Local attorney, pilot and Rotarian Joe Roth is a World War II scholar and enthusiast. He recently provided a program called “Hitler’s Deputy Rudolf Hess Flies to Scotland: A Life (and Death) …
Alexander Sanchez is the facility administrator of the IAH Secure Adult Detention Center which is privately owned and operated by Management & Training Corporation (MTC). He began working in the …
Dave Dillard was born and raised on a small farm in Williams, located in Northern California’s Sacramento Valley. Joining the U.S. Army in 1966 at 17, he volunteered to become a U.S. Paratrooper …
The Goodrich ISD school board received news on student transfers and maintenance, met the new athletic director, and heard about an audit in May’s regular meeting Thursday in the administration …
The Alabama-Coushatta Head Start Program held a graduation ceremony for 20 students on May 20 at the Tribe’s Multi-Purpose Center. Herbert Johnson Jr., the tribe’s second chief, served as emcee. …
Tiffany Cutledge, with the Texas Railroad Commission’s Office of Public Engagement, recently provided a program for the Rotary Club of Livingston, presenting an overview of the commission and its …
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in November. It was just 20 months ago that Brian Aiken accepted a new position in northern Polk County. In that short time, he has …
A goal written in her freshman year has become a reality for graduating Big Sandy senior Paige Cox. The standout student has accomplished her dream of being the Class of 2026 valedictorian. …
Administration at Goodrich ISD recently introduced a five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening instruction, improving operations and creating a consistent student experience across the …
Jana Lowe says that occasionally she is asked, “Leggett has a school?” The superintendent usually answers, “Yeah, about 100 years now.” She has been an employee at the district on the …
Angelina College’s Law Enforcement Academy recently performed a “Badging Ceremony” as it honored the 21 graduating members of Class 121, six of which are from Polk County. The six cadets …
Angelina College’s School of Health Careers recently held a traditional pinning ceremony recognizing the newest graduates of the Associate’s Degree Nursing program. The Class of 2026 …
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) celebrated a major milestone May 14 as 59 students crossed the stage during a commencement ceremony at the Polk County Commerce Center in Livingston. The …
We headed to Austin over Mother’s Day weekend to spend time with Daughter. We had a lovely time and enjoyed some delicious meals. When she first went off to college, if we were going to see her, …
Over $693,000 in scholarships was awarded to the Livingston High School Class of 2026 during the 37 th annual Livingston ISD Honors Night May 12 at the Polk County Commerce Center. Livingston …
Although early voting ended Friday for Tuesday’s Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff Elections, results were not yet available at press time. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. …
“Rotary on the Road,” dedicated to her late Uncle Hamish Taylor of Glasgow, Scotland, is a program by Kirsty Halliday, a member of the Rotary Club of Livingston, that she recently presented …
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas proudly recognized and honored Floyd Dillon Poncho on his recent retirement from the Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority (TGRA). Poncho …
Bobby Tillman, the Democratic nominee for Texas Senate District 3, attended the “Gathering of Neighbors” hosted by the Democratic Club of Polk County May 16 at the club headquarters located at …
Area graduations began May 14 and will conclude May 29. Listed below are the schools, times, dates and places: Graduates of the Livingston High School Academy will have their graduation at 6 …