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Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:12am

LIBERTY— The landscape across town has been filled with purple ribbons, a symbol of remembrance for the Burgess family, as the community prepares to celebrate their lives this week.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:12am

LIBERTY— Last week, the Liberty Fire Department honored the unwavering dedication of their personnel during their annual awards banquet.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:12am

LIBERTY— Last week, the Houston-Galveston Area Council heard from Liberty County residents to help create a multi-county, master transportation plan.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:12am

DAYTON— A small, well-loved business has made a great impact on the community and recently expanded to a larger building, increasing its community support.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:12am

AUSTIN— Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott laid out the agenda for a special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, and leaders are set to head back to the state capitol.

News

AUSTIN— Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott laid out the agenda for a special session of the 89th Texas Legislature, and leaders are set to head back to the state capitol.

LIBERTY— The landscape across town has been filled with purple ribbons, a symbol of remembrance for the Burgess family, as the community prepares to celebrate their lives this week.

Jul 17, 2025 - 02:12

LIBERTY— Last week, the Liberty Fire Department honored the unwavering dedication of their personnel during their annual awards banquet.

Sports

Jul 17, 2025 - 02:12

Recent game scores and upcoming games.

LIBERTY— The Liberty Panther faithful will get a chance to see their Panthers plenty during the 2025 football season as Liberty will play six home games.

TOMBALL— It was a tough shooting day for Covenant Hoops last Friday afternoon at the Alodia 2025 National Championships as the team, composed of Hardin, Liberty and Dayton players, dropped a 41-32 decision to Lady Hustle NE2K.

LIBERTY— Although we are already in July, the awards keep rolling in for the Liberty Lady Panthers on the softball diamond.

Opinions

Jul 17, 2025 - 02:12

As of press time, search teams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.

Jul 10, 2025 - 02:55

Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he’s likely to instruct the Legislature to investigate early warning systems and other governmental responses to July Fourth flash flooding that killed dozens of people in the Hill Country.

Jul 3, 2025 - 02:36

The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum.

Jul 3, 2025 - 02:36

As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence and honor those who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Whether you’re enjoying fireworks, grilling with family, or simply taking a day off, I wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day.

Obituaries

Jul 17, 2025 - 02:12

Nelson Green, 90, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Jul 10, 2025 - 02:55

As we lovingly remember Deborah Lee Walker, affectionately known as Debbie, we remember her spirit for adventure and how she never missed an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Debbie passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, surrounded by her two devoted sons, Scott and Darin.

Jul 10, 2025 - 02:55

Christina Marie Henderson Blake, lovingly known as “Tina,” passed to her heavenly kingdom July 3, 2025. Tina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, community leader and cattle rancher.

Jun 26, 2025 - 02:19

Connie Teel Gholson, 69, of Liberty, Texas, died on June 8, 2025. Born on November 13, 1955, in Beaumont, Texas, Connie was the beloved daughter of the late James Monroe Teel and Dorothy Brand Teel.