2008 Archive

County Judge Appoints New Emergency Management Coordinator LIBERTY, April 29, 2008 - On Monday, County Jude Phil Fitzgerald designated Thomas E. Branch to... more

Free Nutritional Classes LIBERTY, April 29, 2008 - Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Liberty County, Better Living of Texas and the Pregnancy Care Clinic... more

Apple Updates iMac CUPERTINO, April 28, 2008 - Apple® today updated its all-in-one iMac® line with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and the most powerful... more

Texans Encouraged to Spend May 3 with the Frogs AUSTIN, April 28, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging Texans to go out next Saturday night... more

Kid Fish 2008 Liberty LIBERTY, April 27, 2008 - Was held today at 1:00 P.M.-4 P.M. at the Liberty City Park. Sponsored locally by BJ Ford... more

Postal Service First-Quarter Results Reflect Drop in Mail Volume WASHINGTON, April 27, 2008 - The U.S. Postal Service announced that mail volume was down... more

McCain Is 'Fine' Keeping our Troops in Iraq for 100 Years WASHINGTON, April 27, 2008 - On NBC's Meet the Press this morning, Democratic National Committee... more

Cost to Mail a Letter to Increase May 12th WASHINGTON, April 27, 2008 - The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12th... more

Deep Rooted Race and Class Issues Changing the 'Hope' Election NEW YORK, April 27, 2008 - There was a time, not so long ago, when the advisers to John McCain worried... more

Driver Hits Couch on FM 1409 DAYTON, April 27, 2008 - An Infinity SUV traveling south on FM 1409 around 9:00 PM on Saturday struck a couch lying in the roadway... more

Two Flown by Life Flight from Major Accident DEVERS, April 26, 2008 - The Devers Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two vehicle, major accident on SH 61 about... more

Three Injured in ATV Accident KENEFICK, April 26, 2008 - Around 8:00 PM Friday an accident involving a ATV and a pick-up truck pulling a lowboy trailer... more

Gov. Perry Seeks Relief From Skyrocketing Food Prices AUSTIN, April 25, 2008 – Seeking immediate relief from skyrocketing food costs, Gov. Rick Perry today asked... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southeast Texas HOUSTON, April 25, 2008 - TONIGHT A COLD FRONT WILL PUSH INTO THE NORTHERN THIRD OF SOUTHEAST... more

Woman Pleads Guilty to Shooting Her Husband Sentenced LIBERTY, April 24, 2008 – Today 75th District Court Judge, Rusty Hight sentenced Amanda Rodriguez to... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSTON, April 24, 2008 - FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO STALL ACROSS... more

Apple Reports Record Second Quarter Results CUPERTINO, April 23, 2008 - Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 second quarter ended March 29, 2008... more

Safeguards Strengthened for Consumers of Beef WASHINGTON, Arpil 23, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final regulation barring certain cattle materials... more

Where Did Your Federal Dollars Go in 2006? WASHINGTON, April 23, 2008 - The federal government disbursed $2.45 trillion in domestic spending in 2006, according... more

Pennsylvania Primary Elections Returns PENNSYLVANIA, April 22, 2008 – With only 8 percent of precincts reporting CCN.com is predicting a win for Hillary Clinton in the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary. See map… more

Traffic Accident on US 90 Raywood RAYWOOD, April 22, 2008 – Tuesday afternoon a traffic accident occurred on US 90 just east of Raywood in a construction zone that made... more

East Texas Drug Roundup Net Six BEAUMONT, April 22, 2008 - Early today, a combined task force of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies began arresting... more

Cimzia Approved to Treat Crohn's Disease WASHNGTON, April 22, 2008 - A new drug has been approved to help sufferers of Crohn's disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... more

Results of Dayton Ole Tyme Days Car Show DAYTON, April 21, 2008 – Below are the results  of the judging at the Dayton Ole  Tyme Days Car Show held on Saturday... more

Witness Collapses in Courtroom LIBERTY, April 21, 2008 – A witness testifying in Judge Don Taylor’s Courtroom today at the Liberty County Courthouse collapsed... more

Car Fire Slows Traffic in River Bottom DAYTON, April 21, 2008 - Shortly before 2:00 PM on Monday, traffic was halted in the westbound lanes of US 90 in the river bottom... more

Hope Makes Progress TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, April 20, 2008 – On Sunday Hope Neault weighed in at 3lbs 5oz, which is 1510 grams, and is 15 and 1/2 inches long... more

LCSO Deputy Crashes on North Main LIBERTY, April 20, 2008 – Liberty County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Marcantel was northbound on North Main Street in Liberty just north... more

Head On Collision on FM 1960 DAYTON, April 19, 2008 – A major accident occurred on FM 1960 in front of the Chevron Convenience Store on FM 1960 just west of Dayton... more

Dayton Ole Tyme Days Car Show DAYTON, April 19, 2008 - The Dayton Ole Tyme Days was held this weekend under beautiful skies and mild temperatures... more

Rangers Release New Details in FLDS Case AUSTIN, Aprl 18, 2008 - The Texas Ranger Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety is actively pursuing... more

Dayton City Council Meets On Monday DAYTON, April 18, 2008 - The Dayton City Council will meet on Monday, April 21, 2008... more

E-Mailed Grand Jury Summons May Harm Computers WASHINGTON, April 17, 2008 - The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is alerting computer users about... more

Commissioners to Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, April 17, 2008 - Liberty County Commissoiners Court will meet on Tuesday. See agenda below... more

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Sgt. Shaun Tousha LIBERTY, April 17, 2008 - Liberty County Judge Phil Fitzgerald informed i-dineout.com today that flags will soon be flown... more

Major Accident on FM 1413  DAYTON, April 17, 2008 - Life Flight transported an accident victim to Houston for the second time in less than five hours around... more

Woman Injured in One-Car Crash RAYWOOD, April 16, 2008 - A one-vehicle roll over accident occurred on FM 770 just north of FM 160, near CR 184 occurred... more

Fleeing Vehicle Runs Out of Gas RAYWOOD, April 15, 2008 - After a vehicle pursuit on Saturday morning through South Liberty County and a police pursuit Tuesday night... more

Grass Fire Burns Retired Woman’s Home MOSS HILL, April 15, 2008 - Shortly before 4:00 PM on Tuesday the Hardin Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass... more

Early Morning House Fire in Westlake WESTLAKE, April 15, 2008 - Around 4:40 am Tuesday morning a house fire located at 19 CR 4436 off CR 443 in Westlake... more

Tarkington Responds to Brush Fire on Sunday TARKINGTON, April 15, 2008 - Brush fires are a problem for area fire departments as dry weather continues... more

Vehicles Collide in Hardin HARDIN, April 14, 2008 - A two-vehicle accident occurred on FM 2058 just north of FM 834 East in Hardin around 5:50 PM on Monday... more

Austin-based Company Targeted Uninsured Pregnant Women AUSTIN, April 14, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today charged an Austin company with... more

Metal Recyclers Can Now Report Online AUSTIN, April 14, 2008 - Metal recycling entities can now register and report metal purchases online Using a new DPS website... more

Sick Around the World NEW YORK, April 13, 2008 - FRONTLINE teams up with T.R. Reid, a veteran foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, to find out how five... more

Hospital District Hits Bump in the Road LIBERTY, April 12, 2008 – It is apparent that the goal of the Hospital District is to bring a new medical facility and better health care... more

Malt-O-Meal Recalls Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat Cereals WASHINGTON, April 12, 2008 - On April 5, Malt-O-Meal announced that it was voluntarily recalling... more

DPS Troopers Make Meth Bust DAYTON, April 11, 2008 – DPS Trooper Jamie Neault observed a 1999 Jeep Cherokee make an unsafe lane change not using a turn signal... more

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month LIBERTY, April 11, 2008 - May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, and the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is encouraging all drivers... more

Chamber of Commerce Business Expo LIBERTY, April 11, 2008 - The Liberty Dayton Area Chambers of Commerce sponsored a business Expo at Liberty Center... more

Small Plane Goes Down Near Batson BATSON, April 11, 2008 - Friday morning the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department received information that a small plane may... more

Judgment Brings Relief To Foreclosed Homeowners SAN ANTONIO, April 11, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has shut down a fraudulent “foreclosure rescue” firm... more

Dayton FFA Rodeo Parade DAYTON, April 10, 2008 – This year’s theme for the Dayton FFA Rodeo Parade is “Deep in the Heart of Dayton.”... more

Missing Oilfield Charges  CLEVELAND, April 10, 2008 - On the afternoon of April 09, 2008, a local oilfield company lost a 64 quart cooler out of the back of a truck... more

Summer Employment Opportunity for Students ANAHUAC, April 10, 2008 - Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge is seeking summer employment applications from young... more

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest Dayton DAYTON, April 10, 2008 - Around 10:10 pm Wednesday night Dayton Police Officer Chris Daniels stopped a vehicle that... more

Emergency Action Taken Halt Sale Of Fake Driver's Licenses AUSTIN, April 10, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott charged a Houston company with selling fake... more

LCSO Launches Investigation of Sexual Predator LIBERTY, April 9, 2008 - We reported on the arrest of a sexual predator living in the Indian Ridge Subdivision off FM 1409... more

Major Head On Crash on FM 1409 WESTALKE, April 8, 2008 - A head-on collision on FM 1409 at CR 401 happened Tuesday around 9:00 pm... more

Champion Lake Earth Day Event LIBERTY, April 8, 2008 - In commemoration of Earth Day 2008, Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge along with the Friends... more

Accused Child Predator Arrested in Indian Ridge DAYTON, April 8, 2008 - Liberty County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted the US Marshall’s Service in the arrest of... more

Cleveland Livestock Show is Getting Ready to Roll! CLEVELAND, April 8, 2008 - The Cleveland Livestock Show & Rodeo is almost here!  It’s time for the folks... more

Conroe Man Pleads Gulty to Child Sex Crimes HOUSTON, April 8, 2008 – A former financial advisor today pleaded guilty to using the Internet to prey on children... more

Police Arrest Suspect in Copper Theft LIBERTY, April 8, 2008 - Railroad employees working on the railroad notified the Liberty Police Department of two men who were apparently... more

Two Ejected in Dayton Accident DAYTON, April 8, 2008 - A major accident in a construction zone on US 90 at FM 1413 west of Dayton occurred around 5:20 PM on Tuesday... more

Motorcycle Crashes in Dayton on US 90 DAYTON, April 7, 2008 - Around 4:30 PM on Monday, a Motorcycle went out of control on US 90 near the SH 146 intersection and crashed... more

West Hardin Air Conditioning Class Wins Awards WEST HARDIN, Aprili 7, 2008 - In February the West Hardin HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) class competed... more

Accident in Hardin Sends 5 to Area Hospital HARDIN, April 7, 2008 – An accident in Hardin on SH 146 sent five people to Liberty Dayton Hospital around 4:00 PM on Monday... more

Re-enactment of Battle of San Jacinto, Festival Slated for April 26 LA PORTE, April 7, 2008 - The San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Re-enactment on Saturday... more

Driver Puts Suburban in Wrong Gear LIBERTY, April 6, 2008 – A driver in the parking lot of a shopping center in the 1900 block of North Main put her Suburban... more

NSDAR Good Citizen Award LIBERTY, April 6, 2008 - The Good Citizen Award is the most prestigious award that the NSDAR can award to a young man or woman... more

Cost of Mailing Letters to Rise May 12th WASHINGTON, April 6, 2008 - On May 12 the US Postal Service will adjust prices for mailing services First-Class Mail... more

Film Legend Charleton Heston Dead at 84 BEVERLY HILLS, April 6, 2008 - Charlton Heston, the Oscar winner who portrayed Moses and other heroic figures on film... more

Dayton City Council Meets on Monday DAYTON, April 5, 2008 - Dayton City Council will meet on Monday in the Council Room... more

Baby Hope’s Money Taken LIBERTY, April 5, 2008 - We have reported on the condition of Baby Hope Neault since the time of her birth some weeks ago... more

The Crisis in Texas High Schools LIBERTY, April 5, 2008 - There is a crisis in Texas that can no longer be overlooked. It is the graduation rate of our Texas High Schools... more

Two Injured in Major Accident LIBERTY, April 4, 2008 - A major accident that sent one adult and one small child to area hospital occurred on US 90 just east of the SH 146... more

Texas Gas Average Hits New Record HOUSTON, April 4, 2008 - A gallon of regular self-serve gasoline in Texas hit a new record high this week of $3.21, according to... more

County Commissioners Meet on Tuesday LIBERTY, April 4, 2008 - Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, April 8, 2008... more

Jim Sterling Addresses Liberty County Genealogical Society LIBERTY, April 3, 2008 - Jim Sterling, (US Navy, Retired) presented an interesting history of... more

Master Gardeners to Hold Citrus Program LIBERTY, April 3, 2008 - The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Liberty County Master Gardener Association is pleased... more

Major Accident on FM 787 TARKINGTON, April 3, 2008 - For the second night in a row, North Liberty County and Tarkington firefighters were dispatched to a major accident... more

Lions Hold Annual Broom & Mop Sale April 7 LIBERTY, April 3, 2008 - The Liberty Lions Club will hold its annual Broom & Mop Sale on Monday, April 7 from 8 am to 6 pm near... more

iTunes Top Music Retailer in the US CUPERTINO, April 3, 2008 - Apple® today announced that the iTunes® Store (www.itunes.com) surpassed Wal-Mart to become the number... more

Dollar Loss from Internet Crime Reaches All-Time High WASHINGTON, April 3, 2008 - According to the 2007 Internet Crime Report, the Internet Crime Complaint... more

Website Launched to Fight Identity Theft MIDLAND, April 3, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has launched a new, consumer-friendly Web site to help Texans prevent... more

Flood Warning for Trinity River LIBERTY, April 2, 2008 - PERSONS ARE URGED TO STAY AWAY FROM THE RIVER UNTIL WATER LEVELS RECEDE. MOTORISTS SHOULD... more

Two Seriously Injured in Tuesday Evening Crash TARKINGTON, April 2, 2008 - At approximately 8:15PM, Tarkington and North Liberty County firefighters were dispatched... more

Accident Shuts Down FM 1409 DAYTON, April 1, 2008 - FM 1409 was closed for about one hour late Tuesday afternoon due to a two-vehicle collision that occurred... more

Consumers Warned about "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula" WASHINGTON, March 28, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is... more

Statewide Average Holds Steady HOUSTON, March 28, 2008 - The statewide average price for gasoline held steady this week at $3.176 a gallon, only two-tenths of... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 28, 2008 - A COLD FRONT OVER NORTH TEXAS IS EXPECTED TO ENTER SOUTHEAST TEXAS AROUND MID AFTERNOON... more

DPS Graduates 166 New Troopers AUSTIN, March 28, 2008 - One of the largest training academy classes ever at the Texas Department of Public Safety graduated today at... more

Democratic Runoff Election on April 8, 2008 LIBERTY, March 27, 2008 - The Liberty County Democratic runoff election for Railroad Commissioner will consolidate... more

FAA Safety Seminar LIBERTY, March 27, 2008 - The FAA’s (Federal Aviation Administration) Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) in Houston is sponsoring... more

Chambers County Top Ten List ANAHUAC, March 27, 2008 – Today the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department released am dated list of the Top Ten Most Wanted... more

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use “Blue Steel” and “Hero” Products WASHINGTON, March 27, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not... more

Despite Supply Glut, Consumers Face Soaring Gasoline Prices WASHINGTON, March 27, 2008 – Despite declining gasoline consumption, high inventory levels and increased... more

Houston Man Sentenced for Hurricanne Fraud in Port Arthur BEAUMONT, April 1, 2008 - United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced that a 32-year-old Houston man... more

Early Voting Started in Democratic Run Off Election LIBERTY, April 1, 2008 - Early voting has started for the Democratic run off election for Railroad Commissioner... more

Liberty County Democratic Convention LIBERTY, April 1, 2008 - The Liberty County Democratic Convention convened on Saturday March 29th at 9 a.m. in the 75th District Courtroom... more

Trinity River Flood Warning LIBERTY, April 1, 2008 - A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TRINITY RIVER... more

Report on Education Spending WASHINGTON, April 1, 2008 - School districts in the United States spent an average of $9,138 per student in fiscal year 2006, an increase... more

Accident on US 90 at the Bypass LIBERTY, March 31, 2008 - An accident involving three vehicles occurred on US 90 at the SH 146 Bypass in Liberty around 6:45 PM on Monday... more

FDA Seeks Civil Penalties from Hearing Aid Manufacturer WASHINGTON, March 31, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it is seeking... more

TPW Commission Adopts 2008-2009 Hunting/Fishing Regulations AUSTIN, March 31, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, at its March 26 meeting... more

Head On Collision on FM 563 LIBERTY, March 29, 2008 – A head on collision occurred on FM 563 around 10:45 AM Saturday... more

2008 Liberty Jubilee LIBERTY, March 29, 2008 - The 2008 Liberty Jubilee got kicked off on Saturday morning with a parade through downtown... more

Pharmacy Customers Protected Against Identity Theft LIBERTY, March 26, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached an agreement with CVS Pharmacy... more

Top Ten Fugitive Captured LIBERTY, March 26, 2008 - This morning one of Liberty County’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives was arrested after the department received... more

Dayton Animal Control Officer Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash DAYTON, March 26, 2008 - Today the City of Dayton Animal Control Officer, Charles Roberts, age 60 of Dayton... more

Officers Shut Down Outlaw Ray's Saloon DAYTON, March 26, 2008 - This morning the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) executed a search warrant at Outlaw Ray’s Saloon... more

Spectra Energy Announces Expansion LIBERTY, March 25, 2008 - Spectra Energy announced today that it will add approximately 6.5 Billion Cubic Feet (BCF) of working capacity... more

Candlelight Vigil for Crime Victims LIBERTY, March 25, 2008 - The Office of Liberty County District Attorney Mike Little has issued a county-wide invitation to attend... more

Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes WASHINGTON, March 25, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an import alert regarding entry of cantaloupe... more

Home Turf Program LIBERTY, March 25, 2008 - The Texas AgriLife Extension Service along with the Liberty County Master Gardener Association will host a Home... more

Liberty County Top Ten Most Wanted LIBERTY, March 25, 2008 – The Liberty County Sheriff’s Department today released a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives... more

Two Vehicle Accident on FM 160 AMES, March 24, 2008 – An accident that could easily have been much more serious occurred today on FM 160 at Church Street in Ames... more

Baby Hope Makes Progress TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, March 24, 2008 - Baby Hope Neault has made incredible progress since our last update a couple of weeks ago... more

Major Accident on US 90 East of Devers DEVERS, March 23, 2008 - The Devers Volunteer Fire Department and Liberty County EMS were dispatched to the scene of... more

Navigator Hits Woman Crossing US 90 Near Main Street LIBERTY, March 23, 2008 - Crossing the six lanes of US 90 in Liberty on foot is never a good idea. Several people have... more

1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt DAYTON, March 22, 2008 - It was a great day and a nice turn out for the 1st annual Easter Egg Hunt held at Gov. Bill & Vera Daniel Park... more

Prices Set New Records, Then Back Off HOUSTON, March 22, 2008 - Gas prices around the state set new daily records until earlier this week, then prices began declining... more

Preventing Poisoning with Common Sense WASHINGTON, March 21, 2008 - Since 1962, National Poison Prevention Week has helped to educate people and help them prevent... more

Former NFL Player & High School Coaach Arrested on Wire Fraud Charges LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2008 - A former player with the Tennessee Titans was arrested... more

Commissioners Court Meets Tuesday LIBERTY, March 21, 2008 - Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, March 25, 2008... more

FEMA Aid for Texas Wildfires Comes Up Short AUSTIN, March 20, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Texans... more

Free Nutritional Classes LIBERTY, March 20, 2008 - Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Liberty County, Better Living of Texas and the Pregnancy Care Clinic of Dayton... more

New Orleans’ Parishes Top Nation in Population Growth Rate WASHINGTON, March 20, 2008 - St. Bernard and Orleans, two Louisiana parishes hit hard by Hurricane Katrina in 2005... more

Houston ISD Employee Arrested For Child Pornography Possession HOUSTON, March 20, 2008 – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Cyber Crimes Unit arrested... more

Driver Suffers Seizure After Accident HULL, March 19, 2008 - A major accident involving a TexDot Tractor and a Ford Taurus occurred on FM 834 just west of FM 770... more

Attention Delegates, County Convention March 29th LIBERTY, March 19, 2008 - The Liberty County Democratic Convention will be held March 29, 2008 at 9:00 AM in... more

Money Offered to Pay for Michigan Democratic Primary MICHIGAN, March 19, 2008 - According to the Associated Press Governors, Jon S. Corzine of new Jersey and Ed Rendell... more

March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month AUSTIN, March 18, 2008 - Nearly 9,000 Texans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year. Those people will be men... more

Secret History of the Credit Card, WASHINGTON, March 18, 2008 – Frontline and The New York Times join forces to investigate an industry few Americans fully understand… more

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate WASHINGTON, March 18, 2008 - The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate... more

Former Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Child Porn BEAUMONT, March 18, 2008 - United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced today that a former Nacogdoches County... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 18, 2008 - TONIGHT THERE IS A THREAT OF SEVERE STORMS AND HEAVY RAINFALL ON TODAY AS A STRONG UPPER LEVEL... more

Apple Releases Safari 3.1 CUPERTINO, March 18, 2008 - Apple® today introduced Safari™ 3.1, the world’s fastest web browser for Mac® and Windows PCs... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 17, 2008 - TONIGHT STRONG SOUTHEAST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS AROUND 40 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED... more

Bankruptcy Judge Condemns Mortgage Rescue Scheme DALLAS, March 17, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Bankruptcy and Collections Division successfully... more

Texas Hunting Accidents Continue Decline In 2007 AUSTIN, March 17, 2008 - Hunting accidents and fatalities in Texas continued their long-term decline in 2007, still down... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, March 16, 2008 - TONIGHT STRENGTHENING EASTERLY WINDS COULD REACH WIND ADVISORY CRITERIA THIS EVENING ALONG... more

Early Morning Fire at Jarrito’s Mexican Restaurant DAISETTA, March 16, 2008 - According Hull Daisetta Fire Fighters a passerby going to work around 5:15 AM on Sunday... more

Father Shoots 16-Year-Old Son WESTLAKE, March 16, 2008 - Saturday afternoon Liberty County EMS, the Westlake Volunteer Fire Department and the Liberty County... more

Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's Remarks WASHINGTON, March 15, 2008 - Below Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke remarks concerning the turmoil in the housing market... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 15, 2008 - SUNDAY STRENGTHENING EASTERLY WINDS MAY APPROACH 20 TO 25 MPH ALONG THE COAST... more

Kenneth Magidson Named as Harris County District Attorney AUSTIN, March 14, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today named Kenneth Magidson of Houston as the Harris County... more

Gas Prices Reach New Highs HOUSTON, March 14, 2008 - Crude oil continued to climb to new heights this week pushing pump prices in most Texas cities to new record highs... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 14, 2008 - TONIGHT PATCHY SEA FOG OCCURRING OVER THE COASTAL WATERS WITHIN 20 NM OF THE SHORE MAY... more

Early Morning Fire Destroys Double-wide Manufactured Home WESTLAKE, March 14, 2008 - Shortly after 5:00 am Friday morning a double-wide manufactured home... more

Police Pursuit Ends in Hardin HARDIN, March 14, 2008 - City of Liberty Police were involved in a high speed pursuit of a late model Dodge Neon around 12:16 AM... more

The Redesigned $5 Bill WASHNGTON, March 13, 2008 - The new $5 bills, which entered circulation on March 13, 2008, are safer, smarter and more secure... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 13, 2008 - THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO FORM... more

Gov. Perry Orders Tax Cuts for Texas Businesses AUSTIN, March 12, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that an estimated 370,000 Texas businesses will be... more

Men Sentenced for Beaumont I-10 Kidnapping BEAUMONT, March 12, 2008 - United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced today that two men have received... more

Hospital District Elections Coming May 10th LIBERTY, March 12, 2008 - Four people have signed up to run for the Liberty County Hospital District Board... more

Liberty County Extension Agent 4-H & Youth Development LIBERTY, March 12, 2008 - Whoever said that sows, cows, and plows were for me? Maybe you were raised... more

FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex WASHINGTON, March 11, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an alert today on the safe and correct... more

Shangri La Botanical Gardens Reopens ORANGE, March 11, 2008 - Shangri La Botanical Gardens reopened today in Orange, TX after being closed for forty years... more

Take Your Sunblock and an Emergency Plan WASHINGTON, March 11, 2008 - This month, thousands of people will travel to destinations near and far to enjoy Spring Break... more

Dayton City Council Meets Friday DAYTON, March 10, 2008 - The Dayton City Council will meet on Friday in the Council Room. See Agenda below... more

Investigators Seek Your Help RAYWOOD, March 10, 2008 - Liberty County Sheriff’s Department investigators are asking for your help to solve a burglary... more

The Millionaires Who Rule Us EDITORIAL, WASHINGTON, March 10, 2008 - “The very rich,” observed F. Scott Fitzgerald, “are different   from you and me.” And nowhere... more

Upcoming Events LIBERTY, March 10, 2008 - The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Liberty County Master Gardener Association is please... more

Results of Precinct Conventions LIBERTY, March 10, 2008 – Liberty County Democratic Party Chairperson, Nancy Archer reported the results of the Precinct Conventions... more

Troubling February Jobs Report, Largest Monthly Decline in Five Years WASHINGTON, March 8, 2008 - Troubling jobs report from the Labor Department, showed... more

On The Major Issues Neither Candidate is Pulling Ahead NEW YORK, March 8, 2008 - Sen. Hillary Clinton's primary victories in Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island have... more

Dayton Woman Injured in Fall from Truck LIBERTY, March 8, 2008 - Liberty County EMS responded to McDonald’s on US 90 in Liberty for a seriously injured woman lying... more

UPDATE on Baby Hope Neault LIBERTY, March 7, 2008 - It’s been several days since we updated the condition of Hope Neault a newborn patient at Texas Children’s Hospital... more

Gov. Perry Awards $689,000 to Statewide Child I.D. Program AUSTIN, March 7, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today awarded more than $689,000 to the Sheriff’s Association... more

Newton Men Indicted for Bank Robbery BEAUMONT, March 7, 2008 - United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced today that a federal grand jury has returned... more

Business Spending on Technology Infrastructure $250 Billion in 2006 WASHINGTON, March 7, 2008 - U.S. businesses spent $250.7 billion on information and... more

Time to Change Clocks and Take Stock WASHINGTON, March 7, 2008 - It's that time of the year again—time to turn your clocks ahead one hour before bed on Saturday... more

Gas Prices Reach New Highs HOUSTON, March 7, 2008 - The statewide average for gas prices hit a new record high this week, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook LIBERTY, March 7, 2008 - TONIGHT WINTRY PRECIPITATION HAS ENDED ACROSS THE BRAZOS VALLEY AND PINEY WOODS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more

DPS Reminds Spring Break Drivers to Slow Down, Drive Sober AUSTIN, March 7, 2008 - DPS troopers in the Valley and South Texas will have extra officers on duty... more

NSDAR to Hold Joint Meeting LIBERTY, March 7, 2008 - The Libertad Chapter, NSDAR and the Robert Rankin Chapter, SAR will hold a joint meeting Wednesday... more

Market Hub Partners To Expand Moss Bluff Facility HOUSTON, March 7, 2008 – Market Hub Partners Holding (MHP) will add approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet... more

Home Foreclosure Rate Highest Ever WASHINGTON, March 6, 2008 - The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties stood at 5.82 percent... more

FDA Warns Companies Importing and Marketing Drugs Over the Internet WASHINGTON, March 6, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued Warning... more

Liberty County Commissioners Court Meets Monday LIBERTY, March 6. 2008 - Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at the Liberty County... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 6, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT AN APPROACHING NORTHERN COLD FRONT AND A COASTAL TROUGH OF LOW...more

Train Hits Man Walking Along Railroad Tracks LIBERTY, March 5, 2008 - A horrible accident occurred in Liberty near Bowie Street and the railroad tracks around 2:15 PM on Wednesday... more

Republican Primary Election Returns LIBERTY, March 4, 2008 - For Liberty County Republican Primary Election Returns... more

Election Returns Tuesday Night LIBERTY, March 3, 2008 – i-dineout.com will be posting the elections returns on Tuesday night after the polls close... more

Texas in Focus WASHINGTON, March 3, 2008 - Texas, which is holding its presidential primaries on March 4, had a 2007 population of about 24 million... more

Election Day Voting Locations LIBERTY, March 3, 2008 - If you don't know where to vote on Election Day click HERE

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, March 3, 2008 - TONIGHT THE THREAT FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS HAS ENDED WITH THE PASSAGE OF THE FRONT... more

Action Taken to Halt Badge Fraud Scheme HOUSTON, March 3, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott obtained a temporary injunction against Brian Brumfield... more

Letter to the Editor from Murrie Gene Kinney, Jr. LIBERTY, March 3, 2008 - The following letter to the editor was received on Monday, March 3, 2008 from Candidate for Democratic... more

The US Economic Outlook WASHINGTON, March 2, 2008 - Below is a summary of a report issued to Congress on February 27, 2008 by the Federal Reserve Board... more

Industry Thwarts Action on Bill to Stop Foreclosures WASHINGTON, March 2, 2008 - Yesterday the mortgage lending industry successfully stopped a Senate bill... more

Driver Crashes into Utility Pole on Minglewood Road LIBERTY, March 2, 2008 - A one-vehicle accident on Minglewood Road knocked out electrical service... more

Head on Crash on CR 609 DAYTON, March 1, 2008 - A head on collision occurred on CR 609 just north of CR 605 in Dayton shortly before 6:00 PM on Saturday... more

Democrats Discuss Precinct Conventions LIBERTY, March 1, 2008 - Liberty County Democrats gathered to discuss the upcoming Precinct Conventions to be held at 7:15 PM... more

6th Annual Marsh Madness Coming March 8th ANAHUAC, March 1, 2008 - Looking to get the family outside to enjoy the great outdoors? Interested in experiencing... more

Gov. Perry Renews Disaster Proclamation AUSTIN, March 1, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today renewed a disaster proclamation, originally issued Jan. 29, to address the threat... more

FDA Approves Nexium for Use in Children WASHINGTON, March 1, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) for short-term... more

New Record Prices HOUSTON, March 1, 2008 - Seven of the eleven Texas regions surveyed set new record highs for gas prices this week, according to the AAA Texas... more

Early Voting Ended Today, Election Day is Tuesday LIBERTY, February 29, 2008 - Today was the last day of Early Voting in the Primary Elections started on Tuesday... more

Man Arrested for Murder of 15 Month Old Baby LIBERTY, February 29, 2008 - On the afternoon of February 28 th , Brandon Roy Vestal, age 22 of Baytown, was arrested for Murder... more

One Vehicle Accident on CR 604 DAYTON, February 28, 2008 - A late model VW was involved in a one-vehicle roll over accident on CR 604 about a mile north of US 90... more

Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club to Host Glenn Olsen LIBERTY, February 28, 2008 - The Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club will host a presentation by Glenn Olsen... more

Friday Last Day of Early Voting LIBERTY, February 28, 2008 - Friday is youu last chance to vote early. Early Voting in the Primary Elections started Tuesday of last week... more

Burglary Suspect on Top Ten List Arrested RYE, February 28, 2008 - Shane Edward Cox, age 34 from Romayor, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Rye, TX by... more

Liberty City Council Elections Coming May 10th LIBERTY, February 28, 2008 - The City of Liberty will hold elections for Mayor and three City Council Positions... more

Only Two Days Left in Early Voting LIBERTY, February 27, 2008 - There are only two days left in Early Voting. Early Voting in the Primary Elections started Tuesday... more

Fruit Tree Grafting Clinic LIBERTY, February 27, 2008 - The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Liberty County Master Gardener Association is please... more

Dayton City Council to Meet on Monday DAYTON, February 27, 2008 - Dayton City Council will meet on Monday, March 3, 2008... more

Tuesday Early Voting LIBERTY, February 26, 2008 - Early Voting in the Primary Elections started last Tuesday at the polling places in the Liberty County Courthouse... more

Protect Yourself from Mortgage Fraud LIBERTY, February 26, 2008 – Several states are seeing con artist pretending to help homeowners in trouble scam people out of... more

Update on Baby Hope HOUSTON, February 26, 2008 – Baby Hope Neault remains in Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston but her family reports progress is being made... more

Red Flag Warnings and Burn Ban in Effect LIBERTY, February 26, 2008 - Liberty County is currently under a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather... more

iTunes Now Number Two Music Retailer in the US CUPERTINO, February 26, 2008 - Apple® today announced that iTunes® (www.itunes.com) is now the number two music... more

Top 10 Vehicles Stolen in January 2008 HOUSTON, February 26, 2008 - The following is a rundown of the "Top 10" makes of vehicles stolen during the month of January... more

2008 is a Special Election Year LIBERTY, February 25, 2008 – If early voting is any indication, voter turnout in the Democratic Primary in Liberty County will set records... more

Troop Levels to Remain at Surge Level WASHINGTON, February 25, 2008 - Both the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen and the Army Chief of staff... more

Monday Early Voting LIBERTY, February 25, 2008 - Early Voting in the Primary Elections started last Tuesday at the polling places in the Liberty County Courthouse... more

Serious Brush Fire Sunday Afternoon TARKINGTON, February 25, 2008 - At approximately 1:40PM on Sunday afternoon, Tarkington firefighters were dispatched... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook LIBERTY, February 25, 2008 - TODAY AND TONIGHT AREAS OF FOG...DENSE AT TIMES...WILL AFFECT THE SOUTHERN HALF OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS... more

Sunday Early Voting LIBERTY, February 24, 2008 - Early Voting in the Primary Elections started Tuesday at the polling places in the Liberty County Courthouse... more

Precinct Conventions are Not Just About Delegates LIBERTY, February 24, 2008 - The primary election in Texas is only nine days away, and on the same night... more

Texas is the Only State Where you get to Vote Twice LIBERTY, February 23, 2008 - We as Texans are in the most unique and important position that we have been... more

Fourth Day of Early Voting LIBERTY, February 22, 2008 - Early Voting in the Primary Elections started Tuesday at the polling places in the Liberty County Courthouse... more

Three Former British Bankers Sentenced in Enron Case HOUSTON, February 22, 2008 - Three investment bankers formerly employed by the British bank... more

Gas Prices Rise as Crude Oil Prices Rise HOUSTON, February 22, 2008 - Record high crude prices helped drive retail gas prices upward this week, according to the AAA Texas... more

River Flood Warning for the Trinity at Moss Bluff HOUSTON, February 22, 2008 - A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TRINITY RIVER... more

Liberty County Commissioners Court Meets Tuesday LIBERTY, February 22, 2008 - The Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday... more

Third Day of Early Voting LIBERTY, February 21, 2008 - Early Voting in the Primary Elections started Tuesday at the polling places in the Liberty County Courthouse... more

Largest Recalled Seizure of Drugs in Liberty PD History LIBERTY, February 21, 2008 - Early Wednesday morning the Liberty Police Department made the largest seizer... more

Democratic Precinct Chairs & Judges to Hold Meeting LIBERTY, February 21, 2008 - Today, Liberty County Democratic Party Chairperson, Nancy Archer announced... more

Conservative Attorney Criticizes the Administration UNITED STATES, February 21, 2008 - Conservative Constitutional Attorney John Whitehead released a video today... more

Second Day of Early Voting LIBERTY, February 20, 2008 - Early Voting in the Primary Elections started yesterday at the polling places in the Liberty County Courthouse... more

Libertad Chapter Hosts New Regents' Council LIVINGSTON, January 20, 2008 – Texas DAR has a new regents’ council! On Monday, February 11, 2008, the Magnolia... more

Flood Warning for Trinity at Moss Bluff MOSS BLUFF, February 20, 2008 - THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HOUSTON/GALVESTON HAS ISSUED A FLOOD... more

Turn Out on First Day of Early Voting LIBERTY, February 19, 2008 - Early Voting in the Primary Elections started today at the polling places in the Liberty County Courthouse... more

Wanted Suspect Apprehended in Hankamer HANKAMER, February 19, 2008 - On Friday February 8th, 2008 at approximately 4:00pm Chambers County... more

Flood Warning for the Trinity at Moss Bluff LIBERTY, February 19, 2008 - A RIVER FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE TRINITY RIVER... more

Criminal, Civil Investigation With Purdue Frederick Co Resolved AUSTIN, February 19, 2008 - The state of Texas has received $1.6 million from Purdue Frederick Co... more

Dayton Police Pursue Stolen Vehicle into Chambers County MONT BELVIEU, February 18, 2008 – Dayton Police pursued a stolen vehicle from Dayton into... more

Flood Warning for Trinity at Liberty LIBERTY, February 18, 2008 - THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HOUSTON/GALVESTON HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR... more

Early Voting Times & Locations LIBERTY, February 17, 2008 - Early voting starts this week on Tuesday. Due to anticipated larger than normal voter turnout, the hours of early... more

Bernanke Testifies Concerning Economy and Financial Markets WASHINGTON, February 17, 2008 - On Thursday, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Ben S. Bernanke... more

It’s All About Voting LIBERTY, February 17, 2008 – After George W. Bush was elected in the last election Republicans and the issue of “Hanging Chads” in Florida... more

UPDATE on Neault Family LIBERTY, February 16, 2008 - Trooper Jamie Neault and his wife Catrina contacted I-dineout.com Friday evening to update... more

Two Vehicle Accident Beaumont Ave at the Bypass LIBERTY, February 15, 2008 - The intersection of Beaumont Ave. and SH 146 Bypass has become dangerous... more

Texas Medical Board Disciplines 50 Physicians AUSTIN, February 15, 2008 - At its February 7-8 meeting, the Texas Medical Board took disciplinary action against... more

Hazardous Weather Forecast HOUSTON, February 15, 2008 - TONIGHT... SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL PERSIST OVER... more

Mixed Reaction on the Gas Front HOUSTON, February 15, 2008 - The statewide average price remained relatively stable compared to last week’s average... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, February 14, 2008 - FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY STRONG THUNDERSTORMS...SOME POSSIBLY CONTAINING HAIL... more

Housing Market Outlook WASHINGTON, February 14, 2008 - Any boost to buyer confidence will have a significant impact in reviving the housing market... more

6th Annual Marsh Madness Coming March 8th ANAHUAC, February 14, 2008 - Looking to get the family outside to enjoy the great outdoors? Interested in experiencing... more

Accident Sends Driver to Hospital LIBERTY, February 14, 2008 - A major accident occurred on US 90 at FM 563 in Liberty at 10:49 AM on Thursday morning involving... more

Court Officials Threatened LIBERTY, February 13, 2008 - On the afternoon of February 12, 2008, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office arrested Theodore Pastore Jr... more

Largest Enrollment at Lamar Since 1991 BEAUMONT, February 13, 2008 - Final headcount and semester-credit-hour totals for spring 2008 are in and Lamar University... more

Internet Alert: St. Valentine’s Day E-Card Carries Storm Worm Virus WASHINGTON, February 13, 2008 - If you unexpectedly receive a Valentine’s Day e-card, be careful... more

Hazardous Weather Warning HOUSTON, February 13, 2008 - THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY ANOTHER COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO SOUTHEAST... more

Chambers County Top Ten List ANAHUAC, February 12, 2007 – Today the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department released a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives... more

“Bad Bart” Robs Channelview Bank CHANNELVIEW, February 12, 2008 - At approximately 1:50 p.m. yesterday afternoon, a man in a black cowboy hat and boots entered... more

James Darrell Williams Sentenced DAYTON, February 12, 2008 - A former school teacher from Dayton, TX, James Darrell Williams plead guilty on February 7, 2008 to... more

USDA Officials to Visit Langetree Duck Farm Eco Center RAYWOOD, February 12, 2008 - Members of the public are invited to meet a delegation of officials... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, February 12, 2008 - TONIGHT BREEZY CONDITIONS AND COLDER WEATHER WILL PUSH INTO SOUTHEAST... more

Scammers Taking Advantage Of New Federal Economic Stimulus Package AUSTIN, February 12, 2008 - Texans should be aware of a scam that has emerged in connection... more

Gas Prices Drop HOUSTON, February 11, 2008 - Retail gasoline prices dropped for the fourth straight week as motorists’ demand for fuel tumbled... more

Chambers County Launches Yearlong Celebration ANAHUAC, February 11, 2007 - Today marked the kick-off of the Chambers County 150th Birthday Celebration... more

Trooper's Baby Needing Blood Donations LIBERTY, February 11, 2007 - Trooper Jamie Neault with the Texas Department of Public Safety – Highway Patrol is stationed... more

Couple Arrested for Drugs at Inn at Liberty Motel LIBERTY, February 10, 2008 - Sunday evening Officer Aaron Venegas spotted a vehicle at the Liberty Food Mart... more

Democrats Hold Reception at Headquarters LIBERTY, February 10, 2008 - Democrats gathered at Democratic Headquarters in Liberty Sunday afternoon for a reception... more

Apartment Fire at Park Place Apartments, Liberty LIBERTY, February 10, 2008 - The City of Liberty Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at the... more

Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident MOSS BLUFF, February 10, 2008 - A major accident involving two motorcycles occurred on CR 133 S at CR 1330... more

Penny Clark, Archivist For Tyrrell Library To Speak LIBERTY, February 10, 2008 - The Liberty County Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, February 19th at 10:00... more

Truck Gets Hung Up in Car Wash LIBERTY, February 10, 2008 - Recent days without rain have made the automatic car wash on North Main Street at Lakeland... more

Liberty City Council Meets Tuesday LIBERTY, February 8, 2008 - Liberty City Council will meet on Tuesday... more

FDA Notifies Public of Adverse Reactions Linked to Botox Use WASHINGTON, February 8, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today notified the public that Botox... more

Liberty County Commissioners Court Meets Tuesday LIBERTY, February 8, 2008 - Liberty County Commissioners Court will meet on Monday, February 12, 2008... more

Berry Clinic Coming Soon LIBERTY, February 8, 2008 - On Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. the Liberty County Office of the Texas AgriLife... more

Dayton City Council Meets Monday DAYTON, February 8, 2008 - The Dayton City Council will meet on Monday... more

New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall WASHINGTON, February 7, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers, food service operators... more

Amber Alert Issued for 6-Year-Old Boy AUSTIN, February 7, 2008 - Three Hispanic males in hooded sweatshirts abducted a 6-year-old boy outside of his Austin, Texas... more

Giant Salvinia Found on Lakes Palestine and Sam Rayburn AUSTIN, February 7, 2008 - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority... more

City of Liberty Fire Department to Receive Grant WASHINGTON, February 6, 2008 - Today U. S. Senator John Cornyn announced the City of Liberty Fire Department will receive... more

Texas Tourism Launches New Campaign AUSTIN, February 6, 2008 - Gov. Rick Perry today announced that Texas Tourism, the official tourism marketing organization... more

Lent and Catfish in Southeast Texas LIBERTY, February 5, 2008 - The period of fasting and penance long known as "Lent' originated during biblical times... more

Woman Fights Robber at Dayton McDonald’s DAYTON, February 5, 2008 - According to Sgt. Doug O’Quinn of the Dayton Police Department a Dayton woman accompanied... more

UPDATE on Childress Murder LIBERTY, February 5, 2008 - Liberty County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged Leo Paul Frank, Jr. with Murder in the shooting... more

Fish Poisoning in the Northern Gulf of Mexico Near the Flower Garden WASHINGTON, February 5, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today... more

Lending a Hand to Trace the Past BALTIMORE, February 5, 2008 - Each day, tracing specialists at the American Red Cross Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center work... more

Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles in Southeast Texas SOUTHEAST TEXAS, February 5, 2008 - According to a report by the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force... more

Man Flees Courthouse to Avoid Jail LIBERTY, February 4, 2008 - Things got a little exciting around the Liberty County Courthouse on Monday afternoon when a man... more

FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Chantix WASHINGTON, February 4, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a Public Health Advisory... more

New Design Coming for Texas License Plates AUSTIN, February 4, 2008 - The Texas Department of Transportation is offering Texan the opportunity... more

Hazardous Weather Forecast HOUSTON, February 4, 2008 - TONIGHT AREAS OF SEA FOG WILL PERSIST... SOME DENSE... REDUCING VISIBILITY IN THE NEARSHORE... more

Free Web Service Offered to Landowners with Hunting Leases AUSTIN, February 4, 2008 - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is inviting Texas landowners... more

Man Murdered in Raywood RAYWOOD, February 3, 2008 - Early Sunday morning the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department and Liberty County EMS responded... more

It’s Time for the Cleveland Livestock Show CLEVELAND, February 3, 2008 - The Cleveland Livestock Show is please to announce the beginning of the Queen's Contest... more

Boy Scouts Visit Governor in Austin AUSTIN, February 2, 2008 - For one day, downtown Austin becomes a sea of Cub Scouts , Boy Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts from... more

Pump Prices Move Downward HOUSTON, February 2, 2008 - Gasoline prices in all areas surveyed declined for three consecutive weeks, except for Amarillo... more

Looking for a Good Dog? LIBERTY, February 2, 2008 – The City of Liberty Animal Shelter has a few dogs that need good homes. Below are just three examples... more

Tarkington Students Becoming Firefighters TARKINGTON, February 1, 2008 - With over half the year gone, eight Tarkington High School students are well on their way... more

Extreme Wildfire Threat AUSTIN, February 1, 2008 - The following message is from the Governor's Office of Emergency Management concerning the current extreme... more

Poling Places Designated for March 4th Primary Elections LIBERTY, February 1, 2008 - Polling places for the March 4th Primary Elections have been designated. Democrats... more

Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club to Host Presentation LIBERTY, February 1, 2008 - The Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club will host a presentation by local birders Paul... more

Two Arrested at Abandoned Club LIBERTY, February 1, 2008 - Late on Thursday night the City of Liberty Police Department received a report of a Van parked at an abandoned... more

Voter Turnout for Super Tuesday LIBERTY, January 31, 2008 - With Super Tuesday on the horizon and record voter turnouts in the primaries and caucuses that have already... more

Traffic Violations Land Several in Jail for DWI HARRIS COUNTY, January 31, 2008 - Arrests for DWI were up in Harris County during January. Below are the highlights... more

Crepe Myrtle Pruning Clinic LIBERTY, January 30, 2008 - If you are interested in learning the correct way to prune Crepe Myrtles instead of committing “Crepe Murder”, come... more

Hazardous Weather Outlook HOUSTON, January 29, 2008 - TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY WEST TO NORTHWEST OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY THIS... more

House Fire on CR 3011 TARKINGTON, January 29, 2008 - At exactly midnight on Tuesday, Tarkington firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on CR3011... more

Dell, Travelocity & Universal Lend Critical Support to Resotre Texas' Native Forests LIBERTY, January 29, 2008 - Representatives from Dell and Travelocity joined The... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, January 28, 2008 - TONIGHT AND TUESDAY A COLD FRONT WILL CROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS DURING THE MIDDAY AND EARLY... more

Help Solve Felony Theft Case WALLISVILLE, January 28, 2008 - The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a Felony Theft case from a residence located... more

Your Help Needed to Find 4-Wheeler MONT BELVIEU, January 28, 2008 - On Thursday, January 17, 2008 the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Carlton Carrington was... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, January 27, 2008 - TONIGHT AND MONDAY AREAS OF FOG WILL DEVELOP ACROSS SOUTHEAST TEXAS BEGINNING THIS EVENING... more

Research Health Spa AUSTIN, January 26, 2008 – With the start of a new year, gym memberships across the state are increasing and Secretary... more

Business Owners Start Dayton Shopping Campaign DAYTON, January 25, 2008 - Local business owners, Elizabeth Ellis and Wendy Bode have teamed... more

Chambers County Joins EasTex Crime Stoppers ANAHUAC, January 25, 2008 - On Wednesday, January 23, 2008, the Chambers County Crime Stoppers Board voted... more

Auto Truck Collision in Raywood RAYWOOD, January 25, 2008 - An 18-Wheeler and a Chevy Malibu crashed on US 90 near FM 770 in Raywood around 5:30 AM on Friday... more

Apple Reports First Quarter Results CUPERTINO, January 24, 2008 - Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2008 first quarter ended December 29, 2007... more

Second Week of Price Declines HOUSTON, January 24, 2008 - For the second straight week, gasoline prices decreased across the state, according to the AAA Texas... more

Major Accident Sends Thee to Area Hospitals KENEFICK, January 23, 2008 - Liberty County EMS was dispatched to a major accident on FM 1008 near Simmons Bottom... more

Liberty County Top Ten Most Wanted LIBERTY, January 23, 2008 – The Liberty County Sheriff’s Department today released a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives... more

FDA Approves New HIV Drug After Priority Review WASHINGTON, January 23, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved etravirine tablets... more

South Zone Waterfowl Hunting Report AUSTIN, January 23, 2008 - The region received 5-8 inches of rain over the weekend which recharged roost ponds and scattered... more

Federal Reserve Proposes Changes to Truth in Lending Regulation WASHINGTON, January 22, 2008 - The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday proposed changes... more

Two Jail Guards Arrested on Federal Charges LIBERTY, January 22, 2008 - Liberty County Sheriff’s investigators working with DPS Narcotics, U.S. Marshal’s Service... more

Remarks of Senator Barack Obama: The Great Need of the Hour ATLANTA, January 21, 2008 - The Scripture tells us that when Joshua and the Israelites arrived... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, January 21, 2008 - TONIGHT FOG IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT AS WARM AND MOIST AIR IS TRANSPORTED NORTH... more

Sheriff Greg Arthur Announces Re-election Bid LIBERTY, January 21, 2008 - Today Sheriff Greg Arthur announced that he is seeking RE-Election as Sheriff... more

Business Burns in Dayton DAYTON, January 21, 2008 - Friday evening a fire broke out at the Trinity Valley Motors used car lot located on the corner of Hwy 90... more

Tarkington Responds to Hourse Fire in Cleveland CLEVELAND, January 21, 2008 - For the second time in less than twenty-four hours, Cleveland and Tarkington... more

Fact and Belief EDITORIAL LIBERTY, January 20, 2008 – Beliefs are funny things and we all should take a good look at them from time to time... more

FDA Warns Public of Possible Botulism Risk WASHINGTON, January 20, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that New Era Canning Company... more

Cleveland House Fire Early Sunday Morning CLEVELAND, January 20, 2008 - At approximately 2:30 on Sunday morning, Cleveland Fire Department was dispatched... more

Early Morning Three Car Pile up on FM 160 AMES, January 20, 2008 - Liberty County Sheriff’s Deputies, DPS Troopers, Liberty County EMS and the Hull Daisetta Volunteer... more

Keeping the Dream Alive, Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DAYTON, January 19, 2008 - A celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was held Saturday... more

Children’s Impact Center Mister & Miss Sweetheart Pageant Coming Soon SHEPHERD, January 19, 2008 - The 2nd annual Community and Children’s Impact Center Mister... more

Copper Theft in Oak Island ANAHUAC, January 18, 2008 - On Thursday January 10, 2007 at approximately 9:30am the Chambers County Sheriffs Office received... more

Holocaust Survivor Finds Answers through Red Cross WASHINGTON, January 18, 2008 - In July 1942, at age nine, Rachel Miller’s mother gave her a new name and... more

“Outstanding Work” ANAHUAC, January 18, 2008 - Last week the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office released Crime of the Week for numerous reports of Burglary of Motor Vehicles... more

DPS marks Amber Alert Awareness Day AUSTIN, January 18, 2008 - January 13 was National Amber Alert Awareness Day. The day, named by the U.S. Department... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK HOUSTON, January 18, 2008 - TONIGHT RAIN AND A FEW ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST... more

Driver Arrested after One Vehicle Accident DAYTON, January 17, 2008 - A Chevy SUV traveling north on FM 1409 crashed into a gas pumping station near CR 460 around 5:30 PM... more

Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products WASHINGTON, January 17, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSTON, January 17, 2008 - RAIN IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... more

Help for Texans Without Health Insurance LIBERTY, January 16, 2008 – Quality and Cost are the two biggest issues in the field of health insurance. 1 in 4 Texans don’t... more

Dawgs and Hawgs at Liberty PD LIBERTY, January 16, 2008 - Well, it’s official…The Liberty Police Department has added a drug detecting K-9 and a motorcycle division... more

South Zone Waterfowl Hunting Report AUSTIN, January 16, 2008 - Duck hunting along the middle coast continues to be the boon of the state, as hunters have been... more

Major Accident on North Main Street LIBERTY, January 15, 2008 - A major accident occurred on North Main Street in front of the Liberty County Federal Teachers Credit Union... more

Congress Should Reject a Proposed Tripling of the Federal Gas Tax AUSTIN, January 15, 2008 – Gov. Rick Perry today criticized the National Surface Transportation Policy... more

Blockbuster's Stock Falls on Apple Announcement of Movie Rentals in iTunes SAN FRANCISCO, January 15, 2008 - Stock in Blockbuster Video fell sharply today on... more

Internet Alert: Scammers Sending Fake FBI E-mails WASHINGTON, January 15, 2008 - Have you received a suspicious e-mail from FBI Director Robert Mueller or... more

FDA Issues Documents on the Safety of Food from Animal Clones WASHINGTON, January 15, 2008 - After years of detailed study and analysis, the Food and Drug... more

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOUSTON, January 15, 2008 - THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT AN APPROACHING UPPER LEVEL... more

State’s Agricultural Agencies Change Names, Renew Missions COLLEGE STATION, January 14, 2008 - Two state agricultural agencies that have served Texans for... more

State’s Agricultural Agencies Change Names, Renew Missions COLLEGE STATION, January 14, 2008 - Two state agricultural agencies that have served Texans for... more

Former Dayton Student who Need to Pass the TAKS or TAAS Test DAYTON, January 14, 2008 - Attention former Dayton High School students!  If you need to pass the TAKS... more

Accident in Liberty LIBERTY, January 14, 2008 - It was only minutes after 5:00 PM when a major accident occurred on Beaumont Ave at Independence Drive in Liberty... more

FDA Approves New Genetic Test for Breast Cancer Patients WASHINGTON, January 14, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a test that helps... more

AAA Texas Adds Six Lodgings and Restaurants to Exclusive List HOUSTON, January 14, 2008 - Sixty-nine lodgings and 33 restaurants in Texas have been chosen to receive... more

Texas Wildfire Risk Can Be Reduced With Action Now AUSTIN, January 14, 2008 - Dangerous. That’s the word fire officials and rangeland management specialists use to... more

Outlook for 2008 LIBERTY, January 13, 2008 - If the first 11 days of 2008 are any indication we may be in for a rocky year... more

Chambers County Top Ten List ANAHUAC, January 12, 2007 – Friday the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department released a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted... more

Liberty County Genealogical Society Meets Tuesday LIBERTY, January 11, 2008 - The Liberty County Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, January 15th, at 10:00 a.m... more

Gas Prices Near Record Highs HOUSTON, January 11, 2008 - Gas prices continued rising in the last week and are now within a dime of their all-time records in many areas... more

New Tests Help Assure Safe Transfusions WASHINGTON, January 11, 2008 - On Jan. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration licensed 14 new tests for determining a person's... more

Democrats Draw Names to Determine Ballot Positions LIBERTY, January 10, 2008 - For those of you who missed it, democracy in action was played out in a packed... more

Unexpected Mishap Injures Driver RAYWOOD, January 10, 2008 - Shortly after midday on Thursday a pickup operated by KDR Supply of Liberty was traveling westbound... more

Dayton City Council Will Meet Monday DAYTON, January 10, 2008 - Dayton City Council will meet on Monday... more

CBP Officer Arrested for Aiding Udocumented Alien LAREDO, January 10, 2008 – Customs and Border Protection Officer, Sergio Garza, 32, was arrested Jan. 4, 2008... more

US Census Bureau Releases Poverty Figures LIVINGSTON, January 9, 2008 – According to the US Census Bureau, The Polk County median income... more

FDA Takes Action Against Compounded Menopause Hormone Therapy Drugs WASHINGTON, January 9, 2008 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent... more

South Zone Hunting Report AUSTIN, January 9, 2008 - Duck hunting was fair to good for most hunters on the coastal prairie; and, that is better than it had been... more

Accidental Shooting in Liberty LIBERTY, January 8, 2008 - City of Liberty Police were called to a duplex at 1700-1/2 Browning Street in North Heights at 1:58 AM on Tuesday... more

Vigilant Patrol Helps Secure Our Town LIBERTY, January 7, 2008 - While on patrol around 5:27 AM on Monday, Officer Josh Cummins of the City of Liberty Police Department... more

Traffic Backs Up on North Main Due to Accident LIBERTY, January 7, 2008 - Traffic began to back up on North Main Street at Mizzell Road around 8:50 PM on Monday... more

Preliminary Crime Statistics for January-June 2007 WASHINGTON, January 7, 2008 - According to the FBI's Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report released today... more

Landlords, Roommates Can Fall Prey To Counterfeit Checks AUSTIN, January 7, 2007 - Texans who plan to get a roommate or rent out their house or apartment... more

“One Chance” LIBERTY, January 6, 2008 - I ordered a few audio CD’s that didn’t arrive before the holiday. They came in this week and today I put one of them... more

Clam Lake Road on McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge Closed for Repairs ANAHUAC, January 5, 2008 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that... more

Dayton VFD Elects Officers DAYTON, Janu