depth of about 28 feet The lake was formed through the dissolution of limestone over time causing the collapse of the overlaying sediment and forming the lake basin long-term drought and a lack of heavy rainfall events can create conditions that contribute to low lake levels and slow draining.  Porter Hole Sink has famously disappeared and refilled dozens of times in recorded history lake levels have been trending downward over the last few years due in part to long-term regional drought conditions and lack of heavy localized precipitation events within the lake’s basin that are needed to sustain lake levels it can appear as if the lake dries within hours or days  Although the sinkholes are likely draining constantly they can be partially or completely plugged with sediments and organic matter Lake Jackson maintains water levels only through direct and indirect precipitation (runoff) within its 42 square-mile basin Future conditions may change rapidly at the sinkhole and across the lake depending on the frequency of heavy “Full pool” water level conditions are considered at approximately 86 feet above sea level (referenced to NAVD88) The lake is best explored by paddlecraft and boats or a spotting scope from one of the many landings mud motors and air boats are all used There are nine boat landings that provide access to the aquatic preserve Kiosks at each access point provide information and maps.  Nearby, Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park and several county parks offer hiking trails and boardwalks for viewing wildlife and enjoying the scenery. Popular activities on the lake including fishing Lake Jackson is also a Designated Florida Paddling Trail as part of DEP’s Office of Greenways and Trails.  Lake Jackson has served as an important natural resource to communities long before its designation as an aquatic preserve in 1973. The Fort Walton Culture of 1200 to 1500 A.D. thrived in the early environmental setting of the aquatic preserve and surrounding areas. The remains of their ritualistic culture can be found at Lake Jackson Archaeological Mounds State Park The Southeastern Ceremonial Complex located in the park is evidence of an advanced community structure that existed around 1200 A.D The earthen mounds have been preserved to offer visitors the opportunity to look back through time into the area's rich cultural history Clastic upland lakes are generally characterized as shallow to relatively deep irregular-shaped depressions or basins occurring in uplands They have surface inflows but are often without significant outflows Water is generally dissipated through evaporation and transpiration but it may also disappear through sinks that connect with the aquifer The karst topography of North Florida produces numerous sinkholes from the dissolution of the underlying limestone Lake Jackson has small to medium sinkholes scattered across the bottom The lake's natural dry down and refill cycles are determined by the activity of these sinks and the amount of rainfall in the area The sinkholes are important to the lake's ecosystem because natural periodic draining creates a cleansing effect for the lake reducing invasive aquatic vegetation and exposing organic sediments that eventually decompose Wet prairies are communities of non-woody vegetation found on continuously wet but not inundated soils on flat gentle slopes They are dominated by a mixture of grasses and sedges in the wetter portions Wet prairies in North Florida are some of the most diverse communities in the U.S. with an average of more than 20 species per square meter These communities are very sensitive to alterations to the soil surface that can alter the hydrology Wet prairies are prevalent in the northern section of Lake Jackson near the "cattle gap." The fluctuating water levels within the aquatic preserve prevent the domination of any one invasive species but also create enough disturbance for some infestations to thrive Management is achieved by working closely with FWC’s Invasive Plant Management Section to mitigate their populations in both aquatic and riparian zones Hydrilla is managed by herbicide treatment and sterile grass carp stocking Natural dry down events also knock back hydrilla populations in shallow areas but infestations usually remain in the lake's deeper sections Waterfowl also use hydrilla as a food source in winter Other aquatic exotics are treated with appropriate types and amounts of herbicide Chinese tallowtree infests lake buffer - or riparian - areas and is resilient to varying water levels once established Intensive management of this exotic tree was initiated in 2020-21 targeting dense stands of mature trees with selective herbicide application Long-term goals include replacing tallowtree areas with native tree canopy for increased nesting and foraging habitat for wading bird species The exotic island apple snail - originally from South America and a favorite food of the limpkin - is present in the lake and its population varies with lake levels The snail’s impact on the native communities is currently unknown Future monitoring and research projects are being considered to learn more about the snail’s population status in the aquatic preserve and potential management options Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve staff coordinate all management and outreach with help from partners Northwest Florida Water Management District Aquatic preserve programming includes a seminar series and lake cleanups landowner initiatives (such as the Adopt-A-Buffer Program and providing lake-conservation information on kiosks The public can participate in a citizen science monitoring project by submitting photos at two Chronolog stations featured on the lake at Jackson View and Sunset landings There are currently no Events/Public Notices that match the selected criteria shakes hands with Councilman Jon Baker on his way to vote Saturday at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Jon Baker campaigns for Lake Jackson City Council Position 5 Saturday at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson LAKE JACKSON — Jon “J.B.” Baker handily won re-election to Position 5 on the Lake Jackson City Council unofficial results Saturday night from the Brazoria County Elections Division FL — If you see a plume of smoke throughout the sky in Tallahassee on Thursday afternoon The Florida Forest Service says there's a 200-acre prescribed fire near Lake Jackson They say it was requested by a private landowner A spokesperson says these burns are common this time of the year To track prescribed burns, go to whyprescribedfire.org. 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Youth Education and Programming Coordinator Jordan Weaver and Executive Director Lindsay Scovil view the museum's enhanced Selena Quintanilla exhibit Monday at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum A Coca-Cola plate featuring an image of Selena Quintanilla is part of the expanded "Selena Forever" display Monday at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum Executive Director Lindsay Scovil shows a drawing and poem Selena Quintanilla made when she attended O.M Roberts Elementary School included in the "Selena Forever" display Monday at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum Selena shirts featured in the "Selena Forever" display are shown Monday at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum A Guinness World Records certificate for the largest collection of Selena memorabilia is on display Monday at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum Youth Education and Programming Coordinator Jordan Weaver writes her favorite memory of Selena as part of the Selena Quintanilla exhibit Monday at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum Selena Quintanilla memorabilia is displayed Monday at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum Magazines commemorating Selena are part of the expanded exhibit on the Brazoria County native at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum “Selena Forever,” a new exhibit at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum legacy and fan impact through rare memorabilia and hometown stories A once-modest tribute to Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla has grown into a vibrant reimagined exhibit at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum and staff are inviting the public to experience it firsthand Lake Jackson council advanced new animal rules and confirmed the $704M Freeport Hurricane Flood Protection Project is off the table chip a cat or take the blame when it starts causing trouble That’s the bottom line behind a new animal ordinance Lake Jackson City Council members are considering after months of debate over how to handle the city’s stray and free-roaming felines introduced during council’s meeting Monday would make residents legally responsible for cats they feed and microchip That means if the animal starts digging in trash sneaking into neighbors’ yards or howling all night the person who chipped it will be the one getting a knock on the door presents a gift of a gavel and sounding block to outgoing Mayor Bob Sipple during a reception Nov 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 — Former city council member and mayor Bob Sipple will be missed by everyone who knew him just an amazing man with a heart just huge,” former city manager and friend Bill Yenne said Lindsey Kinane is a senior reporter with The Facts Investigators believe an electrical issue sparked a fire that killed two senior citizens in their home LAKE JACKSON — Investigators believe an electrical issue sparked a fire that killed two senior citizens in their home Lake Jackson firefighters were called to the home in the first block of Post Oak Court at 2:27 a.m The two victims were found inside the home Varieties of fudge line the counter at Nana’s House of Treats in Lake Jackson Nana's House of Treats owners Chad and Beverly Trombatore prepare to cut a ceremonial ribbon Tuesday Nana's House of Treats owners Chad and Beverly Trombatore address Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce attendees during the store's ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday A customer buys some sweets Tuesday from the newly opened Nana's House of Treats at 211 Parking Way in Lake Jackson Chad and Beverly Trombatore pose in front of a candy wall at their Lake Jackson shop 12th Man Beer Hall and Grill closed March 4 without explanation Nana's House of Treats offers sugar-free options to accommodate different diets THE SCOOP: Nostalgic candy store opens in Lake Jackson Richwood bar goes out of business and Clute gets U-Haul service Nana’s House of Treats was thriving inside the Brazos Mall in Lake Jackson the location was forced to close due to national restrictions once things looked increasingly bleak the shop reopened this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce at 211 Parking Way Courtney Blackann is business reporter and magazine coordinator for The Facts. Contact her at courtney.blackann@thefacts.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Facts employees pose for a photo in front of the news organization’s longtime home in Clute The Facts sold the building to a group of local investors and will move to office space in downtown Lake Jackson in the first quarter of 2025 The Facts will have a new home in downtown Lake Jackson to start the second quarter of 2025 Sale of the current Facts location at 720 S and the paper has been leasing its current space back while arrangements were made for a new home Baker faces challenger Elizabeth Olufemi in Lake Jackson City Council election LAKE JACKSON — The race for Position 5 on Lake Jackson City Council pits the incumbent running for what would be his final reelection bid before being term-limited against a challenger seeking to win a seat for the first time Jon “J.B.” Baker hopes to complete his second three-term stretch as a council member after previously terming out Elizabeth Olufemi is making her second attempt to secure a council position having challenged for Position 2 a year ago We're always interested in hearing about news in our community A firefighter battles flames Thursday afternoon at a house in the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive in Lake Jackson An Angleton firefighter adjusts a hose while fighting a blaze Thursday afternoon at a house in the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive in Lake Jackson A firefighter sprays down the back of a home that caught fire Thursday afternoon in the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive in Lake Jackson A neighbor consoles one of the owners of a house that caught fire Thursday afternoon in the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive in Lake Jackson EMS personnel help swap out two firefighters’ oxygen tanks Thursday afternoon while battling a blaze at a house in the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive in Lake Jackson Firefighters don breathing equipment due to heavy smoke Thursday afternoon while fighting a fire at a house in the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive in Lake Jackson A firefighter rushes to grab a hose Thursday afternoon at a house fire in the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive in Lake Jackson LAKE JACKSON — A Sleepy Hollow Drive family had to find somewhere else to spend Thursday night after a fire left their home unlivable reported the fire at the home in the 1200 block of Sleepy Hollow Drive Smoke and flames were poring from from the back half of the single-story home when firefighters arrived Kavan Van Hal is a reporter and photographer for The Facts Lake Jackson Police Chief Paul Kibodeaux shows the need for a new evidence room to be added to the police station Thursday one of the projects planned if Proposition A Police Chief Paul Kibodeaux shows one of the generators that will be replaced if Lake Jackson voters pass Proposition A and Lake Jackson City Manager Modesto Mundo show where a storm drainage pipe needs to be replaced Thursday in Lake Jackson The fire station roof and air conditioners will be replaced if Proposition A and Lake Jackson City Manager Modesto Mundo show the exhaust system that needs to be replaced Thursday at the Lake Jackson fire Station The bay doors at the main Lake Jackson Fire Station will be replaced if Proposition A is approved by voters Lake Jackson Police Chief Paul Kibodeaux points out where the police station will be expanded if Proposition A is approved by voters Police Chief Paul Kibodeaux shows why the ceiling inside the police department needs to be replaced Thursday in Lake Jackson The fire station roof will be replaced with money from Proposition A if Lake Jackson voters approve the bond request Fire Marshal Will Ammons shows some of the fluorescent lights that will be replaced with LED lights if the Public Safety Facilities Bond is approved in Lake Jackson The police station roof will be replaced by the Proposition A Public Safety Facilities Bond if it is approved by Lake Jackson voters will be replaced with money from the Proposition B Streets Bond is it is approved by Lake Jackson voters Lake Jackson voters to decide on $18 million bond for streets and safety upgrades; approval would raise annual taxes by about $62 for the average homeowner Editor's note: This story and headline have been modified to reflect the city's official modeling on the property tax impact of all three bonds passing which is an average of $43 per property owner LAKE JACKSON — One of two men accused of killing a 29-year-old Lake Jackson man was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing in the case this week who lists a West Columbia address on his jail record were arrested last month on murder charges after being indicted last fall by a Brazoria County grand jury The indictments were sealed at the time they were handed up Michael Morris is managing editor of The Facts Lake Jackson United Methodist Church families are gifting their treasures to help cover expenses of mission and programs By inviting the public to a yard sale from 8 am.-1 p.m the congregation is able to clean their own closets while paying forward the blessings they've enjoyed "We believe Jesus' words that he came to give us life — and give it more abundantly." On sale are antiques "We invite the community to not only find great bargains for themselves," said yard sale co-ordinator Jewell Ferguson "but to consider passing on their gifts as well." "All are welcome," food pantry leader Art Ulrich added "especially to participate in the ongoing charitable outreach of our community." Lake Jackson is an open and affirming congregation, which welcomes all people of all faiths to worship Sundays at 11 a.m.For more information on the yard sale, please email jewellferguson@yahoo.com. For more on the church, please email Pastor Jill Berquist jill.berquist@lake-jackson-umc.org Luby's is shifting operations from its Lake Jackson building to its current pop-up site in the Central Brazoria County Business Park in Angleton friends and all those looking for something filling will have to take Luby’s off their list of places to eat in Lake Jackson; the restaurant is closing soon Known for its home-style meals and welcoming environment Luby’s Cafeteria has been a go-to for years in Lake Jackson the eatery has been a mainstay for nearly 40 years News of the closure initially was announced in a statement by President Cal Gin Cynthia Zelaya is a reporter for The Facts Hundreds of children dashed onto MacLean Park fields laden with candy- and prize-filled Easter eggs Thursday night and Macy McCain look inside their Easter basket Thursday before the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Ezra Rodriguez opens one of his eggs Thursday after the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Anna and Brea Law sort through eggs Thursday after the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Mia Alvarez plays with bubbles Thursday after the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Kids run to get eggs Thursday during the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Zola and Leslie Calvillo take a photo Thursday after the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at the Lake Jackson Recreation Center Aliza Cortez stops for a photo Thursday on her way to the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Kids look for eggs Thursday during the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Kids run to find eggs Thursday during the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Clara and Martin Pochettino take a photo Thursday after the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Kids get ready to hunt eggs Thursday at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Kids line up to hunt eggs Thursday at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Diante Baker and Marshall Banks take a photo Thursday after the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Liaa Lomeli turns in a ticket she found in one of her eggs Thursday after the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson Jeremiah and Cash Zavala take a photo with the Easter Bunny Thursday before the Kids Easter Egg Hunt at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson 20-year-old Lake Jackson man arrested after leading the police on a high-speed chase LAKE JACKSON — A 20-year-old Lake Jackson man is in the Brazoria County jail after trying to evade police in his SUV and on foot Molloy is charged with unlawful restraint exposing another to serious bodily injury and evading arrest with a vehicle after the incident that started about 8:30 p.m Sunday in the 500 block of Highway 288 Southbound Lake Jackson Police Department’s public information office General Manager Jennifer Bravo holds her 2024 Impact Player of the Year Award on Tuesday at La Madeleine in Lake Jackson Bella Roma owner Raziya Chashmawala serves up dessert Tuesday at the Clute restaurant General Manager Jennifer Bravo talks about winning the 2024 Impact Player of the Year Award during an interview Tuesday at La Madeleine in Lake Jackson The 2024 Impact Player of the Year Award presented to General Manager Jennifer Bravo is displayed Tuesday at La Madeline in Lake Jackson A cannoli on display Tuesday at Bella Roma which has undergone a refreshening under new ownership Bella Roma owner Raziya Chashmawala sits at a table Tuesday as she discusses the restaurant she and her husband bought The SCOOP: La Madeleine GM brings home some hardware for community impact and Bella Roma rebrands under new management general manager of La Madeleine in Lake Jackson recently came home from Las Vegas after hitting the jackpot It wasn’t a fortuitous strike at the slot machines Bravo snagged the company’s sole impact award given to the general manager that demonstrates the greatest positive impact for the year Courtney Blackann is a business writer and magazine coordinator for The Facts this time through the expansion of their satellite location LAKE JACKSON — The expected closure of Luby’s in Lake Jackson hit a lot of people hard but the announcement of its death in Brazoria County has proven to be premature The popular cafeteria-style restaurant will live to serve Lu Ann platters another day County residents will be able to get their comfort foods just the way they like them only 16 minutes away from the current location Chad Rousseau jokes with hecklers loudly talking on the phone during the Chad & Friends Comedy Extravaganza on Jan Rousseau brings comedians from around Texas including well-known acts seen on social media and featured on podcasts to the venue for shows the first Tuesday of each month Mackenzie Jewel messes around on the stool during the Chad & Friends Comedy Extravaganza on Jan Ku Egenti speaks with the crowd during the Chad & Friends Comedy Extravaganza on Jan 7 at Growlers Pour Haus in downtown Lake Jackson Host Chad Rousseau welcomes the audience to the Chad & Friends Comedy Extravaganza on Jan Tony Martinez brings the crowd to laughter during the Chad & Friends Comedy Extravaganza on Jan Top comedians across Texas find themselves taking stage in Lake Jackson each month giving audiences a chance to flex their funny bones Bring on the first Yuletide Cheer of 2024 with the Festival of Lights at Lake Jackson The festivities will kick off on November 17 with the Yuletide Carnival Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Santa Pajama Jam will follow on November 18 November 19th will be a busy day kicking off with Breakfast with Santa and craft booths throughout the day!  The popular Children’s Wintertime Playground will be held from 11 am to 3 pm where kids can take pictures with Santa The much-awaited Parade of Lights takes place starting at 7 pm!  Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information all information mentioned in this article is subject to change The community’s favorite carnival at the Annual Festival of Lights Enjoy it for a full 4 days with a twice-a-night free circus too Image credit: City of Lake Jackson – Government When: November 21 – November 24 Pre-Sale Wristbands: $60 for a weekend pass Where: Doris Williams Civic Center Parking Lot Dance the night away in your pajamas with Santa Claus Featuring roasted marshmallows from the Lake Jackson Fire Department Kick off the Festival of Lights with pancakes Learn how Christmas and other winter holidays are celebrated in different cultures Another Lake Jackson Holiday Event alongside the Festival of Lights Fill up your tummies with delightful treats and drinks at the Food Truck Court Free Children’s Wintertime Playground of all snowy and wintery kinds INCLUDING Santa’s Workshop Santa Claus will also listen to all the children’s Christmas wishes and pose for photos The highly-awaited 32nd Annual Parade of Lights will take place during the Festival of Lights on Saturday The parade will start its journey through Lake Jackson’s downtown at 7 o’clock There will be many community performances at the Parade of Lights!  The city of Lake Jackson is located in the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area in the U.S There were 26,849 people living in the city as per the 2010 Census A part of Lake Jackson was initially built as a corporate village for Dow Chemical Company employees in 1942 It is also known partially for being the hometown of Tejano mega-star Selena Quintanilla-Perez To get these updates directly delivered to your feed, give us a follow on Facebook by clicking on the …next to the search lens icon Delivered by FeedBurner Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress The steel cabinet smoker at Brian’s Bar-B-Q in Clute Brian Devine helped build it and installed it with his wife producing all the meat for both Brian’s and the Fill Station After finding a seat at Brian’s Bar-B-Q A framed article announcing its opening explained the provenance of the various decorations had gone back home to collect items for display “I can’t live in the country anymore,” he told the Brazosport Facts newspaper “so I brought a little of the country to the restaurant.” The prices at Brian’s are a blast from the past The True Texan plate gets you two sides and a pound of smoked meats I opted for a scoop of mustard-tinted potato salad and classic pinto beans with the brisket and turkey on my plate I’d go for the savory pork ribs and smoked sausage next time That old-school barbecue environment is what the Devine boys grew up in “Our first job for both of us was pouring cups of tea at caterings,” Kyle told me He was a dishwasher at fourteen and cleaned the smokers on the weekends but neither he nor Kent saw their future at the family business “He did everything he could to talk us out of going into the restaurant industry,” Kyle said Kent went to San Marcos to attend Texas State University and Kyle left town for New York a month after graduating high school “Let me get as far away as I possibly can,” he remembered thinking at the time Kyle started working in restaurants and bars in Brooklyn He got a scholarship to attend law school at St “I walked out in the middle of orientation and went back to work in New York,” Kyle said He took a position at Brooklyn Wine Exchange and helped build its spirits program It was an education in whiskey that transformed him The photos he saw from every family event he missed weighed on him so he decided to come back home for an extended visit “My motivation for moving back was to learn barbecue and bring it back to New York,” Kyle said but leaving behind the hectic pace of New York felt good Brian and MaryAnne were ready to retire and had plans to sell the restaurant The boys had ideas on how to expand and maybe give their folks the comfortable retirement they deserved they found a gas station from 1947 that was being used for storage were able to buy Brian’s and allow their parents to retire Kyle’s spirits expertise is on full display at the Fill Station bottles line the wall from floor to ceiling In addition to the full barbecue offerings there’s an extensive cocktail menu that changes quarterly “I don’t know if I prioritize one over the other,” Kyle said but when he had to choose a category for the restaurant on Google They started with a small smoker in the back but soon realized it made more sense to cook everything in the pits at Brian’s “On the food side and the beverages side it’s been an outlet for creativity,” Kyle said which is why the Fill Station serves barbecue tacos on Tuesdays the large beef short rib is a heck of a value but gets another layer of coarse black pepper before smoking the Devine family has always smoked with live oak wood which brings a bolder smoke flavor to that beef rib The bartenders at the Fill Station can help you build a whiskey flight from any of the bottles on the shelf Kyle estimates that five hundred of the eight hundred bottles are whiskey a selection that rivals most whiskey bars in Houston The drinks are a heck of a lot less expensive in Lake Jackson and Penelope Rosé Cask Bourbon (one-ounce pours of each) was just $28 and Kyle chooses one whiskey each week for half-price pours The Fill Station’s popularity isn’t going to change how the elder barbecue joint in the family does business “Brian’s has served the community for thirty years and I don’t want to change it,” Kyle said He is happy with how his return home has changed his life for the better he came by to say hello with his young son in his arms He came back to southern Brazoria County to keep the family business alive and to grow a family of his own “This pace is enjoyable,” he said “I get to enjoy life a little more.” Thursday–Saturday 11–midnightPitmasters: Kyle and Kent DevineMethod: Live oak in a cabinet smoker and rotisserie smokerYear opened: 2017 cats and dogs have been subject to different standards in the eyes of the law “Cats and dogs are now equal under our ordinance,” City Attorney Sherri Russell said told City Council while presenting the proposed change to the animal control law damage your property or attack and kill other animals.” leaving the possibility for new owners to take over the space "The Lord was telling us it was time to retire," said Lisa Taylor wife and business partner of owner Johnny Taylor in an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat The couple spent one recent morning completing their regular maintenance preparing to put their nearly two acres of property up for sale but a final "hoorah" will commence once a new buyer is secured four different groups have looked into taking over the property "Selling the business name is negotiable," Lisa added Johnny helped operate his parent's steak and seafood restaurant The popular restaurant operated from 1946 to 1986 on West Tennessee Street Johnny opened his seafood eatery in a single unit in a strip mall on Crowder Road in 1985 he purchased property on Lake Jackson's Sunset Landing where Shucker's is operated by the couple now "We were blessed with the overwhelming love and support from friends to help make the move We could not have done it without them," Lisa said Johnny shared his visions of what he wanted to make the new location shine with his best friend Jerry Garner you have the vision and we can make it happen!' " the restaurant and bar was a place of refuge for those looking to escape reality and that simplicity is what everyone favored about it especially its capability to evoke a sense of Florida nostalgia People exchanged stories on the restaurant's porch about fishing that day on Lake Jackson canoeing out on the waters and watching for baby alligators and ducks that found their way onto the dock Its menu consisted of oysters by the dozen and homemade "Shucker's Favorites" from Gulf shrimp to blue crab claws seafood gumbo and other handheld fare and seafood delicacies motorcycle runs and their annual 'Chili Cook Offs' for Big Bend Hospice "We still have some of the same customers today as we did 40 years ago," Lisa said then Johnny's own health emergency shortly after the couple took this as a sign to calm the waters They ultimately came to a hard decision to look ahead to the next chapter "We've just had so many special memories," Lisa said adding that friends left kind remarks on social media saying they will be greatly missed but it's time to enjoy life and our family." Their hope is that the next tenant will be blessed with "as many great years as we have." Lisa said patrons have reached out stating their own hopes that the future tenant will "be just like us," maintaining a space "where they can enjoy coming out and sitting on the lake Many are grappling with the possible loss of this landmark establishment most recently a reporter for the Associated Press in Tallahassee who took his wife Amy there for a couple dozen of raw oysters on their first date 13 years ago He said it wasn't your typical "glitz and glam" attraction of a restaurant you would visit to impress your lady but it was a place where they bonded over their love of oysters It always reminds us of that first night," he said and it's just such an important part of our romance It was this first date when he learned that she preferred raw oysters without the cocktail sauce "It's got a big place in both of our hearts," he said Kyla A Sanford covers dining and entertainment for the Tallahassee Democrat. New restaurant opening up, special deals, or events coming up? Let me know at ksanford@tallahassee.com You can also email your suggestions for a future TLH Eats restaurant profile Early morning fire damages home near Lake Jackson TFD saysTallahassee DemocratTallahassee firefighters early Monday knocked down an electrical blaze that damaged a house near Lake Jackson The Tallahassee Fire Department responded around 1:45 a.m seeing "heavy smoke and flames" coming from the home's garage "Crews quickly began extinguishing the fire preventing further damage to the home," according to the release "Firefighters searched the structure and determined that everyone was out of the house." suffered minor burns to the arms and was treated adding that it was assisted on scene by Leon County EMS Leon County Sheriff’s deputies and Talquin Electric Cooperative Edward Bustos fills out a worksheet Tuesday during the Architecture Scout Badge Workshop at the Alden B Eli Richter talks with Youth Education and Programming Coordinator Jordan Weaver about sustainable architecture Tuesday during the Architecture Scout Badge Workshop at the Alden B Architect Brent Bowles shows blueprints Tuesday during the Architecture Scout Badge Workshop at the Alden B Youth Education and Programming Coordinator Jordan Weaver talks about Sustainable Architecture during the Architecture Scout Badge Workshop on Tuesday at the Alden B Benjamin Pottratz draws the changes he would add to make it a beach house Tuesday during the Architecture Scout Badge Workshop at the Alden B Architect Brent Bowles talks about a presentation questionnaire Tuesday during the Architecture Scout Badge Workshop at the Alden B Eight Scouts participated in the scout badge workshop hosted by Lake Jackson Historical Association to gain hands-on experience in sustainable architecture and community-focused design — as well as a merit badge Scouts of America members learned how making something old new again could be applied to buildings as they participated in a workshop that enhanced their knowledge and earned them a merit badge The Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Aspen Dental The Greater Angleton Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for SC Photography and its owner a curated trove is about to open its doors in Lake Jackson an expansive antique mall situated within the Brazos Mall LAKE JACKSON — The city could be getting a payout connected to the opioid crisis but it isn’t expected to be a big windfall Kroger finalized a $1.37 billion settlement last month with 30 states in which it operates for its role in the epidemic It will be paid out over the next 11 years daughters' first dance partner is their father and little girls and dads packed the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson on Friday for the Daddy Daughter Dance Emma Faas and Addison Faas pose for a photo together all dressed up Friday for the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Dads and daughters pose for a photo Friday at the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson A father and daughter share a fun moment dancing the chicken dance Friday at the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Father and daughter Julie and Aaron Oaks have a blast while dancing Friday at the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Liliana and Modesto Mundo share a sweet moment Friday at the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Arianna and Danny Gonzalez share a heartfelt slow dance Friday at the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Artemio Alanis snaps a photo of his daughter at the Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday night at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Adelyn and Kayleigh Durand help themselves to some sweets Friday to start off the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Young girls enjoy a memorable evening of dancing Friday at the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson Windy...scattered thunderstorms this evening Riley Calhoun is jailed on $20,000 in bonds on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle A Lake Jackson man remained in a Brazoria County jail Monday after he was charged Saturday in connection with a vehicle stolen from Santa Fe Officials with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday were called to the 18000 block of state Highway 6 in reference to a stolen vehicle later located in Lake Jackson according to information from the sheriff’s office Calhoun was arrested during a traffic stop Calhoun was in possession of burglary tools keys from vehicles also believed to have been stolen and ski masks there are no recent results for popular videos Start your morning with the top headlines each day Receive Laura Elder's Biz Buzz direct to your inbox every Sunday Receive an email notification each time resident weather expert Stan Blazyk 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Log in here By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy or sign up for a new account to continue reading We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content Please purchase a subscription to continue reading Your current subscription does not provide access to this content Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight One person was killed late Saturday night in a fiery one-vehicle crash along Lake Jackson Drive Officers were called to the area of Lake Jackson Drive near Blandsford Drive in Manassas at 11:51 p.m They arrived to find that a 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI had been traveling north on Lake Jackson Drive when it left the roadway struck a utility pole and flipped over several times before catching fire according to Master Police Officer Renee Carr a Prince William County police spokeswoman The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and was not wearing a seatbelt The driver’s identity has not yet been released pending the notification of family members Police investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who might have witnessed the crash and ask them to call 703-792-6500 Want to stay up to date on the best stories out of Prince William County? Sign up for the Prince William Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter, The JAM, online here Stay up-to-date on the best stories about life in Prince William County with The JAM - Your News In Just A Minute newsletter Digital and Print Subscription memberships available The future of Prince William Times now depends on community support Your donation will help us continue to improve our journalism through in-depth local news coverage and expanded reader engagement Evan Richter finds a little magic in his Easter basket March 20 during the Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation Department has three Easter egg Hunts for young children and teenagers The first is the Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt Thursday for a Kids’ Egg Hunt and ending at 8:30 p.m for the Adult and Teen Flashlight Egg Scramble LAKE JACKSON — The Lake Jackson Parks and Recreation is bringing back three Easter egg Hunts for people of all ages the first event is the Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt for people of all ages with special needs where they can collect eggs and visit the Easter Bunny in a protected environment It will take place Thursday at the Doris Williams Civic Center