Dr. Tom Johnson, president of Lamar State College Orange, requested $1.5 million for the Texas State University System Polk County Center when he testified before the Senate Committee on Finance in …
A plat filing form for unapproved subdivisions was approved by the Polk County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Tuesday. Done at the recommendation of District Attorney Shelly Sitton, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
De’Andre Shermail Wright, 24 of Livingston, entered a guilty plea on Jan. 13 and was sentenced to 50 years for the May 5, 2024 murder of Jasmine Muldoon, 25 of Livingston. Muldoon was …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
GROVETON — The Texas Education Association, using metrics that have become the subject of a lawsuit, found that the Groveton school system needs improvement, and the school board approved plans …
TRINITY — The Trinity ISD Board of Trustees continue to explore construction projects, including new classrooms for the bursting-at-the-seams elementary school. Superintendent Dr. John …
TRINITY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a one-vehicle crash on FM 356, south of Trinity, that occurred Friday. The preliminary crash investigation indicates …
LUFKIN — The Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation celebrated its grant recipients at a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, when 53 organizations, including the Nigton Historical …
GROVETON — City Council members discussed the next steps for grants to improve Groveton’s infrastructure at the Jan. 27 meeting. Ben Rosenberg of U.S. Capital Advisors gave the …
TRINITY — The Texas Historical Commission has recognized Trinity Volunteer Fire Department as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The …
Orange-based singer/songwriter Edmon Willette (pictured right) along with Alex Buckner, turned the Pickett House in Woodville into a honky-tonk last Friday evening for the January edition of …
