APPLE SPRINGS — an old, abandoned home in the eastern part of the county was destroyed after a fire broke out Saturday evening. Fire Chief Brett Selman said that the old wood frame house on FM …
Apple Springs Fire Chief Brett Selman can testify that the county, especially in his area, is a tinderbox. Over the course of the last week, the Apple Springs Volunteer Fire Department answered …
POINT BLANK — After testing different road repair methods, the Point Blank City Council authorized Mayor Emeritus Mark Wood to purchase street sealing and crack filling equipment. Wood said …
GROVETON — In order to seek grant funds related to emergency medical services, the Trinity County Commissioners Court will draft a memorandum of understanding with Ventura EMS. County Judge …
Shepherd ISD’s Career and Technical Education is celebrating another year of student and teacher success. In the 2024–2025 school year, 171 Shepherd CTE students earned industry-based …
The Sullivan Fire located south of the Double Lake Recreation Area near NFSR 200 and 220 was 80 percent contained as of Monday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Overnight weather …
Shepherd Board of Aldermen Jan. 12 The monthly meeting of the City of Shepherd Board of Aldermen was cut short as a member became ill and left the council without a quorum. In the …
Editor’s note: The following speech was written by the much-beloved educator and community leader Sergio A. Ramos, who recently passed on to his greater reward. Ramos delivered this speech on …
CHESTER – Chester ISD passed a bond election in May 2023 in the amount of $5,315.000. The district was subsequently awarded safety grants through the Texas Education Agency for $750K. The election …
TYLER COUNTY – Plans are currently underway for the 83rd annual Tyler County Dogwood Festival as volunteers begin preparing for our community’s most treasured springtime traditions. With the …
Savant Moore, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, spoke to Polk County Democrats Jan. 10 at The Blue Duck Kitchen & Bar in Livingston. A proud Army veteran, former Ranger, husband, …
Those who live or work in Polk County are no stranger to trains. Rails run parallel to its busiest highway and through towns. Most everyone has waited a few minutes at crossings to get where they …
The Onalaska Public Library, in partnership with the Texas Center for the Book and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), invites Texans of all ages to participate in the statewide …
The Livingston Municipal Library will host a jigsaw puzzle swap from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 13 at its location at 707 N. Tyler in Livingston. This free event encourages community members to …
Polk County Cares will host its 13 th annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil on Feb. 7 at the Polk County Commerce Center. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. with all you can eat from 6-8 p.m. There will also be a …
Brenda Clifton, president and CEO of the Polk County Chamber of Commerce, and Administrative Assistant Kim Jernigan recently presented a program for the Livingston Lions Club. “The mission of …
The Goodrich ISD School Board’s first meeting of 2026 discussed testing, curriculum, taxes, as well as maintenance and operations. Thursday’s meeting began with a public hearing over the …
In planning for the new year and creating a content calendar for Bite by Bite, I always enjoy taking a look back at some of my favorite things that I cooked (or assembled) over the previous year. …
The Livingston City Council is in the process of updating the city’s Code of Ordinances and held a public on a proposed ordinance regulating fences during its Jan. 13 regular meeting. The proposed …
