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Third annual Earth Day event slated

From Enterprise Staff Polk County Recycling & Beautification will host its third annual Earth Day event at Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms from 1-4 p.m. on April 21. There will be wine tasting and lunch, in addition to a live auction, raffles, door prizes and a…
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Traffic switch planned in Polk County

From Enterprise Staff Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews will switch traffic on US 190 East beginning Monday, weather permitting, to allow motorists to use the newly constructed bridge sections at Choates Creek and Menard Creek in Polk County. The bridge sections are part of a $29 million construction project on US 190 that is designed to widen the roadway and bridges and add safety improvements from the Livingston city limits to four miles west of FM 1276. Vulcan Construction of San Antonio is serving as contractor. Traffic will remain in this new pattern until completion of the project when it will be switched to final configuration, which is expected in coming months. Motorists are urged to stay alert for the traffic switch, reduce speed through the work zone and obey all traffic control. For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call 936-633-4395.
Gabriel and Rory are two dogs that the SPCA of Polk County found a loving home for. Courtesy photo

SPCA of Polk County offers fun-filled upcoming event

Gabriel and Rory are two dogs that the SPCA of Polk County found a loving home for. Courtesy photo By Dorene PhilpotGuest Writer The Society for the Prevention to Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Polk County is living up to its name and mission to help homeless cats and dogs in Polk County with an exciting event coming up. The SPCA of Polk County will be hosting its annual Wine & Whiskers fundraising event at the Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms from noon to 5 p.m. on April 20. Attendees can enjoy wine tasting, a food truck, live music by Dr. B on the Keys, a silent auction and adoptable pets. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.givebutter.com/WineWhiskers. Proceeds will benefit the SPCA’s efforts to help homeless dogs and cats. The SPCA is located at 802 S. Houston Ave. in Livingston and is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit NO KILL animal welfare organization (EIN: 74-2119232). For more details, see www.spca.polk.org/the-clinic.
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LISD employee arrested for carrying gun

STOCK PHOTO From Enterprise Staff A Livingston ISD employee was arrested without incident Thursday for possession of a firearm at the district’s transportation facility. According to police reports, Russell David Hogue, 62, of Livingston was arrested around 2;30 p.m. for unlawful carrying a weapon in prohibited places. The school district released a statement on the matter to parents and staff. “Upon receipt of information related to this matter, LISD administrators and School Based Officers responded promptly,” the statement read. “After securing the firearm, police removed the employee from District property. To the District’s knowledge, the weapon was not displayed in a threatening manner. At this time, the information we have does not indicate the gun was brought to threaten or harm any LISD stakeholder. That said, possession of a weapon on school premises is prohibited by law. As a result of this violation, the arrested individual remains on administrative leave without access to…
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Tickets still available for Ladies’ Tea

Benefitting House of Mary From Enterprise Staff House of Mary will host its annual Ladies’ Tea at 2 p.m. April 13 at the Polk County Commerce Center at 1017 US 59 Loop North in Livingston and is inviting everyone to “join us as we take time to fill up our hearts and our teacups.” Scarlet Hiltibidal will be the special guest. She is the author of “Afraid of All the Things,” “You’re the Worst Person in the World,” the “Anxious” Bible study and other books. She writes regularly for ParentLife Magazine, HomeLife Magazine and She Reads Truth. She enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. An assortment of finger foods will be available, including scones, fruit, veggies and desserts. Lemonade, infused water, hot tea and coffee will be available as well. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. A table map will be available when guests arrive. Individual ticket guests should stop at the entrance for check-in and to pick up a name place card which may be placed…

Tyler County News

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Former cop pleads guilty to indecency charge

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STOCK PHOTO By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster.com WOODVILLE – Johnathan Broussard Dees, a former law enforcement officer and Doucette resident, who is currently serving time for multiple sex offenses against children, pleaded guilty to another charge on Monday in District Court. Dees was charged with Indecency with a Child by Exposure. According to Tyler County District Attorney Lucas Babin, a plea deal netted Dees a five-year sentence, which will run concurrently with his existing…

Trinity County News

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Texas state parks present prime viewing for total eclipse

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. Special to the News-Times AUSTIN — Less than a month remains until the highly anticipated total eclipse adorns Texas skies. On April 8, a total eclipse will shade 31 Texas state parks along the path of totality. With the exception of Old Tunnel and Lyndon B. Johnson State Parks, where visitors will gain entry on a first-come, first-served basis, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department encourages visitors planning to view the event from state parks to reserve a day pass in advance. Many of the…

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Third annual Earth Day event slated

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From Enterprise Staff Polk County Recycling & Beautification will host its third annual Earth Day event at Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms from 1-4 p.m. on April 21. There will be wine tasting and lunch, in addition to a live auction, raffles, door prizes and a bake sale. Live music will be provided by CC & the Road Dawgs. Tables are available for $500 and include four bottles of wine. Tickets may be purchased for $40 apiece or two for $100 with a bottle of wine. There are also individual tickets…

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Sheriff aids in multi-agency pursuit

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Police agencies from a three-county area were involved in a high-speed pursuit of a robbery suspect on March 18. Courtesy photo From SJNT Staff The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office helped end a multi-county vehicle pursuit with the arrest of a robbery suspect from Porter. On March 18, SJCSO was notified of a vehicle pursuit coming northbound on U.S. Highway 59 involving the robbery suspect. Reports indicate a deputy assigned to the Criminal Interdiction Unit was working the U.S. 59 corridor…

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