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Monday, March 18, 2024 - 2:20pm

LIBERTY — The Liberty County Jail has announced a change to its visitation sc

Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 4:49pm

AUSTIN — News broke today that Texas Attorney General Paxton has announced hi

Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 12:00am

An early morning shooting incident created quite a stir, as several school districts were forced to lockdown their campuses for a short time last Thursday morning.

Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 12:00am

HARDN — Hardin Helping Hands, founded in October 2019, is a robust non-profit organization deeply rooted in the community of Hardin, Texas. Our core mission is multifaceted: to strengthen the bonds within the community, proactively support local growth, and collaborate seamlessly with various entities, including the school district, churches, organizations, and government agencies, in order to efficiently coordinate resources for the greater good.

Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 12:00am

LIBERTY — It’s almost time for the biggest and best family fun event around, as the 2024 Liberty Jubilees is back next Friday and Saturday, March 22-23.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 9:15am

A deputy with the Liberty County Sheriff's Office has been arrested and will face charges of Aggravated Assault by a Police

News

LIBERTY — The Liberty County Jail has announced a change to its visitation schedule effective immediately. 

AUSTIN — News broke today that Texas Attorney General Paxton has announced his office has filed a suit against Colony Ridge. 

Kimmie Brown Elementary decided to kick off the week before Spring Break with kindness and staff appreciation snacks. Each day of the week represented a different color accompanied with a cute statement. Each snack was either that day’s color or packaged in that color.

Mar 14, 2024 - 00:00

An early morning shooting incident created quite a stir, as several school districts were forced to lockdown their campuses for a short time last Thursday morning.

Sports

DAISETTA — The 25-AA All-District picks were announced a couple of weeks ago, and Jaden Graves of Evadale was named the district's MVP.

CROSBY — Dayton faced a private school from Kingwood in the Christian Life Cougars in a low-scoring game, with the Broncos falling 3-1 at the Crosby Tournament. Justin Purviance pitched well for the Broncos going into the sixth inning, finishing with four strikeouts while not walking anyone. Hunter Wallace came in for relief and added three strikeouts.

LIBERTY — Freshman Maddie Ziriax delivered a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning, and the Liberty Lady Panthers run-ruled Hamshire-Fannett 10-0 on Friday in district play.

TARKINGTON — Sometimes it's just not your night, and that was the case for the Tarkington Longhorns on Tuesday night as they hosted the Anderson-Shiro Owls during the district...

Opinions

Mar 14, 2024 - 00:00

Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A& M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

Mar 7, 2024 - 00:00

Here are five things happening around your state:

Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U. S. Senate, all 38 Texas U. S. representatives, all 150 Texas House representatives, and down to local races for district attorney, sheriff and other positions.

Obituaries

Mar 18, 2024 - 11:48

February 29, 2024, Judy Darlene (Capps) Keller, aged 72, gently left this world, her spirit free to dance among the stars. Born on June 9, 1951, in Baytown, Judy's life was filled with country music, laughter that could light up a room, and a love so big it touched everyone around her.

Mar 12, 2024 - 08:46

Debra Kay Flurry, 65, died peacefully at her home in Dayton, Texas, on March 5, 2024. 

Feb 12, 2024 - 10:16

Sandra Sherman Castille passed away peacefully February 1, 2024, with her family by her side. Sandra was born September 17, 1948 to Thomas William Sherman and Aline Sherman in Liberty, TX, where she was raised. She met Bob Castille and knew right away that he was the love of her life.

Feb 5, 2024 - 10:40

Jeraldine Rouse Frazier, 87, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Baytown. She was born in San Patricio County, on Nov. 11, 1936, to the late Jerald Edward and Lorene Elvina Smith Rouse. Jeraldine graduated from Mathis High School, in Mathis, Texas, the class of 1955. Devoted to her faith in the Lord, she was an active member of Liberty Church of Christ.