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LIBERTY — City Council met in a special called meeting Tuesday night, and the Liberty Municipal Airport was the hot ticket item as city leaders debated the addition of new t-hangars at the facility.
Over the weekend, residents took to social media to bring attention to the project, with most protesting the plan and concerns over using city funds and other infrastructure needs.
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CLEVELAND — It was a busy night for leaders as several were sworn into office, with a pair taking their seats at the dais for the first time before addressing crucial fire service issues.
Those new council members are Position 3 Councilman Brent McWaters and Position 5 Councilwoman Rachel Hall, joining Desirée David last night during the swearing-in ceremonies.
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DAYTON — Stakeholders and community partners assembled Monday for a workshop session to bring the Liberty County Strategic Plan closer to adoption later this year.
The plan, an update of the original document that work began in 2016, is what Liberty County Judge Jay Knight refers to as a living document that can be adjusted along the way while helping guide the county and its partners as the community continues to grow.
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LIBERTY — Tuesday evening brought joy and a bit of sadness as the community gathered at City Hall to celebrate the service of its longest-serving mayor, Carl Pickett.
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AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Kent Chambers, the recently elected Republican nominee, to fill the position of Justice Place 4 on the 9th Court of Appeals.
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DAYTON — Council met Monday night to canvass votes from the May 6 election and handle several pieces of business related to the results.
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Few voters in Liberty County headed to the polls Saturday, May 4, in local city and school elections, and they rejected several incumbents, while Tarkington voters were split on a $59 million bond.
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Thank you for the honor of being re-elected to your City Council. I do not take your trust and continued support for granted. It is a privilege and honor to serve on your behalf.
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