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Rafael “Angel” Piña, senior class president, thanks his mother for supporting him despite all of their hardships in life for his commencement address Saturday during the Brazosport High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Hopper Field in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Israel Maximiliano Lerma, class valedictorian, speaks directly to his parents in Spanish to praise their support all of his life for his commencement address Saturday during the Brazosport High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Hopper Field in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
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Brazosport High School senior Jennia Hernandez goes through her team's process to develop the skills necessary to achieve such a monumental record of wins this year and qualify for the national cook-off.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Senior Leland Clay Matthews describes his favorite part of the competitions, brisket cooking, and how much he enjoyed getting to perfect his craft during an interview at Brazosport High School in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Danbury pitcher Aidan Fiala delivers a pitch during a playoff game last season against Schulenberg at Cypress Creek High School.
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Danbury’s Alex Casas swings at a pitch in Thursday’s playoff game against Schulenberg at Cypress Creek High School.
- ASHLEY CASAS/Special to The Facts
Superintendent Steven Galloway moves the tassel on Jayda Garcia's cap Thursday during the Columbia High School graduation ceremony in West Columbia.
Graduates toss their caps after graduating Thursday during the Columbia High School Graduation Ceremony in West Columbia.
Graduates walk to their seats Thursday during the Columbia High School graduation ceremony at Griggs Field in West Columbia.
Columbia High School Salutatorian Carly Miller give the thumbs up after her speech Thursday at Griggs Field in West Columbia.
Rylee Kingrea hugs yearbook teacher Andrew Holt on the track at Griggs Field after graduating Thursday from Columbia High School.
Reuben Bishop shows off Clyde after the Columbia High School graduation ceremony Thursday in West Columbia.
Destiny Mays celebrates after receiving her diploma Friday during the Iowa Colony High School Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
Xavier Bellard, and dad Lawrence Schexnayder take a photo Friday during the Iowa Colony High School Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
Savannah Koch, left, and Janella Burnham hug after graduation Friday during the Iowa Colony High School graduation ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
The Class of 2025 says the Pledge of Allegiance on Friday during the Iowa Colony High School Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
The Class of 2025 is the first graduating class of Iowa Colony High School Friday during the Iowa Colony High School Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
Angleton's 2025 Graduation was held Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Angleton Valedictorian Cayden Dorsett gives remarks during the commencement ceremony Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
2025 Angleton graduate Justin Mintz holds up his diploma Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
2025 Angleton graduate Zen Smith holds her diploma for the camera Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Angleton's 2025 Graduation took place Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Angleton's 2025 Graduation was held Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Noah Grant at Angleton's 2025 Graduation Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Principal Amy Pope delivers opening remarks during the graduation ceremony – Brazoswood High School Auditorium on Saturday.
- BRISENIA FLORES/Special to The Facts
Karson Owens addresses the audience at the podium at Brazoswood High School Auditorium on Saturday.
- BRISENIA FLORES/Special to The Facts
Carolinda Acevedo celebrates after receiving her diploma at Brazoswood High School Auditorium on Saturday.
- BRISENIA FLORES/Special to The Facts
Brazos Success Academy graduate Karson Owens forms a heart with his hands to thank the crowd during commencement exercises at Brazoswood High School Auditorium on Saturday.
- BRISENIA FLORES/Special to The Facts
Students of Brazos Success Academy cheer and raise their diplomas in the air during the closing moments of the ceremony at Brazoswood High School Auditorium on Saturday.
- BRISENIA FLORES/Special to The Facts
Luis Lopez smiles after receiving his diploma at Brazoswood High School Auditorium on Saturday.
- BRISENIA FLORES/Special to The Facts
Sweeny High School seniors stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during commencement exercises Friday evening.
- CASSIE MANN/Special to The Facts
Salutatorian Alena Thayer gives her address at the Sweeny High School graduation ceremony Friday evening.
- CASSIE MANN/Special to The Facts
Samantha Stanley waves at the friends and families of the graduates for her honor teacher tntroduction Saturday during the Brazosport High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Hopper Field in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
The Brazosport High School Class of 2025 holds up a banner that reads “Cherishing the moments, embracing the future” Saturday at the end of the graduation ceremony at Hopper Field in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Giselle Jasmine Castillo cheers up at her friends and family members who attended the Brazosport High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony Saturday at Hopper Field in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Brayton Tyler Boswell walks up with a big grin to receive his diploma during the Brazosport High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Hopper Field in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Rafael “Angel” Piña, senior class president, thanks his mother for supporting him despite all of their hardships in life for his commencement address Saturday during the Brazosport High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Hopper Field in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Israel Maximiliano Lerma, class valedictorian, speaks directly to his parents in Spanish to praise their support all of his life for his commencement address Saturday during the Brazosport High School Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Hopper Field in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
VFW Post 8551 members stand in attention during a Memorial Day ceremony in remembrance of fallen veterans Monday at Brazoria Cemetery.
VFW Post 8551 member Harvey Klinegardner salutes during a Memorial Day ceremony at Brazoria Cemetery.
VFW Post 8551 members salute during a Memorial Day ceremony in remembrance of fallen veterans at Mims Cemetery in Brazoria.
Boy Scout Troop 13 member Collin Wright salutes the Marine Corps wreath Monday during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton.
Jon Albin honors Billy Miller, who was killed in the Gulf War during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton.
Angleton American Legion Post 241 member Glen Moody leads the Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton.
Angleton American Legion Post 835 member Harold Gaul presents the flag Monday during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton.
Angleton American Legion Post 835 member Jesse Moondragon salutes the Army wreath Monday during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton.
Danbury Legion Post 501 member Paul Vrazel honors fallen World War II soldiers Monday during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Brazoria County Courthouse in Angleton.
Rylan Arce smiles next to Principal Anthony Smedley after receiving the Show Up Scholarship sponsored by The Facts and Taylor Whitley Show Up Foundation at Angleton High School in Angleton.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Rylan Arce is gifted the Show Up Scholarship of $1,000 from The Facts and the Taylor Whitley Show Up Foundation at the Angleton High School Auditorium.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Blondie, who came to the Sweeny Animal Shelter as a pup almost two years ago, is the longest-held occupant of the facility.
Founder and CEO Leigh Ann Thornton of Benji’s Animal Adoption Barn plays with Sugar, the only cat in the Sweeny Animal Shelter, while visiting the site May 22.
Founder and CEO Leigh Ann Thornton of Benji’s Animal Adoption Barn and City Manager David Jordan show the location of the new animal shelter May 22 in Sweeny.
Danbury ISD Board President Cody Corbell, left, hands Mason Zwahr his diploma Friday during the Danbury High School graduation ceremony at Humber Field in Danbury.
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Senior Class President Cooper Bang speaks Friday during the Danbury High School graduation ceremony at Humber Field in Danbury.
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Melanie Gutierrez takes a photo Friday at Humber Field, where Danbury High School had its commencement ceremony.
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Brazosport High School senior Jennia Hernandez goes through her team's process to develop the skills necessary to achieve such a monumental record of wins this year and qualify for the national cook-off.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Senior Leland Clay Matthews describes his favorite part of the competitions, brisket cooking, and how much he enjoyed getting to perfect his craft during an interview at Brazosport High School in Freeport.
- JOSUE MENDOZA/Special to The Facts
Danbury pitcher Aidan Fiala delivers a pitch during a playoff game last season against Schulenberg at Cypress Creek High School.
- Facts file photo
Danbury’s Alex Casas swings at a pitch in Thursday’s playoff game against Schulenberg at Cypress Creek High School.
- ASHLEY CASAS/Special to The Facts
Superintendent Steven Galloway moves the tassel on Jayda Garcia's cap Thursday during the Columbia High School graduation ceremony in West Columbia.
Graduates toss their caps after graduating Thursday during the Columbia High School Graduation Ceremony in West Columbia.
Graduates walk to their seats Thursday during the Columbia High School graduation ceremony at Griggs Field in West Columbia.
Columbia High School Salutatorian Carly Miller give the thumbs up after her speech Thursday at Griggs Field in West Columbia.
Rylee Kingrea hugs yearbook teacher Andrew Holt on the track at Griggs Field after graduating Thursday from Columbia High School.
Reuben Bishop shows off Clyde after the Columbia High School graduation ceremony Thursday in West Columbia.
Destiny Mays celebrates after receiving her diploma Friday during the Iowa Colony High School Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
Xavier Bellard, and dad Lawrence Schexnayder take a photo Friday during the Iowa Colony High School Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
Savannah Koch, left, and Janella Burnham hug after graduation Friday during the Iowa Colony High School graduation ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
The Class of 2025 says the Pledge of Allegiance on Friday during the Iowa Colony High School Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
The Class of 2025 is the first graduating class of Iowa Colony High School Friday during the Iowa Colony High School Graduation Ceremony at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony.
Angleton's 2025 Graduation was held Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Angleton Valedictorian Cayden Dorsett gives remarks during the commencement ceremony Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
2025 Angleton graduate Justin Mintz holds up his diploma Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
2025 Angleton graduate Zen Smith holds her diploma for the camera Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Angleton's 2025 Graduation took place Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Angleton's 2025 Graduation was held Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
Noah Grant at Angleton's 2025 Graduation Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
- KATIE BRITT/Special to The Facts
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