Liberty County needs a larger jail, but finding the money to build one continues to be a major challenge for county officials. With construction costs expected to exceed $110 million, Liberty County commissioners voted Friday, Oct. 30, to move forward with plans for a 500-bed jail instead of pursuing a larger, 600-bed facility that would provide more room for future growth.
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