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Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with Sun
Read full article: Aces avoid elimination against Liberty while Lynx take 2-1 lead in series with SunA return home helped Las Vegas stave off elimination by New York and look like the team that has won consecutive WNBA championships.
Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics as election nears
Read full article: Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics as election nearsThis weekend’s gathering of Moms for Liberty has showcased how the group has moved toward fully embracing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his political messaging as November’s election draws closer.
Trump questions acceptance of transgender people as he courts his base at Moms for Liberty gathering
Read full article: Trump questions acceptance of transgender people as he courts his base at Moms for Liberty gatheringRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump is lamenting the growing acceptance of transgender Americans.
Hillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public life
Read full article: Hillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public lifeHillary Clinton’s next book is a collection of essays, touching upon everything from marriage to politics to faith, that her publisher is calling her most personal yet.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open in Harris, Liberty, and Trinity Counties for storm-affected residents
Read full article: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open in Harris, Liberty, and Trinity Counties for storm-affected residentsIn response to severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and straight-line winds, FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Liberty, and Trinity counties.
Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratings
Read full article: Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratingsFueled by its sensational rookie class of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, the WNBA had a huge first week in terms of attendance, ratings and digital media.
Moms for Liberty to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state voters
Read full article: Moms for Liberty to spend over $3 million targeting presidential swing state votersThe conservative parental rights group Moms for Liberty plans to spend more than $3 million on a multi-state advertising blitz to increase its membership and engage voters before November.
List: Red Cross shelters offering aid to storm-affected residents and pets
Read full article: List: Red Cross shelters offering aid to storm-affected residents and petsWith a growing number of people and pets seeking refuge, the organization has opened multiple shelters across Harris, Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto Counties.
Already soaked neighborhoods gearing up for soaking rain
Read full article: Already soaked neighborhoods gearing up for soaking rainJust as many families are getting ready to put last week’s flooding in the rear-view mirror, Mother Nature is gearing up another storm that could dump several inches of rain on already saturated areas.
‘Within the hour:’ Highway 90 between Dayton and Liberty to close in river bottom area around Trinity River
Read full article: ‘Within the hour:’ Highway 90 between Dayton and Liberty to close in river bottom area around Trinity RiverThe Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said they have been informed that Highway 90 in the river bottom area near the Trinity River is set to be closed “within the hour.”
Cajun Navy 2016, now Pinnacle Search and Rescue, mobilizes for rescue efforts in Liberty
Read full article: Cajun Navy 2016, now Pinnacle Search and Rescue, mobilizes for rescue efforts in LibertyPinnacle Search and Rescue, formerly known as Cajun Navy 2016, is assisting with rescue efforts in the Liberty area amidst major flooding.
Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa enters transfer portal, but it's unclear if he'll have eligibility left
Read full article: Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa enters transfer portal, but it's unclear if he'll have eligibility leftMaryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has entered the transfer portal and is pursuing an additional year of eligibility at the college level.
Nix closes career with 5 TD passes, No. 8 Oregon rolls over Liberty 45-6 in Fiesta Bowl
Read full article: Nix closes career with 5 TD passes, No. 8 Oregon rolls over Liberty 45-6 in Fiesta BowlBo Nix threw for 363 yards and five touchdowns to cap a recording-breaking career, and No. 8 Oregon closed out a season that started with national title expectations by rolling over No. 18 Liberty 45-6 in the Fiesta Bowl.
Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over Tulane
Read full article: Jennings, dominant defense carry No. 25 SMU to AAC title, 26-14 over TulaneKevin Jennings threw a touchdown pass and accounted for 266 yards from scrimmage in his first career start, Collin Rogers kicked four second-half field goals and No. 25 SMU beat No. 17 Tulane 26-14 on Saturday in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his age
Read full article: Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his agePresident Joe Biden has spent part of his 81st birthday observing the White House tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys.
Moms for Liberty removes two Kentucky chapter leaders who posed with far-right Proud Boys
Read full article: Moms for Liberty removes two Kentucky chapter leaders who posed with far-right Proud BoysMoms for Liberty says it's removed two Kentucky chapter chairs from leadership positions after they posed in photos with members of the far-right group the Proud Boys.
Liberal and moderate candidates take control of school boards in contentious races across US
Read full article: Liberal and moderate candidates take control of school boards in contentious races across USLiberal and moderate candidates have won seats in high-profile polarizing elections against social conservatives across the U.S. Candidates backed by Moms for Liberty and the 1776 Project, groups that question open discussions on race and sexuality in schools, lost Tuesday in closely watched races in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Virginia and elsewhere, though both groups claimed successes overall.
Former Liberty police lieutenant allegedly ran years-long side hustle using department database
Read full article: Former Liberty police lieutenant allegedly ran years-long side hustle using department databaseA former Liberty, Texas police lieutenant is accused of using his badge to make thousands of extra dollars over more than two years, according court documents and a KPRC 2 source.
Moms for Liberty unexpectedly finds itself at the center of a heated suburban Indiana mayoral race
Read full article: Moms for Liberty unexpectedly finds itself at the center of a heated suburban Indiana mayoral raceAn Indiana Moms for Liberty chapter is unexpectedly a major point of contention in a mayoral race following the group's use of a quote by Adolf Hitler.
Singleton breaks up 2 passes in end zone to save Liberty’s 21-16 win over Sam Houston
Read full article: Singleton breaks up 2 passes in end zone to save Liberty’s 21-16 win over Sam HoustonKobe Singleton broke up two passes in the end zone as Keegan Shoemaker threw four incompletions from the the three-yard line in the closing seconds and Liberty held on for a 21-16 win over Sam Houston State.
A Texas neighborhood became a target of the right over immigration. Locals are pushing back
Read full article: A Texas neighborhood became a target of the right over immigration. Locals are pushing backA booming Texas residential development is pushing back after being put into an unwelcome national spotlight over immigration.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to state Commission on Ethics
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to state Commission on EthicsA co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a “parental rights” group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, has been appointed to the Florida Commission on Ethics.
Moms for Liberty's focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unions
Read full article: Moms for Liberty's focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unionsThe “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond, as well as get involved in other education races.
Trump and DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP
Read full article: Trump and DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOPThe two leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination have courted conservative women at the Moms for Liberty conference in Philadelphia.
Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, race
Read full article: Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, raceAt least four Republican presidential candidates are scheduled to travel to Philadelphia later this month to speak at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty, a Florida-based nonprofit that didn't exist in 2020 but that has become a power player in conservative politics ahead of the 2024 elections.
Graphic version of Anne Frank book removed by Florida school
Read full article: Graphic version of Anne Frank book removed by Florida schoolA high school along Florida’s Atlantic Coast has removed a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank after a leader of a conservative group challenged it, claiming it minimized the Holocaust.
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
Read full article: Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org saysA new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.
Auburn hires Liberty's Hugh Freeze, who's coming back to SEC
Read full article: Auburn hires Liberty's Hugh Freeze, who's coming back to SECAuburn hired Liberty coach Hugh Freeze to take over the football program more than five years after his resignation from SEC West rival Mississippi amid both personal and NCAA scandals.
WNBA teams set for sprint to end of regular season, playoffs
Read full article: WNBA teams set for sprint to end of regular season, playoffsWNBA enters final month of the season with 11 of 12 teams in contention for playoff spots and five franchises within three games of each other atop the standings.
UIL STATE SOFTBALL: Liberty repeats as Class 4A State Champions
Read full article: UIL STATE SOFTBALL: Liberty repeats as Class 4A State ChampionsAUSTIN - When Karen Slack’s team took the field in 2022, she wanted them to do two things - “play with confidence of a state champion and the fight of an underdog”.
Photo Gallery: Sweeny/Liberty Punch Their Ticket to State Title Game Saturday
Read full article: Photo Gallery: Sweeny/Liberty Punch Their Ticket to State Title Game SaturdaySweeny and Liberty punched their tickets to the 4A State title game this Saturday. Sweeny defeated Bullard 8-1 and Liberty held off Iowa Park 5-3. Take a look at some of the photos from the Semi-Final matchups below.
Ridder, Pickett help lead National to 20-10 Senior Bowl win
Read full article: Ridder, Pickett help lead National to 20-10 Senior Bowl winCincinnati’s Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and the National team’ had eight sacks in a 20-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
Actress Marsai Martin chats voicing the *PUP-ULAR* new family film ‘Paw Patrol: The Movie’
Read full article: Actress Marsai Martin chats voicing the *PUP-ULAR* new family film ‘Paw Patrol: The Movie’Our favorite cartoon pups are teaming up to save Adventure City in ‘Paw Patrol: The Movie,’ now in theaters.
UIL STATE SOFTBALL: Liberty claims second State Championship, West wins MVP
Read full article: UIL STATE SOFTBALL: Liberty claims second State Championship, West wins MVPAUSTIN – After sitting in a dugout for two hours watching the rain drizzle onto the tarp covering Red & Charline McCombs Field, Liberty could have let that kill their momentum.
Ex-Reserve Texas peace officer accused of sexually assaulting women he lured to go ‘ghost hunting’ with him, officials say
Read full article: Ex-Reserve Texas peace officer accused of sexually assaulting women he lured to go ‘ghost hunting’ with him, officials sayA man is accused of sexually assaulting several women after luring them to go ghosting hunting with him, officials said this week.
Tip leads to largest drug bust in Liberty County; at least $500K worth of meth found, authorities say
Read full article: Tip leads to largest drug bust in Liberty County; at least $500K worth of meth found, authorities sayA tip led to the largest drug bust in Liberty County Tuesday, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said.
No. 4 Oklahoma State survives No. 13 Liberty 69-60 in NCAA
Read full article: No. 4 Oklahoma State survives No. 13 Liberty 69-60 in NCAA(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)INDIANAPOLIS – Cade Cunningham vowed to lead Oklahoma State to a strong run through the NCAA Tournament. 4 seed Oklahoma State to its first NCAA Tournament win since 2009. Elijah Cuffee had 16 points and Darius McGhee 12 for Atlantic Sun champion Liberty, which had won its previous 12 games. Liberty was seeking another NCAA upset two years after bouncing Mississippi State in the first round. McGhee's long-range shooting gave teammates the confidence to contribute and keep Oklahoma State honest defensively.
Texas explains requirements after social media posts suggest vaccine was open to all
Read full article: Texas explains requirements after social media posts suggest vaccine was open to allHOUSTON – Despite some social media posts, the Texas Division of Emergency Management said certain COVID-19 vaccination events in Liberty and Matagorda counties will not be open to almost anyone. The doses initially went to folks who are homebound, as well as those 65 and older, said TDEM spokesman Seth Christensen. People ages 50 to 64 are part of group 1C in Texas, which is open for vaccination. Also on Thursday, a post on the Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center’s Facebook page discussed a vaccination event at the county fairgrounds scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Christensen said nothing has changed in terms of which population groups have been approved to receive the vaccine.
Search underway for 22-year-old Liberty County man missing since Tuesday, Texas Equusearch says
Read full article: Search underway for 22-year-old Liberty County man missing since Tuesday, Texas Equusearch saysLIBERTY, Texas – Texas Equuesearch and Liberty County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 22-year-old Liberty County man who they said has been missing since Tuesday. Texas Equusearch said they will be in need of volunteers to search on foot. The search staging location will be at the Liberty County ESD #3 Volunteer Fire Department, which is located at 8704 FM 1409 in Dayton, Texas. Heathco was last seen walking on FM 1409 in Liberty County, Texas Equusearch said. Texas Equusearch is asking volunteers to dress for the forecasted weather conditions and for the environment, which will include some thick brush and mud.
NC State seething in underdog role vs Kentucky in Gator Bowl
Read full article: NC State seething in underdog role vs Kentucky in Gator Bowl24 North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ½-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday's game in Jacksonville. Kentucky was so bad offensively that coach Mark Stoops fired two assistants less than 24 hours after the regular-season finale. “They can put us down all they want, but we know what we have in the locker room, and that’s it,” NC State quarterback Bailey Hockman said. FAMILY AFFAIRHockman has an uncle who played at Kentucky, and the Gator Bowl matchup has prompted some trash talk. It’s family before everything,” said Bailey, who landed at NC State after transferring from Florida State.
2 killed, 3 injured in crash where car flies off bridge in Liberty County: Deputies
Read full article: 2 killed, 3 injured in crash where car flies off bridge in Liberty County: DeputiesLIBERTY, Texas – Deputies said two people were killed in a devastating four-vehicle crash in Liberty County Sunday. According to investigators, the impact of the accident caused a car to fly off a bridge. Deputies said the crash happened on State Highway 105 at the Trinity River Bridge around 8 p.m.A BMW slammed into a Mustang head-on, sending the BMW over the bridge about 20 feet down, investigators said. Deputies said a 15-year-old in another vehicle was rushed to the hospital by helicopter. There was a six-month-old inside one of the cars, but authorities said the baby was not hurt.
Barbir's FG gives No. 25 Liberty 38-35 win over Hokies
Read full article: Barbir's FG gives No. 25 Liberty 38-35 win over HokiesLiberty's CJ Yarbrough catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Barbir's FG gives No. 25 Liberty 38-35 win over Hokies
Read full article: Barbir's FG gives No. 25 Liberty 38-35 win over Hokies25 Liberty to a 38-35 victory over Virginia Tech. But officials ruled that Virginia Tech had called a timeout before the kick. “I’ve always done this,” Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said. Hendon Hooker paced Virginia Tech, throwing for 217 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 156 yards and a touchdown. Virginia Tech: The Hokies play Miami at home on Saturday.
More Barbers Hill students angered by school dress code, forced to cut their hair as well
Read full article: More Barbers Hill students angered by school dress code, forced to cut their hair as wellThe issue is how long the hair of male students at Barbers Hill High School should be. They said that student Deandre Arnold is not the only one being targeted by the district’s dress code. Arnold is Barbers Hill senior who has been told his hair is not in compliance with the district’s dress code. His family said his dreadlocks are part of their Trinidadian culture, and he has been out of school since refusing to cut his hair to meet the district’s dress code. “He is absolutely permitted to come back to school,” said Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole.