News Archives 2004

Arthur Lavel Jones Captured in Houston HOUSTON, December 30, 2004 – A bystander identified Arthur Lavel Jones as an escaped prisoner from the Liberty... more

Suspect in Shooting Spree Captured PLUM GROVE, December 30, 2004 - About 4:30 AM a report came to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office of shots fired... more

SPCA Rescues Dogs UPDATE DAYTON, December 30, 2004 - Close to two dozen dogs rescued from a home in Liberty County, are being treated for... more

First 2005 Blood Drive LIBERTY, December 30, 2004 - The Liberty Community Blood drive will be at the First Liberty National Bank on January 13, 2005 from 1-7 p.m... more

Manufactured Home Burns in Dayton Oaks DAYTON, December 29, 2004 – At 6:11 PM on Wednesday the Highway 321 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully... more

Rear End Collision Sends 7-year-old to Hospital HARDIN, December 29, 2004 - At 5:06 PM on Wednesday, Liberty County EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident... more

Accident Takes Life of Driver on FM 563 LIBERTY, December 28, 2004 - A one-vehicle major accident occurred on FM 563 near CR 143 about 6 miles south of Liberty... more

Practice Fireworks Safety During the Holidays HARDIN, December 28, 2004 - Many enjoy fireworks during the Holidays and it’s important to follow fireworks safety... more

Update on Christmas Escapees LIBERTY, December 27, 2004 – Anthony Fowler and Arthur Lavel Jones escaped from the Old Jail in Liberty County early Christmas... more

Wireless Internet Service Debuts in Five Texas State Parks AUSTIN, December 27, 2004 - The pilot program is designed to determine visitor interest for Wi-Fi... more

New Year's Driving Resolutions AUSTIN, December 27, 2004 - While you're making your New Year's resolutions, DPS has a suggestion: add "Improve Driving Habits" to... more

Oxfam Rushes Aid in Wake of Asian Floods BOSTON, December 27, 2004 - International agency Oxfam is sending food and water to help thousands of people affected by... more

Update on Prisoner Arthur Lavel Jones Escape LIBERTY, December 27, 2004 – During an interview on Monday morning, Captain Billy Tidwell... more

Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Harrelson on Two Counts LIBERTY, December 25, 2004 - On October 22, 2003 Liberty County Treasurer Janet Harrelson was... more

New Year's Traffic Fatalities Could Top 400 THE NATION, December 26, 2004 - The National Safety Council warns that more than 21,000 people may suffer disabling... more

Christmas Day Escape from Old Jail LIBERTY, December 25, 2004 - Only minutes after 2:00 AM on Christmas Day, two prisoners escaped from the Old Liberty County Jail... more

Christmas Eve Brings Weather Surprise LIBERTY COUNTY, December 24, 2004 – Christmas Eve brought a weather surprise to Liberty County. Snow flurries fell most of the... more

Santa Makes Early Visit to Liberty LIBERTY, December 23, 2004 - Late Thursday afternoon Santa paid a visit to Milam Discount Tire on US 90 to hand out presents... more

Feds Indict Man In Case of Missing League City Girl HOUSTON, December 22, 2004 - Federal kidnapping charges could land 22-year-old Paul Bennett in prison for life... more

Daisetta Man Arrested after Suspicious Activity DAISETTA, December 21, 2004 - On Tuesday, December 7th, at approximately 12:24 a.m., Officer Tim Moody... more

A Christmas Wish List AUSTIN, December 21, 2004 - The Department of Public Safety has composed a wish list for the holiday season... more

Head-On Collision on CR 2058 HARDIN, December 20, 2004 - The Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle major accident on CR 2058... more

SUV Crashes Trying to Avoid Dog on FM 1008 TARKINGTON, December 19, 2004 – On Sunday afternoon around 12:20 PM the Tarkington Volunteer Fire Department... more

House Fire in Liberty Takes Life of Grandmother VIDEO STORY LIBERTY, December 18, 2004 - The City of Liberty Fire Department responded to a house fire in the... more

Liberty City Council to Revisit Manufactured Home Ordinance LIBERTY, December 17, 2004 – Residents of the Briargate Subdivision voiced there concerns to... more

Texas Board of Medical Examiners Disciplines Doctor AUSTIN, December 17, 2004 - During its December 9-10 Board meeting, the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners... more

Duke Energy Facing Fines HOUSTON, December 16, 2004 - Officials with Duke Energy are considering whether or not they should agree to pay a $37,500 fine... more

Parents Have Much to Consider When Deciding How to Talk to Children About Santa Claus MANHATTAN, Kansas, December 16, 2004 - Should parents tell their children... more

Jefferson County Texas, A Judicial Hell Hole According to ATRA BEAUMONT, December 15, 2004 – Jefferson County Texas has received the dubious distinction... more

Three Hogs Killed in One Vehicle Accident LIBERTY, December 15, 2004 - Shortly after 8:30 PM on Wednesday a silver, late model, Chevy Impala was traveling south... more

Liberty City Council to Meet in Workshop LIBERTY, December 15, 2004 - Liberty City Council will hold a workshop on Tuesday, December 21. See agenda below... more

Welding Truck Leaves the Road and Crashes into Waiting Car DAYTON, December 14, 2004 - About 8:45 PM on Tuesday a welding truck driven by Brian Andrew Newton... more

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes LIBERTY, December 14, 2004 - Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes is an educational program for people with type 2 diabetes... more

Texas Attorney General Vows to Fight for Openness on Public Money in Investments AUSTIN, December 14, 2004 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today reaffirmed his commitment and leadership in defending open government in Texas... more

Late Afternoon Accident in Ames Sends One to Local Hospital AMES, December 13, 2004 - Late Monday afternoon a two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection... more

Gov. Perry Calls for Renewal of Successful Enterprise Fund, Creation of Emerging Technology Fund HOUSTON, December 13, 2004 - Gov. Rick Perry announced... more

Cleveland Man Shot in Houston HOUSTON, December 13, 2004 - Houston police are investigating a shooting that occurred at 5810 Fondren on Saturday... more

Pickup Strikes Cow on CR 2009 North of Hardin HARDIN, December 13, 2004 - Early on Monday evening, Kayla Potetz age 21 of Hardin was traveling south... more

The Geminid Meteor Shower HOUSTON, December 13, 2004 - Make hot cocoa. Bundle up. Tell your friends: the best meteor shower of 2004 is about to peak... more

Thanks to KBTV 4 LIBERTY, December 13, 2004 – You may have noticed the new 4 Warn Live Doppler Radar link on i-dineout.com... more

Attorney General Abbott Urges Seniors To Just Hang Up MIDLAND, December 13, 2004 - Attorney General Greg Abbott today encouraged senior Texans... more

Early Morning Accident in Hardin HARDIN, December 12, 2004 - Around 2:00 AM on Sunday morning a maroon Ford Dually 4x4 pickup... more

The Cautious Generation WASHINGTON, December 11, 2004 - Teen sexual behavior has become more cautious, according to new data released yesterday... more

Breakfast with Santa DAYTON, December 9, 2004 - The Dayton Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary would like to say thank you once again... more

Liberty City Council will Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, December 9, 2004 - Liberty City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 7:00 PM. See agenda below... more

Food Stamp Outreach Project LIBERTY, December 8, 2004 - Liberty Senior Activity Center will host The Lone Star Legal Aid Food Stamp Outreach Project on Friday... more

Home Destroyed by Fire on CR 2066 HARDIN, December 7, 2004 – Around 1:20 PM on Tuesday the Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully... more

Convenience Store Theft in Raywood RAYWOOD, December 7, 2004 - It was around 10:00 AM on Tuesday when the clerk at the Happy Chap Convenience Store... more

New H-D Fire Truck Responds to Call HARDIN, December 7, 2004 – This afternoon the Hull Daisetta Fire Department responded to a call for mutual aid to fight... more

Fire Consumes Travel Trailer in Westlake WESTLAKE, December 5, 2004 - Shortly after 8:00 PM on Sunday volunteer firefighters of the Westlake Volunteer Fire Department... more

Epoch Times Commentary on the Chinese Communist Party - Part I BEIJING, December 5, 2004 - On the morning of Nov. 19 Beijing time an extraordinary moment... more

Low-Water Crossings Are the Number 1 Cause of Weather-Related Deaths in Texas AUSTIN, December 5, 2004 - Much of east and central Texas is under a flood and... more

Curbing Tobacco Sales to Minors LIBERTY, December 4, 2004 - Constable Timothy Allison, Pct. 1 is please to announce that his office has received a $5000.00 grant... more

Texas Signs Concealed Handgun Reciprocity Agreements with Georgia and Montana AUSTIN, December 3, 2004 - Texas has signed reciprocal agreements with Georgia... more

LCSO Deputy in Iraq IRAQ, December 2, 2004 - Today i-dineout.com heard from Corporal Jason R. Mouton who is in Alpha Company... more

Suspect in Galveston County Homicide Investigation Arrested LIBERTY, December 2, 2004 – Since yesterday afternoon Liberty County Sheriff’s Department... more

California and Texas Lead Nation in SUV Registrations DALLAS, December 2, 2004 - Sport utility vehicle (SUV) registrations increased by 56 percent between 1997... more

Joseph Baird Completes Basic Training SMITH POINT, November 30, 2004 - Joseph Brittan Baird has become Pvt. 2nd Class Joseph Baird of the United States Army... more

Beaumont Business Man's Truck Found in Liberty County DAYTON, November 30, 2004 - According to investigators Daniel Kohlhofer's truck was located Monday... more

Liberty Christmas LIBERTY, November 30, 2004 - Wagons, Santa, Music and Song dominated the Christmas Parade in Liberty on Tuesday night... more

Texas Attorney General Fights To Protect Constitutionality Of Civil Commitment For Sexual Predators AUSTIN, November 30, 2004 - Texas Attorney General Abbott today defended a state law that keeps violent sexual predators... more

Linda Bryant Retires after 23 Years of Service DAYTON, November 28, 2004 - Linda Bryant dispatcher with the Dayton Police Department, retired from her position... more

Levee Breach at Moss Bluff MOSS BLUFF, November 28, 2004 - It was around 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon when word was received that the level bordering... more

Commissioners Meet on Tuesday to Consider Hospital District LIBERTY, November 27, 2004 – Liberty County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting on Tuesday... more

Car Strikes Gas Meter Causing Leak AMES, November 27, 2004 - Around 11:40 PM on Friday a maroon Oldsmobile Delta 88 eastbound on US 90 left the roadway... more

Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club LIBERTY, November 27, 2004 - The Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club will host a presentation by David Sarkozi on... more

Family Home Destroyed by Fire DAYTON, November 24, 2004 – At 2:03 PM on Wednesday afternoon the fire alarm sounded in Dayton summoning Firefighters... more

A Time for Celebration and Vigilance AUSTIN, Novemer 24, 2004 - The holidays are a time of joy and good spirit. Families and friends come together and share in good... more

Identity of Murder Victim Released LIBERTY, November 24, 2004 - Liberty County Sheriff’s Department have now identified the victim of a homicide discovered... more

Don't Be a Turkey. Drive Safely AUSTIN, November 24, 2004 - As Texans hit the highways this Thanksgiving holiday, crowded roads and tight schedules... more

UPDATE on Murder South of Cleveland LIBERTY, November 23, 2004 - On November 20, 2004, the Cleveland Police Department received information... more

Teacher Sentenced to 5 Years for Attempting to Meet a Child for Sex AUSTIN, November 23, 2004 - Texas Attorney General Abbott today announced that a former... more

Robbery Suspects Arrested DAYTON, November 23, 2004 - During a follow up investigation of an aggravated robbery at the Westside Grocery... more

Suspects Charged in Connection to Murder of Cleveland Man LIBERTY, November 22, 2004 - Contrary to previous reports, there are only two persons currently... more

Car Ruptures Gas Line in Raywood RAYWOOD, November 22, 2004 - Around 10:15 PM on Sunday a white Mitsubishi Gallant slid off the CR 190 near... more

Commissioners Court Meets on Tuesday LIBERTY, November 22, 2004 - Liberty County Commissioners Court meets in Special Meeting on Tuesday... more

LCSO Investigates Homicide, Three Suspects in Custody CLEVELAND, November 21, 2004 - Acting on information received by the department Liberty County Sheriff’s Office... more

Truck Rolls Over on Clayton Street at N. Winfree DAYTON, November 20, 2004 - Around 2:15 PM on Saturday a two-vehicle accident occurred on Clayton Street... more

House Consumed by Fire off FM 563 LIBERTY, November 20, 2004 - Only minutes after 12:00 Noon on Saturday, the Moss Bluff, Hull-Daisetta and Liberty Volunteer Fire... more

Unrestrained Driver in Critical Condition LIBERTY, November 19, 2004 - A two-vehicle, major accident occurred on Friday evening at 6:26 PM on US 90 in Liberty... more

2004 TVE Success LIBERTY, November 19, 2004 - The 2004 Trinity Valley Exposition is history and it was very successful... more

Early Morning Fire in Ames AMES, November 19, 2004 VIDEO STORY - At 2:28 AM on Friday, neighbors living near the 200 block of FM 160 North in Ames... more

TVE Seeks Nominations for Directors LIBERTY, November 18, 2004 - The 2004 Trinity Valley Exposition concluded on October 23rd following a successful event... more

Murder Victims were Decapitated LEESVILLE, LA. November 17, 2004 – James Smith and Edward Jones, murder victims of Leesville, LA, were decapitated after... more

The Overlooked Victims of Identity Theft: Teenagers November 17, 2004 - Identity theft doesn't just happen to adults. Teenagers are often victims and one... more

Prosecutors Win Maximum Sentence for Houston Child Predator SAN MARCOS, November 16, 2004 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott won a resounding victory... more

Sheriff’s Department Investigates Death of Woman CLEVELAND, November 15, 2004 – According to Sheriff’s Department Investigators, EMS Personnel requested... more

DVFD Ladies Auxiliary Announce Successful Haunted House DAYTON, November 15, 2004 - The DVFD Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank Thrif-tees Grocery... more

Juvenile Suspect Apprehended in Burglary in West Woodland Hills WEST WOODLAND HILLS, November 15, 2004 – Monday afternoon three Liberty County Sheriff’s... more

Investigation into Missing Rotary Club Funds Completed LIBERTY, November 15, 2004 – Sgt. Investigator Shannon Bowdoin of the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office... more

Elderly Man’s Death Apparent Suicide NORTH LIBERTY COUNTY, November 15, 2004 – According to a spokesperson for the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department... more

Missing Newspaper Vending Machine Recovered DAYTON, November 15, 2004 - On Sunday the Dayton Police Department took a report concerning the theft... more

Female Rider Killed in Motorcycle Accident DAYTON, November 13, 2004 - It was 11:15 PM on Friday when a two-vehicle accident involving a Chevy Pickup and... more

Channel 8 to Air FRONTLINE REPORT Tuesday at 9:00 PM HOUSTON, November 13, 2004 - FRONTLINE -- Is Wal-Mart Good for America? FRONTLINE offers two... more

Car Burns after One-Vehicle Accident VIDEO STORY RAYWOOD, November 12, 2004 - On Friday night around 8:20 PM the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department was... more

LCSO and Daisetta PD Assist Vernon Parrish SO in Murder Investigation LEESVILLE, LA, November 12, 2004 – Chief of Detectives Marvin Hilton of the Leesville... more

Most Wanted Child Support Evader Arrested AUSTIN, November 12, 2004 – Less than 24 hours after Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott named James White to... more

Chambers Liberty Counties Navigation District Begins Economic Development Effort LIBERTY, November 10, 2004 - The Chambers Liberty Counties Navigation District... more

James Pelloat Arraigned on Additional Charges NEWTON, November 10, 2004 - The former Dayton High School Band Director, working as a band director... more

Man Arrested after Dual Kidnapping DIASETTA, November 10, 2004 - On Monday, November 1, 2004, at approximately 1:58 PM, the Liberty County Sheriff's Office... more

Replacing Income Tax Code With FairTax HOUSTON, November 10, 2004 - Now that the election is over and the President has stated that his platform will include... more

Seminar on Ranch Estate Planning Offered LIBERTY, November 9, 2004 - A seminar is being offered by Texas Cooperative Extension in cooperation with the Texas... more

Former Dayton Band Director Jailed in Newton NEWTON, November 8, 2004 – Yesterday at 1:15 PM the Newton Police Department and the Newton County... more

Murder Trial of Dayton Man Started Today LIBERTY, November 8, 2004 - Jury selection began today in the murder trial of a Liberty County man accused... more

The Float is Gone LIBERTY, November 8, 2004 - The "float" is gone and consumers will have to keep a closer eye on their bank account balance... more

Missing Rotary Club Funds Discovered LIBERTY, November 8, 2004 - According to Liberty County Sheriff Greg Arthur, approximately one month ago, his... more

Third Quarter Unemployment Statistics Released LIBERTY, November 8, 2004 - Unemployment statistics for the third quarter of this year have been released... more

Commissioners Court to Meet LIBERTY, November 5, 2004 - Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 9:00 AM... more

Liberty City Council to Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, November 5, 2004 - The Liberty City Council will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 9, 2004... more

Water Playground on Tap for Liberty Municipal Park LIBERTY, November 5, 2004 - “When it’s hot, hit the spot—Splash Spots slogan says it all. Beginning next spring... more

Grand Jury Indicts Robinson LIBERTY, November 5, 2004 - On November 4, 2004, a Liberty County Grand Jury issued a felony Indictment for Capital Murder... more

Robert Brice Morrow Executed HUNTSVILLE, November 5, 2004 - Convicted killer Robert Brice Morrow, 47, was executed by lethal injection Thursday evening... more

Representative Dan Ellis issues Statement on Tuesday's Election LIVINGSTON, November 5, 2004 - The following statement was issued by State Representative... more

Liberty Elementary to Host Community Book Fair LIBERTY, November 4, 2004- Liberty Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair the week... more

Bobby Rader Named Municipal Judge LIBERTY, November 4, 2003 - City Manager, Allen Barnes, announced today that the Liberty City Council appointed... more

Liberty Man to Be Executed Thursday in Texas HUNTSVILLE, November 3, 2004 - Confessing just days before his execution, a Liberty man is scheduled to die... more

And the Winners Are… LIBERTY COUNTY, November 3, 2004 – The Winners in the most closely watched races here in Liberty County are as follows... more

Contaminated Infant Formula Shipments to Mexico Halted EL PASO, November 1, 2004 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today obtained an emergency... more

Election Night Results LIBERTY, October 31, 2004 - On Tuesday evening votes will be counted in the 2004 General Election. It is our plan to report... more

Election Day Voting Locations LIBERTY, COUNTY, October 31, 2004 - Below is a guide to the Election Day Voting Locations. Election day is Tuesday, November 2, 2004... more

Tasty Trick-or-Treating Tips for Texans TEXAS, October 31, 2004 - The Texas Department of Public Safety wants trick-or-treating Texans to have a safe Halloween... more

All Night Search for Lost Man and Son DAYTON, October 31, 2004 - It was around 1:00 AM on Sunday morning when Sheriff’s Department Deputies were summoned... more

Dayton VFD Annual Haunted House DAYTON, October 30, 2004 - Friday and Saturday night the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary held... more

Workers Digging Into Retirement Savings To Offset Health Care Cost Increases THE NATION, October, 29, 2004 - American Express Retirement Services released... more

National Wildlife Refuges Preparing for Waterfowl Season ANAHUAC, October 29, 2004 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that portions... more

Lunar Eclipse DAYTON, October 28, 2004 – You had to stay up late last night to view and enjoy the total lunar eclipse. Below are four photos documenting... more

Rep. Ellis Announces Education Grants DEVERS, October 27, 2004 - State Representative Dan Ellis (Livingston) announced Wednesday that the Texas... more

Amber Alert Issued to League City Girl LEAGUE CITY, October 27, 2004 - The following message is transmitted at the request of the League City Police Department... more

Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors AUSTIN, October 26, 2004 - Each year more than twenty-five million Americans become victims of crime. Seniors can protect... more

Accident Slows Traffic on US 90 LIBERTY, October 25, 2004 - Traffic was slowed on US 90 around 4:15 PM on Monday as a result of a one-vehicle... more

Child Support Collections Set Record AUSTIN, October 25, 2004 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced that child support collections exceeded $1.6 billion... more

Rep. Ellis Announces Local Trauma Facility Funding CLEVELAND, October 25, 2004 - State Representative Dan Ellis (Livingston) announced that over $45,000... more

Halloween's Coming SARATOGA, October 24, 2004 - Halloween is coming soon and we have a long local history of paranornormal happenings near... more

Driver Takes Old Road and Strikes Bridge LIBERTY, October 23, 2004 - Saturday night the driver of a Blue Pontiac Gran Prix was traveling west on US 90 when... more

TVE Rodeo Queen LIBERTY, October 23, 2004 – During the Rodeo on Saturday night the 2004 TVE Rodeo Queen was announced... more

Pedestrian Seriously Injured on Beaumont Ave. LIBERTY, October 22, 2004 – Around 11:00 PM on Friday, the City of Liberty Police Department was notified of a man... more

2004 TVE Trail Ride LIBERTY, October 21, 2004 – This year’s trial ride enjoyed beautiful weather on its’ ride into Liberty on Sunday afternoon... more

LES Holds Eleventh Annual Math Rodeo LIBERTY, October 21, 2004 -Liberty Elementary School held it’s eleventh annual Math Rodeo Tuesday, October 19th... more

2004 TVE Rodeo Action LIBERTY, October 21, 2004 - Rodeo action continues through Saturday of this week nightly at 7:30 PM at the TVE Fairgrounds... more

Authentic Turn of the Century Cowboys LIBERTY, October 20, 2004 – TVE is about cowboys, agriculture, livestock and the sport of rodeo. With that in mind... more

Selection of Rodeo Queen Well Under Way LIBERTY, October 20, 2004 – The process of selecting a 2004 TVE Rodeo Queen is well under way and the highly... more

Livestock Check-in at TVE on Tuesday LIBERTY, October 19, 2004 - Tuesday afternoon cattle started arriving at TVE for the Check-in where the animals were weighed... more

Representative Ellis: Flu Vaccines CLEVELAND, October 19, 2004 - State Representative Dan Ellis (District 18) spoke with state health officials this week... more

Public Waterfowl Hunt Meeting BEAUMONT, October 19, 2004 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host an Open House... more

Home Economics Projects Arrive at TVE LIBERTY, October 18, 2004 - Today at TVE the check-in for Home Economics Projects was held this afternoon... more

Liberty Mourns Passing of Community Leader, Businessman and Former Mayor LIBERTY, October 17, 2004 - On Sunday, Liberty Mayor Bruce Halstead issued the... more

Auto Pedestrian Accident in Liberty LIBERTY, October 17, 2004 – Late Sunday night around 10:26 PM a pedestrian was struck by a car while... more

Driver Looses Control and Crashes into Tree MOSS BLUFF, October 17, 2004 - Sunday evening around 6:38 PM a major accident occurred on CR 133N near Moss Bluff... more

Driver Falls Asleep Causing Major Accident RAYWOOD, October 17, 2004 – At 3:12 AM on Sunday morning a major accident was reported on US 90 on the West... more

Home Destroyed by Fire in Moss Bluff MOSS BLUFF, October 17, 2004 – Near 11:00 PM on Saturday night, the Moss Bluff Volunteer Fire Department responded to... more

Clerk Disarms Bandit LIBERTY, October 17, 2004 – According of Officer Michael Doyle of the City of Liberty Police, it was shortly after midnight... more

The 2004 TVE Baby Parade LIBERTY, October 16, 2004 - Saturday morning’s beautiful morning was a great day for the 2004 TVE Baby Parade in Downtown Liberty... more

Accident Sends Dayton Man to Hospital LIBERTY, October 16, 2004 - It was at 6:10 PM on Saturday evening when the City of Liberty EMS was dispatched to... more

Liberty City Council Meeting on Tuesday LIBERTY, August 15, 2004 - The Liberty City Council will meet in a Special Called Meeting at 7:00 PM, Tuesday... more

Liberty Dayton Chrysler Dodge Rodeo Sponsor LIBERTY, October 14, 2004 - James Bricker Facility Manager of the Trinity Valley Exposition announced Liberty Dayton... more

Pursuit Ends in Batson DAISETTA, October 14, 2004 - According to Daisetta Police, on Wednesday, at approximately 10:00 PM, Officer Tim Moody... more

PD Polices Abandoned Vehicles LIBERTY, October 13, 2004 - Liberty City Ordinance contains provisions for the removal of abandoned and junk vehicles... more

Rep. Ellis named Legislator of the Year by Texas Physical therapy Association AUSTIN, October 13, 2004 - State Representative Dan Ellis (Livingston) was named... more

Decision by High Court Will Have National Impact AUSTIN, October 13, 2004 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today welcomed the opportunity to argue... more

Insurers Continue to Price-Gouge Doctors Despite Dropping Medical Malpractice Payouts NEW YORK, October 12. 2004 - With the issue of medical malpractice... more

Early Voting Locations for Nov. 2 General Election LIBERTY, October 12, 2004 – The following locations have been designated for early voting in the November 2, General... more

Juvenile Leads Officers on Foot Chase from Courthouse LIBERTY, October 11, 2004 - Around 4:30 on Monday afternoon a white, male in his mid teens fled from the Liberty... more

18-Wheeler Rolls Over at FM 834 and FM 770 HULL, October 11, 2004 – Just after 6:30 PM on Monday, an 18-Wheeler pulling a tanker trailer filled with brine... more

Actor, Director and Activist Christopher Reeve Dies at Age 52 BEDFORD, N.Y., October 11, 2004 - Christopher Reeve died suddenly at 5:30 p.m. yesterday of heart failure... more

Commissioners to Meet in Special Meeting LIBERTY, October 8, 2004 - Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, October 12, 2004... more

Turner Supports Bill to Allow Sales Tax Deductibility and Aid Timber Industry WASHINGTON, October 8, 2004 - Congressman Jim Turner (D-Crockett) voted in support... more

Liberty City Council Meetings on Tuesday LIBERTY, August 8, 2004 - The Liberty City Council will meet at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 12, 2004 in... more

Blood Center Honors Local "Blood Lady" Dorothy Nettles DAYTON, October 7, 2004 - The 2004 Chairperson Conference hosted by The Gulf Coast Regional Blood... more

TVE Upcoming Events LIBERTY, October 7, 2004 - Each October brings Liberty County’s oldest and largest event The Trinity Valley Exposition... more

Investigation Findings of August Moss Bluff Storage Facility Incident HOUSTON, October 7, 2004 – Duke Energy Gas Transmission (DEGT) today presented the results... more

Car Collides with Parked Truck LIBERTY, October 7, 2004 - Around midnight on Wednesday an auto accident occurred on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive... more

Burglary at Lewie’s LIBERTY, October 6, 2004 - According to Officer Michael Doyle, it was around 11:15 PM on Wednesday when the motion alarm at Lewie’s Grocery... more

Misunderstanding by Daisetta ISD Superintendent DAISETTA, October 6, 2004 - The reason the sign was erected in Daisetta was because the Daisetta Police Department... more

AMA Urges All to Focus on High-Risk Patients for Flu Vaccine WASHINGTON, October 6, 2004 - Responding to news that the flu vaccine supply may be limited due... more

The Nature of Public Spaces EDITORIAL LIBERTY, October 5, 2004 - An understanding of the cultural and political nature of public spaces leaves all citizens of this... more

PRCA Rodeo set for October 20 thru 23rd LIBERTY, October 5, 2004 - The Trinity Valley Exposition will again hold a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys... more

Collins Named as Liberty Fire Chief LIBERTY, Ocotber 4, 2004 - Today, Liberty City Manager Allen Barnes announced that Veteran Liberty Fire Fighter, Fred Collins... more

Treasure Here at Home EDITORIAL DAYTON, October 3, 2004 – There is one weekend activity I find very relaxing and an enjoyable pass time... more

5 Dead after Tragic Accident Friday Morning CLEVELAND, October 1, 2004 – Four students and a Corrections Officer, all of Cleveland were killed Friday morning... more

Community Controversy Over Hull-Daisetta ISD DAISETTA, October 1, 2004 – A sign was recently posted suggests problems may lie with the Hull-Daisetta ISD... more

Ellis Praises School Finance Ruling CLEVELAND, September 21, 2004 - State Representative Dan Ellis said last Friday that he is pleased with the state court's ruling... more

Cleveland Man Arrested after Police Pursuit GROVES, TX, September 21, 2004 - According to the Groves Police Department, a 47-year-old man from Cleveland, TX was arrested... more

Iraq War Veteran Discharges Weapon, Threatens Wife CLEVELAND, September 20, 2004 - The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a residence... more

Miller’s Shell Robbed LIBERTY, September 20, 2004 – Sunday night around 10:58 PM Miller’s Shell (formerly Texaco) service station... more

Pedestrian Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury DEVERS, September 19, 2004 – It was just after 9:00 PM on Saturday when a couple of Good Samaritans from Beaumont... more

The Liberty Train Depot LIBERTY, September 17, 2004 - Liberty has one of the largest time capsules I’ve ever seen in the train Depot building adjacent... more

The Condition of Employment Opportunities LIBERTY, September 17, 2004 - The unemployment rate is one measure of the economic condition of a community... more

NRA - PVF Endorses State Rep. Dan Ellis for Texas’ 18th District FAIRFAX, VA, September 17, 2004 - The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund... more

Texas Signs Concealed Handgun Reciprocity Agreements With Idaho, Utah and Mississippi AUSTIN, September 17, 2004 - Texas has signed reciprocal agreements with... more

Waterfowl and Big Game Hunt Opportunities LIBERTY, September 16, 2004 - Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge has listed the 2004/05 hunt opportunities for Waterfowl... more

South Zone, High Plains Hunters Get Early Crack at Ducks AUSTIN, September 14, 2004 - Ardent Texas waterfowlers who gladly shrug off the bugs, the heat and the... more

Dayton Rotary Car Show Results DAYTON, September 13, 2004 - The Dayton Rotary Club reports that there were 157 entries including cars, trucks and bikes... more

Liberty County Commissioners Meet in Regular Meeting and Public Hearing LIBERTY, September 13, 2004 - Liberty County Commissioners will be on Tuesday... more

Robinson Returned to Liberty to Face Charges LIBERTY, September 13, 2004 - Early Monday morning Curtis Robinson, age 46 of Ames was returned to Liberty from Austin... more

Texas Hospital Association Endorses Rep. Ellis DAYTON, September 13, 2004 - As a result of his continued dedication to reducing health care costs and providing quality... more

Abbott Says Anti Trust Settlement over sales of Foreman Grills will Benefit Child Diabetes Prevention AUSTIN, September 13, 2004 - Texas Attorney General Gr eg Abbott today announced Texas’s share of a multi-state $8 million... more

2004-2005 High School Aerospace Scholoars LIVINGSTON, September 13, 2004 - State Representative Dan Ellis is pleased to announce the launch of this... more

BREAKING NEWS on Robbery and Burglary in Hardin AUSTIN, September 12, 2004 – On Sunday evening the Austin Police Department took the suspect in the Robbery... more

Elderly Man Beaten and Robbed in Hardin HARDIN, September 12, 2004 - Around 1:30 AM on Sunday, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence... more

Hurricane Ivan Threatens 14 Million in the Caribbean; Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Cuba Brace for Massive Storm WASHINGTON, September 12, 2004 - An estimated 14 million... more

Driver Ejected in Serious Accident DAYTON, September 11, 2004 – It was around 9:15 PM on Saturday that serious, one-vehicle, rollover accident occurred on CR 661... more

Dayton Rotary Antique Car Show DAYTON, September 11, 2004 - Dayton Rotary Antique Car Show was held on Saturday at the Woodrow Wilson Junior High School... more

September 11 Recovery Program Continues to Help Those Still Suffering NEW YORK, September 11, 2004 - Three years after the attacks on the World Trade Center... more

Sheriff’s Department Investigating Homicide in Ames AMES, September 10, 2004 - Sheriff Arthur said, "Liberty Co. Investigators are investigating a homicide... more

Liberty City Council to Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, September 10, 2004 - Liberty City Council will meet on Tuesday. See agenda below... more

Ag Venture at TVE for Kids LIBERTY, September 10, 2004 - This year for the first time the Trinity Valley Exposition has formed a Youth Advisory Committee... more

Miss Rodeo TVE 2004 LIBERTY, September 10, 2004 - Applications are being accepted for the 2004 Trinity Valley Exposition Miss Rodeo Pageant... more

Man Attacked by Pit Bull LIBERTY, September 10, 2004 - On September 4th, a 27 year old Liberty Man was attacked by a pit bull after exiting... more

Driver Seriously Injured in Accident LIBERTY, September 9, 2004 - A serious one-vehicle accident occurred on FM 563 about 3 miles south on US 90... more

Sheriff's Department Issues Update on Amber Alert Victims LIBERTY, September 9, 2004 - The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed with the Rome, Georgia... more

Let’s get serious about alternatives to the IRS By Judge Ted Poe, Republican Candidate for Congress in Texas District 2... more

Interagency Networking Council Hard at Work LIBERTY, September 9, 2004 - The Interagency Networking Council met on Thursday September 2, in Liberty... more

Six Drug Related Arrests at Area Motels LIBERTY, September 9, 2004 - On August 25th, the Liberty Police Department received information regarding illegal narcotics... more

Amber Alert Canceled. Girls Found LIBERTY, September 9, 2004 - According to Liberty County Sheriff Greg Arthur, at 12:25 am, Julie Patterson and Jessica Kelley were... more

Libertad Chapter, NSDAR has Constitution Luncheon Honoring 2 Local Citizens LIBERTY, September 8, 2004 - The Libertad Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the... more

Drowning Victim Recovered from Trinity River MOSS HILL, September 8, 2004 - Liberty County Sheriff Greg Arthur reports, around 9:00 AM today, searchers... more

Nationwide Amber Alert Issued for Two Dayton Girls DAYTON, September 8, 2004 - An Amber Alert has been issued by the Liberty County Sheriff’s office in Liberty... more

Webster Appoints New Fire Chief WEBSTER, TX, September 8, 2004 – At the September 7th City Council meeting, Councilmembers unanimously confirmed... more

Annual Antique Car and Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet DAYTON, September 8, 2004 - The Rotary Club of Dayton will present its Annual Antique Car and Motorcycle Show... more

Tanker Truck Explodes on Southeast Texas Freeway HOUSTON, September 8, 2004 - A chain-reaction accident caused a tanker truck to explode into flames Tuesday... more

Update on Drowning Victim LIBERTY, September 8, 2004 - On Sunday at approximately 1:00 pm the Liberty County Sheriffs Office received... more

Reflection on Sam Partlow LIBERTY, September 6, 2004 - I saw in the paper today that Sam Partlow died. I did not know Sam and he certainly barely knew me... more

Holiday Turns Tragic near Moss Hill MOSS HILL, September 6, 2004 - Labor Day, a day of rest and relaxation honoring those who work to bring home a paycheck... more

Methamphetamine & Marijuana Possession, Resisting Arrest across the street from Hull-Daisetta Elementary School HULL, September 4, 2004 - A traffic stop, conducted on May 15, 2004 by Sergeant Les Hulsey and Officer Jeff Courts... more

Commissioners to Meet in Special Meeting LIBERTY, September 3, 2004 - Liberty County Commissioners Court to hold Special Meeting on Tuesday... more

Liberty City Council to Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, September 3, 2004 - Liberty City Council will meet in Work Session and Special Called Council Meeting on... more

Weekly Migratory Bird Hunting Report AUSTIN, August 2, 2004 - This is the first report of the 2004-2005 seasons. The following migratory bird hunting report... more

More Than 14.6 Million Floridians in Path of Hurricane Frances WASHINGTON, September 2, 2004 - Based on the latest (2 p.m. EDT) projected path of Hurricane Frances... more

Hispanic Man Found Stabbed in North Liberty County CLEVELAND, September 2, 2004 - According to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department it was on Saturday... more

Attorney General Abbott Wins No-Call List Settlements AUSTIN, September 2, 2004 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today won three new settlements with... more

Woman Critically Injured West of Dayton DAYTON, September 1, 2004 – The Liberty County Sheriff’s Department responded to a manufactured home on CR 4891... more

Liberty Man Convicted on Weapons Charges BEAUMONT, August 31, 2004 – 29-year-old Preston Lee Walker was sentenced Monday by US District Judge Ron Clark... more

Escaped Inmate Captured on SH 321 DAYTON, August 31, 2004 – On Tuesday morning information led investigators with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department... more

 DPS Troopers Enforce Drink, Drive, Go to Jail Over Labor Day Weekend AUSTIN, August 31, 2004 - Texas drivers can expect to see a large police presence on the... more

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