Dollar General Market in Onalaska Theft

On Wednesday at approximately 1 p.m., a report was submitted to the Onalaska Police Department in reference to a theft at the Dollar General Market in Onalaska. The person of interest is shown above, …

Stolen property recovered with arrests

Last Saturday night, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office night shift deputies assisted the Onalaska Police Department in locating stolen items. A cell phone and purse had been taken earlier …

Public hearing on commissioners court agenda

A public hearing to receive public comment on the request to replat Shelter Cove Section 2, Lots 28 and 29 in Precinct 1 as Lots 28A and 29A is on the agenda for the regular meeting of the Polk …

Paraprofessionals participate in teacher preparation program

Eight paraprofessionals from several different school districts in Polk County are participating in a teacher preparation program that prepares paraprofessionals for Texas teacher certification. The …
Chocolate Whiskey Cake

Check out these sweet suggestions for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day

I know people that eat dessert regularly after a meal … and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m not a big dessert person myself however, much preferring something salty or savory. …
The Week In East Texas

Rotary Club hears about human trafficking

Paola Charry, director of community outreach and education, for Common Thread, a project of BCFS Health & Human Services, presented a program on human trafficking for the Rotary Club of …

All around East Texas

2025 Texas Fish Art Contest opens for entries

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ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Fish Art Contest for entries. The Fish Art Contest, accepting entries until …

Commissioners discuss next steps for possible jail bond issue

Trinity County residents, along with the Trinity County Commissioners Court, proclaimed February as Black History Month.

GROVETON — Trinity County Commissioners discussed the next steps for a jail bond issue and what is required to get the matter on a ballot. Ben Rosenberg of U.S. Capital Advisors said at …

Free disaster legal assistance for Texans available

AUSTIN — Free legal assistance is available to Texans who were affected by Hurricane Beryl. Texans with disaster-related legal issues may receive free legal assistance by calling the State …

NEW DEPUTIES

San Jacinto County Sheriff Sam Houston swears in seven new deputies to the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office on Friday. The office welcomes these new deputies and are proud to have such …

Opinion
It was another busy week in Austin and it was a pleasure to welcome more constituents from House District 9 to your Texas State Capitol. Among those who made the long drive from Deep East Texas were …
One hundred and forty-three years ago this week, building commissioners for the Texas Capitol broke ground for the present-day building. Nimrod Norton and Joseph Lee turned the first shovels on Feb. …
So much work is going on at many levels of government to do something about the nation’s — and this state’s — schools that there should probably be a full-time nurse at every …

Woodville PD looking for help regarding park incident

WOODVILLE – The Woodville Police Department is looking toward the public for help regarding an incident that allegedly occurred last Sunday. According to Mike McCulley, the Woodville chief …

Firefighters battle several blazes over weekend

A mobile home was destroyed after a fire had broken out.

TRINITY — Trinity firefighters were kept busy with fires that broke out in two homes, on that flared back up causing a second response. Fire Chief Keith Johnsons said that on Thursday, a …

Sports & Recreation
Jamesley Flowers frustrated Sabine Pass defenders for most of Friday’s win.

Saving their best for last

Big Sandy basketball secured a win in their final home game over Sabine Pass, one of the district’s top teams, 48-40 Friday.  A 10-0 run in the fourth quarter sent the Wildcats from …
Eliseo Garzon of Goodrich tosses up a shot as he falls in the lane.

Leggett overpowers Hornets

Leggett basketball led throughout Tuesday’s tip with Goodrich, claiming a 78-15 home win over their rivals to the south. The Pirates began the game with an 11-0 run, and the action did not …
Tamera Henderson gets past the defense.

Late larcenies lift Leggett

A comeback win in the final rivalry game of the season saw Leggett take a 41-34 victory at home over Goodrich in Dudley Dickens Gym Tuesday. Goodrich began the game on a 10-0 run. Leggett …

Taking on district leaders

ONALASKA — Tiger basketball could not overcome a strong Wildcat offense Tuesday, dropping an 84-47 contest in Onalaska. The Wildcats set a blistering pace that they would maintain …

Schwertner files legislation to strengthen border security measures

AUSTIN — Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, filed legislation to aid county jails in their coordination and collaboration with ICE and provide stronger legal tools to discourage the …

Texas land commissioner urges court to investigate sale of border wall material

Border wall panels in Starr County.

AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the Texas General Land Office, the State of Texas, and the State of Missouri are asking a U.S. District Court judge to …

Bite by Bite

When it doesn’t turn out, try pivoting

Frozen-Fish Chowder

We’re all familiar with the phrase ‘You win some, you lose some’ and while I understand the expression originated in the early 1900s among gamblers who bet on sports, it is …

Obituaries
Walter Vernon Muirhead
Walter Vernon Muirhead was born August 6, 1947, in Henderson, Texas to William and Jeanette Muirhead. He passed away from this life on February 5, 2025, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 77. He …
Floyd Francis Adams
Visitation for Floyd Francis Adams, age 90 of Dallardsville, Texas will be held at 10 a.m. February 15, 2025, at the Big Sandy Community Church in Dallardsville, Texas. Funeral services will begin at …
Robert McLaurin
Funeral services for Robert Allen McLaurin, 93, of Livingston, Texas were held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Oak Grove Church of Christ in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mike Miller …
Johnny Lee Golsby
Johnny Lee Golsby was born on March 17, 1947, to Webster and Arty Bell Golsby, in Marion, Louisiana. He passed away on February 6, 2025, in Livingston, Texas, at the age of 77. Johnny was a …
RHONDA PHIPPS
In loving memory.   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a member of our family, whose life was a testament to unwavering strength. Rhonda Marlene Phipps (nee Alsbrook) …
Outdoors

Pineywoods Fishing Report

B.A. Steinhagen FAIR. Water stain; 55 degrees; 0.22 feet below pool. Bass are fair on soft plastics in the cuts, or with frogs over grass. Crappie are fair with jigs in flooded timber. Catfish …

East Texas Fishing Report

B.A. Steinhagen FAIR. Water stain; 55 degrees; 0.22 feet below pool. Bass are fair on soft plastics in the cuts, or with frogs over grass. Crappie are fair with jigs in flooded timber. Catfish …

What do you enjoy most, hunting or fishing?

I’ve often been asked what I like best, hunting or fishing. I have often pondered question and have finally come to realize that whether I’m engaged in tug of war with a big catfish or …
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