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We had the opportunity to tour the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay in Corpus Christi over spring break several years ago and it exceeded our expectations immensely. It was a humbling and rewarding …

Family, friends and city officials turned out en masse to honor Mayor Judy B. Cochran as she retires from over 21 years of service to the City of Livingston – 13 years as a council member and eight …

This year marks the 20 th anniversary of the creation of F.A.I.T.H. (Families and Individuals Thanking Heroes) Military Support Group, formed by Bea and Dan Ellis when their son, along with sons and …

The holidays are approaching and the City of Livingston has a full slate of activities in store for the community, according to Special Events/Main Street Manager Lynn Riley who recently reviewed the …

After years of only having two, Polk County now has four game wardens serving its citizenry. This is just one of the items learned when three game wardens recently presented a program for the …

The Alabama-Coushatta Headstart and Daycare Center kids were treated to candy and goodies when they arrived at the Tribal Learning Center on Oct. 29. Each tribal department participated in the fun …

After years of only having two, Polk County now has four game wardens serving its citizenry. This is just one of the items learned when three game wardens recently presented a program for the …

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has now located two wanted men, both from Livingston, for separate offenses. Bobby Jason Cedars, 46, of Livingston, was booked into the Polk County Jail Oct. 30 and …

 WOODVILLE – The annual Fall Show at Tyler County Art League had its reception last Saturday. The artists receiving special recognition include:  Best of Show: Wanda Smith for her …

GROVETON — State Rep. Trent Ashby, who has served for years in District 9, has won his election bid to replace Sen. Robert Nichols in the State Legislature. Ashby, a Republican, outpaced Bobby …

TRINITY COUNTY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a one-vehicle crash on state Highway 94, near U.S. Highway 287, that occurred Wednesday, Oct. 28. The preliminary crash …

GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court enacted another burn ban days after ending the previous one at its meeting on Oct. 27. The ban was effective immediately for all …

GROVETON — The Groveton City Council will use city funds to replace two fire hydrants for the city. At the regular meeting on Oct. 26, council members approved the expenditure of up to $7,500 …

COLDSPRING — While the state and federal elections showed a sea change in policy and platform, candidates in local races largely retained their seats after Tuesday’s general election. …

COLDSPRING — The Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD received a grade of 98 for its finances, according to the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. At the Oct. 2 meeting, the board found that the …

COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court has approved a contract with an engineering firm for services regarding subdivision development. At the regular meeting on Wednesday, …

TYLER COUNTY – The midterm election period has come to a conclusion, and Tyler County voters really showed up to the polls. For the early voting period, alone, 4,410 voters cast their ballots. …

WOODVILLE –  A five-year grant through a federal program allowed for a Boys and Girls Club to operate a site in Woodville, and according to its director, the program is up and running and …

Not long ago, I tested positive for COVID. I had never had it before and let me just say, it was a rude awakening. All in all, I lost about two weeks from the ordeal. I had a fever and chills. My …

Texans turned out in droves during Tuesday’s midterm general election and Polk County was no exception, with 39% of the registered voters in the county heading to the polls. Early voting …

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