FRED – A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Fred man who was found to be in possession of meth and testosterone. According to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, on the night …
Eight people addressed the Polk County Commissioners Court during the public comments section of Tuesday’s meeting regarding a resolution authorizing the county’s participation in the U.S. …
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Polk County Commissioners Court approved a request from the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department to convey certain county-owned real property as follows: the …
Early voting begins Feb. 17 for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primaries and will conclude Feb. 27. Three locations – open to all registered voters – are available for early voting and …
Texas A&M Forest Service and Piney Wood Lakes Chapter Texas Master Naturalists will distribute hundreds of free bare-root trees to encourage increasing the canopy on Friday, Feb. 20. This annual …
Kate Lowe Road is a three-mile stretch that connects FM 350 to FM 1988. Livingston won’t be confused for an urban area anytime soon, but traffic can build around Highways 190 and 59. That is …
Prior to the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, I came up with the semblance of a meal plan and trekked to the grocery store for supplies along with everyone else in Polk County. I went on Facebook and …
Three local high school students who participated in Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) Jan. 9-11 recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Livingston about their experiences. Rotarian Corky …
Jessica Jones with Piney Wood Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) recently provided a program for the Rotary Club of Livingston. “I’ve seen your Monarch waystation (on Loop …
EAST TEXAS – Cases of the flu are on the rise in the new year, with high levels of activity being reported. According to the most recent reports, more than 14,500 people were …
WOODVILLE – The ribbon cutting of the Tyler County Forest Museum was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Tyler County Heritage Village in Woodville. Mike Murphrey, President of the …
Planning is underway for the Trinity River Authority’s first trash cleanup at Lake Livingston. Despite cold, rainy conditions, Outreach and Communications associates Caleb Naylor and Jewel …
Livingston Community Concert Association (LCCA) will hold its first concert for 2026 featuring Chris Ruggerio: Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments at 7:30 p.m. on Valentines Day at the Polk County …
February 2 was Groundhog Day. While East Texas has been in the deep freeze in the last couple of weeks, the sunshine hints that spring is just around the corner. My green thumb is starting to itch, …
COLDSPRING — Candidates, fellowship and even birthday wishes for the country were on the menu for the Reagan/Trump Dinner 2026, put on by the San Jacinto County Republican Party. County GOP …
COLDSPRING — Academic performances and this year's expectations were the focus of the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees. At the Jan. 20 meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum …
TRINITY — While hearing that the Trinity school district has the highest rating for financial responsibility, Trinity ISD regents also acknowledged new state requirements for private spaces. …
The Apple Springs and Groveton fire departments fought separate fires last week, and firefighters urge caution with any open flame. On Thursday afternoon, Apple Springs, with the help of …
GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court approved an application for a rural ambulance service grant program, but at the time of approval it was unclear whether both of the county’s …
GROVETON — City Council members were given a presentation on water meters that would automate water usage and meter reading. City Secretary Dorrie Cotton said that representatives from …
