DAM B –The Dam B Community Watch had another year filled with speakers, events, and continued support for the Dam B/Town Bluff area. The speakers list was extensive, leading off with Tyler …
A traffic stop on Highway 59 North in the Leggett area led to a large drug bust on the final day of 2025. Investigators with …
Michael Woodard is announcing his candidacy for Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace. “I am proud to introduce myself as a candidate for justice of the peace for Precinct 3. My family has lived in …
Noon on Jan. 12 is the deadline to submit nominations to the Polk County Chamber of Commerce for the awards that will be presented at the organization’s 90 th annual Awards Gala slated for Jan. 29 …
COLMESNEIL – The Heavenly Blessings Food Pantry is holding a fundraiser for the coming year. The organization’s mission is one of working together to end hunger in Tyler County. Heavenly …
The 2026 Cole Overstreet Memorial Chili Cook-Off is slated for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at Pedigo Park. There is no admission fee for the day of family fun in which funds will be raised for the Cole …
WOODVILLE – For more than 50 years, Sergio Ramos was an influential and beloved presence in classrooms and on the tennis courts in Tyler County schools. Ramos died on Saturday, Dec. 27 …
SPURGER – An incident in Spurger involving a stolen purse led to the arrests of two suspects on a myriad of charges. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 21. According to Tyler …
GROVETON — Early on Christmas Day, the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a reckless driver. Deputies located the vehicle and attempted to stop it but were unable to get the …
Without a doubt, 2025 was an interesting year, challenging for just about everyone on just about every level. San Jacinto County had its share of big news, some of which even put it on the …
COLDSPRING — The Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees still see a need for upgrading facilities in the district, so another bond issue could be on the agenda soon. Superintendent Dr. …
NIGTON — Nestled deep in the Davy Crockett National Forest of East Texas, the Nigton-Wakefield Water Supply Corp. in Trinity County has had the same mission since 2006: Keep water flowing to rural …
I would like to take this time to introduce myself to some people that may not know me. My name is Richard “Ricky” Hortman. My wonderful wife Tricia and I have been married over 20 years and …
The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls regarding a serious incident near the Neches River Bridge. A passerby contacted 911 after noticing a child in the roadway …
Without a doubt, 2025 was an interesting year, challenging for just about everyone on just about every level. Trinity County had its share of big news, some of which even put it on the national …
“My name is Ida Bencomo and I am running for Polk County Clerk in the November General Election. I currently work as a paraprofessional in Livingston schools and also own a small digital services …
Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 class of Piney Woods Lakes Texas Master Naturalists beginning Feb. 4. Interested nature enthusiasts from Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Tyler …
Georgia-Pacific has been named as one of the top three large employers in Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). This recognition highlights employers committed to fostering employee growth, …
JASPER – New Year’s Day will mark a new chapter beginning for Maegan Rains-Pope, as she will be sworn-in as the new county auditor for Jasper County. Pope, of Colmesneil, who served as an …
The fourth quarter of 2025 saw Polk County District Clerk Bobbye Christopher and Polk County Clerk Schelana Hock hosting the County & District Clerks Association of Texas Region 7 Fall Meeting …
