Editor’s note : This is part of a recurring series of stories detailing significant achievements and dates of the United States of America. Polk County Publishing is providing the stories in honor …
Recent misinformation perpetuated through social media prompted the Trinity River Authority of Texas to issue a press release clarifying use of the Blanchard public boat ramp at the end of FM 2457. …
COLDSPRING — Community spirit took center stage during the July 22 meeting of the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court as county officials recognized the volunteers whose hard work helped make …
MERKEL — Two members of San Jacinto County’s emergency response community were killed in a two-car collision on July 19 in Merkel. Charles Murray, 80, and Deborah Murray, 67, died after …
TRINITY — Members of the community and the school district turned Thursday out for a special meet-and-greet of newly minted TISD Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Petty. The informal gathering was …
GROVETON — A county resident was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after being convicted on three felony charges. On Friday, 258th District Court Judge Travis …
TRINITY — A mobile home was gutted in a fire that broke out on the morning of July 21. Trinity Volunteer Fire Department Chief Keith Johnson said firefighters were called to a structure fire …
It’s dusty, unfinished, a work in progress and amazing all at the same time. The future Onalaska High School will soon be a source of pride for many who have anticipated its arrival. The wait is …
TYLER COUNTY – The start of a new school year brings with it a renewed sense of excitement in communities like those within Tyler County, for everyone involved – students, parents and school …
WARREN – The fire that destroyed the remains of the old Warren Junior High School campus is under investigation. Tyler County Sheriff Bryan …
WOODVILLE – “Stay gold, Ponyboy!” is one of those lines in literature that, even if one doesn’t know its origin, they’ve surely heard it at some point. The line comes from the classic …
TYLER COUNTY – For the statewide sales tax allocations, the acting state comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that $1.2 billion was sent to cities, counties and other taxing entities for July. …
I attended the 146th annual Texas Press Association (TPA) Convention & Trade Show June 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport Hotel along with Hubby, Daughter and several of my colleagues. We …
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) hosted a public meeting July 21 at the Polk County Commerce Center to give local residents the opportunity to view and comment on updated designs for …
Doors will open to the public at 3 p.m. for the annual Backpack Bonanza hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office from 3-7 p.m. Monday at the Polk County Commerce Center. There will be free …
TYLER COUNTY – Since 1988, hunter education in the state of Texas became mandatory, and according to figures from Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD), the state has seen a substantial decrease in …
WOODVILLE – Thursday, July 16, 2026 will certainly be a day to remember for Brooke Montalbano Koi. The Tyler County prosecutor celebrated her 29 th birthday and was sworn-in to begin serving …
WOODVILLE – Woodville ISD recently named Loren Scoggins to lead its high school campus. Scoggins will replace Ron Zachary, who served as WHS principal for two years. Scoggins comes to WISD …
COLMESNEIL – On Saturday, August 1, legendary swimmin’ hole Lake Tejas will be celebrated for serving the community and region as a favorite destination for recreation for 86 years. For 86 …
WOODVILLE – A woodsman, a cattleman and someone with a great love of history are some of the ways the late Durwood Ling was remembered by friends and family. Ling, a lifelong Tyler County …
