LIBERTY— Recently, an officer of the Liberty Police Department was involved in an accident with a pedestrian, and city officials are responding to the incident.
LIBERTY— Recently, an officer of the Liberty Police Department was involved in an accident with a pedestrian, and city officials are responding to the incident.
LIBERTY– Monday, Dec. 8, brought with it the deadline for candidates to officially place their names on the ballot in several county races, with only three incumbents at the countywide level avoiding competition.
HOUSTON— By now, most know of the group of Buddhist monks traveling from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., and some may have questions over the monk who was injured while traveling through Dayton.
LIBERTY— A 1,100-acre, 175-megawatt solar farm may be coming to Liberty County, bringing with it a herd of sheep.
Leadership at the top of local political parties is not often the most glamorous position in the political world, but it is an important role.
DAYTON— To better reflect changes in pricing and policies, Dayton City Council recently updated its Master Fee Schedule.
LIBERTY– Monday, Dec.
HOUSTON— By now, most know of the group of Buddhist monks traveling from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., and some may have q
DAYTON— To better reflect changes in pricing and policies, Dayton City Council recently updated its Master Fee Schedule.
Songwriters and artists have been selling the world stories that plunge the depths of human emotion throughout history.
CYPRESS– The 2025 Hardin Hornets will not be forgotten anytime soon.
Hopefully, everyone got plenty of turkey and dressing and took a great nap after all of the pie, because Christmas time is officially here.
LIBERTY— Recently, an officer of the Liberty Police Department was involved in an accident with a pedestrian, and city officials are responding to the incident.
LIBERTY– Monday, Dec. 8, brought with it the deadline for candidates to officially place their names on the ballot in several county races, with only three incumbents at the countywide level avoiding competition.
HOUSTON— By now, most know of the group of Buddhist monks traveling from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., and some may have questions over the monk who was injured while traveling through Dayton.
LIBERTY— A 1,100-acre, 175-megawatt solar farm may be coming to Liberty County, bringing with it a herd of sheep.
BIG SANDY– If you leave Big Sandy open from the outside, they are going to make you pay the price.
BIG SANDY– It was a tough afternoon for the Hull-Daisetta Lady Cats basketball team as they ran into a hot shooting Big Sandy team and dropped their game to the Lady Wildcats 49-6 at the Big Sandy Tournament on Friday afternoon in front of a packed gym.
BIG SANDY– If the Hull-Daisetta Bobcats could take away the two middle periods against Warren on Friday morning at the Big Sandy Tournament, the Bobcats would have been in good shape. Unfortunately, the second and third periods were not kind to Hull-Daisetta, as they fell to the Warriors 53-38.
DAYTON– The Sterling Lady Rangers held on in a tight game to beat Dayton 42-38 on Tuesday night at the Lady Broncos gym in non-district action.
As we start the Thanksgiving week, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday. This season is a welcome chance to pause, gather with loved ones, and reflect on the many blessings we share.
Here are five things happening around your state:
1. East Texas groundwater battle continues
OLDER TEXANS FACE STEEP ACA PRICE HIKES
About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act likely will face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That accounts for one fourth of the state’s 4 million ACA enrollees.
More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an “A” rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week.
The continuing federal shutdown means government food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.
Ronald Gene Riggs, 75 of Liberty, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2025. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on December 8, 1949, to N.J. and Naomi A. Riggs, he graduated from Liberty High School in 1967.
Jennie Louise “Jaynie” Short, 84, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1941, in Odessa, Texas, to William Larry Henson and Velva Marie Mealer.
James Douglas Forse, 61, of Grand Saline, Texas, formerly of Dayton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Born December 3, 1963, in Liberty, Texas, James was known for his big heart, humor, and loyalty.
Nancy Beth Barrett Tidwell, 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2025 in Round Rock, Texas.
She was born in Waco, Texas, on June 18, 1952, to parents Roby Eli Barrett and T. Carol Ward Barrett Sedberry.
