As a guest of the Livingston Lions Club, County Judge Sydney Murphy recently presented a program on the state of the county. Addressing property taxes, Murphy said the 2015 tax rate – when she …
A public hearing to receive comment on the proposed reauthorization of the Polk County tax abatement guidelines and criteria during the regular meeting of the Polk County Commissioners Court Tuesday …
Naskila Casino continues to deliver a profound economic and employment benefit to Polk County and East Texas, according to a new report commissioned by the Texas Forest Country Partnership. The …
If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, you must file a rendition with the Polk Central Appraisal District by April 15. A rendition is a report that lists all the …
Scrolling through social media recently, I saw where a friend had commented that she and her people “ate like kings” on New Year’s Day. I chuckled because I could definitely relate. That phrase …
Election season has barely begun but is already leaving a bad taste in the mouths of many. Tensions are running high and there are still seven weeks to go before the March 3 primaries, so this is an …
Campaign season … when the landscape blooms with a special kind of flower – political signs. Unlike wildflowers, campaign signs on public land are illegal and can be dangerous. “Campaign …
A standing room only crowd attended a candidate forum hosted by the Polk County Republican Party, the Polk County Republican Club and the Polk County Republican Women’s Club Thursday at the …
WOODVILLE – In what one could describe as a sort of Russian nesting doll of contraband discovery, two arrests were made by the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office and felony charges resulted. …
WOODVILLE – “A shining light in the community” is how Tyler County Judge Milton Powers described Dean Rivers. Rivers, who retired from her long-time position as a deputy county clerk, was …
The responses to the capture of disgraced Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro from political leaders has ranged from support to criticism. Maduro was seized on Saturday morning and flown out of …
Ah, hello 2026. A new year often carries with it an invitation to pause, self-reflect and to imagine something better. Although they are often mocked (for not being followed through with), a …
GROVETON — Plumbing and capacity issues continue to plague the Trinity County Jail, prompting warnings from the state requiring immediate corrective action. To make matters worse, other jails …
GROVETON — On Dec. 29, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office and the Groveton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle crash on US Highway 287 at Highway 94 that left a semi truck …
GROVETON — The Groveton City Council was updated on a water storage tank project and opted to get updates on a second unit at the Dec. 29 meeting. City Secretary Dorrie Cotton said that …
New and updated property tax information has just been compiled and is available to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer …
COLDSPRING — The last meeting of the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court in 2025 saw the acceptance of nominees for the two emergency service districts. At the Dec. 22 meeting, County Judge …
As the holidays wrap up, it’s time to safely and responsibly take care of the Christmas tree. Live and artificial trees can be tossed, but there are some things to consider: Please …
CHESTER – Chester Mayor Robert Poynter swore in new Councilman Keith Mahaffey at their regular meeting Monday evening, Jan. 5, to fill a vacancy. Mahaffey’s name was tendered to the council last …
WOODVILLE – “All ages and paces are welcome” is the motto of the Woodville Hill Runners, and the group is now 13 months young. The group is devoted to bringing people together to work …
