Brazoria County

10/13/2026

October is National Colonial Heritage Month

Brazoria County Commissioners Court proclaimed October as National Colonial Heritage Month, encouraging residents to reflect on our nation’s colonial history and the principles upon which our country was founded.

This observance provides an opportunity to learn about our shared heritage and preserve it for future generations.

10/13/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Brazoria County Commissioners Court proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Brazoria County to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of early detection.

This month, we stand with those facing breast cancer, honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and encourage residents to learn more about early detection. 💗

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

🤠What a great turnout this morning for Senior Citizen Day at the Brazoria County Fair! 🤠

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all who helped make this special day possible. We enjoyed celebrating the seniors and participating in this annual County Fair event!

10/12/2026

⚠️High Risk of Rip Currents⚠️

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high rip current risk alert for Brazoria County beaches through this evening.

If you are spending Columbus Day at the beach, please use caution if entering the water. Stay safe Brazoria County!

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

📸 Photo Friday 📸

Flashback to the 20th Annual Brazoria County Fair program in 1962, when Miss Barbara Durrett of Alvin was featured as the 1961 Rodeo Queen. 👑🐎

📖 This piece of local history was found at the Brazoria County Historical Museum. Residents can explore historical books, photographs, records and other archives that help tell the story of Brazoria County and the people who called it home.

🎟️More than six decades later, fair season remains a Brazoria County tradition. Here’s to another year of rodeos, ribbons, and memories at the Brazoria County Fair!

10/08/2026

⚠️High Risk of Rip Currents⚠️

There is a high risk of rip currents along Brazoria County beaches through Friday night.

If you're heading to the beach, please be sure to use caution if entering the water. Rip currents can pull even the strongest swimmer away from the shore.

10/07/2026

See information below about the 2026 Brazoria County Fair Parade happening this Saturday, October 10 at 10:00AM.

FAIR PARADE ‘26

It’s that time of year when we kick off the Brazoria County Fair with the Fair Parade in Angleton this Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 am! The section of 288B (N Velasco St) from Cannan Dr to Wilkins will be closed for parade staging and line up, so you will miss the parade if you are watching from this section. The parade route begins on N. Velasco Street at Wilkins Street, travels down N. Velasco St. into downtown, then turns eastbound onto E. Mulberry Street. The parade ends on E. Mulberry at Downing Street. The connecting roads and intersections will be closed along the route beginning at 8:00 am and will remain closed and have heavy parade-goer traffic until 1:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you all there! For more details about the parade, please visit https://www.brazoriacountyfair.com/events/2026/parade?fbclid=IwdGRleAUzTK5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUP1DI0S2Ds22W5bVzkKW6amGolwupXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7YUP7Vv261Bc2nA8T1RMII1fKEQHiGbE2_fLRvbpfkihK81e6X1jgVgC_-eg_aem_ktYD8xs24DUqSmE_jCAyQQ

*The line on the map depicts the areas that will be affected by the parade traffic.

10/07/2026

📢PUBLIC NOTICE | West Nile Virus Detected 🦟

The Brazoria County Mosquito Control District has identified West Nile Virus in one pool of mosquitoes tested in their lab on October 7, 2026. The mosquitoes were collected from a trap set at: Jasmine and Narcissus in Lake Jackson.

Mosquito Control spray trucks will treat the area twice nightly for the next three nights and will also re-trap the area next week to monitor mosquito activity and virus presence.

Residents are encouraged to check the daily mosquito spray schedule. Schedules are posted by 4 p.m. Spraying may be canceled due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
https://www.brazoriacountytx.gov/departments/mosquito-control/spray-schedule