Georgia-Pacific’s David Ray retires after 45 years of service

Pictured (l to r) Julie Baker, Georgia-Pacific Senior Sales Manager-Lumber; and (far right) Tim Fierbaugh, Georgia-Pacific Vice President of Lumber Sales, congratulate David Ray, Georgia-Pacific Lumber Trader, for 45 years of service in the wood products industry.

From Enterprise Staff After 45 years of service in the wood products business, Georgia-Pacific’s David Ray is trading in his employee badge for a ticket to retirement. It was in 1979, not …

Get ready to get down and get your swing on

Good Shot Judy, an eight-piece swing band, will present “The Century of Swing” at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Polk County Commerce Center. This will be the second performance of the …

Bluewater Cemetery Association biannual meeting

The Bluewater Cemetery Association met for its biannual meeting on Sept. 28 at Catfish King. The association oversees the management and maintenance of the cemetery. Descendants of people buried …

New website offers something for everyone

Polk County Publishing Company Inc. is pleased to announce that its new website, easttexasnews.com, is fully operational and free to everyone. It features news from PCPC’s four newspapers …

Lone candidate announced for Onalaska ISD superintendent

The Onalaska Independent School District Board of Trustees recently gave notice of Dr. Kenneth Fraga as finalist for its superintendent position. On Sept. 30, the Onalaska ISD Board of …

These are the approximate locations of the roads that were built by Moses L. Choate.

New marker for city’s founder to be dedicated

Livingston’s founder, Moses L. Choate, will be celebrated and his new grave marker will be unveiled and dedicated during a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Old City Cemetery at the corner …

Campaign finance reports tell the tale

Monday was the deadline for the latest round of campaign finance reports for candidates in the City of Livingston’s upcoming General Election. Residents of the city will elect a mayor and two …

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Polunsky Unit - Home of Texas' Death Row.

Only the governor can stop impending execution of innocent man

An East Texas man will be put to death Oct. 17 in conjunction with a case in which no crime was committed, unless Gov. Greg Abbott intervenes. Robert Leslie Roberson III was convicted of capital …

Polk County Enterprise, Thursday, October 10, 2024

View this issue

Browse other issues

Bite by Bite

We practically ate our way through San Antonio

I recently had the good fortune to get away to San Antonio for a few days. Hubby had some continuing education there and I decided to join him. The best part of all was that we made a detour through …

Downtown Livingston facelift

The courthouse restoration continues, while further down the street, the judicial center (far left) is spray coated.

Hope still alive, but fading

Livingston takes the field Friday night versus the Liberty Panthers.

Livingston football is still in search of its first success with half the season gone. It will need to be a dramatic turnaround, but hopes for the playoffs are still in front of the team despite the …

Lacy Lawrence reaches back for the spike.

Playing with chemistry

Lady Bulldog volleyball lost a hard-fought match in four sets Tuesday to Shelbyville, falling 25-22, 19-25, 28-30 and 19-25. Corrigan-Camden won the first set, which was a tight one throughout …

Liberty breaks into win column, Lions continue search for answers

For nearly three quarters, the Lions held a slight lead over the visiting Panthers from Liberty Friday. However, three touchdowns over the final 13 minutes would …

Read more sports

Andrew “Andy” Lee Wells

A Celebration of Life for Andrew “Andy” Lee Wells, 87, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. at the Humble Civic Center located at 8233 Will Clayton …

Hope McDade

Hope McDade was born on December 19, 1937, in Austin, Texas, to Thomas Carrion Sr. and Josephine Lopez. She passed away on September 15, 2024, in Livingston, Texas at the age of 86. Hope …

Margaret Faye Dunn

Margaret Faye Dunn, 98, of Canyon, formerly of Onalaska, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with …

Derwood Hyder Allen

Funeral services for Derwood Hyder Allen, 99, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Holly Grove Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Gary Lawrence …

Erlinda Martinez Salas

Funeral services for Erlinda Martinez Salas, 77, of Goodrich, Texas will be held Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Miguel Angel …

See more obituaries

columns

Robinson hosts National Night Out

It was a great week back in TX-17. On Saturday, I attended National Night Out in Robinson, hosted by the Robinson Police Department. National Night Out is “America’s Night Out …

Learning Everywhere

Schools are not the only place children learn, and they were never meant to be. Long before there were formal schools, parents taught children important skills. Helping kids learn any skill is …

Lawmakers to tackle soaring home insurance rates

Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners’ insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle. The …

cartoons

More cartoons

Find us on Facebook

Facebook

Outdoor Life

It’s time to think deer!

Luke is baiting an area for deer with Vineyard Max Deer Attractant, made primarily with dried grape skins. There are many attractants on the market but this food-based product that emits the smell of grapes brings deer in from a great distance.

We Texans are blessed to live in the best state in the country for hunting deer. I’ve enjoyed hunting those big body deer up in North Dakota, the Golden …

23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.

The holidays can take a bite out of your budget—but you don’t have to let them and TextNow can help.

Six Ways To Save Money This Holiday Season

(NAPSI)—Shopping for the holidays is more expensive than ever. With Americans carrying more debt than ever before, many are expected to spend $18.5 billion using third-party buy now, pay later …

How cattle grazing protects and benefits the land

(BPT) - With cattle ranching featured front and center in America's living rooms due to the popularity of shows highlighting the western lifestyle, and with Climate Week piquing interest in …

Retirement savings report card: Most U.S. adults grade themselves a 'B' or 'C' on saving

(BPT) - Approximately 11,200 Americans turn 65 each day, with most stepping into a new life of retirement. It’s a time to be free of financial stress, but that means planning ahead. A new …

People combating cancer can get an assist from their dental professional.

Oral Health And Cancer: A Guide On Prevention And Management

(NAPSI)—Cancer. It’s a word no one wants to hear, but every one should be prepared for. Individuals getting cancer treatment must make many lifestyle changes. People battling cancer and …