Wildlife Biologist Chris Gregory recently spoke to the Livingston Lions Club about the new world screwworm and the risks it presents. Cochliomyia hominivorax, referred to as the …
The Goodrich ISD School Board swore in election candidates, recognized student-athletes, and ratified a decision to hire two coaches at Thursday’s regular meeting for May. The board …
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas will receive $205,634 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced Friday more than $192 million in …
Twenty-five students comprised the 2025 graduating class of Big Sandy High School. BSISD’s graduation was May 16 in the Big Sandy Gym. Other area graduations continue through June 6. See …
As the summer months are now upon us, most people are preparing for their vacations to some far away paradise in the tropics or abroad to one of the wonders of the world. Meanwhile farmers back home …
Local veterans and members of the Tyler County Republican Women participated in the flag burning ceremony at the Robert M. Pate Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2033 on Saturday, June 14. Flags were …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints from citizens regarding an ongoing scam. The complainants advised they have received calls from individuals identifying …
TRINITY — The city council heard an impassioned plea from a teenager to do something about dogs running loose within the city. Thirteen-year-old Levi Barton told the council on Thursday …
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott last week announced 10 career training grants totaling more than $2.4 million have been awarded to 10 schools in the Gulf Coast area to train students for high-demand, …
SHEPHERD — The Shepherd Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance regulating food trucks with the city limits despite similar laws being considered at the state level. The matter was …
COLDSPRING – A nationwide protest was held on Saturday, June 14, on President Donald Trump’s birthday, in response to Trump and his administration. The citizens of Coldspring rallied in …
COLDSPRING — a request to add a codicil to the county’s Health and Safety ordinance that would allow the County Commissioners Court to remove appointed members from emergency services …
TRINITY COUNTY – Last week, Paulette Carson, a resident of Trinity County, announced a bid to challenge Rep. Trent Ashby in the coming 2026 Republican primary. Carson, a small …
SPURGER – Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford is looking to the public for help in locating stolen property, including a tractor. Weatherford said that last Friday, June 13, deputies …
WOODVILLE – When 19-year-old Keniyah Brenae Williams died on the night of Tuesday, May 27, she left behind a grieving family, a host of friends and two young children. After her …
TYLER COUNTY – Emergency management officials are warning Tyler County residents of rising waters. According to the county’s Emergency Management Office, the water levels of the …
The Board of Trustees of the Livingston Independent School District welcomed two new administrators to the district during its regular meeting Monday. Dr. Marley Morris is the new chief academic …
It’s not too late to register to participate in the sixth annual State Championship Smoke in the Pines Barbecue Cookoff hosted by the Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce June 27-28 at …
There are few things more versatile, or summer-centric, than fresh homegrown tomatoes and I am thrilled that peak tomato season – which runs from May to October – is finally upon us. …
Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator Courtney Comstock reviewed the county’s hurricane response plan during “Cruise Into Readiness,” the 8 th annual Hurricane Party hosted …
