HOUSTON— By now, most know of the group of Buddhist monks traveling from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., and some may have questions over the monk who was injured while traveling through Dayton.
HOUSTON— By now, most know of the group of Buddhist monks traveling from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., and some may have q
DAYTON— To better reflect changes in pricing and policies, Dayton City Council recently updated its Master Fee Schedule.
Songwriters and artists have been selling the world stories that plunge the depths of human emotion throughout history.
CYPRESS– The 2025 Hardin Hornets will not be forgotten anytime soon.
Hopefully, everyone got plenty of turkey and dressing and took a great nap after all of the pie, because Christmas time is officially here.
The Grand Marshal of the 2025 Christmas Parade is Mary Jane Hartel Ripkowski, fondly known as Mrs. Rip. Mrs. Rip has lived almost all of her 98 years in Liberty, Texas.
HOUSTON— By now, most know of the group of Buddhist monks traveling from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., and some may have questions over the monk who was injured while traveling through Dayton.
LIBERTY— A 1,100-acre, 175-megawatt solar farm may be coming to Liberty County, bringing with it a herd of sheep.
Leadership at the top of local political parties is not often the most glamorous position in the political world, but it is an important role.
DAYTON— To better reflect changes in pricing and policies, Dayton City Council recently updated its Master Fee Schedule.
Council met on Nov. 17 to discuss changes to the fee schedule, which will go into effect in January.
DAYTON– The Sterling Lady Rangers held on in a tight game to beat Dayton 42-38 on Tuesday night at the Lady Broncos gym in non-district action.
DAISETTA– Lanecia Schonberg scored 16 of her team high 24 points in the first half, and the Anahuac Lady Panthers picked up their second win of the season last Tuesday afternoon with a 64-39 decision over the Hull-Daisetta Lady Cats in non-district play.
LIBERTY– The Liberty Panthers and Hardin Hornets have a long history, and on Tuesday night, they hooked up on the basketball court for a game that got somewhat heated down the stretch.
LIBERTY– Liberty Lady Panthers sophomore Bella Elliott was in top form as the team's workhorse on Tuesday night, as she led the way to a big 61-60 win over the Silsbee Lady Tigers.
As we start the Thanksgiving week, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday. This season is a welcome chance to pause, gather with loved ones, and reflect on the many blessings we share.
Here are five things happening around your state:
1. East Texas groundwater battle continues
OLDER TEXANS FACE STEEP ACA PRICE HIKES
About 1 million Texans over the age of 45 who receive health insurance coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act likely will face monthly premiums of more than $1,000, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That accounts for one fourth of the state’s 4 million ACA enrollees.
More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an “A” rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week.
The continuing federal shutdown means government food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.
Ronald Gene Riggs, 75 of Liberty, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2025. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on December 8, 1949, to N.J. and Naomi A. Riggs, he graduated from Liberty High School in 1967.
Jennie Louise “Jaynie” Short, 84, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1941, in Odessa, Texas, to William Larry Henson and Velva Marie Mealer.
James Douglas Forse, 61, of Grand Saline, Texas, formerly of Dayton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Born December 3, 1963, in Liberty, Texas, James was known for his big heart, humor, and loyalty.
Nancy Beth Barrett Tidwell, 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2025 in Round Rock, Texas.
She was born in Waco, Texas, on June 18, 1952, to parents Roby Eli Barrett and T. Carol Ward Barrett Sedberry.