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Friday, December 6, 2024 - 1:25pm

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall and flash flooding in East

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 2:39pm

DAYTON – Dayton High-School Theater and Choir is ready to give you a magical experience with a fascinating theatrical perfor

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 2:30am

CLEVELAND – Everyday law enforcement goes above and beyond to serve the community, and much of what they do goes unseen; recently, The Vindicator tagged along with a member of the Liberty County Pct. 6 Constable’s Office for an up-close glimpse.

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 2:30am

Liberty kicked off the holiday season this week with the Jingle Bell Parade, and communities around the county will continue to dish out Christmas cheer in the coming days.

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 2:30am

Show some love this holiday season to local seniors by supporting Meals on Wheels of South Liberty County and their heartfelt fundraisers.

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 2:30am

LIBERTY— Residents have an opportunity to assist in the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan through an online survey that is now underway.

News

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall and flash flooding in East and Southeast Texas this weekend.

CLEVELAND – Everyday law enforcement goes above and beyond to serve the community, and much of what they do goes unseen; recently, The Vindicator tagged along with a member of the Liberty County Pct. 6 Constable’s Office for an up-close glimpse.

Dec 5, 2024 - 02:30

Liberty kicked off the holiday season this week with the Jingle Bell Parade, and communities around the county will continue to dish out Christmas cheer in the coming days.

Show some love this holiday season to local seniors by supporting Meals on Wheels of South Liberty County and their heartfelt fundraisers.

Sports

LUMBERTON – Turnovers and missed free throws will hurt you every time; just ask the Dayton Lady Broncos, who found themselves on the losing end for the first time this season.

HARDIN – In what was a magical season on the football field for the Hardin Hornets, the All-District list shows just how successful it was.

Dec 5, 2024 - 02:30

Boys Basketball Scores Aldine 63 Dayton 52 Dayton 82 Sheperd 74 (OT) Tarkington 52 Cleveland 35 Angleton 38 Liberty 31 Big Sandy 43 Hull-Daisetta 40 Dan Bury 51 Hull-Daisetta 45 New Waverly 64 Hardin 27 Tarkington 46 Central Heights 29 Spring Grand Oaks 80 Cleveland 32* Tarkington 51 Lufkin Hudson 45 Tarkington 68 Hardin 25 Little Cypress-Mauriceville 76 Liberty 33 Tarkington 43 Buna 35 Tarkington 67 Onalaska 54 Willis 67 Cleveland 47 Tarkington 67 Livingston 54 Hull-Daisetta 57 Hardin 33

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians were no match for Grand Oaks last Tuesday afternoon at home as the Grizzlies used a 19-0 run between the first and second quarter to grab an 80-32 district win.

Opinions

Dec 5, 2024 - 02:30

Here are five things happening around your state: 1. Comptroller announces awards for broadband programs The Broadband Development Office (BDO) announced it has notified the first wave of awardees for its Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) II program...

Dec 5, 2024 - 02:30

The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President- elect Donald Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard.

Nov 27, 2024 - 10:21

ABBOT ISSUES ORDERS TARGETING CHINA

Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders last week putting the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party on notice, The Dallas Morning News reported. 

Nov 21, 2024 - 00:00

Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14. The Houston Chronicle reported the proposed measures range from border security to education and other issues.

Obituaries

Dec 9, 2024 - 17:16

Carolyn McCain Robinson, 94, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully with her family and caregivers by her side on Friday, December 6, 2024. She lived a full and independent life until her passing. 

Dec 4, 2024 - 09:38

Marilyn Yvonne Wright, known as Yvonne, passed away at the age of 89. 

She was born on February 26, 1935, in Dayton, Texas, and passed away on November 22, 2024, in Houston, Texas. She was buried at Magnolia Cemetary in Dayton. 

Nov 21, 2024 - 00:00

Mary Willingham Partlow died peacefully with her family by her side on November 15, 2024.

Nov 21, 2024 - 00:00

John William Ager, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Devers, Texas, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.