The Livingston Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate 111 years of existence on Aug. 23. “Those first 100 years were very, very important. There was some good and some bad. I always say, …
Jeremy Ward is a man with a mission. And having already conquered several challenges, he remains resolute and undeterred. “Growing up I learned early what it feels like to stand out. I was …
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety last week honored the legacy of DPS officers and non-commissioned employees who lost their lives in the line of duty at this year’s annual Peace …
LIVINGSTON — The seniors of Shepherd High School Class of 2026 walked their final time as students, but not as Pirates. On Friday, on a special evening filled with pride, memories, and …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas 8, alongside Reps. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, and Derek Tran, D-California, introduced the Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026. …
TRINITY — The Trinity ISD Board of Trustees, with a touch of sadness, said goodbye to one of the longest-serving members of the district. Dorothy Franklin, an educator and member of the board, …
GROVETON — Groveton High School’s University Interscholastic League competitors won their fourth state championship in five years after an intense and closely contested competition. The …
TRINITY — The Trinity Volunteer Fire Department was busy on May 19 responding to three calls within 2 hours. To make the day more difficult, all of these calls were handled in a driving …
A Longview man was caught riding with illegal substances on Polk County’s busiest thoroughfare Saturday. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 59 North, soon requesting assistance from …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around noon Saturday regarding a female experiencing a medical emergency that involved seizures. Kelly Taylor Mariah Little, 31, was …
WOODVILLE – Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Misplaced your keys more often lately? Forgotten a name or appointment? While occasional forgetfulness can be …
Flies are a constant pest to people and animals, they often land on our food or our drinks which can present health concerns. Depending on the species of fly some of them bite and some of them use …
TYLER COUNTY – Tyler County's criminal district attorney Lucas Babin, who served two full terms as the county's top lawman, said he has, after much prayerful consideration, decided to not seek …
TYLER COUNTY – With the death of Pct. 4 Commissioner Buck Hudson two weeks ago, County Judge Milton Powers and the Commissioners Court are tasked with appointing a replacement to fill out the …
TYLER COUNTY – The runoff election for the Republican Primary saw a record number of early voters, according to statewide tabulations. Data from the Secretary of State’s office shows …
Following an extremely contentious primary season that has left everyone battle-weary, two remaining local races were decided Tuesday. In the county judge’s race, Challenger Larry …
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for a proposed agreement between Polk County and Goodrich ISD for campus-related law enforcement services if the parties can just get all the terms in …
Local attorney, pilot and Rotarian Joe Roth is a World War II scholar and enthusiast. He recently provided a program called “Hitler’s Deputy Rudolf Hess Flies to Scotland: A Life (and Death) …
Alexander Sanchez is the facility administrator of the IAH Secure Adult Detention Center which is privately owned and operated by Management & Training Corporation (MTC). He began working in the …
