Bluebonnet News

Abshier Cemetery in Hankamer has earned the distinction from the Texas Historical Commission as a Historic Texas Cemetery (HTC). A ceremony on April 13 hosted by the Liberty County Historical Commission and...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com Liberty-Dayton Regional Medical Center's Rural Health Clinic is teaming up with First Liberty National Bank and KSHN-FM Radio in Liberty to offer free immunizations for...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com A former Cub Scout master and Liberty firefighter, James Russel Clymer, 35, was sentenced to 60 years in prison Wednesday in the 75th State District...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com The City of Dayton will soon have an additional 2.7 miles in sidewalks thanks to a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The...

Hailey Crowson of Tarkington is this year's Miss Rodeo Cleveland Texas. She was crowned Saturday night during the Cleveland Pro Rodeo at Stancil Exposition Center. Crowson is the daughter of Michael and Amanda Chapin of...

With the grass growing and wildflowers blooming, it’s time to kick off one of Texas’ best spring traditions – fishing for catfish! Thanks to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Neighborhood Fishin’...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com The Liberty County District Attorney’s Office hosted a candlelight vigil on Thursday, April 11, to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Week, which was held April 7-13....

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com Approval of three subdivision plats was granted by Liberty County Commissioners Court at their regular meeting on April 9. In total, the three plats equate...

Liberty County has joined a growing list of East Texas counties and entities to formally pledge support for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas' efforts to keep open its Naskila gaming center on...

First Liberty National Bank, headquartered in Liberty, Texas, and with branches in Dayton, Hardin and Huffman, has promoted 10 employees. Brennon Marsh is promoted to senior vice president...

Austin Bank was recently named one of the 2019 Best Companies to Work for in Texas. The Bank was recognized and honored on Thursday, March 28, at the Texas...

The City of Dayton is spruced up and ready for this weekend's Dayton Ole Tyme Days, which begins Friday, April 12, and goes through Sunday, April 14. On Wednesday,...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com Dollar General says it is considering a location in the Moss Hill community of Liberty County. The prospective store would be located at 138 State...

The First Liberty National Bank is announcing the creation of the South Liberty County Scholarship Trust, which will be comprised of a combination of the assets of the Richard C. and Esther...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com At Tuesday night's Liberty City Council meeting, Chris Jarmon, Liberty's new assistant city manager, was introduced. Jarmon, a native of Beaumont,...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com For the last five years, the M Club of Tarkington has supported Tarkington High School seniors through scholarships, raising tens of thousands of dollars that...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com A strong line of storms blew through Liberty County Sunday, downing trees and power lines from Dayton to Cleveland. No injuries are reported at this time. There has been no confirmation of...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com The South Liberty County Relay for Life chapter provided a financial boost in the fight for cancer research on Friday, April 5. This year's event,...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com For the first time in her 98-year life, Cleveland resident Nettie Thelma Beasley is slowing down. After suffering a stroke on March 16, Beasley has...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com Chris Trotter is the lone finalist for superintendent of Cleveland ISD. His selection was announced Wednesday night, April 3, at a special Cleveland ISD board...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com Tuesday’s explosion at the KMCO plant in Crosby claimed the life of a 27-year-old Daisetta resident, James “Bubba” Mangum. Mangum’s family,...

Reports of an explosion at the KMCO plant in Crosby have prompted authorities to issue an order to shelter in place for residents in Crosby and all persons at Sheldon ISD. The...

Abshier Cemetery, located near Hankamer in Liberty County, has been honored with a Historic Texas Cemetery designation from the Texas Historical Commission.  The Liberty County Historical Commission will host a dedication to...

The Liberty County Historical Commission will host an official marker dedication at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019, honoring Linney-Acie Cemetery.  The dedication ceremony will be held at the cemetery located at...

The Dayton Enhancement Committee is one step closer to completing a project they began two years ago:  The Crossroads.   This pleasance, located on US 90 beside Jack-in-the-Box, is the site of Dayton’s...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com An aquatic center to honor the memory of Jessica Faith Bostwick is the newest addition to the AIM Team Camp, located at 257 CR 2190,...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com An 18-year-old female student from Cleveland High School was arrested Friday, March 29, following an investigation into threats she allegedly made to Cleveland ISD faculty...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com Since 1994, only three Texas Rangers have served Liberty County - Tony Leal (1994-1997), Grover "Frank" Huff (1997-2013) and Brandon Bess (2013-current). For 20...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com A cross-county rivalry is all for fun, say the owners of two Liberty County bulls who have enjoyed time in the spotlight in recent weeks....

Lake Livingston State Park has partnered with EarthQuest to offer a one-of-a-kind Birds of Prey program March 30. An experienced falconer will give two presentations on these birds throughout...

The 34th Annual Liberty Jubilee welcomed hundreds of visitors over the weekend, starting with a street dance and concert featuring Stoney LaRue on Friday and a street festival on Saturday.

The season-opening events for Cleveland Youth Baseball Association and Tarkington Community Baseball and Softball Association were home runs as both leagues enjoyed high turnout and good weather on Saturday, March 23.

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com The City of Cleveland official canceled the May 4 election at the March 19 council meeting as the candidates are unopposed. Mayor Otis Cohn will...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com The funeral for Dayton Police Officer Ricky Skarpa was held Saturday at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. A graveside service followed at Magnolia Park Cemetery...

Hundreds of country music-lovers in Liberty County took advantage of a free concert and street dance Friday night at the 34th Annual Liberty Jubilee that featured the talents of recording artists Stoney...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com Relief is just a few years away for motorists frustrated by long waits at the railroad crossing west of Dayton on US 90. On Friday,...

The success of Dayton Police Department's inaugural Coffee With a Cop-Donuts with Dispatch on March 20 will likely lead to it being a monthly event, according to Dayton Police Chief Robert Vine....

After reviewing dozens of entries, the judges for the Liberty Jubilee photo contest have decided on the winners. Brent Huggins won Best Overall. The other awards are as follows:

Troy Beasley is announcing his candidacy for Liberty City Council. "I was born in Yettie Kersting Hospital and raised in this wonderful community. Beginning at the age of...

By Vanesa Brashier, editor@bluebonnetnews.com Ricky Skarpa, a veteran police officer with 44 years of public service in Liberty County, died after a lengthy battle with colon cancer Tuesday, March...