Thursday, Aug. 20, Special Meeting The Trinity County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a 5500 John Deere Tractor with 6 Foot Brush Hog at the Thursday meeting after a commissioner …
WOODVILLE – A countywide burn ban issued by Tyler County Judge Milton Powers last week will remain in effect. The Tyler County Commissioners Court ratified the order on Monday during the …
Warning: This story contains references to animal cruelty that some readers might find disturbing. WOODVILLE – Ashley Dawn McFadden, a Colmesneil resident who was charged in a …
People were lined up at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday for the 8 a.m. opening of Naskila Casino Leggett, a new temporary gaming experience located on the future site of the Naskila Casino Resort in Leggett. …
The Livingston ISD Education Foundation’s inaugural donation – a check for $31,921.83 – was presented to the district during Monday’s regular meeting of the Livingston School Board. …
The Board of Trustees of the Livingston Independent School District approved the 2026-2027 budget and adopted the proposed 2026-2027 tax rate of .8739 per $100 valuation during its regular meeting …
I love dumplings. I’ve made them once before. They’re not hard, but they sure are time-consuming. It’s so much easier just to pick up a box of them in the frozen food aisle, pop them in the …
DETCOG Regional Economic Development Coordinator Eddie Hopkins recently provided a program for the Livingston Lions Club. A retired banker, Hopkins is also a past president and treasurer of the …
The Polk County Commissioners Court approved extending the burn ban for an additional 30 days during a special called meeting Friday. County Judge Sydney Murphy issued a Local Declaration of …
SHEPHERD — The excitement surrounding a new football season was on full display Friday evening as Pirate Nation gathered to “Meet the Pirates,” giving fans their first official look at the 2026 …
COLDSPRING — For the first time since Texas Education Agency launched it’s a-F system in 2018, COCISD has zero F-rated campuses. Meanwhile, COHS just earned the district's first-ever B …
SHEPHERD — One good turn deserves another, and the Shepherd City Council on Aug. 10 waived permitting fees for an awning planned for First Baptist Church. City Secretary Debra Hagler said that …
Trinity Volunteer Fire Department crews responded to a brush fire on FM 356 at White Rock Acres Monday night. Fire Chief Keith Johnson said firefighters arrived to find a slow moving brush …
GROVETON — Trinity County Commissioners have reached a balanced budget, requiring cuts across all departments. At a budget workshop on Friday, County Judge Danny Martin said that following …
Apple Springs ISD’s 2026 accountability results show a district holding steady overall at a D, while its two campuses moved in opposite directions. The district received an overall score of …
TRINITY — The Trinity City Council amended its substandard housing ordinance to help in its efforts to beautify the city. At the regular Thursday meeting, the city approved changes which would …
TRINITY — Two people were arrested and one of two stolen vehicles recovered as part of an investigation by the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office. On Aug. 5, Trinity County Sheriff’s Deputies …
On May 23, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the suspicious death of Kelly Taylor Mariah Little, 31, which occurred at the Onalaska residence of Cody Allen Laviolette. After …
St. Luke’s Health announced Monday that beginning in October 2026 hospitals and care sites across the East Texas market will begin using the CommonSpirit Health name. The new facility names will …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam involving callers claiming victims have an active warrant for failing to appear for jury duty or grand jury service. …
