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County Clerk Heather Hawthorne spoke in favor of adopting the resolution opposing the elimination of countywide polling places.
Commissioners Court - Feb 25, 2025 · 33:34 →News & external sources (3)
Galveston County to take over health district administration, expects $500K in annual savings
Previously, the Galveston County Health District operated as an independent organization and was funded by Galveston County in addition to other state and federal funds. For decades, the health district had its own administrative staff. County leader...
Liberty County commissioners address jail repairs, animal shelter plans, hear mother's plea for death investigation
Liberty County commissioners worked through a lengthy agenda Tuesday, July 28, receiving an update on repairs at the Liberty County Jail, advancing plans for a future county animal shelter, approving several development projects and hearing emotional public comments from the family of Sherry Novosad before conducting routine county business. Before turning to the regular agenda, Kathy Hatcher, the mother of the late Sherry Novosad, renewed her family's call for a more thorough investigation into her daughter's death. Hatcher alleged the Liberty County Sheriff's Office ruled the case a suicide at the scene and failed to properly investigate the circumstances surrounding her daughter's death in November 2024.
Liberty County fire marshal discusses rebuilding trust, improving services, keeping residents safe
When Nathan Green accepted the job as Liberty County fire marshal in January 2025, he knew he wasn't stepping into an ordinary position. The office was emerging from one of the most turbulent periods in its history. The former fire marshal and two assistants were arrested and charged with crimes. Public confidence had been shaken, the department was rebuilding from the ground up, and Green would spend much of his first year wearing multiple hats while laying the foundation for a fresh start.