City getting a step closer to demolition of former nursing home

The Livingston City Council will review proposals and award a contract for the demolition of structures located at 154 Banks Dr. – the former Burmont Nursing Home – during its regular …

City to select administrative services provider

The Onalaska City Council will review and consider approval of a resolution selecting the administrative services provider for the Texas Department of Agriculture 2025-2026 Community Development …
Joshua Woods

SO makes arrests for child porn, drugs

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s criminal investigation division executed a felony warrant Wednesday for the arrest of Joshua Woods at his residence in Corrigan. The warrant was issued …
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City, city's electric system, SRMPA sued for $1M

A million-dollar class action lawsuit against the City of Livingston, Livingston Municipal Electric System, and Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency was recently filed by RecoveryX Livingston LLC for …

Contested SJ sheriff race going to trial

COLDSPRING — The lawsuit contesting the primary election results between San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers and Constable Sam Houston will go to trial — most likely on the day that …

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 …

Court to discuss IT security incident

The Polk County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider possible action regarding an information technology security incident that occurred recently. If deemed necessary, the Court may enter …

Chilling tales told this weekend at Village

WOODVILLE – As many T-shirts, sweaters, signs and other items might attest, it’s officially “spooky season,” with just a little more than a month until Halloween. As …

Monday is last day to register to vote in Nov. 5 elections

Livingston City Secretary & Assistant City Manager Ellie Monteaux explains the process as she prepares to draw names for ballot order for the City of Livingston’s Nov. 5 General Election. Joshua Grant, who is challenging Incumbent Mayor Judy B. Cochran, will be the first name on the ballot for mayor with Cochran being the second name. Voters will elect two aldermen in the election. Incumbent Alan Cook will be the first name on the ballot. Jennifer Andjelic will be the second name; Corey Dickerson will be the third name and Andy Evans will be the fourth name. (l-r) Andjelic, Grant, Dickerson, Cochran and Monteaux.

The City of Livingston, as well as Livingston, Big Sandy and Leggett ISDs will hold General Elections on Nov. 5 and Monday is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming elections. Early voting …

Opportunities at TSUS Center shared with Lions

Kristin Tow Walker

“I’m really, really excited about the impact they’re going to have on our community,” Andy Evans said as he introduced Kristin Tow Walker, executive director of the TSUS Polk …

Fair a celebration of all achievement

Contestants in the Special Hearts Livestock Show get the opportunity to work with animals and learn what it takes to show the project at the San Jacinto County Fair.

COLDSPRING — Tommy Hues called this year’s San Jacinto County Fair great, with amazing participation, great entries, sponsors that show their heart and especially a dedicated, great group …

Sports & Recreation

Blunders allow Hawks to soar in district opener

Deondre Johnson hits quarterback Bryndyn Lee. The ball would be intercepted by Zayden Martin for a Lion touchdown.
Livingston fumbles, interceptions and touchdowns allowed on special teams created every avenue possible for Hardin-Jefferson to take a 33-24 win Friday night in Sour Lake.   After fumbles …
Kinsey Reynolds digs a ball out for a set during the first district game against the Lady Bulldogs on Friday night.

Coldspring takes 3 from New Waverly

NEW WAVERLY — The first of the Lady Trojan’s 10 district games was played on Friday night and Coldspring set the momentum for the entire season by taking three sets from the New Waverly …

Schools hit the Liberty ground running

LIBERTY — Coldspring’s Brennen Lilley led his school’s cross-country team with an 8 th -place finish at the Liberty Tony Munson Cross Country Invitational on Friday. …

One team will end slump Friday

Livingston football has started district play in a 0-1 hole. The opportunity to even that mark will come at home Friday, as they welcome the 0-4 Liberty Panthers. Last week's contest was one the …
Opinion
Some of you may not be aware of this, but I am on my third stint at the Polk County Enterprise, having logged in a total of 18½ years as of this writing. The times I left were not the result …
There is a lot going on in our area coming weeks. This is the last call for the Coldspring Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. The Culinary Arts Students of Coldspring High School will serve chicken …
This was the “Week that Was”. Do you remember that television show? Hot and cool weather, train and traffic jams, tragic decisions, and even deaths. I have felt every emotion this week. …
Bite by Bite

We practically ate our way through San Antonio

The

I recently had the good fortune to get away to San Antonio for a few days. Hubby had some continuing education there and I decided to join him. The best part of all was that we made a detour through …

Obituaries
Andrew “Andy” Lee Wells
A Celebration of Life for Andrew “Andy” Lee Wells, 87, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the Humble Civic Center located at 8233 Will Clayton …
Hope McDade
Hope McDade was born on December 19, 1937, in Austin, Texas, to Thomas Carrion Sr. and Josephine Lopez. She passed away on September 15, 2024, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 86. Hope …
Margaret Faye Dunn
Margaret Faye Dunn, 98, of Canyon, formerly of Onalaska, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with …
Derwood Hyder Allen
Funeral services for Derwood Hyder Allen, 99, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Holly Grove Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Gary Lawrence …
Basil Mooneyham
Basil Dee Mooneyham, 83, of Warren, Texas, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, in Beaumont.  Dee was born to Basil and Laura Goodwin on March 7, 1941, in Port Arthur, Texas. She was …
Outdoors

Pineywoods Fishing Report

B.A. Steinhagen FAIR. Water stain; 85 degrees; 0.36 feet below pool. Mayflies are hatching, so expect some topwater bass action. Bass are fair on soft plastics in the cuts, or with frogs over …

Diverse speakers, topics at Landowner meeting

WOODVILLE – Tyler County Forest Landowner Association’s September meeting, which took place on Saturday, Sept. 28, hosted three diverse speakers.  Texas Representative …

East Texas Fishing Report 10-03-2024

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Habitat and Angler Access Program supplies funding for projects that develop and increase shoreline and bank fishing access as well as …
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