An estimated 178,000 people in the United States die each year from alcohol-related causes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alcohol is also a leading factor in impaired …
Multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a residence located off Painters Drive in the Big Thicket Subdivision March 31, the result of a prolonged investigation into the …
Britton Shoelhorn, the City of Onalaska’s permits/code enforcement officer, was terminated from his position following a special called meeting of the Onalaska City Council Wednesday. Having …
Egg prices have dropped sharply from last year’s record highs as national laying flocks continue to recover from widespread losses tied to highly pathogenic avian influenza, Texas A&M AgriLife …
Polk County First Assistant District Attorney Michael L. Davis was indicted by the Montgomery County grand jury March 31 for the alleged unlawful installation of a tracking device on a motor vehicle, …
Local cousins Kaden Mueck and Case Sutherland won first place in the 2026 Berkley Classic Series National Championship on Toledo Bend on March 28 and took home a brand-new boat for their efforts. …
Early voting begins April 20 for the May 2 city and school district elections and will run through April 28. The City of Onalaska will elect a mayor and two “at large” council members. …
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, The Smith Family Foundation, the Livingston Lions Club and Nelson & Nelson Concrete provided substantial financial commitments to fund needed improvements to …
The Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (LTGCD) is a political subdivision and was created by the Texas Legislature in 2005 and approved by 68% of voters in Polk and San Jacinto Counties …
TRINITY — The Trinity ISD Board of Trustees declined to create a special period for prayer at its March 23 meeting. Superintendent Dr. John Kaufman said the board voted to not create the time, …
The Trinity FFA nabbed numerous awards in the latest of livestock shows, adding to a season full of successful shows. Grace Tullos pulled down numerous awards at Rodeo Austin: 1st in …
GROVETON — Trinity County Commissioners Court is considering implementing a policy regarding comp time to keep the coffers from taking a hit when accrued time is paid out to resigning employees. …
COLDSPRING — The COCISD Board of Trustees pushed back against the Texas Education Agency in its efforts to maintain a 149-day academic calendar. Moreover, the COCISD board of trustees voiced that …
On March 23, the Coldspring-Oakhurst Board of Trustees met to discuss how the district can move forward and improve academic performance. Dr. Bryan Taulton, COCISD Superintendent, provided the …
Chamber honors county’s best COLDSPRING — The Coldspring Chamber of Commerce gave the accolades to the attending business and organizations at its annual The Best of San Jacinto County …
SHEPHERD — Fighting occasional tears, Superintendent Dr. Jason Hewitt told the assembled board members that he intends to retire. Hewitt made the announcement at the Thursday meeting of the …
Polk County Emergency Management will participate in a statewide drill for local public warning systems on Thursday, April 2, 2026. As part of the drill, Polk County will send a test alert through …
WOODVILLE –In 1941, Judge James E. Wheat, the founding father of the Dogwood Festival, eloquently described the significance of the dogwood in an invitation address: “The faithful dogwood has …
The Operating Board of Directors is pleased to announce that our 2026 Mr. East Texas is Johnny Brooks. Harry J. “Johnny” Brooks currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer …
TYLER COUNTY – During a special-called meeting on Monday morning, the Tyler County Commissioners Court ratified a burn ban and disaster declaration that was issued last week, on Monday, March 23. …
