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LOCAL NEWS

03/30/10

TODAY THE GOP CANDIDATES IN THE RUN OFF FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT #2 ON APRIL 13^TH, CHARLOTTE KEY WARNER AND MARCUS TRAVIS BRAND, HAVE BEEN INVITED TO APPEAR ON THE ALL NINE PARTYLINE PROGRAM AT 8: 30 A.M. NEXT WEEK ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 7^TH THE KSHN PARTYLINE PROGRAM WILL FEATURE RUN OFF CANDIDATES FOR LIBERTY COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCTS #4 AND #5. THE CANDIDATES FOR JP #4 ARE BARRY GRAVES AND LARRY WILBURN. THE RUN OFF RACE FOR THE GOP NOMINATION FOR JP #5 IS BETWEEN DAVID C. MARTIN AND WADE BROWN. WE INVITE OUR LISTENERS TO CALL OR FAX IN QUESTIONS FOR ALL THESE CANDIDATES.

LOCAL NEWS

MURDER TRIAL DATE RE-SET

04/01/2010

THE TRIAL OF A WINNIE MAN CHARGED IN A MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MURDER IN CHAMBERS COUNTY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. ACCORDING TO INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF CHAMBERS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHERYL LIECK, CHRISTOPHER CHAPA ALLEGEDLY SHOT AND KILLED DEREK MUNOZ AT A RESIDENCE IN WINNIE ON SATURDAY MAY 23^RD 2009. EVIDENCE INDICATES A LONG-STANDING FEUD EXISTED BETWEEN THE TWO MEN AND MUCH OF THAT FEUD WAS PLAYED OUT ON THE INTERNET AS CHAPA AND MUNOZ –BOTH IN THEIR EARLY TWENTIES- HAD TRADED INSULTS ON THEIR RESPECTIVE "MY SPACE" PAGES. CHRISTOPHER CHAPA WAS SET TO STAND TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF DEREK MUNOZ THIS WEEK IN JUDGE CARROLL WILBURN’S 344^TH DISTRICT COURT. ACCORDING TO INFORMATION ON THE CHAMBERS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE, THAT MURDER TRIAL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 21^ST. NO INFORMATION ON THE REASON FOR THE RESCHEDULING WAS AVAILABLE. CHRIS CHAPA HAS REMAINED IN THE CHAMBERS COUNTY JAIL, HELD IN LIEU OF A $500,000 BOND SINCE HIS ARREST IN MAY OF LAST YEAR.

VOTE STEPHENS IN RUN OFF ELECTION

LOCAL NEWS

04/01/2010

STEVE STEPHENS OF DAYTON IS IN A RUN OFF ELECTION ON TUESDAY APRIL 13^TH FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR LIBERTY COUNTY JUDGE. A FORMER DAYTON SCHOOL TRUSTEE AND CURRENTLY, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DAYTON, STEVE STEPHENS SAID HE SEES THE JOB OF COUNTY JUDGE AS NOT JUST LIBERTY COUNTY’S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, BUT ALSO AS THE DRIVING FORCE IN BRINGING ALL PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY TOGETHER.

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STEVE STEPHENS OPPONENT IN THE GOP RUN OFF FOR LIBERTY COUNTY JUDGE IS FELLOW DAYTON RESIDENT CRAIG MCNAIR. WE’LL HEAR FROM MR. MCNAIR IN A FUTURE NEWSCAST. THE WINNER OF THE REPUBLICAN COUNTY JUDGE NOMINATION FACES THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE, KEN MORRISON IN THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION. EARLY VOTING IN THE GOP RUN OFF IS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK, 8 TO 5 AT THE LIBERTY COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND CLEVELAND ANNEX, 3 TO 7 AT THE DAYTON ANNEX AND HARDIN COMMUNITY CENTER. ELECTION DAY IS APRIL 13^TH BUT MANY OF THE ELECTION BOX LOCATIONS WILL BE MERGED TO SAVE COST IN THE RUN OFF VOTING.

bbb on census

news story

04.01.10

better business bureau is joining the chorus of those across america calling on everyone to PARTICIPATE in the 20-10 census. Every ten years, the federal government is required by the u.s. CONSTITUTION to count every man, woman, and child in the country. Not surprisingly, the census is a massive undertaking requiring the work of more than a million people to accurately count the hundreds of millions of people living in america. bbb officials say, Contrary to the myths, participation in the census is extremely safe and easy. with that in mind, the Better Business Bureau encourages everyone to take about ten minutes to fill out the census form mailed to their house and return it. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 12 percent of U.s. residents said they weren’t sure if they would fill out their census form. another 6 percent said it was unlikely or that they definitely would not return the form.  The main reason respondents gave for not returning the form was that they were just too busy, not interested or uninformed. However, a 25 percent of respondents said they didn’t trust the government. michael Clayton, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau in Southeast Texas, said Some myths are floating around that are leading people to believe that the census is inconvenient or unsafe, but he said the opposite is true. mr. clayton said Not only has the Census Bureau made safety and ease a priority, it’s also in the public’s best interest to respond to the census because it will help the individual’s voice be heard. In order to dispel some myths surrounding the census, better business bureau offers five reasons why everyone should participate. first, It’s safe. By law the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including the IRS, FBI, CIA, INS or any other government agency. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years. next, the bbb REPRESENTATIVE said It’s easy since The mail-in census form is only ten questions long. another IMPORTANT reason to PARTICIPATE IN the 20-10 census is The information collected helps determine how more than $400 billion dollars of annual federal funding is spent on services like hospitals, job training centers, schools, and roads. Mr. clayton said sending in the form also saves money. For every 1 percent increase in mail response, the government will save about $85 million. finally, the bbb spokesman said It helps your voice be heard because the Census information affects the number of seats your state occupies in the U.S. House of Representatives. with these important reasons in mind, better business bureau is just one of many ORGANIZATIONS across the country urging everyone to PARTICIPATE in the 20-10 census.

candlelight vigil

news story

04.01.10

plans for the annual candlelight vigil honoring victims of crime and child abuse are set. the date is tuesday, april 20, at the liberty center. liberty county district attorney mike little said The purpose of the vigil is to honor victims of crime, their families and those who serve them. the special event also alerts the public to the realities of such crime while expressing hope for a less violent future. The vigil is part of the local observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. this year’s theme for Crime Victims’ Rights is "crime victims’ rights: fairness, dignity, RESPECT." this annual vigil also COMMEMORATES april’s child abuse PREVENTION month. d.a. mike little said organizers hope this vigil will impress upon everyone that each child is entitled to be loved, cared for, nurtured, and secure. he also said preventing child abuse is the responsibility of all citizens. the local vigil is co-sponsored by The Liberty County District Attorney’s Office, the Liberty County Attorney’s Office, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, plus Bridgehaven Children’s Advocacy Center. other local sponsors are Bikers Against Child Abuse, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and New Horizon Family Center. mr. Little encourages the community to join those from across America in the commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month. please put this event in your CALENDAR - the local CANDLELIGHT vigil will be april 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the liberty center at city hall. For information, call Victim Assistance Coordinator Kathy Lowe at the Liberty County District Attorney’s Office at 936-336-4611.

LIBERTY TENNIS

news story

04.01.10

the liberty high school varsity tennis team took first place, last friday, at the annual Splendora tournament. TEN TEAMS WERE INVOLVED IN THE SPLENDORA INVITATIONAL. The PANTHERS were led by theIR mixed doubles team of Alma colunga and Cruz Colunga. IN THE MIXED DOUBLES FINALS THEY MET THEIR OWN LIBERTY TEAM MATES, Allie Forbes and Cody Monroe. OTHER LADY PANTHERS SCORING WELL AT SPLENDORA WERE LAKITHA JOHNSON, DIANA MONTES, CAROLINA LULE, EMILY WHITEHEAD, AND MACY DAVIS. FOR THE LIBERTY BOYS, TENNIS STANDOUTS WERE ZACH WEBB, RAMIRO LOPEZ, JUAN GARCIA, AND TANNER MABRY. ALL OF THOSE PANTHER TENNIS PLAYERS RACKED UP POINTS TOWARD TAKING THE SPLENDORA INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT TITLE TROPHY. LIBERTY COACHES SAID THE STRONG SHOWING AT SPLENDORA GAVE THEM A GOOD IDEA OF PANTHER STRENGTH FOR THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT COMING UP NEXT MONDAY  AND WEDNESDAY. MEANWHILE LIBERTY WILL WRAP UP THEIR REGULAR SEASON TODAY AT THE ANNUAL 25 TEAM BAYTOWN TOURNAMENT. . HEAD TENNIS COACH JOE MANNING CALL TODAY'S OUTING IN BAYTOWN A GOOD TUNE UP FOR THE LIBERTY PANTHERS IN PREPARATION FOR THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT.