Texas 4-H partners with the Tommy Allmand Foundation for an annual competitive youth shotgun program known as “Whiz Bang.” Each year, 4-H members compete in Whiz Bang events and accumulate points …
The Local Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) has received notice of an award of federal funds in the amount of $19,306 and $15,832 made through the Federal Emergency Management …
Polk County volunteer firefighters will go head-to-head Oct. 3 during the Battle for the Boot competition at The Lake Life Brewery at 125 Indian Hills Blvd. The free, family-friendly event is hosted …
If you’ve read my column for any time of all, then you know that being an alum and all, Hubby is a diehard fan of the Sam Houston Bearkats and that we’ve had season tickets to their football …
Like everyone else I know, I, too, was part of the collective “Awwww” on Aug. 25 when I learned that the iconic and beloved Dolly Parton had left us. To loosely borrow from John Gillespie Magee …
Inspiration, appreciation and remembrance were the themes of the ceremony commemorating the 25 th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that was hosted by the Robert Rankin Chapter of the …
The Livingston City Council approved a proposed ordinance declaring the city’s Nov. 3 General Election cancelled and the unopposed candidates elected during its Sept. 8 regular meeting. The …
The Polk Central Appraisal District’s Chief Appraiser Chad Hill and Chief Deputy Shaun Walker recently provided a program for the Rotary Club of Livingston. Hill has 22 years’ experience and …
Representing the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and Naskila Casino, Second Chief Herb Johnson Jr. recently presented a program for the Livingston Lions Club. “We had a groundbreaking June 18 …
As Tropical Storm Edouard made its way through East Texas, Sam Houston Electric Cooperative (SHECO) worked to keep electricity flowing to its members. The storm dropped rainfall that exceeded 20 …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a tip Aug. 28 on a registered sex offender not complying with his registration requirements. An investigation immediately began for Larry Duff Jr. of …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Labor Day Task Force Zero-Tolerance Initiative over the Labor Day holiday period in coordination with multiple local and state law enforcement agencies. …
Editor’s note : This is part of a recurring series of stories detailing significant achievements and dates of the United States of America. Polk County Publishing is providing the stories in honor …
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in conjunction with Tropical Storm Edouard inundated Polk County last week with the much-needed rain resulting in the burn ban being lifted. Polk County, the …
A couple of items dealing with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department were acted on by the Polk County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Tuesday. Though the Court approved a request …
“The state of the district is strong and we have lots of things to celebrate,” Livington ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Pack reported during a recent program he provided for the Rotary Club of …
A couple of items dealing with the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department are on the agenda for the regular meeting of the Polk County Commissioners Court at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Court will …
The Livingston City Council is slated to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 following a public hearing at its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. In related activity, budget …
The Onalaska City Council will set a tax rate and adopt a budget during its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Two resolutions will be reviewed and considered for approval – one is the public …
The Onalaska Police Department arrested a man Aug. 11 following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault offense involving a child. Omar Mosqueda, 25, was booked into the Polk County Jail …