VOLUME 27, NO. 24 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
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Trinity River: Heavy rains north of Lake Livingston prompted an increase in dam release levels to 37,200 cfs Saturday afternoon. According to Spencer Karr of the Trinity River Authority, the lake level seems to be flattening and heavier release is not expected. Sunday afternoon, the river gauge at the Hwy 90 bridge in Liberty showed the river at 24.95 feet above sea level. Flood stage is 26 feet. The Trinity River is expected the crest in Liberty Tuesday afternoon at about 27.8 feet.
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Pope Resigns: Liberty ISD Board President Bobby Pope has submitted a letter or resignation from the school board after six years of service. Mr. Pope said he believes it’s in the best interest of his family to step down. The Liberty school board will consider possible action regarding Bobby Pope’s resignation during their next board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. School district officials report that position must be filled by either a board appointment or special election. If a special election is called, it could be held in conjunction with the district’s election already set for May 12.
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War Memorial Fund Raiser: A fund-raiser luncheon is this Thursday to help raise $20,000 to renovate and improve the Liberty County War Memorial on Grand Avenue outside Memorial Football Stadium. That memorial honors 126 Liberty County residents who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country from World War I through the three who have died in the War on Terror. That barbecue chicken lunch is Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty City Hall. You can eat-in or take it to go. Tickets are $8 and available at KSHN, The Liberty Gazette, The Vindicator, Hebert Distributing, FLNB, BJ Ford, Liberty-Dayton Chrysler, the VFW Post, Pickett and Pickett Law Offices and the Liberty ISD Administration building.
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Cleveland Rape Suspects: The fourteen adults accused in the notorious Cleveland gang rape case are scheduled to appear before 75th District Judge Mark Morefield today. One of those fourteen – Isaiah Rashad Ross – has pled guilty to aggravated assault of a child and is scheduled for sentencing. The other 13 adult suspects are scheduled for a docket call today, and their cases could be set for trial. The fourteen are accused of aggravated sexual assault of a then 11-year-old girl.
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*Lake Release: 37,200 CFS – Liberty Bridge: 24.95 ASL*