Liberty County commissioners move forward with plans for new county jail
Liberty County Commissioners took the next step toward construction of a new county jail during their meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, unanimously approving a contract for architectural services.
Commissioners voted in favor of entering into an...
Liberty County, ESDs continue negotiations over mutual aid contracts
Discussions between Liberty County officials and Emergency Services District representatives continued during the Liberty County Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, as disagreements remain over how mutual aid fire contracts should be structured.
Mark Neal...
Pct. 2 JP Jimmy Belt shares his path from law enforcement to the bench
For most parts of the U.S., a local justice of the peace is the most accessible part of the local court system. In a new episode of Bluebonnet News Headlines and Heartlines, Liberty County...
Freyer running for 258th District Court bench
Rob Freyer, the assistant district attorney for San Jacinto County, is seeking the 258th State District Court bench, which serves San Jacinto, Trinity, and Polk counties.
Freyer earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University...
Fire chiefs push back on county’s proposed mutual aid contracts
Liberty County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Dec. 9, with one of the most discussed items involving contracts with several Emergency Services Districts. The Court met in executive session before opening discussion with representatives from...
Ground broken on new Mill House Retail Development in Mont Belvieu
Houston-based developers McGrath Real Estate Partners announced the official groundbreaking of the Mill House, a 16,956-square-foot retail development at Riceland Town Center, the civic and social heart of the 1,500-acre master-planned community in Mont...
Filing period ends with crowded fields in several Liberty County races
Monday, Dec. 8, was the deadline for candidates to file for the March 3, 2026, primary election. Several incumbents will move forward without opponents, while other races have drawn crowded fields that are almost...
Glenn Williams shares judicial philosophy, goals for 75th State District Court
When David "Glenn" Williams talks about why he chose to run for the 75th State District Court, he doesn’t start with politics or ambition. He starts with a judge he admired.
In this week's...
Taylor announces candidacy for Liberty County Republican Party chair
Just ahead of the deadline for candidates to file paperwork for office across the state, Daisetta City Councilman Ryan Taylor has announced his candidacy for Liberty County Republican Party chair.
Taylor, an advocate of strong...
Liberty High School students help bring LIGHTS in Liberty displays to life
The holiday displays at this year’s LIGHTS in Liberty event have a special touch — much of what families are posing with was built and painted by Liberty High School students.
Roughly 84 students from...
Liberty police, firefighters collecting donations to help residents this Christmas
Liberty’s police officers and firefighters are working together this month to make the Christmas season a little brighter for residents who need a helping hand.
The Liberty Police Department is now accepting donations for its...
Lighted Christmas parade brings festive glow to downtown Liberty
Liberty’s annual lighted Christmas parade brought festive cheer to downtown on Tuesday, Dec. 2, as dozens of brightly decorated floats, marching groups, and local organizations filled the streets with holiday lights and music.
Families...
Liberty Municipal Library celebrates Christmas splendor
The foyer of the Liberty Municipal Library is once again dressed in winter beauty for the second annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Voting opens at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
This year’s display...
Dagley files to run for Chambers County judge
Incumbent Chambers County Commissioner and former Beach City Mayor Ryan Dagley has officially filed to run for Chambers County Judge. Commissioner Dagley has overseen great progress and fought for incredible wins in Chambers County,...
A December to Remember: Community Christmas events taking place this month
The holiday season continues to sparkle across Liberty County and surrounding communities with parades, markets, concerts, church events, and family-friendly celebrations. Whether your plans include Christmas shopping, enjoying a festive meal, attending a parade,...
Stovall discusses strengthening states’ rights and shrinking federal power
In this week's episode of the Bluebonnet News Headlines and Heartlines podcast, listeners will hear from Tarkington resident and congressional candidate Dwayne Stovall, a Republican running for Texas’ newly created U.S. Congressional District 9....
