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05/27/2026

Rescind Boil Water Notice for TBCD

Boil Water Notice Rescinded
May 27, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Issue of Boil Water Rescind Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District

The boil water notice that was issued on May 25, 2026 for all residents and businesses in the following has been rescinded.

Otter Road between FM 563 and Hwy 61
FM 563 from Otter Road north to and including all of Wallisville to the Liberty County Line
Hwy 61 from Otter Road north to and including all of Hankamer to the Liberty County Line
IH-10 east and west

On May 25, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Trinity Bay Conservation District - West, public water system ID # 0360030, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of May 27, 2026.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, Water Superintendent – Manuel Mendoza at (409) 466-1086 or Chief Operator – Joey Mouton at (409) 277-0967.

05/25/2026

Boil Water Notice Issued by TBCD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2026 @ 11:45 am

Official Issue of Boil Water Notice for Trinity Bay Conservation District
A boil water notice has been issued for all Trinity Bay Conservation District Customers in the following areas:
Otter Road between FM 563 and Hwy 61
FM 563 from Otter Road north to and including all of Wallisville to the Liberty County Line
Hwy 61 from Otter Road north to and including all of Hankamer to the Liberty County Line
IH-10 east and west
Due to reduced distribution system pressure the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Trinity Bay Conservation District - West Public Water System ID # 0360030 to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands, face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distribution copies by hand or mail.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact Trinity Bay Conservation District office at (409) 296-3602 located at 2500 SH 124 Stowell, Texas 77661, Water Superintendent – Manuel Mendoza at (409) 466-1086 or Chief Operator – Joey Mouton at (409) 277-0967.
TBCD will be collecting bacteriological samples on May 26, 2026, from the affected area. The results of these samples will be sent to our office within 24 hours.

03/04/2026

Here are some of the results from the March 3, 2026 primary election. Only local contested races are listed and all results are unofficial until canvassed.

State Senator, District No. 4 - REPUBLICAN PARTY
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
Charlie Miller 2,794 42.15%
Brett W. Ligon 3,835 57.85%
Ligon went on to win in other Counties and will be the Republican Nominee on the November ballot and face Democrat Nominee Ron C. Angeletti.

State Representative, District No. 23 - REPUBLICAN PARTY
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
Nathan Watkins 3,427 45.31%
Terri Leo Wilson 4,136 54.69%
State Representative, District No. 23 - DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
Cheryl Lynn Clark 1,119 74.75%
Sean Foley 378 25.25%
Wilson also won Galveston County and will be the Republican Nominee on the November ballot and will face Clark who also won Galveston County and is the Democrat Nominee.

District Judge, 253rd Judicial District - REPUBLICAN PARTY
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
Josh Fitzgerald 3,498 48.27%
Chap Cain 3,748 51.73%
Fitzgerald won in Liberty County by a larger margin and will be the Republican Nominee on the November ballot.

County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4 - REPUBLICAN PARTY
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
William (Bill) O. Wallace Jr. 809 53.15%
A. R. "Rusty" Senac 713 46.85%
Wallace will be the Republican Nominee on the November ballot.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 5 - REPUBLICAN PARTY
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
Bradley W. Moon 153 22.21%
Cindy Wallace Davis 168 24.38%
David Hatfield 368 53.41%
Hatfield will be the Republican Nominee on the November ballot.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 6 - REPUBLICAN PARTY
Choice Party Absentee Voting Early Voting Election Day Voting Total
Jimmy Moss 530 16.84%
Jimmy Smith 2,089 66.36%
Amanda Cordell 529 16.80%
Smith will be the Republican Nominee on the November ballot.

Jefferson County Precinct 4 JP
Marcelo "Mo" Molfino 37.25% 1236
Justin Ray Chesson 62.75% 2082
Chesson will be the Republican Nominee on the November ballot.

02/06/2026

Come out tomorrow (Saturday) and support the Murrell family.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas everyone from The Hometown Press

12/13/2025

Results from round 9 of the NFR
The Ba****ck Riding was bunched up on Friday night as ten riders had a score in the 83,84, or 85 point range, but Cooper Cooke rode No Whiskey's Redlicious Meats from Beutler & Son Rodeo for a 86.75 point ride to take the 1st place prize money and the trip to South Point for the buckle ceremony. Many cowboys were going for the round money in the Steer Wrestling and it showed in the times as it took 4.0 seconds or less to be in the money. Justin Shaffer from Hallsville, Texas turned in a 3.6 second time to lead the pack and take the round win, which was his first in the ten day event after placing in three other rounds. Seven teams had no times in the Team Roping and two teams had a five second penalty for catching only one leg, but the last team out of Lightning Aguilera(Header) and Kaden Profili(Heeler) had the fastest time of 3.4 seconds to claim the $36,668 prize money.
The Bronc Riding belonged to the Wright family on Friday night as Stetson was 1st with a score of 89.75 points, Statler was 2nd with a score of 88.00 points, and Ryder was 3rd with a score of 86.50 points. This furthered Stetson's standing in the All Around as Wacey Schalla failed to place in the Ba****ck competition and it made a race for the World Championship in the Bronc Riding with Statler pushing for the title after average leader Zeke Thurston was bucked off. Riley Webb extended his lead in the World Championship race and also the Average race in the Tie-Down Roping, but it was Haven Meged who had the fastest time on Friday night with a 7.0 second time.
Carlee Otero turned in a blazing fast time of 13.20 seconds to claim her third go round win in the Barrel Racing with Hayle Gibson-Stillwell a distant second at 13.43 seconds. The Bulls won again in round 9 as only four riders made the eight seconds required time, but Australian Qynn Anderson had the high marks with an 87.00 point ride on Mr. Gold from Sutton Rodeos.
The final night of rodeo from Las Vegas happens tomorrow, Saturday night, December 13, 2025 when the Champions will be crowned.

Photos: One clown and three bull fighters and three Wright's being interviewed by Wrangler.

12/12/2025

Round 8 Results from the NFR

Round 8 of the National Finals Rodeo provided some great rodeo action on Thursday night, December 11, 2025 and it got started with Ba****ck rider Jess Pope repeating what he did the previous night as he was once again the round winner and picked up the buckle at the ceremony held at South Point Hotel and Casino. The win catapulted Pope into first place in the average and with Rocker Steiner not placing in the round and 8th in the average, Pope finds himself in the middle of a World Championship race. The Steer Wrestling saw Tucker Allen toss one in 3.9 seconds and that was the third time in eight nights that he was atop the leaderboard and that also firmly places him in the lead for the average title. He has a 10 second lead in the average over the next closest guy.
The Team Roping saw five teams with no time as they were going for the day money, but when the dust settled, Kolton Schmidt(Header) and Jonathan Torres(Heeler) caught their steer in 3.80 seconds for the win. Saddle Bronc results had to wait on Ryder Wright who had a re ride and scored 85 points, but that did not affect the top score of 89 points from Weston Patterson aboard Cowboy Fool from Summit Pro Rodeo. The Tie-Down Roping saw Kincaid Henry tie a calf in 7.0 seconds to take the win on Thursday evening, but Huntsville cowboy John Douch closed the gap on the average to just one tenth of a second behind Riley Webb with two rounds to go as Douch was 8.2 and Webb was 8.5. The Barrel Racing was close as usual, but Tricia Aldridge made the trip to the buckle ceremony for the second time this NFR as she squeezed out a 13.64 second run for 1st place over Wenda Johnson who had a time of 13.68 seconds. The Bull Riding had a repeat winner in T.J. Gray who won for the second night in a row as he rode Doze You Down from Rafter G Rodeo for 90.75 points to claim the $36,668 and the first place belt buckle. Stetson Wright, who many questioned whether he would be able to go tonight after his injury last night rode his bull for 88 points for a fourth place finish and Wacey Schalla was bucked off of his bull, so that extends Stetson's lead for the All Around Cowboy title by just a little.
The action continues with round 9 on Friday night from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Here's a little video clip from Ba****ck Rider Jess Pope after he won his second round in two nights

12/11/2025

Round 7 of the NFR Results

Round 7 of the 2025 NFR in Las Vegas was held on Wednesday evening, December 10, 2025 and things began to heat up as contestants began to take more and more chances for the day money. Jess Pope, after placing in three of the previous six rounds, finally broke through and won round 7 of the Ba****ck Riding with a score of 88 points aboard Foxhole Gunner from Pete Carr Pro Rodeo. Jess has won the average title three times before and is currently in 2nd place after seven rounds with three to go. The Steer Wrestling saw Mamou, Louisiana cowboy Rowdy Parrott toss a steer in 4.0 seconds and claim 1st place. It took a 4.4 seconds time or better to be in the money in six places on Wednesday night. Brothers Dawson and Dillon Graham from Canada won the Team Roping on Wednesday evening with a time of 3.5 seconds.
Saddle Bronc riding saw a repeat of last night as Statler Wright won the event for the second night in a row with a score of 89.75 while brother Stetson Wright split 2nd and 3rd place with a score of 88.5 points.Wacey Schalla did not place in the Ba****ck Riding, so the plot thickens a little bit more in the All Around race. The Tie-Down Roping saw Joel Harris win the discipline for the second night in a row with a time of 7.5 seconds and John Douch from Huntsville split 4th and 5th to maintain his 2nd place standing in the average race. The Barrel Racing saw Hayle Gibson-Stillwell turn in a 13.45 second run to claim the 1st place prize. The bulls won in the Bull Riding as only two cowboys had qualified rides. T.J. Gray won the round with a monster ride of 90.5 points and Huntsville cowboy Bryce Jensen had a qualified ride of 76 points. Those two will get their respective placings money and then split the remainder of the money for a huge payday for both of them. Round 8 continues on Thursday night from Las Vegas.

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

The effects of five nights of continuous rodeo action with a ton of money involved is starting to take its toll on the cowboys and cowgirls of the National Finals Rodeo. Nagging injuries, better than expected results, and plenty of disappointing scores have certainly changed the game plan of many of these contestants. The Ba****ck Riding started the night off with some great action with Kade Sonnier marking an 88 point ride, but had to wait until Rocker Steiner completed his re-ride before he was able to claim the 1st place money of $36,668. Steer Wrestling saw Ty Erickson toss one in 3.5 seconds to claim the victory, just 3 tenths of a second ahead of Stetson Jorgensen. Tanner Tomlinson(Header) and Travis Graves(Heeler) bettered their time by a tenth of a second in round six over round five and they needed their 3.4 seconds time to claim 1st place in the Team Roping as times of 3.5 and 3.6 were recorded.
Statler Wright won his second round out of six when he scored 90 points on Renegade from Wayne Vold Rodeo in the Saddle Bronc competition and brother Stetson Wright missed his mark out which resulted in a no score which continued to shrink his cushion in the All Around race as Wacey Schalla placed 3rd in the Ba****ck riding. After coming in 2nd twice in the Tie-Down Roping, Joel Harris tied one in 6.8 seconds in round 6 to claim the 1st place prize of a trip to the buckle ceremony. It took 7.6seconds or better to be in the money in the calf roping on Tuesday night. Kassie Mowry returned to her round 1 position of 1st place in round six with a time of 13.42 seconds in the Barrel Racing and only 20/100 of a second separated 1st place from 6th place on Tuesday night.
Stetson Wright came into the Bull Riding needing to do well to make up some ground after the no score in the Saddle Bronc riding and after seeing Wacey Schalla get bucked off of his bull, Stetson did what any Champion would do, he went out and won the Bull Riding with an 88.5 point ride aboard amasestays.com Insurrection from Stockyards Pro Rodeo to regain that cushion.
The saga continues on Wednesday night for round 7 from the Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas, Nevada.