Three face off in primary for Liberty County Sheriff: Jim Hofer

Former Liberty County sheriff's deputy and undersheriff Jim Hofer is running in the Republican primary for Liberty County sheriff touting a return to "common-sense" policing as part of his platform, along with a promise to rebuild trust between the community and the department.

Hofer is running against former Deputy Sheriff Darbie Wentworth, as well as incumbent Nick Erickson.

Hofer said was born in Oregon but grew up in Liberty County after his family moved to the area when he was 1.

He said his family owned a local farm and ranch until his father died in 2002 and the place was sold. After th...