The Vindicator

09/26/2025

Get your tickets now for the 10th Annual TVE Wine Tasting. There will be plenty of types and flavors to try, including reds, whites, sparkling, fruity and spicy.

09/26/2025

So it is game day and there is some exciting football on tap tonight. Who are you rooting for?

09/26/2025

The courtroom was buzzing with excitement on Friday, Sept. 19, as Michelle Mangum-Merendino prepared took her oath as the 75th State District Court Judge, following her appointment by Gov. Greg Abbott in August.

LIBERTY — Almost filling one of the largest district courtrooms in Texas, many came out to witness history as Michelle Mangum-Merendino swore the oath of office into the 75th District Court, marking the first woman to serve in the role.

09/25/2025

The nation has been swept up in the assassination of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and locally, the community has come together to mourn his death.
Last week, a pair of prayer services were held as many came out to celebrate Kirk, honoring his life and legacy. Services were held on Thursday, Sept. 18, and a prayer vigil was held on Saturday, Sept. 20.

https://www.thevindicator.com/article/main-news/community-rallies-honor-kirk

09/25/2025

Our official taste testers Celeste and Katie were back at Hornet Stadium last Thursday, and they tried the Hardin PTO’s burgers and chicken strips.

09/25/2025

Friday night will be a night filled with football action around the area.
Hardin and Dayton look to continue their winning ways as both squads are undefeated on the season.
Hull-Daisetta and Tarkington will be celebrating Homecoming, while Liberty will be on the road and Cleveland welcomes in Willis.
Keep up with all the action around the area right here and join The Vindicator live Under the Lights.

09/24/2025

A Liberty County Grand Jury has handed down an indictment against County Commissioner Precinct 3 David Whitmire, making a fourth charge against him.
Whitmire has been charged with misusing government property, specifically using county machinery to perform work at his home and that of his family.
According to the newest indictment, the value of the service is between $750 and $2,500.

LIBERTY– A Liberty County Grand Jury has handed down an indictment against County Commissioner Precinct 3 David Whitmire, making a fourth charge against him. Whitmire has been charged with misusing government property, specifically using county machinery to perform work at his home and that of his...

09/24/2025

The Vindicator crew is coming back to Hardin this Friday night for the Hornets vs Orangefield. Now we aren't coming at you like Big Brennan Nunan coming for the quarterback, but it's going to be pretty awesome.
Join us for the pregame, halftime and postgame shows, along with all the sights and sounds from Hornet Stadium.

09/24/2025

WEATHER UPDATE FROM US NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Broken line of thunderstorms will continue moving south through the afternoon. Scattered scattered showers and storms will also continue ahead of the line.
The line is currently moving through the Brazos valley, will approach the northern Metro area between 1-4 p.m. and move closer to the coast around 7 p.m. Expect coverage of storms to increase as the line approaches through the afternoon!

09/23/2025

FROM TxDOT
🚨LIBERTY COUNTY TRAFFIC ALERT🚨
SH 105 westbound and eastbound is closed near Cleveland due a crash. Please use an alternate route and expect delays. For the latest road conditions, visit DriveTexas.Org.

09/23/2025

Denny Loonam walked into the Liberty County Courthouse as Liberty County Emergency Services District 3 board president and Kathy Warner as board treasurer, but they left removed from their positions.

LIBERTY— Denny Loonam walked into the Liberty County Courthouse as Liberty County Emergency Services District 3 board president and Kathy Warner as board treasurer, but they left removed from their positions. During the Liberty County Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23, it was brough...

09/23/2025

Liberty County Commissioners approved the new tax rate, budget and salaries for the next fiscal year on Tuesday, but Commissioner Precinct 4 Gerald Kolarik had his reservations and voted against each measure. None the less they all passed as Commissioners dealt with a bevy of items at their most recent meeting.

LIBERTY— Commissioners met earlier this week to discuss the new tax rate, jail updates, and a few other items, but it was the budget that resulted in a bit of conversation. Liberty County Commissioners Court held a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23, where Commissioner Precinct 4 Gerald Kolarik shared c...