GROVETON — Amid pleas for funding for the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office and to support community projects in Nigton, the Commissioners Court approved a balanced budget for the coming fiscal …
COLDSPRING — Coldspring Intermediate School students are benefiting from the unique backgrounds, experience, and collaborative approach of science teachers Justin Jackson and Amy Perryman. A …
The Office of Gov. Greg Abbott recently presented the Star of Texas award to multiple Texas State Troopers, recognizing extraordinary sacrifice in the line of duty. The award is the state’s …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the two individuals pictured in connection with a burglary investigation in the 200 …
If you’ve read my column for any time of all, then you know that being an alum and all, Hubby is a diehard fan of the Sam Houston Bearkats and that we’ve had season tickets to their football …
Like everyone else I know, I, too, was part of the collective “Awwww” on Aug. 25 when I learned that the iconic and beloved Dolly Parton had left us. To loosely borrow from John Gillespie Magee …
Inspiration, appreciation and remembrance were the themes of the ceremony commemorating the 25 th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that was hosted by the Robert Rankin Chapter of the …
The Livingston City Council approved a proposed ordinance declaring the city’s Nov. 3 General Election cancelled and the unopposed candidates elected during its Sept. 8 regular meeting. The …
The Polk Central Appraisal District’s Chief Appraiser Chad Hill and Chief Deputy Shaun Walker recently provided a program for the Rotary Club of Livingston. Hill has 22 years’ experience and …
Representing the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and Naskila Casino, Second Chief Herb Johnson Jr. recently presented a program for the Livingston Lions Club. “We had a groundbreaking June 18 …
As Tropical Storm Edouard made its way through East Texas, Sam Houston Electric Cooperative (SHECO) worked to keep electricity flowing to its members. The storm dropped rainfall that exceeded 20 …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a tip Aug. 28 on a registered sex offender not complying with his registration requirements. An investigation immediately began for Larry Duff Jr. of …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Labor Day Task Force Zero-Tolerance Initiative over the Labor Day holiday period in coordination with multiple local and state law enforcement agencies. …
TYLER COUNTY – It had been quite some time since Tyler County had seen any kind of notable rainfall, but a visitor named Edouard changed all of that last week. Tropical Storm Edouard carried …
Warning: This story contains references to animal cruelty that some readers might find disturbing. WOODVILLE – Two weeks removed from the guilty plea and sentencing of Ashley Dawn …
WOODVILLE – The Tyler County Commissioners’ Court got to work on Tuesday morning during a regularly scheduled meeting to approve several measures for the coming fiscal year. Commissioners …
SHEPHERD — Shepherd ISD continues to focus on growth and academic excellence, and new Superintendent Dr. Todd Davis is bringing his extensive experience to the district headed into this new school …
COLDSPRING — While the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court did not make it a policy, it gave its blessing for the San Jacinto County Animal Shelter to post publicly any animals scheduled to be …
NIGTON — It’s almost time to come home, see some familiar faces, enjoy good food, good music, and have a little friendly competition. Nigton Day is about family, community, history, and …
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 …
