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LISD introduces two new administrators

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 …

State Championship ‘Smoke in the Pines Barbecue Cookoff’ nearing

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 …

County has robust, effective hurricane response plan

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 …

Polk County Enterprise, Sunday, June 22, 2025

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Fresh homegrown tomatoes … the jewels of summer

Corn and Tomato Salad

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. …

Scams, thefts keeping sheriff’s office busy

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 …

‘Cruising Into Readiness’ with hurricane season preparedness

County officials, city officials, first responders, volunteer fire departments, law enforcement agencies and numerous other local entities and partners attended the 8th annual Hurricane Party hosted by the Polk County Office of Emergency Management June 11 at the Dunbar Gym to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season.
“Cruise Into Readiness” was the theme of the 8 th annual Hurricane Party hosted by the Polk County Office of Emergency Management June 11 to hear the 2025 hurricane season forecast and …

Alabama-Coushatta 55th Annual Powwow held

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas hosted its 55th annual Powwow at its Veterans Pavilion June 6-7 and it was a huge success with over 300 tribal dancers performing for the crowds that came from …

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Sports

Polk County’s hardest working coach

Leggett Athletic Director Ra’Shod Jefferson celebrates Valentine’s Day in HCA Kingwood’s radiology department. In the “offseason,” the coach works up to three other jobs.
After spending a long week in and out of the hospital for a family member, I received a phone call. It was not unusual to get a call from Leggett Athletic Director Ra’Shod Jefferson, but what …
Longtime Livingston assistant Kasey Glover will lead Big Sandy baseball in 2026.
Just a short decade ago, Kasey Glover was walking across the stage at Livingston High School. He played baseball four years for the Lions, then graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in …
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Off to a running start

Cieara Roberts has been hired to coach the Lady Hornets of Goodrich in all sports.

New Goodrich Athletic Director Cordell Carter will have a familiar face as his girls coach. Leading the Lady Hornets will be Cieara Roberts, who coached with Carter at Galveston Ball. "All of my …

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Obituaries
Danielle Lynn Cunningham
Danielle Lynn Cunningham was born on November 19, 1964, to Dan and Linda Robinson, in Houston, Texas. She passed away on June 4, 2025, in Livingston, Texas, at the age of 60. She is survived by …
Kurt Lee Wilson
Kurt Lee Wilson was born on March 29, 1969, in Houston, Texas, to Paul and Barbara Wilson. He passed from this life on June 1, 2025, in River Ridge, Louisiana, at the age of 56. He is survived …
Samantha McIntyre
A memorial service for Samantha Elizabeth McIntyre, 35, of Conroe, Texas will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Central Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Lynn Sasser …
Jerry Wayne “J.W.” Isaacks
Memorial services for Jerry Wayne “J.W.” Isaacks, 45, of Livingston, Texas will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Providence Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Bro. …
Gaylon Ray Rushing
A memorial visitation honoring Gaylon Ray Rushing, 60 of Livingston, was held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. Gaylon was born September 21, 1964, in Lufkin, Texas and …

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About two dozen of my current and former coworkers gathered earlier this year to celebrate the life of Keitha, our coworker and friend who unexpectedly left this world as we know it in December. …
The Texas Hill Country is one of my very favorite places and I think it is beautiful. I also have quite an affinity for the wide, open spaces of West Texas. But in recent years I’ve discovered …
With the holidays officially behind us, I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year! As we turn the page on one year and begin another, we’re afforded a unique opportunity for new …
Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on American institutions have had a profound effect on our social fabric, and the consequences are becoming harder to ignore. From his baseless claims of …
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Local angler to compete again for Southwestern Division event

Boater Kaden Mueck of Livingston, who finished runner-up at the Toyota Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in January, will again be among the competitors fishing for up to $100,000 on Sam Rayburn …
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