Greenshoot Media When the United States declared independence in 1776, its borders stretched only along the Atlantic coast. Thirteen colonies formed a loose union, uncertain whether their …
This Wednesday is our 20th wedding anniversary and to celebrate, we took a little trip to Las Vegas back in June. We’ve been several times and always enjoy ourselves. It was a quick trip, three …
Polk County Recycling & Beautification (PCRB), the nonprofit organization that partnered with Polk County to provide a reliable recycling service for the residents of East Texas, will end …
The Groveton Volunteer Fire Department worked Friday and again on Saturday to extinguish a hay fire. Also on location for mutual aid were the Weldon, Lovelady, Pennington and Trinity fire …
GROVETON — The Groveton City Council is seeking information from the County Sheriff’s Office regarding law enforcement as council members ponder whether to renew the contract for the SO to …
GROVETON — The Groveton ISD board and administration were notified in June that a plan to participate in the state Teacher Incentive Allotment program was approved, meaning teachers who qualify can …
POINT BLANK — One of the largest community celebrations in recent memory took place across San Jacinto County on July 4 as thousands of residents and visitors gathered to celebrate 250 years of …
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott reappointed Robert Trapp as Presiding Judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Robert …
The leaders who guided the United States through its earliest years faced an uncertain task. Independence brought freedom, but it also required the creation of a functioning government capable …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas 8, alongside Reps. Lou Correa, D-Calif., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., and Michael McCaul, R-Texas 10, introduced the Initiating Biomedical Outcomes …
The countywide Fourth of July event on Saturday at the rodeo arena drew a large crowd, and offered plenty of family friendly fun.
WOODVILLE – Merilyn Mc Donald has been selected as the “Featured Artist” by Tyler County Art League for the months of July and August. Merilyn grew up in Beaumont, …
CHESTER – After the prayer and pledges, Mayor Robert Poynter immediately opened the meeting to public comments with Entergy Customer Representative Christy Brown sitting beside him. …
Summer in East Texas means cookouts, fireworks, kids out of school, and full calendars. For many people, it also means carrying something intangible that doesn't quite shut down when the music …
Twelve dogs from the Polk County SPCA recently traded their kennel routines for a day of adventure on the Piney Woods Boardwalk at Lake Livingston State Park. Organized by Ron Hornsby, executive …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division, made multiple arrests over the weekend as part …
The Onalaska Public Library has been awarded a $2,500 Texas Book Festival Library Grant to help expand its collection with new books for readers of all ages. “We’re excited to share …
Polk County Fire Marshal John W. Fugate has successfully completed the processes that award the professional designations of “Fire Marshal” (FM) and “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The …
