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The Vindicator The Vindicator is a weekly newspaper published in Liberty, Texas, since 1887. Subscriptions available for as little as $17.50.
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11/27/2025

We are just over 24 hours from kickoff and the Hardin Hornets are primed and ready for their third round contest with the Yoakum Bulldogs.
Now it's time to finalize those plans to be at Cy Fair's FCU Stadium on Friday night at 7 p.m.

Oh, and for everyone talking about Texas vs Texas A&M, they have played before, and they will play again.

This is a history making event, as the Hornets fight for a spot in their first Region Championship in school history. So get out there and root on the blue and gold.

For those that can't make it, well we will have the pregame, halftime and postgame shows for you live right here. We will go on air around 6:30 p.m.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Vindicator. May you all have a blessed day.

The Grand Marshal of the 2025 Christmas Parade is Mary Jane Hartel Ripkowski, fondly known as Mrs. Rip. Mrs. Rip has liv...
11/26/2025

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. Her parents, Blanche and Artie Hartel, moved the family from Hull into the house across from the Catholic Church when her father, Artie, took over First Liberty National Bank as president. She and her siblings, Joe Ann Hartel Root and Jack Hartel, attended school in the Liberty Independent School District. While at Liberty High School, Mrs. Rip was a cheerleader and wore jersey #1 when she played half court basketball.

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. Her parents, Blanche and Artie Hartel, moved the family from Hull into the house across from the Catholic Church when her father, A...

Do not miss our 2025-26 Basketball Edition with all of the details on your favorite Liberty County schools. It is availa...
11/26/2025

Do not miss our 2025-26 Basketball Edition with all of the details on your favorite Liberty County schools. It is available on news stands and on online, Thursday, Nov. 27.
Make sure and subscribe today for all of basketball news you can use on Liberty, Dayton, Hardin, Hull-Daisetta, Tarkington and Cleveland at 936-336-3611 or visit thevindicator.com.

11/25/2025

Liberty vs Anahuac

FINAL SCORE
Liberty 50
Anahuac 42

A group of residents is envisioning a new era for one of the county’s oldest and well-known communities, as they look to...
11/25/2025

A group of residents is envisioning a new era for one of the county’s oldest and well-known communities, as they look to incorporate and take more control of their community.

RAYWOOD– A group of residents is envisioning a new era for one of the county’s oldest and well-known communities, as they look to incorporate and take more control of their community. Those efforts have been underway for some time, but on Tuesday, Nov. 18, a group of locals came together at the ...

11/25/2025

Pregame from Liberty Panthers vs Anahuac Panthers

The Liberty Fire Department and Liberty Police Department are asking the community to help fill their sleigh this Christ...
11/25/2025

The Liberty Fire Department and Liberty Police Department are asking the community to help fill their sleigh this Christmas season. Both organizations are doing their part to help young and old alike.

LIBERTY— The Liberty Police Department and Liberty Fire Department are both in the spirit of giving, spreading Christmas magic to those young and old. The LPD’s Silver Santa Program and the LFD’s Angel Tree Program are back for another year. LPD’s Silver Santa provides essentials and comfort...

As winter approaches, the Knights of Columbus are working to ensure children around the area stay warm. The Knights of C...
11/25/2025

As winter approaches, the Knights of Columbus are working to ensure children around the area stay warm.

The Knights of Coumbus Liberty Council 3201 donated about 50 jackets each to Liberty, Hardin and Hull-Daisetta Independent School Districts as part of the Coats for Kids program.

As winter approaches, the Knights of Columbus are working to ensure children around the area stay warm. The Knights of Coumbus Liberty Council 3201 donated about 50 jackets each to Liberty, Hardin and Hull-Daisetta Independent School Districts as part of the Coats for Kids program. “The Knights of...

11/25/2025

It's basketball season and we caught up with some members of the Dayton Lady Broncos, and they shared some thoughts on the 2025-26 season.

Checkout our 2025-26 Basketball Edition in this week's paper.

A wreck in front of McDonalds on U.S. 90 in Liberty may cause some traffic delays heading westbound.
11/24/2025

A wreck in front of McDonalds on U.S. 90 in Liberty may cause some traffic delays heading westbound.

11/24/2025

Liberty County is currently under a Tornado Watch

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The Vindicator was founded in 1887 by Thomas Jefferson Chambers as The Liberty Vindicator. Published weekly in Liberty, Texas, local subscribers receive in their mail every Thursday.

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