GROVETON — The continued employment of four jailers at the Trinity County Jail brought out passionate pleas for the employees as well as concerns for the state of the county coffers. At …
GROVETON — Rising costs and saving critical programs have spurred the Groveton ISD Board of Trustees to place a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election on the November general election ballot. …
At the Aug. 25 meeting, Groveton City Council members: appointed Donna Dixon to the council position vacated by Casey Anderson’s resignation. approved payment of the Inframark …
GROVETON —Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 287, east of Crockett, that occurred Friday. The preliminary crash investigation …
COLDSPRING — As you pass by the site where the Old Spring Hill Baptist Church once stood on Highway 150, you may be reminded of Joni Mitchell’s famous line: “They paved paradise and …
COLDSPRING — Despite a 4.82 percent increase in the proposed 2025-26 budget, the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees approved a small decrease in the tax rates for maintenance and …
COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court is looking to approve a tax rate that is roughly 2 ½ cents lower than last year. At a Wednesday public hearing, the proposed …
SHEPHERD — While the tax rate proposed by the San Jacinto County Emergency Services District shows no change, effectively the .10 rate approved Aug. 25 is a 10.33 percent increase in revenue …
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd ISD Board of Managers kept the district tax rate the same, letting new property valuations spur additional revenue. At the Aug. 21 meeting, the board approved the …
WOODVILLE – Tyler County Judge Milton Powers issued a disaster declaration citing the massive tire disposal/recycling facility fire that began on Saturday, August 3. Powers’ …
WOODVILLE – A joint operation between several law enforcement agencies resulted in an arrest of a Woodville man recently for a litany of drugs and weapons charges. Christopher George …
WOODVILLE – The county is looking to raise more revenue from property taxes in its proposed 2026 budget, and will hold a public hearing next Monday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners …
TYLER COUNTY — Spectrum Internet recently announced an expansion to 8,300 rural homes and small businesses throughout Tyler County, according to Tania Ortega, who serves as the director of …
WOODVILLE – A massive fire broke out over the weekend at a Woodville tire facility and drew a response from nearly 40 different fire departments from around the region. The fire …
On Monday evening, Woodville ISD hosted a grand opening of the new Woodville Elementary campus. Members of the WISD Board of Trustees, along with administrators Lisa Meysembourg (superintendent); …
According to Tyler County Emegency Management a large fire at the Local Tire Center in Woodville across from Senor Toros diverted traffic for some time Saturday. Highway 69 was closed so that …
As much as I’m ready for fall and cooler weather, I’m definitely going to miss the wonder that is fresh summer produce – tomatoes, corn, green beans, berries, fresh herbs. It just …
Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator Courtney Comstock provided a program for the Rotary Club of Livingston Thursday. “The Polk County Office of Emergency Management is responsible …
Nearly 50 people attended the Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Learning Lunch Tuesday. Brett Foisie presented a program called “Social Media Marketing with Zero Ad Spend.” …
TRINITY — Three men died as the result of an industrial accident on Wednesday in the Westwood Shores subdivision of Trinity County. Trinity Fire Chief Keith Johnson said that the victims, …
