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2008 ArchiveMan Fleeing a Crime Scene Runs Over Woman LIBERTY, October 4, 2008 - The City of Liberty Police Department was notified of someone shooting... more Motorcycle Crashes while Passing DAYTON, October 4, 2008 - A major accident involving a Honda Motorcycle and a Lincoln Navigator SUV occurred... more Hotel Nacogdoches, Super 8 Brookshire Motel Cited for Price Gouging HOUSTON, October 3, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today took... more Deputies Recover Property, Make Arrests KENEFICK, October 3, 2008 – The Liberty County Sheriff’s Department was notified of the theft of... more Federal Government Spending WASHINGTON, October 2, 2008 - The federal government allocated $2.56 trillion in domestic spending for fiscal... more Uninsured Drivers Beware AUSTIN, October 2, 2008 - TexasSure, the vehicle insurance verification database designed to reduce the number... more City of Dayton Holiday Schedule for 2009 DAYTON, October 2, 2008 - Below is the City of Dayton's Holiday Schedule for 2009... more Hardin and Tarkington VFD's Respond to Forest Fire TARKINGTON, October 2, 2008 - Tarkington VFD was dispatched around 4:20PM to mutual aid... more FBI Protects Transportation Systems WASHINGTON, October 2, 2008 - Train bombings in London and Madrid. Bus bombings in Israel and China... more Status of FEMA Operations in Liberty County LIBERTY, October 2, 2008 - Information from local FEMA Representative has been received... more Annual Trinity River Butterfly Count LIBERTY, October 2, 2008 - In conjunction with National Wildlife Refuge Week and Butterfly Enthusiasts of Southeast Texas... more Watch for Online Charity Scams after Hurricane Ike AUSTIN, October 1, 2008 - Many Texans make generous donations to charitable organizations... more Biologists Assess Ike Impacts To Coastal Ecosystems AUSTIN, October 1, 2008 - Hurricane Ike’s big storm surge caused hundreds of localized oil... more Weekly Hunting Report AUSTIN, October 1, 2008 - Waterfowl: Teal season ended Sept. 28 and results were steady across the coastal prairie. Marsh hunting... more Is My Money Safe WASHINGTON, September 30, 2008 - With economic turmoil, people are beginning to ask the question, "Is My Money Safe... more The Credit Crunch NEW YORK , September 30, 2008 -Wall Street focuses on the credit crunch nationwide... more Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club LIBERTY, September 30, 2008 - The October meeting of the LOWER TRINITY VALLEY BIRD CLUB will be held on, Saturday... more Wall Street Falls NEW YORK, September 29, 2008 - News of the Bailout Failure in Congress sent Wall Street Down as stock plummet... more Paulson Speaks Out WASHINGTON, September 29, 2008 - The 700 Billion Dollar Bailout failed to pass the House of Representatives... more Citizen’s Asked NOT to Burn LIBERTY, September 29, 2008 - Today Liberty County Judge, Phil Fitzgerald advised i-dineout.com that the Texas Commission... more Cholesterol Lowering Medications Do Not Increase the Risk of "Lou Gehrig's Disease" WASHINGTON, September 29, 2008 - A U.S. Food and Drug... more Liberty Training/West Liberty Schools Reunion LIBERTY, September 29, 2008 - The annual school reunion for all alumni of Liberty Training/West Liberty... more Fire Destroys Manufactured Home DAYTON, September 28, 2008 - The Highway 321 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved... more Driver Flees Police for the Second Time DAYTON, September 27, 2008 - Late Friday night DPS Trooper Jamie Neault initiated a traffic stop on a 2006 Ford... more County Unit Crashes on FM 1409 WESTLAKE, September 27, 2008 - Late Friday night a police pursuit started on SH 146 south of Dayton and three... more FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination WASHINGTON, September 26, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration... more Agreement Reached To Protect Consumers' Private Telephone Records AUSTIN, September 26, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today... more DPS Graduates 106 New Troopers AUSTIN, September 26, 2008 - The Texas Department of Public Safety graduated 106 new troopers today... more Arrest of Burglars Leads to Property Recovery LIBERTY, September 25, 2008 - On September 16th, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office arrested... more Fire Destroys Home in Westlake WESTLAKE, September 25, 2008 - On Wednesday night around 11:00 PM a fire started at 467 CR 414 in Dayton in a travel... more A Subprime Primer LIBERTY, September 24, 2008 – The link below will download a power point presentation that attempts to explain... more Fire in Ames Destroys Home AMES, September 24, 2008 - The Liberty and Hull Daisetta Volunteer Fire Departments today responded to a fully involved... more Marlow Wayne Reynolds Escaped ROSHARON, September 24, 2008 - On September 24, 2003 Liberty County Sheriff’s Department investigated... more Report Price Gouging To AG's Consumer Complaint Hotline AUSTIN, September 24, 2008 - As some victims of Hurricane Ike first return to their... more It's the Economy LIBERTY, September 23, 2008 - The alternatives to the 700 Billion Bailout... more Recovery Process Measured in Increments LIBERTY, September 23, 2008 - Progress since Hurricane Ike has been slow and incremental but there... more Bernanke, Paulson Push Congress on Bailout Plan WASHINGTON, September 23, 2008 - Bernanke and Paulson push Congress to approve 700 billion... more Medical Board Disciplines 48 Doctors Company Agrees to Stop Ploys to Get Seniors’ Personal Information AUSTIN, September 23, 3008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has... more Obama on Washington Relief Program WASHINGTON, September 22, 2008 - What Senator Obama thinks about the current bail out plan... more Panthers Help Distribute Supplies LIBERTY, September 22, 2008 – The Panthers Football Team volunteer last week to help distribute much needed... more Sheriff's Department Recovers Stolen Property LIBERTY, September 22, 2008 - “It’s not quite business as usual, but things are definitely headed... more Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination in Baby Formula WASHINGTON, September 22, 2008 - On September 12, 2008... more College Enrollment Up 17% Since 2000 WASHINGTON, September 22, 2008 - Enrollment in two- and four-year colleges and universities in the... more County Commissioners Meet Tuesday LIBERTY, September 22, 2008 - Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday... more Be Alert To Clean-Up, Repair Services Scams In Wake Of Hurricane Ike AUSTIN, September 22, 2008 - Texans whose homes sustained damage... more What Ike was Like VIDEO LIBERTY, September 21, 2008 - The video below shows what Ike was like after daybreak on Saturday after the eye of the storm... more Bush Deficit $11.3 Trillion Dollars WASHINGTON, September 21, 2008 - The Wall Street Bail Out will cost the Taxpayer $700 Billion... more Gov. Perry Surveys Storm Damage in Brazoria, Polk Counties LIBERTY, September 21, 2008 - AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today surveyed... more DPS Offices Closed due to Storm LIBERTY, September 21, 2008 - DPS Offices that are closed due to Hurricane Ike... more EVACUATION AND RECOVERY TIPS FROM HURRICANE HOUSTON, September 21, 2008 - With Hurricane Ike approaching the Texas Gulf Coast... more Give Wisely after Storm AUSTIN, September 21, 2008 - When disaster strikes, many Texans want to make generous donations to charitable organizations... more Red Cross Continues to Serve GULF COAST, September 21, 2008 — With the recent hurricanes gone from the Gulf Coast, the attention-grabbing... more Man Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine LIBERTY, September 20, 2008 - Officer Frank Longoria of the City of Liberty Police Department noticed... more Dayton City Council Meets Monday DAYTON, Septmber 19, 2008 - Dayton City Council will meet in Special Session on Monday to discuss storm... more Mistaken Man Arrested LIBERTY, September 19, 2008 - Today a man thought to be the man who was shot in Hardin after trying to steal and air conditioner earlier... more Wire Thief Arrested LIBERTY, September 19, 2008 - Around 3:00 PM Friday suspicious persons were spotted in the 700 Block of Wallisville Road thought... more Identification used by Contracted FEMA Inspectors LIBERTY, September 18, 2008 - FEMA has contracted with PB Inspections and PARR to do inspections of... more Price Gouging at Dayton EXXON on US 90 DAYTON, September 17, 2008 - The following FEEDBAK REPLY was sent in by a Citizen of Dayton... more Air Conditioner Thief Wounded HARDIN, September 17, 2008 - The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office reported today that an Air Conditioner thieves was shot and... more Generator Thieves Caught LIBERTY, September 17, 2008 - On the morning of September 16, 2008, the Liberty County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) received... more Power Lines Being Restored in Liberty LIBERTY, September 17, 2008 - Workers from San Antonio Power were restoring power lines in the Briargate Subdivision... more Information from FM 1409 and Liberty DAYTON, September 15, 2008 - The photos below are from FM 1409, Trinity River National Refuge Property and there... more First Report from Hull HULL, September 15, 2008 -These are the first reports of damages in the community of Hull taken today... more First Report from West Hardin School LIBERTY, Septembser 15, 2008 - West Hardin School as well as Hardin County face a severe hardship in dealing with... more First Report from Daisetta DAISETTA, Septmber 15, 2008 - The Daisetta area is improving rapidly today as citizens pull together to clean up... more First News from Tarkington LIBERTY, September 14, 2008 - Around midnight on Friday, as the heavy rains and high winds of Hurricane Ike began to... more Limited Supplies of Ice and Water Arrive in Liberty County LIBERTY, September 14, 2008 - Sunday afternoon the first loads of water and bags of ice arrived... more Liberty County Road Closures LIBERTY, September 14, 2008 - Now is not the time to return to LIbert County. There are no stores open at this time to... more Rescue Operations Underway in the Wake of Hurricane Ike AUSTIN, September 13. 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that search and rescue... more Five Hondurans Found Bound in Five Oaks Residence CLEVELAND, September 13,2008 - As Ike was approaching, Sgt. Chad Langdon of the Liberty... more Photos of Liberty & Dayton Saturday Afternoon DAYTON, September 13, 2008 - Saturday afternoon we ventured more around Liberty and Dayton for about... more Do NOT Return to Liberty at this Time (PHOTOS) LIBERTY, September 13, 2008 - The Liberty County Sheriff’s Department urges all residents NOT to return... more Conditions in Liberty County LIBERTY, September 13, 2008 – Public Information Officer for the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department, Hugh Bishop advised... more UPDATE from Liberty at 6:30 AM LIBERTY, September 13, 2008 - At 6:25 AM on Saturday winds and rain are increasing in strength and it is expected that...more UPDATE from Liberty at 5:24 AM Saturday LIBERTY, September 13, 2008 - It is not safe to venture outside at 5:22 AM on Saturday in Liberty as the... more Eye Moving Inland WASHINGTON, September 13, 2008 - EYE OF IKE MOVING INLAND ACROSS THE GALVESTON-HOUSTON AREA... more UPDATE from Liberty LIBERTY, September 13, 2008 - Early this morning i-dineout.com received the following FEEDBACK RELY from Caldwell, TX... more Wind and Rain Increase in Liberty LIBERTY, September 13, 2008 - At 2:32 AM on Saturday morning the winds are picking up considerably as Ike continues... more Ike Makes Landfall GALVESTON, September 13, 2008 - AT 1200 AM CDT THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IKE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 28.9 NORTH... more Rain and Wind Pound City LIBERTY, September 13, 2008 - Power was out in Downtown Liberty around midnight on Saturday when these pictures... more EYE OF IKE APPROACHING GALVESTON ISLAND HOUSTON, September 13, 2008 - A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MORGAN CITy... more WINDS AND SEAS INCREASING AS HURRICANE IKE APPROACHES HOUSTON, September 12, 2008 - AT 1 PM CDT...1800 UTC...THE HURRICANE... more About 13 Million Residents in Path of Hurricane Ike WASHINGTON, September 12, 2008 - Based on the projected path of Hurricane Ike, the U.S. Census... more Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, September 12, 2008 - HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more Ike Remains A Large Category Two HOUSTON, September 11, 2008 - As of 10:00 p.m. CDT Thursday, Hurricane Ike was located near 26.3 north... more Latest Storm Track and Wind Speed Probabilities LIBERTY, September 11, 2008 - Below is the latest storm track from the National Weather Service... more Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Liberty County LIBERTY, September 11, 2008 - Liberty County is under a mandatory evacuation order as of... more IKE HEADED FOR THE NORTHWESTERN GULF OF MEXICO HOUSTON, September 11, 2008 -A HURRICANE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM MORGAN... more Hurricane Ike Preparations LIBERTY, September 11, 2008 - People in Liberty Spent the day preparing for Hurricane Ike to make landfall... more A Day of Preparation LIBERTY, September 11, 2008 - Today is a day of preparation in Liberty to get ready for Hurricane Ike... more Ike Continues Toward Central Gulf HOUSTON, September 10, 2008 - A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THE MOUTH... more Mat Damon Speaks Out about Palin and McCain LOS ANGELES, September 10, 2008 - Actor Mat Damon speaks out about Sarah Palin and the likelyhood... more Travers Earl Crumpton Convicted LIBERTY, September 10, 2008 - Travers Earl Crumpton, 47, of Conroe, Texas, was convicted of Evading Arrest... more Race is a Tie LIBERTY, September 10, 2008 - Pollsters are predicting a close race... more McCain Lipstick Ad False Outrage WASHINGTON, September 10, 2008 - The McCain ad criticized Obama for his lipstick comments is nothing more than... more Hurricane IKE Forecast HOUSTON, September 9, 2008 - IKE MOVING OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO...HEAVY SQUALLS CONTINUING... more How Bush and McCain Differ on Taxes WASHINGTON, September 9, 2008 - This CBS reports explains just how McCain and Obama differ on taxes... more Palin's Bridge Claim Sinks WASHINGTON, September 9, 2008 - Investigations reveal a different story about Sara Palin's refusal of Federal Earmarks... more Dayton City Council to Meet in Special Meetings Friday DAYTON, September 9, 2008 - Dayton City Council will meet in two Special Called Meetings... more Citrus T-Budding Program LIBERTY, September 9, 2008 - The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Liberty County Master Gardener Association... more Former Abramoff Colleague Kevin Ring Indicted WASHINGTON, September 8, 2008 - On Sept. 5, 2008, a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C... more Converting to Digital Television LIBERTY, September 8, 2008 - Its’ been a rather tiresome experience getting prepared for digital television but today... more No Choice on Bailout LIBERTY, September 8, 2007 - The US Government had no choice but to bailout FannieMae and Freddie Mac. Their failure would... more IKE HUGGING THE SOUTHERN COAST OF CENTRAL CUBA HOUSTON, September 8, 2008 - AT 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...THE HURRICANE WATCH FOR... more Texas Prepares for Hurricane Ike AUSTIN, September 8, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today issued a disaster declaration in response to the significant... more Record Number of Physicians Licensed in Texas AUSTIN, September 8, 2008 - The Texas Medical Board licensed more than 3,600 doctors in Fiscal Year... more Storm-Weary Gulf States Keep Eye on Ike GULF STATES, September 8, 2008 - American Red Cross employees and volunteers continue to provide... more Fannie and Freddie Go Belly Up WASHINGTON, September 7, 2008 - The Governement takes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into conservatorship... more It's All About Small Town Values LIBERTY, September 7, 2008 - During the week long Republican Convention it seemed to be all about small town values... more Disturbance at Three Sisters AMES, September 7, 2008 - At 11:50 PM on Saturday the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call... more Accident on Bypass LIBERTY, September 7, 2008 - Shortly before midnight on Saturday a one-vehicle accident occurred on the SH 146 Bypass about... more A Little Comedy from the Daily Show LIBERTY, September 6, 2008 - Below is a short video from the Daily Show with Jon Stewart about Flip Flopping... more FDA Approves DNA Test to Measure Hepatitis B Virus Levels WASHINGTON, September 5, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration... more Republican Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison WASHINGTON, September 5, 2008 - Former lobbyist Jack A. Abramoff... more Most Movers Stay in the Same County WASHINGTON, September 5, 2008 - Between 2006 and 2007, 38.7 million people moved in the... more Online Weight Loss, Skin Care Products Retailer Ordered To Stop Making Unauthorized Withdrawals HOUSTON, September 5, 2008 – Texas Attorney... more MSB to Begin Courtesy Calls for Texas Drivers AUSTIN, September 5, 2008 - Municipal Services Bureau (MSB) is announcing the start of courtesy... more Liberty City Council will Meet Tuesday HOUSTON, September 5, 2008 - The Liberty City Council will meet on Tuesday in Regular Session... more Clover Production Program LIBERTY, September 5, 2008 - The Liberty County Office of Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present a Clover Production Program... more Commissioners Court will Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, September 5, 2008 - The Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday... more Dayton City Council Meets Monday DAYTON, September 5, 2008 - The Dayton City Council will hold two meetings on Monday. See Agendas... more House Fire in Knight’s Forest HARDIN, August 4, 2008 - The Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed fire in a single-wide... more Fellow McCain POW Speaks Out LIBERTY, September 3, 2008 - A fellow McCain POW speaks out about the qualifications for President... more Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club LIBERTY, September 3, 2008 - The Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club will start the 2008/09 season with its first meeting... more Apple Reports Record Third Quarter Results CUPERTINO, September 3, 2008 - Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter... more Trinity River Refuge Waterfowl and Big Game Hunt Opportunities LIBERTY, September 3, 2008 - Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge... more Gas Prices Keep Sliding HOUSTON, September 2, 2008 - Texans are continuing to see significant relief at the gasoline pump as prices statewide fell... more American Whiners Suffer from Mental Recession WASHINGTON, September 2, 2008 – What McCain Adiver and Policy Writer Phil Gramm says... more McCain Stumbles on Birth Control WASHINGTON, September 2, 2008 - McCain is unsure about whether insurance companies should be made to cover... more Evacuees Return Home LIBERTY, September 2, 2008 - People fleeing Hurricane Gustav over the weekend are now returning home and traffic in... more Oversized Load Tangles with Power Lines MOSS BLUFF, September 2, 2008 - An 18-Wheeler hauling an oversized load on FM 563 collided with... more Beware of Hurricane Scams WASHINGTON, August 2, 2008 - Recent history, including Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ivan; the tsunamis in Asia... more Citizens Oppose TCEQ MONTGOMERY COUNTY, September 2, 2008 - Thousands of residents, business owners, elected officials and leaders of the... more Mark Herndon Recognized by Independent Bankers Association LIBERTY, September 2, 2008 - Charles R. Wiggins, Chairman of First Liberty... more Letter to the Editor LIBERTY, September 2, 2008 - I am Gary Bunyard, Assistant County Attorney. Over the past few months I have been riding with... more Fleeing Vehicle Crashes through Hair Salon AMES, September 2, 2008 – Early Tuesday morning a late model Chevy pickup fleeing from Liberty Police... more Major Accident on SH 321 in Tarkington TARKINGTON, September 1, 2008 - For the second time in a little more than a week, Tarkington firefighters... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK LIBERTY, September 1, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT OUTER RAINBANDS ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE... more Evacuation Routes Go Through Liberty County LIBERTY, August 31, 2008 - It appears on Sunday that Liberty will be spared the brunt of... more Gustav Three Day Projection HOUSTON, August 30, 2008 - Gustav headed for Louisiana Coast... more Liberty City Council to Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, August 29, 2008 - Liberty City Council will on Tuesday. See agenda... more Gustav Landfall Moving West HOUSTON, August 29, 2008 – The projected track of Gustav has shifted somewhat westward from where it was yesterday... more Construction Materials Burn at Local Business LIBERTY, August 29, 2008 - A fire broke out at the Zarsky Oil Field Services facility at 380 Donatto... more Gustav to make Landfall Tuesday Morning HOUSTON, August 28, 2008 – The National Weather Service is predicting that Gustav will make landfall... more DPS Out in Force Labor Day Weekend AUSTIN, August 28, 2008 - DPS is stepping up enforcement Labor Day weekend in an effort to make... more Bobby Kennedy Speech on Voice of America LIBERTY, August 27, 2008 - Below is an excerpt from Bobby Kennedy's speech given some 40 years ago... more TCEQ About to Rule on TEXCM Injection Well AUSTIN, August 27, 2008 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has scheduled it’s final... more Poverty Rate Unchanged in US WASHINGTON, August 27, 2008 - According to the US Census Bureau, real median income rose a modest 1.3 percent... more 100th TVE Celebration LIBERTY, August 27, 2008 - There are lots of activities at this year's TVE as it celebrates its 100th year. On Saturday, October 11, from... more Champion Lake Temporary Closure LIBERTY, August 27, 2008 - Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge would like to inform the public of the aerial... more orcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Dayton Accident DAYTON, August 26, 2008 - A major accident that seriously injured a motorcycle rider... more Bird Hunters Reminded to get HIP with Licenses AUSTIN, August 26, 2008 - With dove season set to open Sept. 1 in the North and Central Dove Zones... more Fastest Growing Counties in the US WASHINGTON, August 25, 2008 - Eight of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Counties in the US are in Texas. Below is a table... more Don't Be Conned by the Rampant *72 Scam of Prison Inmates LIBERTY, August 25, 2008 - Fifteen-year-old Whitney Lott thought she was... more Environmental Case Against Seven Gulf Coast Petrochemical Plants Resolved AUSTIN, August 25, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott... more New Rule Will Let Telephone Customers Avoid Prerecorded Telemarketing Calls WASHINGTON, August 25, 2008 - The Federal Trade Commission... more St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Fund Need at Pregnancy Care Center of Dayton DAYTON, August 24, 2008 – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church located... more AAA Forecasts Decrease in Labor Day Holiday Travel WASHINGTON, August 24, 2008 - AAA projects a slight decrease in the number of Americans... more I Have Decided LIBERTY, August 24, 2008 - Christianity is truly worldwide. Many young people from around the world embraces many things... more Parrish Hundley Making it Big LIBERTY, August 24, 2008 - How does someone with a background in law enforcement embark on a successful musical career... more 130 MPH Pursuit Ends in Liberty LIBERTY, August 23, 2008 - On Saturday, August 23rd, at approximately 12:35 AM, Liberty PD Officers were made aware of a high-speed... more Fire Destroys House in Ames AMES, August 22, 2008 - A family who had just moved into a rent house of FM 160 South in Ames lost their home to fire on Friday night around 9:07 PM... more LCST, LLC Files Bankruptcy LIBERTY, August 22, 2008 - This morning the hearing scheduled in the 75th District Court filed by the Palmarez Brothers asking that a receiver... more Dayton Police Chief in Auto Accident DAYTON, August 22, 2008 - This afternoon a major accident occurred on FM 1008 near the first bridge traveling north from Dayton... more Liberty County Commissioners Meet Tuesday KENEFICK, August 22, 2008 – Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday... more Texas Waterfowl Seasons Finalized with No Changes HOUSTON, August 22, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted waterfowl regulations for 2008-09 with... more Woman Killed in Weather Related Accident RAYWOOD, August 21, 2008 - A three-vehicle accident occurred on US 90 about 200 yards east of the intersection of FM 2830 South... more Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUTON, August 21, 2008 - TONIGHT AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE AND HIGH MOISTURE LEVELS OVER OUR REGION WILL RESULT... more Be on the Lookout for School Children, School Buses AUSTIN, August 21, 2008 - As Texas school children prepare to head back to school, the Texas Department... more Veterans and Their Families Deserve In-State Tuition ORLANDO, August 20, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today addressed the 109th Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National... more Man Arrested for Murder in North Liberty County LIBERTY, August 20, 2008 - On Tuesday, August 19th, at 10:48 p.m., the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office... more Four Teenagers Injured in Dead Man’s Curve Accident DAYTON, August 19, 2008 - A one-vehicle accident injuring four teenagers occurred on FM 1409 at Dead Man’s... more Car Fire in Tarkington TARKINGTON, August 19, 2008 - Shortly after 4:00 on Monday morning, Tarkington firefighters were awakened early to respond to a report... more Pickup Crashes into House on FM 1011 LIBERTY, August 19, 2008 - A pickup traveling north on FM 1011 crashed into the front porch of a house around 3:20 PM on Tuesday... more Two Weeks and Counting to License Deadline AUSTIN, August 19, 2008 - September 1, 2008, all tow operators and vehicle storage facility (VSF) employees must be licensed... more 10.8 Million Floridians in Tropical Storm Fay’s Path WASHINGTON, August 19, 2008 - Based on the projected path of Tropical Storm Fay, the U.S. Census Bureau today... more Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, August 19, 2008 - TONIGHT AN UNSEASONABLY STRONG UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH AMOUNTS... more Program Launched to Speed Apprehension of Criminals Who Harm Law Enforcement Officers AUSTIN, August 18, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today launched the Blue Alert... more Youth Leadership Adventure Camp LIBERTY, August 12, 2008 - Young people today have numerous career options to choose from, many more than their parents or... more National Family Day is a Celebration of Common Values LIBERTY, August 12, 2008 - National Family Day is Sept. 22, and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service is urging Texans... more Accident on FM 1008 KENEFICK, August 11, 2008 – A one-vehicle accident occurred on FM 1008 that summoned Liberty County EMS and the Kenefick Volunteer... more Texas Keeps Hunter’s Choice, Proposing No Changes to Waterfowl Seasons AUSTIN, August 11, 2008 - Texas waterfowl hunters will once again have the Hunter’s Choice... more Renew & Change Address on Driver's License ONLINE AUSTIN, August 11, 2008 - Texans can change their driver license address and renew their license at www.TexasOnline.com... more Motorcycle Accident in Hardin HARDIN, August 10, 2008 - Liberty County EMS and the Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motorcycle accident on FM 834... more Sales Tax Holiday Aug 15th-17th AUSTIN, August 10, 2008 - Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 15, 16 and 17 - the state’s annual tax holiday... more As Crude Oil Prices Tumble, So Do Gasoline Prices HOUSTON, August 9, 2008 - Gasoline prices fell another 7 cents last week in Texas as the average price for a gallon... more New Era Begins on Lake Conroe CONROE, August 9, 2008 - There was a time when Lake Conroe was the perfect example of Mark Twain’s comment that “water is for fighting over... more Liberty City Council to Meet in Executive Session LIBERTY, August 8, 2008 - The Liberty City Council in its meeting this coming Tuesday will be meeting in executive session... more Anthrax Inestigation Closing a Chapter WASHINGTON, August 8, 2008 - The victims and family members of the 2001 anthrax mailings have waited patiently for nearly seven... more Dayton City Council Meets Monday DAYTON, August 8, 2008 - The Dayton City Council will meet on Monday, August 11th. See Agenda below... more Liberty County Traffic Fatalities Decrease LIBERTY, August 8, 2008 - Realizing that Liberty County’s Traffic Fatality rate was one of the highest in the State of Texas... more Liberty City Council Meets Tuesday LIBERTY, August 7, 2008 - The Liberty City Council will meet on Tuesday... more Krystal Scott Receives MLK Scholarship LIBERTY, August 7, 2008 - Krystal Scott of Hardin High School was awarded the annual $1000.00 Scholarship Committee chairman... more Impaired Driving Crackdown August 15th through Labor Day LIBERTY, August 7, 2008 - The US Department of Transportation released some startling statistics concerning... more County Residents Eligible for Prescription Drug Discount Cards LIBERTY, August 7, 2008 - Liberty County launched a discount card program on August 1, 2008 to help... more Texas Must Maintain Economic Edge AUSTIN, August 6, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today accepted the Governor's Competitiveness Council's formal recommendations, which provide... more AMBER ALERT HOUSTON, August 6, 2008 - THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4... more Firefighters Hampered Fighting Tarkington House Fire TARKINGTON, August 6, 2008 - Shortly after 8:00PM on Tuesday evening, as the last remnants of Tropical Storm... more Message from Emergecy Management Coordinator Tom Branch LIBERTY, August 6, 2008 - The staff of the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management would... more Area Football Schedules Currently Being Posted LIBERTY, August 5, 2008 - The first High School Football games and scrimmages start in 8 to 10 days and i-dineout.com... more Texas Responds to Edouard AUSTIN, August 5, 2008 – This morning, Tropical Storm Edouard came on shore near Sabine Pass, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to coastal... more September 1st Deadline for Tow Truck Operators and Vehicle Storage Facility Employees AUSTIN, August 5, 2008 – The Texas Towing Act and the Vehicle Storage Facility... more FDA Approves 2008-2009 Flu Vaccines WASHINGTON, August 5, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it has approved this year's... more Action Taken Against 2008 Summer Olympics Online Ticket Vendor AUSTIN, August 5, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today charged an online ticket broker... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK LIBERTY, August 4, 2008 - SLIGHT CHANCE OF SEVERE STORMS THIS EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...more 5.4 Million Texans and Louisianans in Tropical Storm Edouard’s Path HOUSTON, August 4, 2008 - Based on the projected path of Tropical Storm Edouard,,, more Tropical Storm Edouard May Bring Severe Weather Conditions HOUSTON, August 04, 2008 - Hurricane season is in full swing with Tropical Storm Edouard churning... more Dry Conditions Cause Brush Fires TARKIKNGTON, August 4, 2008 - Area fire departments have been very busy recently battling brush fires brought on by the dry conditions... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, August 4, 2008 - TODAY SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS MORNING... more New HIV Infection Figures Underscore Need for National AIDS Strategy WASHINGTON, August 3, 2008 - The new HIV infection figures scheduled to be released... more How Obama vs. McCain Is Unsettling the old Confederacy NEW YORK, August 3, 2008 - Newsweek Paris Bureau Chief Christopher Dickey recently returned... more Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest LIBERTY, August 3, 2008 - DPS Trooper Jamie Neault conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Nissan Sentra with a broken left taillight in the westbound... more Countrywide Home Loan Employee Arrested for Selling Identities of Home Loan Customers LOS ANGELES, August 1, 2008 - Two men were arrested today on charges related... more Major Accident US 90 at Popeye’s in Liberty LIBERTY, August 1, 2008 - A major accident that sent three people to Liberty Dayton Community Hospital by ambulance... more State Gasoline Prices Continue Rapid Downward Trend HOUSTON, August 1, 2008 - For the second week in a row, gasoline prices at the pump fell significantly in Texas... more TPWD Discounts Online Entries in Big Time Texas Hunts AUSTIN, August 1, 2008 - The Lone Star State boasts some of the finest hunting anywhere in the country... more FDA Extends Consumer Warning on Serrano Peppers from Mexico WASHINGTON, July 31, 2008 - Laboratory testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has... more Swift Night Out DAYTON, July 31, 2008 - The Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club will be hosting a "Swift Night Out" on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Legend Bank in Dayton... more Legal Action Taken Against Petroleum Wholesale For Shortchanging Texas Drivers AUSTIN, July 31, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott took legal action... more Motorcycle Collides with Pickup on SH 146 DAYTON, July 30, 2008 - Shortly after 10:00 PM on Tuesday, a motorcycle had a head on collision with a Chevy Pickup... more Let's Get READY! LIBERTY, July 30, 2008 - Hurricane Dolly came ashore last week in South Texas, however, prior to landfall, we here in the Liberty County Office of Emergency... more Safety Tips for Your Visit to the Beach Wednesday, July 30, 2008 — The lazy, hazy days of summer are here and many of us are heading to the beach for fun and sun... more FBI Warns of Storm Worm Virus WASHINGTON, July 30, 2008 - The FBI and its partner, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), have received reports of recent spam... more Man Killed on Motorcycle South of Dayton DAYTON, July 30, 2008 – Shortly after 10:00 PM on Tuesday night the driver of a 2008 Harley Davidson Motorcycle was killed... more Pickup Destroyed in Head On Collision DAYTON, July 29, 2008 - Tuesday afternoon SH 146 south of Dayton was closed for more than one hour as the wreckage from... more Meeting on Weed & Brush Control LIBERTY, July 29, 2008 - The Liberty County Ag Committee and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Liberty County Office will sponsor... more TPWD Finalizes Dove, Teal Seasons AUSTIN, July 29, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department finalized the early season migratory game bird regulations... more Fall Vegetable Program LIBERTY, July 29, 2008 - The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Liberty County Master Gardener Association is please to host a Fall Vegetable... more Accident Linney at N. Cleveland Dayton DAYTON, July 28, 2008 - A two-vehicle accident on SH 321 (N. Cleveland) at Linney Street around 6:30 PM did considerable damage... more LCSO Releases Cause of the Death of Sorrell R. Fregia LIBERTY, July 28, 2008 - Earlier this month i-dineout.com reported that Liberty Firefighter, Sorrell R. Fregia... more Texas Gasoline Prices Drop Seven Cents a Gallon in One Week HOUSTON, July 28, 2008 - After increasing steadily since spring, gasoline prices nationally and in Texas rapidly... more 50 Million Children Lived with Married Parents in 2007 WASHINGTON, July 28, 2008 - In an expanded look at the structure of the American family, the U.S. Census Bureau... more Fourth Quarter Bank Robbery Statistics Show Uptick WASHINGTON, July 28, 2008 - Statistics released recently by the FBI show a minor increase in the number of reported... more Five Defendants Indicted in Eldorado, Texas AUSTIN, July 28, 2008 - “Today the five defendants who were indicted last week in Eldorado, Texas, are under arrest... more Texas Game Wardens Head Home, State Parks Staff Reopen Valley Parks AUSTIN, July 28, 2008 - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens redeployed... more The Presidential Campaigns THE NATION, July 26, 2008 - While Presidential Candidate Barack Obama toured the Middle East and Europe the response by the McCain campaign... more One-Vehicle Accident Sends Driver to Hospital AMES, July 26, 2008 – A one-vehicle accident sent a woman to Liberty Dayton Community Hospital by ambulance around... more Texas Granted Presidential Disaster Declaration AUSTIN, July 24, 2008 – President George W. Bush today granted Gov. Perry’s request for a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration... more Hospital District Meeting on Monday LIBERTY, July 24, 2008 - The Liberty County Hospital District No. 1 will meet on Monday... more Sheriff Attends Sheriffs' Association of Texas Conference LIBERTY, July 24, 2008 - Sheriff Greg Arthur and Chief Deputy Don Neyland of Liberty County Sheriff’s Office... more Youth Leadership Adventure LIBERTY, July 24, 2008 - Liberty County 4-H is sponsoring a “Youth Leadership Adventure”, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Calvary Baptist Church... more Federal Minimum Wage to Increase to $6.55 on July 24 WASHINGTON, July 23, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers and employees that the federal... more ConocoPhillips Kicks Off a 'Profit Orgy' By Major Oil Companies SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 23, 2008 - ConocoPhillips is the smallest of the Big Five Oil companies, but... more Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, July 23, 2008 - TONIGHT OUTER RAIN BANDS FROM DOLLY WILL WORK THEIR WAY WESTWARD ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more WERE YOU QUEEN FOR A (DAY) YEAR? DOLLY UPGRADED TO A HURRICANE HOUSTON, July 22, 2008 - AT 400 PM CDT...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE DOLLY WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 24.6 NORTH... more Disaster Declaration Issued in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Dolly AUSTIN, July 22, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today issued a disaster declaration in response to the imminent... more Apple Reports Record Third Quarter Results CUPERTINO, July 22, 2008 - Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended... more 1.5 Million Texans In Tropical Storm Dolly’s Path WASHINGTON, July 22, 2008 - Based on the projected path of Tropical Storm Dolly, the U.S. Census Bureau today calculated... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, July 22, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT OUTER RAINBANDS FROM STRENGTHENING TROPICAL STORM DOLLY WILL WORK... moreHunter Education Classes Filling Up During Summer AUSTIN, July 22, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters in need of certification... more Liberty County to Offer Prescription Drug Discount Card LIBERTY, July 22, 2008 – Liberty County will soon be introducing a discount card program to help consumers cope... more Two Women Arrested in Drug Free Zone LIBERTY, July 22, 2008 - Shortly before midnight on Monday, Officer Aaron Venegas of the City of Liberty Police Department... more Major Drug Suppliers Arrested DAYTON, July 21, 2008 - On July 17, 2008, a multi-agency investigation culminated in the arrests of two major drug suppliers in the... more Resources Activated in Preparation for Tropical Storm Dolly AUSTIN, July 21, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today activated state resources, including 1,200 National Guard troops... more Hunting Licenses Go On Sale August 15 AUSTIN, July 21, 2008 - New hunting and fishing licenses for 2008-09 will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 15, and the Texas Parks... more 18-Wheeler and Pickup Crash West of Dayton DAYTON, July 19, 2008 - An 18-wheeler rear-ended a Nissan King Cab pickup in the eastbound lanes of US 90 west... more Hospital District Meets Monday LIBERTY, July 18, 2008 - The Liberty County Hospital District will meet on Monday. See Agenda... more Send Karl Rove to Jail WASHINGTON, July 18, 2008 - We call on the the House Judiciary Committee to cite Rove with contempt for failing to comply... more Five Sex Offenders Arrested for Illegally Using Myspace.Com AUSTIN, July 17, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Cyber Crimes and Fugitive units arrested five... more Court Rules Shauberger’s Actions were Acts of Fraud HOUSTON, July 17, 2008 – A final judgment was issued against Frederick Ray Akins and LCST, LLC in the... more Reported Dollar Loss From Internet Crime Reaches All Time High WASHINGTON, July 16, 2008 - According to the 2007 Internet Crime Report, the Internet Crime... more Reckless Driver Causes Accident in River Bottom LIBERTY, July 16, 2008 - According to Liberty Police Officer Jeanne Birdwell, around 3:50 PM on Wednesday a white Ford... more Agreements to Help Protect Texans From Identity Theft AUSTIN, July 16, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reached settlement agreements with... more Tarkington House Fire TARKINGTON, July 15, 2008 - Shortly before 4:00AM on Tuesday morning, Cleveland Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire... more Hospital District Investigates Purchase of Liberty Dayton Community Hospital LIBERTY, July 14, 2008 - The Liberty County Hospital District No. 1 met on Monday evening... more Liberty Firefighter Dies Unexpectedly LIBERTY, July 14, 2008 - According to Sgt. Investigator Kenny Dagle of the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department, Sorrell R. Fregia... more Apple Sells One Million iPhone 3Gs in First Weekend CUPERTINO, July 14, 2008 - Apple® today announced it sold its one millionth iPhone™ 3G on Sunday, just three days... more Deadly Holiday Weekend Prompts Water Safety Warnings AUSTIN, July 14, 2008 - During the July 4 holiday weekend, at least 13 Texans drowned in public waters... more Humble Man Scheduled For Execution AUSTIN, July 14, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott offers the following information about Derrick Sonnier, who is scheduled... more What Obama Believes NEW YORK, July 13, 2008 - Despite the questions and persistent rumors about his religion, Barack Obama is a Christian and prays each day... more American Heart Association Saddened by Death of Michael E. DeBakey HOUSTON, July 12, 2008 - Volunteers and staff of the American Heart Association extend... more Houston Leads in Growth, New Orleans Recovering WASHINGTON, July 11, 2008 - New Orleans, hard-hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, was the fastest-growing... more First prosecution Under Federal Agricultural Statute LAREDO, July 11, 2008 - A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employee has pleaded guilty to illegally... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER HOUSTON, July 11, 2008 - SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AS AN UPPER RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE DEVELOPS OVERHEAD... more Texas Public Hunt Applications Now Online AUSTIN, July 11, 2008 -The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be conducting special drawings for hunts and applications... more U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Accepting Applications for Alligator Harvest ANAHUAC, July 11, 2008 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that an alligator... more Van Crashes into Creek on FM 1409 DAYTON, July 11, 2008 – Thursday around 9:20 pm today a one-vehicle accident occurred on FM 1409 that ended up in with a mini-van... more LCGS Meeting on July 26th LIBERTY, July 10, 2008 - The Liberty County Genealogy Society is to meet July 26th, at 10 am at the Price Daniel Meeting Room behind the Partlow House... more Tina Pratt Honored by Drexel Society and Cancer Awareness Network LIBERTY, July 10, 2008 - Tina Pratt. lifetime resident of Liberty County, was recently honored... more Action Taken Against Four Drug Companies For Inflating Drug Prices AUSTIN, July 9, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today charged several generic drug... more Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season to Open July 15 AUSTIN, July 9, 2008 - The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open... more Ken Flournoy to Speak at Fall Vegetable Program LIBERTY, July 9, 2008 - The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Liberty County Master Gardener Association... more James Bond Arrested After One-Vehicle Crash WESTLAKE, July 8, 2008 - Around 8:10 PM on Tuesday an unknown caller notified the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department... more Liberty County Long Term Recovery Committee Completes 3 Projects in County LIBERTY, July 8, 2008 - The Liberty County Long Term Recovery Committee has completed... more Counting Chimney Swifts at the Rice Dryer in Dayton DAYTON, July 8, 2008 - Have you wondered what those folks, sitting in lawn chairs at the Dayton Legend Bank... more IRS Deduction for Use of Personal Vehicle for Business WASHINGTON, July 8, 2008 - The 2008 reimbursement rate for the personal use of a vehicle for business... more Medical Board Disciplines 92 Doctors AUSTIN, July 8, 2008 - At its June 26-27 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against 92 licensed physicians... more FBI Tips on Avoiding Charity Fraud WASHINGTON, July 8, 2008 - In recent months, several natural disasters throughout the world—including floods, earthquakes, severe storms... more Consumption Advisory Issued for Spotted Seatrout from Galveston Bay AUSTIN, July 8, 2008 - The Texas Department of State Health Services today advised limiting... more Petition to Dissolve Hospital District LIBERTY, July 7, 2008 – According to Robert Rawlinson there is a petition for the dissolution of the Liberty County Hospital District No. 1 available... more Don't Run Out of Gas HOUSTON, July 7, 2008 - Motorists who allow their vehicle’s fuel tank to run near empty risk being stranded on the road and damaging expensive car parts... more Our Nation’s Condition WASHINGTON, July 6, 2008 - "I think we are better off overall if you look at the entire eight-year period, when you look at the millions of jobs that have been... more Liberty City Council Meets Tuesday LIBERTY, July 6, 2008 - The Liberty City Council will meet on Tuesday at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers... more Discount Health Care Cards Pose As Health Insurance AUSTIN, July 5, 2008 - If an insurance offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is and it is probably not insurance... more Fourth of July Record Gas Prices HOUSTON, July 5, 2008 - Fourth of July travelers are paying the highest prices ever for a gallon of gasoline this week... more Liberty County Commissioners Meet Tuesday LIBERTY, July 5, 2008 - The Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday... more Man Seriously Injured in One Car Crash MOSS BLUFF, July 5, 2008 - Friday afternoon an Anahuac man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash on FM 563... more Jailers Arrested for Having Sex with Inmates LIBERTY, July 4, 2008 - On the evening of Wednesday, July 2nd, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office arrested three... more Local Artist Selected to Teach at National Decorative Art Conventions LIBERTY, July 4, 2008 - Local artist Marty Caldwell has been accepted to teach at three “National... more Hope’s at Home LIBERTY, July 2, 2008 - For those of you who have been wondering about the progress of Hope Neault, the family sends in the... more FDA Approves First Generic Risperidone to Treat Psychiatric Conditions WASHINGTON, July 2, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved... more Hazardous Weather Forecast HOUSTON, July 2, 2008 - TONIGHT THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE AGAIN MAINLY THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more DPS Increases Patrols to Reduce July 4 Holiday Fatalities AUSTIN, July 2, 2008 - The Texas Highway Patrol wants drivers and passengers to have a safe July 4 holiday... more Daisetta Workshop on the Sinkhole DAISETTA, July 1, 2008 – Tuesday evening the Liberty County Commissioners, Daisetta City Council, Hull-Daisetta ISD Board... more The County’s Intentions for the Old Wal-Mart Store LIBERTY, July 1, 2008 – Liberty County Commissioners have submitted a bid to purchase the old Wal-Mart Store... more Voter Turnout up 7 Million in 2006 WASHINGTON, July 1, 2008 - Some 96 million voted in the 2006 congressional elections, an increase of 7 million from 2002... more Habits Change as a Result of High Gas Prices HOUSTON, July 1, 2008 - Because of the record high gas prices of recent months, more than half of AAA Texas members... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, July 1, 2008 - TONIGHT A STATIONARY FRONT MAINLY ALONG INTERSTATE 10 IS EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE TODAY... more Hospital Board Votes to Investigate the Purchase or Lease of Hospital LIBERTY, June 30, 2008 – There were a cast of characters present at tonight’s Hospital District Board... more Despite Record Gas Prices, Texans Still Plan Summer Vacations IRVING, June 30, 2008 - Despite record gas prices and concerns about the economy, a majority of... more Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, June 30, 2008 - TONIGHT A COMBINATION OF A MOIST AND UNSTABLE AIRMASS ALONG AND SOUTH OF A WEAK COLD FRONT... more Who is Twila Paris? LIBERTY, June 29, 2008 - Since 1981, Twila Paris has released 22 albums, amassed 33 number one Christian Radio singles, and was named the... more Dayton Man Dies in Accident in Ames AMES, June 29, 2008 - Saturday evening a Dayton man lost his life in an auto accident on Beaumont Ave. just west of the Sacred... more Pump Prices Edge Lower HOUSTON, June 28, 2008 - Pump prices in Texas and across the U.S. appear to be edging lower this week, according to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch... more Man Found Dead in Severely Damaged Pickup RAYWOOD, June 27, 2008 - The body of William Downs II age 25 of Liberty was found inside the wreckage of his 2001 Tan... more Over Sized Loads on the Move LIBERTY, June 27, 2008 - Have you noticed the number of over sized loads traveling south on SH 146 and west on US 90... more A Gas Station for Every 2,500 People WASHINGTON, June 27, 2008 - Texas, California and Florida accounted for more than 20 percent of the nation’s 116,855 gas stations... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, June 27, 2008 - TONIGHT SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AREA EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AS THE SEABREEZE MOVES... more Chambers County SO Releases Top Ten List ANAHUAC, June 27, 2007 – Friday the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department released a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives... more Liberty County Hospital District to Hold Lengthy Meeting LIBERTY, June 26, 2008 - The Liberty County Hospital District will hold a lengthy meeting on Tuesday... more U.S. Supreme Court Affirms an Individual Second Amendment Right to Own a Handgun WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2008 - In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court... more Liberty County Commissioners Meet Monday LIBERTY, June 26, 2008 - The Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Monday... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK LIBERTY, June 26, 2008 - TONIGHT SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE DEVELOPING LATER THIS MORNING AND THEN... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, June 25, 2008 - TONIGHT SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS COULD PRODUCE BRIEF PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN... more Statement by Gov. Rick Perry regarding the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling AUSTIN, June 25, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding... more Houston Resident Indicted on Computer Hacking Charge HOUSTON, June 25, 2008 – Danielle Duann, a former employee of the Life Gift Organ Donation Center in Houston... more Agreement Reached To Protect Texans From Identity Theft AUSTIN, June 25, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has reached an agreement with two Austin... moreHardin-Moss Hill Crime Watch Elects Officers HARDIN, June 25, 2008 – The members of the Hardin-Moss Hill Crime Watch organization met Monday night, June 23, elected... more Four Arrested in Liberty for Aggravated Kidnapping LIBERTY, June 24, 2008 – Saturday four Liberty residents are alleged to have brutally assaulted and kidnapped Roy Wayne Ross... more Sun Safety in the Texas Heat LIBERTY, June 24, 2008 - It’s that time again in Texas when the temperatures get up to three digit numbers, but it isn’t just the heat... more Lights Go Out in Tarkington TARKINGTON, June 24, 2008 - Around 9:45 on Monday evening, the lights in the northern part of Tarkington flickered, then went black... more Ethanol Mandate Harms Livestock, Food Industries WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry, joined by industry leaders across the country... more HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK LIBERTY, June 24, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TODAY COULD PRODUCE BRIEF PERIODS... more Mounted Drill Team Dress Rehearsal LIBERTY, June 24, 2008 - The Liberty County 4-H Mounted Drill Team will be having their annual Dress Rehearsal on July 8 th at TVE... more Hurricane Preparedness Meeting Scheduled for Thursday LIBERTY, June 24, 2008 - The Liberty County Office of Emergency Management in association with the cities... more Prospective Winegrape Grower Workshop LIBERTY, June 24, 2008 - Economic Times may get so hard that we won't be able to afford to buy our wine at the store... more Truck Up a Tree TARKINGTON, June 23, 2008 - Tarkington Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to motor vehicle accident on FM163 near CR2282... more How Firm a Foundation LIBERTY, June 22, 2008 – The lyrics of the hymn How Firm a Foundation were written by John Keith and published in 1787 and the familiar tune... more Airman First Class Christopher Jones Home on Leave LIBERTY, June 22, 2008 - Christopher George Jones of Liberty arrived safely yesterday at Hobby Airport in Houston... more Hazardous Weather Forecast HOUSTON, June 21, 2008 - TONIGHT A WEAK FRONTAL BOUNDARY WILL CONTINUE TO SAG SOUTHWARD INTO THE... more I’m Voting Republican WASHINGTON, June 21, 2008 – An informative YouTube.com video that was just too funny not to run. Don’t worry, “You’ll get exactly what you deserve."... more Two Suspects Arrested for Burglarizing Game Room LIBERTY, June 20, 2008 – The early morning calm on FM 563 about six mile south of Liberty was disturbed... more Investor Losses Total More Than $1 Billion NEW YORK, June 20, 2008 - An indictment was unsealed this morning in federal court in Brooklyn, NY, charging RALPH CIOFFI... more Hazardous Weather Forecast HOUSTON, June 20, 2008 - TONIGHT REMNANT OUTFLOW BOUNDARIES...THE SEABREEZE AND DAYTIME HEATING WILL LIKELY... more World Population Approaches 7 Billion WASHINGTON, June 20, 2008 - World population is projected to reach 7 billion in 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau... more Attorney General Abbott Supports Creation Of Federal Shield Law For Reporters AUSTIN, June 20, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today wrote... more Worker Killed in Daisetta Industrial Accident DAISETTA, June 19, 2008 - On Thursday, June 19, 2008, at approximately 1:20 pm, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office received... more Smugglers Will Lose Their License and Their Livelihood AUSTIN, June 19, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry announced today that the state, working in concert with the U.S. Border Patrol... more Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, June 19, 2008 - TONIGHT A WEAK STATIONARY FRONT DRAPED ACROSS COASTAL SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS UP INTO THE HUNTSVILLE... more Six Charged in Mortgage Fraud Indictment HOUSTON, June 19, 2008 – Six individuals have been charged in a 10-count indictment with conspiracy to commit wire... more iTunes Store Tops Over Five Billion Songs Sold CUPERTINO, June 19, 2008 - Apple® today announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded over five billion songs... more FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center WASHINGTON, June 19, 2008 - FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO... more USB Executive and Former Morgan Stanley Lawyer Charged in Massive insider Trading Schemes NEW YORK, June 19, 2008 – Ten indictments and criminal... more Local Attorney Arrested for DWI LIBERTY, June 18, 2008 - Motorists traveling south on SH 146 north of Liberty reported to authorities that they observed a late model... more Man Hunt in Dayton Lake Estates KENEFICK, June 18, 2008 – It was around noon on Wednesday when Liberty County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Curtis Trousdale spotted... more Hazadous Weather Forecast HOUSTON, June 18, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT A WEAK STATIONARY FRONT DRAPED ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS... more Blood Drive for Baxter Dunagan Sets Records LIBERTY, June 18, 2008 - The Blood drive for Baxter Dunagan held yesterday set a record for the largest replenishment drive... more Check Out Alarm Salespersons, Installers and Companies AUSTIN, June 18, 2008 - The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging Texas residents to make sure that... more Bankruptcy Trends Among Youngest and Oldest Generations WASHINGTON, June 17, 2008 - With more than a million people filing for bankruptcy in 2007, a new study... more FDA Warns Individuals and Firms to Stop Selling Fake Cancer 'Cures' WASHINGTON, June 17, 2008 - Warning Letters have been sent to 23 U.S. companies and two... more Hazardous Weather Outlook LIBERTY, June 17, 2008 - TONIGHT SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ASSOCIATED WITH AN OVERNIGHT STORM COMPLEX... more Study Shows Women Veterans Earn More & Work Longer Hours WASHINGTON, June 17, 2008 - Women veterans had higher salaries than nonveterans in 2005, but they... more Drowning Averted TARKINGTON, June 17, 2008 - Shortly after 9:30PM on Monday night, Cypress Lakes, Hardin, and Tarkington Volunteer Fire Departments... more Master Gardener Event LIBERTY, June 17, 2008 - On Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Liberty County Courthouse Annex, 2103 Cos Street... more Man Sentenced for Role in 2006 Texas City Explosion HOUSTON, June 16, 2008 - Curtis Lee Jetton, 23, of LaMarque, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison... more We’re All Connected LIBERTY, June 16, 2008 - I was never so impressed with the fact that Christianity transcends geography, culture, and political boundaries and is global... more Fire Destroys Brick Home in Hardin HARDIN, June 14, 2008 - The Hardin Volunteer Fire Department, Hull Daisetta Volunteer Fire Department and the Liberty Fire... more Gas Prices at Record Highs HOUSTON, June 14, 2008 - Retail gasoline prices in Texas and across the U.S. are continuing to climb to record averages, according... more Free Family Fishing Day LIBERTY, June 13, 2008 - Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge along with the Friends of Trinity River Refuge hosted a "Free Family Fishing Day"... more Man Arrested in California for Kidnapping and Rape of Cleveland Woman VENTURA, CA, June 13, 2008 - In April of 2001, Chief Deputy (then-detective) Don Neyland... more Roadcheck 2008 Results Announced AUSTIN, June 12, 2008 - During Roadcheck 2008, which ran from June 3 through June 5, DPS troopers inspected 5,824 commercial... more Four-Hour Foot Pursuit Ends on Sam Houston Street LIBERTY, June 11, 2008 – A foot pursuit that started at the Parole Office on North Main in Liberty around 4:30 PM... more Gov. Rick Perry's Remarks: Fire at the Governor's Mansion AUSTIN, June 11, 2008 - I have seen many things in my time as governor, but few sights have left a deeper... more Governor Perry Denies Disaster Declaration for Daisetta AUSTIN, June 11, 2008 - Liberty County Judge Phil Fitzgerald had requested assistance from the Governor’s... more Liberty Police to Host Community Meeting Thursday LIBERTY, June 11, 2008 - The Liberty Police Department will be hosting a community meeting Thursday... more FBI Releases Preliminary Annual Crime Statistics for 2007 WASHINGTON, June 11, 2008 - According to the FBI's Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report released... more Dayton City Council will Meet on Monday DAYTON, June 11, 2008 - Dayton City Council will meet on Monday at 7:00 PM. See agenda below... more Council Agrees to New Lease Agreement LIBERTY, June 10, 2008 - Liberty City Council met Tuesday evening considered several items on a lengthy agenda... more Local Democrats Attend State Convention AUSTIN, June 9, 2008 - The Democratic State Convention held in Austin began on Thursday evening June 5 with... more Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry regarding the fire at the Texas Governor’s Mansion AUSTIN, June 9, 2008 - "We are heartbroken by the fire that... more Best Ways to Get the Most from Vacation Budgets HOUSTON, June 9, 2008 - Alaska is the No. 1 destination that creates the most satisfying vacations for Texas travelers... more Apple Introduces the New iPhone 3G SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2008 - Apple® today introduced the new iPhone™ 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone... more Child-Nature Disconnect, Shows "Life’s Better Outside" AUSTIN, June 9, 2008 - "We have this rock in our yard we call our thinking rock. We’ll go out there and read... more Disappointing May Jobs Report; Fifth Straight Month of Job Losses WASHINGTON, June 8, 2008 - Speaker Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement after... more Accident on FM 1008 KENEFICK, June 8, 2008 – The Kenefick Volunteer Fire Department and Liberty County EMS responded to the scene of a one-vehicle accident... more Jeep Crashes in Hardin HARDIN, June 8, 2008 - The Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on SH 146 at CR 2003 N around... more More Record Gas Prices HOUSTON, June 7, 2008 - The statewide average price for a gallon of gas climbed to a new record every day of this week... more LIberty City Council Meets Tuesday LIBERTY, June 6, 2008 - Liberty City Council will meet on Tuesday. See Agenda below... more Scammers Sending Fake Refund E-Mails WASHINGTON, June 6, 2008 - The FBI is asking the public to be aware of e-mail schemes containing various versions of fraudulent... more Liberty County Commissioners Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, June 5, 2008 - Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday. See Agenda... more Major Accident Early Thursday Morning HARDIN, June 5, 2008 – The Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a one-vehicle accident on SH 146 just north... more McCain's Katrina Deception Reveals Pattern of Distortions WASHINGTON, June 5, 2008 - During his media availability in Baton Rouge yesterday, John McCain told... more Fire Destroys Home in Hardin HARDIN, June 4, 2008 – The Hardin, Liberty and Hull Damietta Fire Departments responded to a house fire on CR 2084 off FM 1011... more Fund for City of Dayton Employee Established at Legend Bank DAYTON, June 4, 2008 - As you all know, one of our City of Dayton employees, Mr. Phillip O’Neal and his... more Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella WASHINGTON, June 4, 2008 - CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states, the... more Don't Let Your Vehicle Run Out of Gas HOUSTON, June 4, 2008 - Motorists who allow their vehicle’s fuel tank to run near empty risk being stranded on the road and... more Legal Action Taken To Halt Houston Area Mortgage Scheme HOUSTON, June 4, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has obtained a temporary restraining order... more DPS Launches Commercial Vehicle Safety Effort AUSTIN, June 4, 2008 - The Texas Department of Public Safety will inspect commercial vehicles throughout the state during... more Texas Employers Receive $148 Million in UI Tax Refunds AUSTIN, June 3, 2008 – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has begun mailing $148 million in refund checks... more The Future of Renewable Energy in Texas is Now HOUSTON, June 2, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today spoke at the American Wind Energy Association’s Wind Power 2008 Conference... more More Record Gas Prices HOUSTON, June 2, 2008 - More record breaking pump prices for Texas motorists, according to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch... more Tropical Weather Outlook MIAMI HURRICANE CENTER, June 2, 2008 - THE REMNANTS OF ARTHUR CONTINUE TO PRODUCE WIDESPREAD CLOUDINESS... more Confidential Address Program For Crime Victims AUSTIN, June 2, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced that family violence, stalking and... more Plan Summer Outings with New Guide to Texas State Parks AUSTIN, June 2, 2008 - Texans reeling from soaring gasoline prices might want to consider vacationing this... more Bush's War WASHINGTON, June 1, 2008 - On the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, the full saga unfolds in the two-part FRONTLINE special Bush's War... more President Bush Proclaims June Black Music Month WASHINGTON, June 1, 2008 - America's diverse musical heritage exemplifies the creativity and optimism of our Nation... more McClelland Interview on MSNNBC WASHINGTON, June 1, 2008 - Scott McClelland, author of "What Happened," sits down with MSNBC for an interveiw last Thursday... more Agreement Reached on Seating Florida and Michigan Delegations WASHINGTON, June 1, 2008 - Today, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean... more 18-Wheeler Winds Up in the Ditch DAYTON, May 31, 2008 - It was around 9:00 PM on Friday that an 18-wheeler coming from EXPO Wire in Dayton drifted into the ditch... more Dayton City Council Meets Monday DAYTON, May 30, 2008 - The Dayton City Council will meet on Monday, June 2, 2008... more Texas AAA Members Change Driving Habits HOUSTON, May 30, 2008 - Because of the record high gas prices of recent months, more than half of AAA Texas members... more South Dakota Primary in Focus WASHINGTON, May 30, 2008 - With its primary on June 3, South Dakota’s 2007 population of 796,000 includes a higher percentage... more Texans to Receive $2.4 Million From Auto Credit Insurance Companies AUSTIN, May 30, 2008 – Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached a settlement with... more H-GAC Transit Study Ignores the Obvious LIBERTY, May 29, 2008 - The Liberty County Regional Public Transportation Coordination Summary prepared by the Houston Area... more Liberty Training/West Liberty Schools Alumni Offers Scholarships LIBERTY, May 29, 2008 - College scholarships are available for al 2008 graduating high school seniors... more H-GAC Liberty County Transit Plan LIBERTY, May 28, 2008 – Take a moment and review the recommendations of H-GAC concerning the transportation needs of Liberty County. i-dineout.com will be bringing you reports in the coming days concerning the plan… more Hurricane Season Starts June 1st WASHINGTON, May 28, 2008 - The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through November. The U.S. Census Bureau... more Three Hardin Seniors Injured in Accident on CR 2058 HARDIN, May 27, 2008 - Hardin Seniors held their bonfire tonight in Hardin. As the bonfire ended students began... |