The City of Onalaska Public Library held its second annual Onalaska Library Auxiliary Cookie Exchange fundraiser on Sept. 25, a public event to acknowledge volunteer help, and recruit new volunteers. …

Welcome to Texas, y’all. No matter where you’re from, when you’re on our roads, we’re all Texans. But what does it mean to drive like a Texan? And what if you don’t …

Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) formally installed Dr. Wendy Elmore as the fifth president of the college during an Investiture ceremony held Sept. 16. The ceremony, one of higher education’s …

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas is pleased to announce that its long-anticipated casino resort will be located in Leggett on its existing reservation land, according to a press release the tribe …

There are certain foods that just pair well together and two of those are sweet potatoes and black beans … and it doesn’t hurt that they’re both good for you. They both scream fall …

Dr. Rajan Popat, an emergency room doctor for over 23 years, provided a different perspective on healthcare during his program at the Sept. 23 Learning Lunch hosted by the Polk County Chamber of …

“We’re trying to bridge the gap because the needs far outweigh the resources,” Pam DeBlasio, a Rotarian and member of the Onalaska Education Foundation (OEF), said as she introduced …

SHEPHERD — The Shepherd ISD Board of Managers were updated on the district’s plan to change to a strategic compensation plan to one that rewards teachers for success. At the regular …

COLDSPRING — Despite being unable to help, the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court heard a series of complaints from a county resident at its Wednesday meeting. Patricia Long told the …

COLDSPRING — A year’s worth of work, shows, sacrifice and accomplishment comes to a head for area exhibitors as the annual San Jacinto County Fair and Rodeo kicks off. The 10-day …

TRINITY — For 76 years, the Trinity Community Fair has been more than just an annual event — it's a celebration of community values and bonds that make Trinity special. From midway …

NIGTON — It was a day of joy, of fellowship, of dominos, and of dedication as the residents of this Trinity County village gathered on Sept. 13. By all accounts, Roosevelt Hall, the 2025 …

GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court discussed budget proposals for the Sheriff’s Department, focusing on jail and patrol staffing. At a special meeting on Sept. 16, …

<i>“The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.” – <b>Konrad Lorenz</b></i> If we are very lucky, dogs come into our …

The Polk County Sheriff ’s Office is actively investigating a reported suicide that was received via a call Saturday at approximately 8:48 p.m. Shannon Joy Budell, 55, was found deceased …

LIBERTY COUNTY – A Tyler County man who previously worked as a high school coach and youth pastor was convicted last week of a sexual relationship with a student. Jeffrey Brent Martin, 37, …

WOODVILLE – Texas Parks and Wildlife Biologist, Hunter Scroggins, informed the Tyler County Forest Landowner Association (TCFLOA) that we have wild turkeys along the Neches River in the …

WOODVILLE –  On Saturday evening, Tyler County Judge Milton Powers spoke about the right of Americans to “speak exactly what they want to speak” as a testament to the late …