AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott recently celebrated 2024 as a year of record-breaking employment in Texas as the state again broke all records for the number of Texans working. November jobs …
AUSTIN – Every day, thousands of law enforcement officers, first responders and road maintenance crews work on Texas highways braving high-speed traffic and distracted drivers. Tragically, many …
SHEPHERD — Texas Department of Transportation representatives provided information and schematics to area residents on the scope of a road project to take place in the area. While there …
Last week’s rains meant the previous year ended as it began, with torrential rain, a reminder of the power of nature. One of the top stories for San Jacinto County for 2024 of course was …
A wealth of opportunities is available at the Texas State University System Polk County Center this spring and Executive Director Kristin Tow-Walker is encouraging everyone to come by the campus to …
The second third of 2024 saw extensive flooding wreaking havoc throughout the county. Polk County remained under a disaster declaration following severe thunderstorms that produced heavy rainfall …
While everyone is thinking about the upcoming holidays, the directors of the Tyler County Dogwood Committee have springtime on their minds as they begin planning for what they hope will be the best …
WOODVILLE – Hope United Methodist Church has relocated to Woodville, after hosting services for the past two years in the Mt. Hope Church near Chester, and with the new location, it will …
SAN JACINTO COUNTY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a one-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 59, south of Shepherd, that occurred Dec. 10. The preliminary crash …
AUSTIN — Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, filed legislation to allow communities from across Texas to have the opportunity to host University Interscholastic League competitions. …
Ring in the New Year with elegance, purpose and unforgettable memories at the Black & White Gala – an exclusive charity event hosted at the Vault Venue in Livingston on New Year’s …
Christmas on the Square in Coldspring was very well-attended even though the weather was rainy at times. The Hot Steppers performed in front of the Courthouse, wonderful as always. We ate some Thai …
POINT BLANK — A Point Blank resident sought the city’s help with cleaning and repair a ditch on his property that was damaged in flooding, but ultimately, the city could not perform the …
Students from James Street Elementary School traveled to several places in the Coldspring community on Dec. 10 to spread holiday tidings, singing Christmas carols to banks, schools and even to senior …
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety is committed to keeping Texans safe this holiday season. The Texas Highway Patrol will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday …
Joe Werner Masonic Lodge of Trinity helps first-graders realize the importance of brushing and taking care of their teeth. Lodge members Rich Scott and James Moffett, along with school nurse Rebecca …
TRINITY — Due to the repair of a 6-inch water main, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the city of Trinity to notify public water system customers to boil their water …
For several years our family and several others would gather at a friend’s home on New Year’s Eve and eat, drink, visit, play games and ring in the new year at midnight. Inevitably …
An exciting program aimed at helping paraprofessionals in Polk County transition to certified teaching roles is officially underway with the registration of the first student, who was also recently …
