Hardin, TX

The Liberty County Jail has seen a recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among inmates and staff with 18 of the approximately 258 inmates and five staff members testing positive. According to Liberty County Sheriff Bobby Rader, who oversees the jail operation, the inmates who have tested positive...

Nestled behind overgrown shrubs and clearly long-abandoned, Darren Walker's first childhood home in rural Ames, Texas was still instantly recognizable to him. Its modest two rooms and porch unlocked memories for Walker of an upbringing where, he explained, money was scarce, love was abundant, and education was valued above all else.

33-year-old Marvin Ramirez was last seen in Cleveland, Texas on July 16th, 2021. Marvin was wearing a black shirt, jeans, and blue & gray Nike tennis shoes. Marvin has a teardrop tattoo underneath his right eye and multiple other tattoos throughout his body. Cleveland Police had an active search going for Ramirez. His truck was found on a dirt road leading to a gravel pit just off SH 105 between Loop 105 and FM 1725. Cleveland Police search the area again this morning and were preparing for Texas Equusearch crews arrival on Saturday morning. About 6pm Friday evening a family member called Cleveland Police in hysterics saying they found their loved one. Cleveland Police responded to the location and found a body which at this time they could not make a positive identification even though family members believe it is him. Neal Funeral Home transported the victim to Beaumont for autopsy. At this time it is unknown as to the cause of death pending an autopsy.

A body believed to be a Cleveland man reported missing two weeks ago was found Friday night, according to authorities. Marvin Ramirez, 33, was reported missing July 16. Around 6 p.m. Friday, one of his family members called Cleveland Police to report they believed they found his body. Police were unable to confirm the identity of the deceased and took the body to Beaumont for autopsy.

PORTER, TX -- Wesley was last seen leaving his residence in Porter, Texas, on July 23, 2021. At that time he was driving a silver 2012 Dodge Caliber bearing Texas license plate #HHT1282. Wesley is possibly in the area of Houston, Texas. If you know the whereabouts or have any...

CHAMERS COUNTY, Texas – A convicted felon was arrested Saturday after attempting to evade a deputy during a traffic stop. A deputy with the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office observed a Black male in a black Ford Fusion with out-of-state plates driving erratically. The driver committed multiple traffic violations whilst traveling westbound on IH-10, according to a release from the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office.

Most people think of moths as creatures that flutter around porch lights at night, never realizing the critical role they play in man’s survival on the planet. Bees and butterflies are considered by most as beloved insects while moths go mostly ignored. However, these superheroes of the insect world are finally getting the recognition they deserve with an entire week dedicated to raising awareness of their plight.

Michel Bechtel was working on his ranch in Liberty County on a warm May day and stopped in his tracks when he saw a baby bald eagle on the side of the road. “At first I thought he was dead,” said Bechtel, who is also the mayor of Morgan’s Point. “Then he started to hop around a little a bit and I said ‘oh you’re still alive.’”

To this day, the sweet smack of blackberries transports Lindsay Rae Burleson back to her childhood. The bartender spent sweltering summer afternoons plucking the fruit from bushes that lined the fence of her Highlands home when she was young. After picking and eating every ripe berry on her family’s property, she ventured into her neighbor’s yard for seconds.

Blaine Brooks, left, of Dayton, pulled in a 7’8” alligator gar at the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, Champion Lake on July 7. With him is son Laine. Brooks said that he custom builds leaders before every trip to the pier. The Vindicator | Bobby Horn Jr.

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge will host its Annual Moth Night Out Event, Friday, July 23, as part of National Moth Week events occurring across the country. Interested folks will meet at the Refuge Headquarters building at 9 p.m. to see and photograph some of the over 950 species of moths documented around the building’s security lights. Black lights and mercury vapor lights will also be used.

Planet Fitness will open a new 24/7 workout facility July 23 in the former location of Brookshire Brothers at 20185 Hwy. 59, New Caney. Planet Fitness is offering pre-grand opening deals, where customers can buy a Black Card membership for a $1 down payment and a $22.99 monthly recurring charge, which will give members access to more than 2,000 locations nationwide and allow one gym pass for guests. 832-917-6999. www.planetfitness.com.

A grand opening celebration was held July 4 for the Jessica Faith Bostwick Aquatic Center, part of the AIM Team Camp in Tarkington that is operated by Liberty Church of Cleveland. The new aquatic center, paid for entirely by donations and fundraisers, is named for Jessica Bostwick, the late daughter of senior pastors Preston and Paige Bostwick and the granddaughter of founding pastors Bob and Frieda White.