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Harrelson Removed from Office Pending Outcome of Trial LIBERTY, December 31, 2002 - In a Civil Action titled, Petition for Removal, submitted to the Honorable Chap B. Cain, III... more
Budget Squeeze: State Legislatures Face Tough Decisions in 2003 DENVER, December 30, 2002 - The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) today issued its forecast... more
Military Personnel Visit Hardin HARDIN, December 28, 2002 - The Hardin Lions Club has a program to honor Military Personnel in the Hardin... more
Blood Drives for 2003 Start January 9th LIBERTY, December 28, 2002 - The Gift of Life is truly a precious thing - a miracle never to be taken for granted... more
Man Escapes from Custody LIBERTY, December 27, 2002 - Around 6:24 PM members of the Liberty County Sheriff's Office conducted a routine traffic stop... more
Safety Dakarai Pearson's hard-won maturity has served him well DALLAS, December 27, 2002 - The junior free safety will lead the Texas pass defense against Louisiana State in the Cotton Bowl... more
New Year's Resolution #1: Don't Become a Victim of Identity Fraud HOUSTON, December 26, 2002 - The easiest Resolution to keep in 2003 has more to do with shredding paper than it does shedding pounds... more
Major Accident South of Dayton DAYTON, December 25, 2002 - Shortly before 6:30 PM on Christmas Day a one vehicle major accident... more
Accident at Dead Man's Curve DAYTON, December 25, 2002 - Around 7:30 PM a one vehicle accident occurred on the bridge on FM 1409 at Dead Man's Curve... more
Christmas Eve Crash on FM 1960 DAYTON, December 24, 2002 - Shortly after 9:00 PM a two vehicle accident occurred on FM 1960 near CR 614... more
Keeping the Elderly Safe From Falls December 24, 2002 - Older adults can be more susceptible to falls during the winter months not only because of... more
2002: A Year in Review by Congressman Jim Turner WASHINGTON, DC, December 23, 2002 - Over the past year, the Congress and the President have made great strides in... more
How to Get Out of the Pen - Part II Please read How to Get Out of the Pen before you read this story. LIBERTY, December 20, 2002 - After the bench warrant was issued by Judge Zbranek's office for Jeffrey Paul Hale... more
How to Get Out of the Pen LIBERTY, December 17, 2002 - A recent FEEDBACK REPLY from a reader asked the following... more
Woman Becomes Victim of Theft in Brookshire Brothers Parking Lot LIBERTY, December 15, 2002 - According to witnesses, it was at about 7:30 PM on Sunday that Stacie Cobb, a white female in her thirties... more
18-Wheeler Collides with Pickup in Devers DEVERS, December 13, 2002 - According to DPS Trooper Foley, at about 4:40 PM on Friday, Amanda Kinsey Donnelly age 30 of Dayton driving... more
DPS Graduates Record Number of Troopers AUSITN, December 13, 2002 - Today, 201 troopers graduated from the Texas Department of Public Safety Training Academy during... more
Fatal Auto Pedestrian Accident on FM 1960 DAYTON, December 12, 2002 - Shortly after 7:00 PM on Thursday, Mr. Roger Moore, age 41 of Dayton, while returning from work to Dayton... more
Turner Opens Office in Huntsville WASHINTON, DC, December 12, 2002 - Congressman Jim Turner is pleased to announce the opening of a new district office... more
Holiday Safety Tips HOUSTON, December 11, 2002 - Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Carry only your credit cards, debit cards or checks and your driver's license... more
President George W. Bush Selected as A&E Network's 2002 Biography of the Year NEW YORK, December 10, 2002 - A&E Network has selected President George W. Bush as the 2002 BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR. The Network's eighth annual Biography of the Year will premiere on A&E, Monday, December 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and will encore on Sunday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Winners of Country Christmas Decorated Homes Announced LIBERTY, December 10, 2002 - Country Christmas in Liberty, sponsored by the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce announced... more
New Police Chief Announced LIBERTY, December 6, 2002 - Liberty City Manager Allen Barnes announced today that Liberty Interim Chief of Police Bill Griffin has... more
Bush's Secret White House Weapon NEW YORK, December 8, 2002 - The vice president had gone too far. In a speech to the VFW on Aug. 26, Dick Cheney declared that a return of U.N. inspectors... more
Indictments in K-Mart Investigation HOUSTON, December 6, 2002 - According to the Houston Police Department, a Harris County Grand Jury returned 2 criminal indictments today... more
Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted in 2001 WASHINGTON, DC, December 6, 2002 - The FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program announced today that 142 of... more
End of Luxury Tax on Autos to Expire on Jan. 1, 2003 WASHINGTON, December 6, 2002 - On Jan. 1, 2003, the auto luxury tax will expire, putting an end to an unfair tariff that has plagued American consumers... more
Board Issues New Recommendations Aimed at Young Drivers WASHINGTON, D.C., December 6, 2002 - National Transportation Safety Board Acting Chairman Carol J. Carmody recently addressed... more
CDC: December Is Not Too Late to Vaccinate ATLANTA, December 6, 2002 - Influenza season is here and health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourage... more
Rep. Ellis: Help for All College Students AUSTIN, December 6, 2002 - State Representative Dan Ellis (D-Livingston) announced his intention to again file legislation... more
Car Hits Man Standing in Roadway DAYTON, December 4, 2002 - Around 6:12 PM on Wednesday a pedestrian standing in the middle of the southbound lane of FM 1409... more
Fire Safety Key to Safe and Happy Holidays RICHMOND, VA., December 4, 2002 - Fire Marshals urge residents to use caution this holiday season to protect families and friends from... more
Mont Belvieu Emergency Services Answers the Call MONT BELVIEU, December 4, 2002 - According to Bruce Oliphant, Director of Emergency Service for the City of Mont Belvieu... more
Liberty Police Department Called to Service LIBERTY, December 3, 2002 - You may be interest to know just how busy our City of Liberty Police Department has been during... more
Man Holds Police at Bay with Kitchen Knife LIBERTY, December 2, 2002 - Shortly before 5:00 PM a 911 call from the pay phone at Miller's Texaco in Liberty alerted Liberty Police Officers... more
Roll Over Accident in Hardin HARDIN, December 2, 2002 - Around 6:30 PM on Monday a one vehicle accident occurred on CR 2099 west of SH 146 north of Hardin... mor
'The New Virginity' NEW YORK, December 2, 2002 - In classrooms around the country, programs that urge teens to postpone sex are on the rise... more
There's no Such thing as an Accident HARDIN, November 28, 2002 - I've heard it said by seasoned medical personnel that there's no such thing as an accident... more
Home Lost to Fire on Thanksgiving MOSS BLUFF, November 28, 2002 - It was around 4:00 AM on Thanksgiving when according to a spokesperson for the Liberty County Sheriff's... more
Welding Truck Collides with Tree MOSS HILL, November 27, 2002 - Around 8:00 PM on Wednesday the Liberty County Sheriff's Department put out an attempt to locate bulletin... more
Trout Fishing Primer: A Can of Corn and a Cane Pole AUSTIN, November 27, 2002 - A can of corn from the supermarket and the same basic gear your grandfather used when he was a kid... more
Accident North Main at Cook LIBERTY, November 27, 2002 - Around 5:20 PM on Wednesday a two-vehicle accident occurred on North Main just north of... more
Man Arrested in Dayton for Possession of Child Pornography
DAYTON, November 27, 2002 - The Dayton Police Department reported today that John Frederick Stewart, age 48 was arrested in the parking lot of McDonald's in Dayton on 18 Felony Warrants out of Hardin County for Possession of Child Pornography. A tip from an alert citizen led officers to Stewart's 1998 Ford Explorer shortly after he and his daughter checked out of a local motel. Stewart was arrested without incident and taken back to Hardin County to face these charges. Hardin County officers and the FBI are investigating this case.
Only in America Reported by Dorothy Nettles HARDIN, November 27, 2002 - I am Miriam Vick and I am from Columbia, South America. I became an American Citizen in 1989... more
Using Cruise Control When Raining LIBERTY, November 27, 2002 - The following story was sent in by a reader... more
DPS reminds motorists to be safe this Thanksgiving AUSTIN, November 26, 2002 - The Department of Public Safety will be on the lookout this Thanksgiving holiday for seatbelt violators... more
CCRKBA Hails Signing Of Armed Pilots Legislation BELLEVUE, WA., November 26, 2002 - Having been first to call for the arming of commercial pilots following the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C... more
Wayne Toups Benefit Concert LIBERTY, November 24, 2002 - The crowd turned out for the Wayne Toups Concert Dance to benefit the Daisetta Police Department... more
Where That Turkey Day Feast Comes From WASHINTON, DC., November 24, 2002 - We're all about to settle down to a great Thanksgiving Day feast. Let's take a look at where it all comes from... more
Holiday Speed Compliance and Safety Belt Compliance Initiative LIBERTY, November 24, 2002 - Sheriff Greg F. Arthur announced today that the Liberty County Sheriff's Department has been awarded... more
Crime in the US for 2001 WASHINGTON, DC, November 24, 2002 - Final data released by the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program in the annual... more
The Hill Probe of Possible Saudi Link to 9/11 Hijackers NEW YORK, November 24, 2002 - When the two Qaeda operatives arrived at Los Angeles International Airport around New Year's 2000... more
Roll Over Accident on US 90 LIBERTY, November 22, 2002 - Shortly after 8:00 PM on Friday night a one-vehicle roll over accident occurred on US 90 just east of Texaco Road... more
Turner Bill to Improve Government Efficiency Passes WASHINGTON, DC, November 21, 2002 - Congressman Jim Turner's (D-Crockett) bipartisan bill to improve government efficiency through... more
Two Juveniles in Detention after Burglary of Local Businesses DAYTON, November 21, 2002 - Two Juveniles are in detention on two charges of burglary of a building and one charge of... more
Driver Suffers Seizure after Arrest LIBERTY, November 19, 2002 - Around 4:30 PM on Tuesday the City of Liberty Police Department was alerted to the erratic driving behavior... more
Driver Arrested after Accident on CR 130 MOSS BLUFF, November 19, 2002 - Around 3:00 AM on Tuesday the Moss Bluff Volunteer Fire Department and the Hull Daisetta Fire Department... more
Jeremy Anderson BUNA, November 19, 2002 - Jeremy Brent Anderson, 27, of Humble died suddenly Saturday, November 16, 2002 at his home... more
The Best Gift you can Give CLEVELAND, November 19, 2002 - Dorothy Nettles, Volunteer Chairperson for Liberty County and Blood Donors everywhere would like to wish you Happy Holidays... more
Trinity Valley Exposition New Years Eve Celebration LIBERTY, November 18, 2002 - The Trinity Valley Exposition is holding a New Years Eve Celebration at the TVE arena December 31, 2002... more
Driving Under the Influence by a Minor DAYTON, November 17, 2002 - A few years ago the Texas Legislature passed laws governing the use of alcoholic beverages by a minor while driving... more
Accident Near the Shiloh Church LIBERTY, November 17, 2002 - Around 12:35 PM on Sunday a major accident occurred on FM 770 just east of FM 563 near the Shiloh Church... more
Americans Alerted of Growing Health Crisis From Uncontrolled Diabetes WASHINGTON, November 16, 2002 - More than two dozen medical organizations, the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, and national political leaders today... more
Manufactured Home Burns in Kubs Ranch Subdivision DAYTON, November 16, 2002 - Around 4:30 AM on Saturday the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department was called to the Kubs Ranch Subdivision... more
House Fire in Westlake WESTLAKE, November 15, 2002 - Around 5:30 PM on Friday the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department was called to house on CR 443... more
Turner Supports Bill to Create Department of Homeland Security WASHINGTON, DC, November 14, 2002 - To prevent terrorist attacks against the United States, Congressman Jim Turner (D-Crockett) cast a vote... more
Train Collides with 18-Wheeler DAYTON, November 14, 2002 - Around 4:30 PM on Thursday an 18-Wheeler leaving Sunbelt Works on CR 604 with a load of fabricated reinforcing steel... more
Husband and Wife Team Senteced to Lengthy Prison Terms MONROE, LA, November 14, 2002 - A husband and wife team of bank robbers was sentenced to lengthy prison terms this week for the robbery... more
Rear End Accident on FM 563 LIBERTY, November 14, 2002 - Shortly after 3:00 PM on Thursday, according to City of Liberty Police, a funeral procession was traveling south on FM 563... more
South Texas Traffic Stop Yields $3.2 Million in Cash SINTON, November 14, 2002 - DPS Highway Patrol troopers seized $3,227,604 during a traffic stop Friday on U.S. 77 six miles north of Sinton... more
Youth Waterfowl Expo 2002 ANAHUAC, November 14, 2002 - Educating children about wetlands and waterfowl, Youth Waterfowl Expo 2002 (Expo) will be held Saturday, December 7th... more
Turner Announces Federal Grant for Tarkington Volunteer Fire Department WASHINGTON, DC, November 13, 2002 - Congressman Jim Turner (D-Crockett) is pleased to announce that the Tarkington Volunteer Fire Department... more
House Fire in Oak Forest LIBERTY, November 12, 2002 - Around 8:00 AM on Tuesday morning the City of Liberty Fire Department was summoned to the Patton residence... more
Dayton Police Department Issues Stats for October 2002 DAYTON, November 11, 2002 - Below are the Statistics for the Dayton Police Department for October 2002... more
Liberty Police Department Called to Service LIBERTY, November 11, 2002 - You may be interest to know just how busy our City of Liberty Police Department has been during the month of October 2002... more
Firemen Respond to House Fire in Dayton DAYTON, November 10, 2002 - Shortly after 2:00 PM on Sunday the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire at... more
Argument at Convenience Store Results in Arrest LIBERTY, November 10, 2002 - Around 5:30 PM on Sunday clerks at the Chevron Convenience Store on FM 563 reported to police... more
2002 Mid Term Election Results for Liberty County LIBERTY, November 9, 2002 - Complete Elections Results for Liberty County available now... more
How Bush Did It NEW YORK, November 10, 2002 - Election day dawned in excellent fashion for a president leading a war on world terror and a political campaign for control of Congress... more
Dayton Announces Crackdown on Seat Belt Violators DAYTON, November 8, 2002 - According to Dayton Police Chief Pete Douzat, the City of Dayton will partner with more that 12,000 other law enforcement agencies... more
City Requests Voluntary Evacuation LIBERTY, November 6, 2002 - The City of Liberty Office of Emergency Management has issued a request for a voluntary evacuation... more
Accidental Shooting at Milam Discount Tire LIBERTY, November 5, 2002 - Around 5:00 PM on Election Day, according to Sheriff Greg Arthur... more
City Announces Eight Chief of Police Semi-Finalists LIBERTY, November 6, 2002 - Liberty City Manager, Allen Barnes, announced today that eight semi-finalists for the vacant position of Chief of Police... more
Ambulance Crashes on Main Street at Jefferson Drive LIBERTY, November 5, 2002 - Around 7:20 PM a major accident occurred on Main Street and Jefferson Drive involving a Liberty County EMS Ambulance... more
Bomb Scare over the Weekend DAYTON, November 4, 2002 - According to Sheriff Greg Arthur, on Friday evening, November 1, 2002, the Liberty county Sheriff's Department... more
Accident involving TXDOT Truck on FM 834 HULL, November 3, 2002 - Around 6:15 PM on Sunday a major accident occurred on FM 834 at CR 2042 between Hardin and Hull... more
Major Accident on Sunday Morning DAYTON, November 3, 2002 - At 11:29 AM a major two-vehicle accident occurred on SH 146 about 6 miles south of Dayton just north of... more
Hunting Season for ATVs Begins AUSTIN, November 2, 2002 - As deer hunting season begins in earnest, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) thieves also zero in on their prey... more
Guilt Free TV NEW YORK, November 3, 2002 - In the beginning, there was Big Bird. Now, thanks to intense competition from Disney and Nick, there are more quality shows for preschoolers than ever... more
Dike Repair Planned for Champion Lake DAYTON, November 1, 2002 - The Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge plans to make repairs to the dike along Champion Lake... more
TAB Should Stick to Business Issues LETTER TO THE EDITOR HUNTSVILLE, October 31, 2002 - As a public school educator, I feel compelled to respond to an inaccurate and misleading political flier the... more
Dayton Police Arrest Accused Sex Offender DAYTON, October 31, 2002 - According to the Dayton Police Department, an ongoing investigation has lead to the arrest of... more
FBI Uniform Crime Reports Show Maryland Has Highest Robbery Rate in Nation WASHINGTON, October 31, 2002 - When Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer left office in January 1995, the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports... more
Hardin Lions Annual Pancake Supper HARDIN, October 30, 2002 - The Hardin Lions Club Pancake Supper was a huge success in spite of the rain and relocating the event... more
Fright-Night Creatures Not So Spooky After All WASHINGTON, October 29, 2002 - Vampire bats, spindly spiders, mountains of maggots, leaping toads and spooky owls are... more
Rep. Ellis: Special Interest Group Lying to Texas Voters LIVINGSTON, October 29, 2002 - State Representative Dan Ellis (D-Livingston) announced deceptive and illegal mailers sent to voters... more
Dayton VFD Ladies Auxilary Haunted House DAYTON, October 26, 2002 - Tonight was the last chance to see the Dayton VFD Ladies Auxiliary Haunted House at the fire station in Dayton for this year... more
'The Sick World of the Snipers' NEW YORK, October 27, 2002 - John Williams' cousin Charlene Anderson tells Newsweek that when Williams came to visit the family in Baton Rouge... more
Mont Belvieu EMS Announces Affiliation with Trinity Bay Emergency Squad MONT BELVIEU, October 26, 2002 - Bruce Oliphant, Emergency Services Director of the City of Mont Belvieu, today announced it's affiliation with... more
Accident Claims Life of Livingston Man RYE, October 26, 2002 - Around 8:11 PM on Friday there was a two vehicle accident on SH 146 just south of CR 2132... more
Xanax, the Modern Prescription Drug LIBERTY, October 25, 2002 - Around 4:30 PM on Friday motorists traveling east through the river bottom on US 90 reported... more
What's Happening Today US prosecutors meet today to discuss charges against John Allen Muhammad, 41, and John Lee Malvo, 17, whose rifle has been linked to three-week killing spree in the Washington area that left 10 people dead... more
A Pre-Halloween Treat - Poor Visibility Can Be Frightening BETHESDA, Md., October 25, 2002 -It's scary, but true; the number of deaths among young pedestrians is four times higher on Halloween evenings than... more
Wife of Serial Sniper's 13th Victim Talks Exclusively About Her Husband of 8 Years NEW YORK, October 25, 2002 - When the now notorious serial killer aimed his rifle at 35-year-old Conrad Johnson, he snatched a devoted father... more
Representative Ellis: Celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31 AUSTIN, October 23, 2002 -State Representative Dan Ellis (D-Livingston) is joining with the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse to promote... more
Texas 15-Passenger Van Case Does Not Reach Jury WICHITA FALLS, October 22, 2002 - The dangers associated with the stability of 15-passenger vans will not be argued before a Texas jury this week as expected... more
Representative Ellis: Texas Forfeits Millions in Health Care Funding AUSTIN, October 22, 2002 - State Representative Dan Ellis said today it was announced Texas must forfeit $285 Million in federal money which... more
Pursuit Ends Near Dayton DAYTON, October 21, 2002 - Around 1:30 AM on Monday a vehicle pursuit ended on US 90 about 4 miles west of Dayton... more
DPS Promotes School Bus Safety AUSTIN, October 21, 2002 - National School Bus Safety Week runs from October 20-26 as school districts and law enforcement combine... more
2002 TVE Livestock Sale LIBERTY, October 20, 2002 - The 2002 TVE Livestock Sales was held of Friday. Below are the results of the sale... more
2002 TVE Rodeo Queen LIBERTY, October 19, 2002 - At the beginning of Saturday night's rodeo at the TVE a tradition was continued with the crowning of the 2002 TVE Rodeo Queen... more
Accident on Old Beaumont Road LIBERTY, October 17, 2002 - The Ames and Liberty Fire Departments responded to a major vehicle accident on Old Beaumont Road near... more
Highways can be Unsafe DAYTON, October 17, 2002 - Around 7:30 PM on Thursday a black Ford Pickup driven by Nora Louise Sanders age 26 of Dayton was traveling west... more
Results of 2002 TVE Market Steer and Commercial Heifers Judging LIBERTY, October 17, 2002 - Below are the results or the judging for Commercial Heiders and Market Steers... more
Texas Homeowners Get Powerful New Online Resource For Finding Insurance Agencies AUSTIN, October 17, 2002 - The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas Wednesday announced it now offers homeowners a powerful new online resource... more
The 2002 GQ 'Men of the Year' NEW YORK, October 17, 2002 - It was good to be a man last night at the seventh annual GQ "Men of the Year" Awards(TM)... more
Results of 2002 TVE Competitions LIBERTY, October 16, 2002 - Below are the results of some of the Livestock Show and Home Economics Show competitions... more
Texas Medical Association Endorses Representative Dan Ellis AUSTIN, October 16, 2002 - It is vitally important that qualified candidates that will fight for health care and patients' rights are elected... more
Livestock Check-in at the 2002 TVE LIBERTY, October 15, 2002 - Tuesday afternoon livestock moved into the TVE Livestock Barn in preparartion for the livestock show... more
TEXAS CIVIL JUSTICE LEAGUE Endorsement Goes to State Representative Dan Ellis AUSTIN, October 15, 2002 - The 6,000 members strong Texas Civil Justice League, has endorsed State Representative Dan Ellis (D-Livingston)... more
House Fire in Moss Bluff MOSS BLUFF, October 14, 2002 - Monday afternoon the City of Liberty Fire Department responded to a call for mutual aid from... more
Manufactured Home Fire in Moss Hill MOSS HILL, October 13, 2002 - Shortly after 10:00 PM on Sunday the Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire in a manufactured home... more
Double Shooting in Kenefick KENEFICK, October 13, 2002 - Around 10:45 PM on Saturday there was a double shooting in a manufactured home in Kenefick... more
2002 TVE Baby Parade LIBERTY, October 12, 2002 - The 2002 TVE Baby Parade occurred on Saturday morning in Downtown Liberty. The Theme for this year's parade was... more
Statement by the FBI Reguarding al-Qaeda WASHINGTON, October 9, 2002 - The following information was distributed through NLETS earlier tonight to state and local law enforcement... more
National Wildlife Refuges Preparing for Waterfowl Season ANAHUAC, October 12, 2002 - Refuges get ready for Waterfowl Hunting Season... more
Roll Over Accident on SH 321 DAYTON, October 12, 2002 - Around 3:26 AM on Saturday an accident occurred on SH 321 in front of the Ponderosa Bar... more
Top Ten Stolen Vehicles in Houston for September 2002 HOUSTON, October 12, 2002 - The following is a rundown of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles that were stolen during the month of September... more
Dayton Graduate Injured in Collision with Horse DAYTON, October 11, 2002 - Around 1:20 AM on Friday Alicia Rene Southwell age 19 of Dayton was traveling south on FM 1409 when her vehicle collided... more
Case to go before Grand Jury LIBERTY, October 11, 2002 - According to DPS Trooper Foley the case involving the double fatality accident on SH 146 south of Dayton on June 6, 2002, will shortly be presented to a Grand Jury for possible charges. See related story... more
Texas Surpasses All Other States In Farmland Lost To Development SAN MARCOS, October 11, 2002 - Texas paved over more farmland than any other state during the late 1990's... more
State Senate Candidate Tommy Williams to be Honored at Event LIBERTY, October 10, 2002 - State Senate District 4 candidate Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, will be in Liberty on Monday, October 14... more
Federal and State Agencies Host Public Hunt Meeting ANAHUAC, October 9, 2002 - The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are hosting a meeting on the public waterfowl hunts... more
Westrook Completes Basic Training FORT SILL, OK, October 9, 2002 - PFC John David Westbrook,Jr. completed basic training at Ft. Sill, OK on the 3rd of October,2002... more
Trinity River refuge Opens Observation/Fishing Pier DAYTON, October 7, 2002 - The Friends of Trinity River Refuge (FOTRR) along with the Southwestern Bell Pioneers recently completed the... more
Capitol Update, Texas House of Representatives AUSTIN, October 7, 2002 - It was announced today that State Representative Dan Ellis (D-Livingston) has been chosen to deliver the keynote address at the Statewide Correctional Employees Council Constitutional Convention, to be held this year in Marble Falls, October 11-13, 2002... more
Liberty Police Department Called to Service LIBERTY, October 7, 2002 - You may be interested to know just how busy our City of Liberty Police Department has been during the month... more
2002 TVE Trail Ride LIBERTY, October 6, 2002 - This weekend's 2002 TVE Trail Ride marks the beginning of a week of activities at the Trinity Valley Exposition... more
Head on Collision Kills Mother and Son RAYWOOD, October 5, 2002 - According to Deputy Chip Fairchild at approximately 6:30 AM on Saturday a two vehicle head on collision occurred... more
Accident Injures 12 year old on the Partlow Ranch HARDIN, October 6, 2002 - Around 7:15 PM on Sunday an accident occurred on the Partlow Ranch in Hardin as Trail Riders were completing... more
Henley Arrested for DWI LIBERTY, October 5, 2002 - According to DPS Trooper Brian Nichols, while on routine patrol on US 90 between FM 2830 and FM 160 just east of Ames... more
No Serious Injuries in Five Vehicle Accident DAYTON, October 5, 2002 - Around 1:30 PM on Saturday at major accident involving six vehicles occurred on SH 321 north of Dayton... more
Operation Small Pox NEW YORK, October 6, 2002 - As the country makes contingency plans for a smallpox attack, bioterrorism experts are trying to assess the real risk that terrorists might be able to unleash the deadly virus. Labs in the United States and Russia keep samples under lock and key; whether anyone else has it is the crucial question... more
Texas Launches Unprecedented, Hard-Hitting Anti-DWI Campaign AUSTIN, October 4, 2002 - Starting next week, 23-year-old Jacqueline Saburido will be appearing in the hardest-hitting anti-DWI television PSA ever aired in Texas... more
Losses From Hurricane Lili Expected to Be $600 Million NEW YORK, October 4, 2002 - U.S. insurers could pay $600 million in claims to victims of Hurricane Lili, the first hurricane to strike the... more
Accident Sends Two to Hospital LIBERTY, October 4, 2002 - Around 4:15 PM on Friday there was a major accident on Bowie Street at Magnolia in Liberty involving two pickup trucks... more
Protecting Texas Insurance Consumers AUSTIN, October 4, 2002 - Lawmaker Calls for Closing Insurance Loopholes, Establishing Standards for Mold Claims... more
Hardin Lions Pancake Supper COMING SATURDAY OCT. 26th HARDIN, October 2, 2002 - The annual Hardin Lions Club Pancake Supper is October 26, 2002 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM... more
Vehicle Strikes Cow South of Dayton DAYTON, October 2, 2002 - Around 8:00 PM a mini-van traveling south on SH 146 about one mile north of the canal and just inside the Dayton City limits... more
Hardin Moss Hill Crime Watch HARDIN, October 2, 2002 - Monday evening members of the Hardin Moss Hill Crime Watch gathered at the Methodist Church in Hardin on FM 834... more
3-Wheeler Accident in Hardin HARDIN, October 1, 2002 - Shortly after 9:00 PM on Tuesday an accident occurred involving a Red Honda 3-wheeler which was being towed by... more
Hardin VFD Responds to Kitchen Fire MOSS HILL, September 30, 2002 - Around 4:30 PM on Monday the Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on SH 105 about... more
Joint Effort Results in the Seizure of $35,000 Worth of Drugs LIBERTY, September 30, 2002 - Sheriff Greg Arthur announced that his Deputies and the Liberty Chambers County Narcotics Task Force made two arrests... more
Driver Taken into Custody after Accident LIBERTY, September 29, 2002 - Around 5:30 PM on Sunday a minor accident occurred at the intersection of Cos and Davidage Streets in Liberty... more
Women Drivers PHOTO ESSAY THE WORLD, September 28, 2002 - This is shear entertainment about Woman Drivers Worldwide. This photo essay would not be published but... more
Accident in Devers on Saturday Afternoon DEVERS, September 28, 2002 - Around 2:30 PM on Saturday there was a two vehicle accident on US 90 at SH 61 in Devers that slowed traffic... more
Ranch Rodeo - PRCA Rodeo LIBERTY, September 27, 2002 - The TVE Rodeo action begins Tuesday, October 15, 2002 with the Ranch Rodeo... more
Man Flees from Deputy in Hardin HARDIN, September 26, 2002 - Around 7:30 PM on Thursday Deputy Chip Fairchild stopped a blue and white Chevy pickup at the Happy Chap... more
New Study Reveals That Americans Ignore Safety Hazards in Their Home WASHINGTON, September 26, 2002 - Ask Americans where they feel safest and most will say their own home. But according to a new study... more
Water Main Break Closes Travis Street LIBERTY, September 25, 2002 - City Crews were hard at work repairing a break in an 8" water main running north and south beneath Travis Street... more
Isidore Slightly Stronger HOUSTON, September 25, 2002 -Ship reports indicate Isidore slightly stronger... moving north-northwestward toward the Louisiana coast... more
Hunting Permits Available for Anahuac, Mcfaddin And Texas Point National Wildlife Refuges ANAHUAC, September 25, 2002 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the availability of waterfowl hunt permits for hunting on... more
Tarkington Alumni Newsletter from Reporter Shelba Jones TARKINGTON, September 25, 2002 - Tarkington Newshound Shelba Jones reports the Tarkigton Alumni News... more
Isidore Moving Northward with Little Change in Strength HOUSTON, September 24, 3003 - A tropical storm warning remains in effect from east of High Island, Texas to Destin Florida. A tropical storm warning means tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area during the next 24 hours... more
Liberty Police Department Called to Service LIBERTY, September 24, 2002 - You may be interested to know just how busy our City of Liberty Police Department has been during the month of August 2002... more
Anheuser-Busch Donates $150,000 to Support Upper Texas Coast Water-Borne Education Center HOUSTON, September 24, 2002 - Anheuser-Busch will provide a $150,000 grant that will be used to expand the programs offered by... more
After GE'S Welch Cut Retirement Deal, CEOs in Boardrooms Demanded Similar Treatment NEW YORK, September 22, 2002 - More accustomed to being praised than pilloried, Jack Welch tried to make the uproar over his perks-for-life retirement deal go away last week... more
DPS Issues 9,079 Open-Container Citations in Law’s First Nine Months AUSTIN, September 21, 2002 - DPS issued 9,079 tickets for possession of open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles during the first nine months... more
The Foremost Issue in the Minds of Texas Adults AUSTIN, September 21, 2002 - Education is the foremost issue in the minds of Texas adults, who agree that strong schools are key... more
Frontiers of Freedom Releases 'Ten Belief Tenets' FAIRFAX, Va., September 20, 2002 - Today, Frontiers of Freedom (FOF), founded by Sen. Malcolm Wallop (ret.), released a new mission statement... more
Major Train Derailment in Dayton DAYTON, September 19, 2002 - At about 9:40 PM on Thursday a major Train Derailment occurred on the tracks that parallel FM 1008... more
Hardin Little League Football Action HARDIN, September 19, 2002 - The Hardin Little League Football League will be in play on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at the Liberty High School... more
To the Citizens Who Call Dayton Home LETTER TO THE EDITOR DAYTON, September 18, 2002 - There are a number of serious problems facing the Dayton area at this time... more
Representative Ellis: Protecting Your Personal Information AUSTIN, September 18, 2002 -State Representative Dan Ellis (D-Livingston) said that with technology becoming such an important part of our lives... more
Order TVE Tickets On-line LIBERTY, September 18, 2002 - It is almost time for the Trinity Valley Exposition Livestock Show and Rodeo. Kicking off the month of events... more
"… show some real responsibility…" LETTER TO THE EDITOR DAYTON, September 17, 2002 - During the past several weeks the DISD School Board has had a proposal and bid for the sale of... more
LeBlanc Apprehended After Robbery in Hardin HARDIN, September 16, 2002 - On Monday afternoon around 4:00 PM, Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Detective Jim Brown, Deputy Chad Landon... more
Grady LeBlanc Wanted in Connection to Assault and Robbery RAYWOOD & DEVERS, September 15, 2002 - The Liberty County Sheriff's Department is searching for Grady LeBlanc, a white male, age 45 of Liberty in connection to the robbery of the Stop'n Drive Convenience Store and an assault in Devers on Sunday afternoon... more
Dollar General Robbed LIBERTY, September 15, 2002 - According to Officer Cedric McDuffie, investigating officer of the City of Liberty Police, at about 4:20 PM on Sunday... more
It's a Gator Thing! ANAHUAC, September 14, 2002 - Folks arrived at Gatorfest 2002 by boat, plane and car for fun and entertainment provided by live bands, airboat rides... more
Altercation Leads to Death of 19 year old Hardin Man RAYWOOD, September 13, 2002 - According to Detective Brown of the Liberty County Sheriff's Department, on Monday, September 9, 2002, Casey Brian Jones... more
Casey Brian Jones, 19 of Hardin "Greater love hath no man, than he lay down his life for another." And Casey did that... more
It’s Time for Gatorfest! ANAHUAC, September 12, 2002 - Gatorfest 2002 is coming to Anahuac, the Alligator Capital of Texas, on September 13 - 15, 2002... more
Rep. Ellis Announces the Start of the 2003 High School Aerospace Scholars LIVINGSTON, September 10, 2002 - State Representative Dan Ellis, (D-Livingston) is pleased to announce the launch of this year's High School Aerospace Scholars... more
Tarkington Alumni News TARKINGTON, September 7, 2002 - Tarkington Newshound Shelba Jones reports on the upcoming events of Tarkington Alumni... more
Accident at CR 605 and CR 608 DAYTON, September 5, 2002 - Around 5:45 PM on Thursday a two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of CR 605 and CR 608 which resulted... more
Improving the Quality of Life for Texas Seniors LIVINGSTON, September 5, 2002 - State Representative Dan Ellis (D-Livingston) encouraged Texas families to recognize National Grandparent's Day this Sunday... more
Recovery Month to Celebrate 13th Anniversary WASHINGTON, September 4, 2002 - SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) sponsors National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month annually each September... more
2002 Texas Worker of the Year Announced on Labor Day HOUSTON, September 4, 2002 - To honor hardworking people across the nation on Labor Day, Dickies Workwear is proud to announce its 2002... more
Drugged Driving a 'Phantom Menace' for Today's Teens BOSTON, September 4, 2002 - For decades, American society has battled the issue of drinking and driving, particularly among teenagers... more
Shooting at the CC Club AMES, September 3, 2002 - It was around 1:50 AM on Monday when the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department and City of Liberty Police responded to... more
Vehicle Burns After Roll Over Crash DAYTON, September 2, 2002 - Around 12:05 AM on Monday the Liberty County Sheriff’s department was summoned to major accident on Zarsky Road... more
Fatal Accident in Hardin HARDIN, September 1, 2002 - Around 5:20 AM on Sunday the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department was summoned to Mr. Laswell’s Ornamental... more
Auto, Bicycle Accident sends 10-year-old to Hospital DAYTON, September 1, 2002 - Around 4:30 PM on Sunday the City of Dayton investigated an accident involving a white Nissan pickup and... more
94-year-old Driver has Accident LIBERTY, September 1, 2002 - Around 11:30 AM on Sunday a two vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Alabama Street and MLK in Liberty... more
Their Faith and Fear NEW YORK, September 2, 2002 - By day, they have been leaders and heroes. By night, they have fought anxiety and an... more
Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner and Auction LIBERTY, September 1, 2002 - The Liberty-Dayton Chapter of Ducks Unlimited invites you to attend their 20th Annual Dinner and Auction on... more
Driver Collides with Parked Vehicle DAYTON, August 31, 2002 - Shortly after 12:00 Noon on Saturday a major roll over accident occurred on SH 146 about two miles north of... more
Head On Collision on SH 321 DAYTON, August 30, 2002 - A two vehicle head on collision occurred on SH 321 just north of Old Cleveland Road around 9:45 PM... more
National Wildlife Refuges Open for Teal Season ANAHUAC, August 30, 2002 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that portions of the Anahuac, McFaddin and Texas Point... more
Roll Over Accident in Hardin HARDIN, August 30, 2002 - Around 8:07 PM Ronald Dean Patton II was traveling east on FM 834 about 0.6 miles east of SH 146... more
Rep. Ellis: Cut Waste in State Government AUSTIN, August 30, 2002 - State Representative Dan Ellis (D-Livingston) said today that Comptroller Rylander raised her initial prediction of $5 billion... more
Tips for Labor Day Highway Safety WASHINGTON, August 30, 2002 - The National Safety Council (NSC) urges motorists to take special precautions on the highways during... more
September 11th Remembrance LIBERTY, August 29, 2002 - You are invited to join with the Fire Departments of Liberty County as they gather together on Wednesday, September 11th... more
Biker Strikes Railroad Crossing Arms DAYTON, August 29, 2002 - It was just before 5:00 PM when, a witness who stopped to render aid, observed... more
It’s Time for Gatorfest! ANAHUAC, August 29, 2002 - Gatorfest 2002 is coming to Anahuac, the Alligator Capital of Texas, on September 13 - 15, 2002... more
Second Drowning on the Trinity in Three Weeks MOSS HILL, August 28, 2002 - At around 5:30 PM Wednesday the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a possible drowning... more
Funeral for Bill Brett Set for Thursday HOUSTON, August 27, 2002 - Jesse Key Brett, age 80, of Hull, Texas, passed away in Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas at 1:00 AM on... more
Dayton Area Blood Drive at First Baptist Church Dayton DAYTON, August 27, 2002 - Persons attending the Blood Drive at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, September 7, 2002 from... more
Local Media Receives Praise from County Official LIBERTY, August 27, 2002 - i-dineout.com received a letter last week from Liberty County Sheriff Greg Arthur expressing his appreciation... more
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Grandparents Day 2002 Facts WASHINGTON, August 26, 2002 - To mark the celebration of Grandparents Day, the Census Bureau has culled from recently released Census 2000 reports... more
Left Turns are Dangerous DAYTON, August 25, 2002 - Shortly before 4:00 PM a two-vehicle accident occurred on SH 321 at CR 676 just north of the prison... more
Services Pending for Shawntique Prater LIBERTY, August 25, 2002 - Shawntique Prater of Dayton died today at Hermann Hospital in Houston as a result of injuries sustained in a auto accident on July 27, 2002. Services are pending at Well's Mortuary in Liberty.See related story... more
Wreckless Driver Turns Out to be 15 Years Old DAYTON, August 25, 2002 - Shortly after 9:00 PM on Sunday a motorist reported a reckless driver to the Dayton Police Department who responded... more
Congress Is Strongly Considering Subpoenaing Martha Stewart NEW YORK, August 25, 2002 - Congressional investigators say they are strongly considering compelling Martha Stewart to testify... more
House Fire in Sherwood Glen DAYTON, August 25, 2002 - Around 2:00 PM on Sunday the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department was called to a house fire... more
Self-Help Guru Dr. Phil Is Poised For His New Talk Show NEW YORK, August 25, 2002 - Four years ago, Dr. Phil McGraw literally talked his way on to a spot as a therapist on "Oprah." Now he is the hottest talk-show commodity... more
MIRACLE AT THE MINE With Stone Phillips Premieres Aug. 28 at 9 PM BETHESDA, Md., August 24, 2002 - Nine men trapped in the earth. Flood waters steadily rising into their tiny refuge... more
The Usage Report LIBERTY, August 24, 2002 - As you may expect there are few people looking at the Internet at 4:00 AM... more
Propane Tanker Overturns on SH 321 DAYTON, August 22, 2002 - At 11:12 AM on Thursday morning a two-vehicle accident involving an 18 wheel Propane Tanker closed SH 321... more
Cadillac's 100th Anniversary August 21, 2002 - The average motorist may spend twenty, thirty, forty thousand dollars these days for a brand new automobile... more
Enron, A Crisis in Ethics HOUSTON, August 21, 2002 - Enron is in the news again today with the Guilty Plea of former Enron executive Michael Kopper an... more
First Methodist Church Liberty to Host Blood Drive for John Mearns LIBERTY, August 20, 2002 - The First United Methodist church, Liberty, has announced a blood drive to replace blood used by John Mearns of Liberty... more
Continental Tire North America Initiates Voluntary Recalls CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 19, 2002 - Continental Tire North America, Inc. today announced that it is initiating a voluntary safety recall of... more
Wayne Toups & Zydecajun in Concert DAISETTA, August 19, 2002 - Police Chief Mike Parrish announced today a benefit concert dance starring Wayne Toups & Zydecajun... more
Miss Rodeo TVE 2002 LIBERTY, August 19, 2002 - Applications are now being accepted for the 2002 Trinity Valley Exposition Miss Rodeo Pageant... more
Car Collides with Tree on North Cleveland DAYTON, August 18, 2002 - Around 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon the Barrett family at 1901 North Cleveland was surprised by a crash... more
Aggravated Robbery Suspect Surrend