Liberal Chamber Hosts Legislative Coffee at Rock Island Depot in March

The Liberal Chamber of Commerce is bringing lawmakers and constituents together this Saturday at one of the region's most recognizable landmarks, the Rock Island Depot, for a Legislative Coffee scheduled for March 14, 2026.

The event is designed to give residents across the High Plains direct access to their elected representatives in an informal setting. Texas County communities, including those along the Kansas-Oklahoma border such as Guymon and surrounding towns, fall within the constituency the gathering aims to serve, reflecting the cross-border civic ties that define this stretch of the plains.

Legislative coffees have long been a staple of rural political engagement, offering a lower-stakes alternative to formal town halls where constituents can raise concerns about agriculture policy, water rights, infrastructure, and other issues central to life in the High Plains. The Rock Island Depot, with its deep roots in Liberal's commercial and transportation history, provides a fitting backdrop for that kind of community conversation.

The Liberal Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the event, continuing its role as a civic connector between the business community and the region's political representatives. For Texas County residents making the short drive north into Liberal, Saturday's gathering represents a direct line to the legislators who shape state policy affecting the region's economy and quality of life.

The Legislative Coffee at the Rock Island Depot begins Saturday, March 14.