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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 2:28am

By Celeste Denova

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 2:28am

Cellphone use in Texas schools could soon be a thing of the past if House Bill 515, introduced by a Central Texas lawmaker, gains enough votes in the 89th Legislative Session this spring.

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 2:28am

A new federal port connecting Chambers County to the Port of Houston is in the works, and it could be an economic game changer, but some local leaders are saying not so fast.

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 2:28am

LIBERTY — Trinity Valley Exposition’s community room was packed to the brim, almost setting a record from previous years, as locals from Liberty and Chambers counties gathered to raise funds for scholarships and enjoy locally grown foods.

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 2:28am

A recent arrest in the Tarkington area has led investigators to discover numerous hand and power tools, and now investigators are urging residents to take note.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 8:44pm

UPDATE

The suspect has been identified as Anthony Wayne Savage. He was arrested and charged with deadly conduct, a third-degree felony.

News

Cellphone use in Texas schools could soon be a thing of the past if House Bill 515, introduced by a Central Texas lawmaker, gains enough votes in the 89th Legislative Session this spring.

A recent arrest in the Tarkington area has led investigators to discover numerous hand and power tools, and now investigators are urging residents to take note.

Apr 3, 2025 - 02:28

LIBERTY — Trinity Valley Exposition’s community room was packed to the brim, almost setting a record from previous years, as locals from Liberty and Chambers counties gathered to raise funds for scholarships and enjoy locally grown foods.

Sports

HARDIN — The Hardin Lady Hornets stayed close for six innings before Anahuac scored three runs in the seventh to put the game away as the Lady Panthers grabbed a 7-1 road win on Monday night in district play.

HUMBLE – Having missed a tournament earlier in the season, the Liberty Lady Panthers got together with Class 6A Summer Creek on Thursday afternoon on a rain-filled day to attempt playing a doubleheader with the Lady Bulldogs. 

WALLER – It has been a fun ride for the Liberty Panther soccer team this season as they made school history by making it to the Regional Semi-finals for the first time.  

ANAHUAC – Casper Eckols. Leyton Kirkland and Grahm Pavliska all had two-run singles in a six-run second inning, and the Liberty Panthers won their fifth straight district game on Saturday afternoon with a 10-4 victory over Hamshire-Fannett.  

Opinions

Apr 3, 2025 - 02:28

Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure requiring home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates by more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Apr 3, 2025 - 02:28

In 1969, our nation made history by putting a man on the moon. A lesser-known fact the astronauts who joined us on the floor this week shared is that Texas is the only state with a flag on the moon, and now we have two!

Mar 27, 2025 - 02:08

After the flurry of bills filed on the deadline, we have the final number of bills filed and an accurate picture of the universe of topics we will work on. In total, both the House and Senate together filed 8,898 bills – almost 800 more bills than last session.

Mar 27, 2025 - 02:08

The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in- school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Obituaries

Mar 20, 2025 - 02:48

Rodney Dale Brents, 60, of Liberty, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Baytown, Texas.

Mar 6, 2025 - 02:07

Annette Billingsley, Liberty County native, died the morning of Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 87 in Glen Rose, Texas.

Feb 27, 2025 - 02:47

Jean Elizabeth Robinson passed peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Pearland, Texas.

Feb 13, 2025 - 02:11

Keith “Cowboy” Jannise, 69, of Wallisville passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Baytown.