Bluebonnet News

https://bluebonnetnews.com
Screenshot of the Bluebonnet News website
The Bluebonnet News is a for-profit online independent news outlet founded in 2018 by editor and publisher Vanesa Brashier, an experienced journalist and lifetime resident of Liberty County. The Bluebonnet News is based in Liberty, Texas, and is the online daily general news for Liberty County and the surrounding area. The outlet’s stated goals are “to inform the community of breaking news and issues that impact residents' daily lives; to promote local businesses, churches, schools and organizations; encourage people to shop local; and be an effective advertising platform for businesses in the community.” The Bluebonnet News’ published coverage includes breaking news, local politics and elections such as interviews with candidates, local sports, community events, and education, coverage of law and crime including arrest reports, economic development and local business. The outlet also publishes general information such as weather, announcements, and breaking news, as well as letters to the editor and opinions, obituaries, and also has featured local history. The Bluebonnet News publishes primarily via a website, as well as an email newsletter, video, and social media including on Facebook and Youtube. The outlet also previously published a podcast covering a variety of local issues. The Bluebonnet News’ revenue streams include local advertising and classified ads.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Liberty County, TX

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Vanesa Brashier
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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