Texas history fascinates me. Most people interested in its past, key in on events like the battle for the Alamo, and the one for San Jacinto. But its history entails so much more than those two …
Eight people addressed the Polk County Commissioners Court during the public comments section of Tuesday’s meeting regarding a resolution authorizing the county’s participation in the U.S. …
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Polk County Commissioners Court approved a request from the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department to convey certain county-owned real property as follows: the …
Early voting begins Feb. 17 for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primaries and will conclude Feb. 27. Three locations – open to all registered voters – are available for early voting and …
Texas A&M Forest Service and Piney Wood Lakes Chapter Texas Master Naturalists will distribute hundreds of free bare-root trees to encourage increasing the canopy on Friday, Feb. 20. This annual …
Kate Lowe Road is a three-mile stretch that connects FM 350 to FM 1988. Livingston won’t be confused for an urban area anytime soon, but traffic can build around Highways 190 and 59. That is …
Prior to the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, I came up with the semblance of a meal plan and trekked to the grocery store for supplies along with everyone else in Polk County. I went on Facebook and …
Three local high school students who participated in Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) Jan. 9-11 recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Livingston about their experiences. Rotarian Corky …
Jessica Jones with Piney Wood Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) recently provided a program for the Rotary Club of Livingston. “I’ve seen your Monarch waystation (on Loop …
Planning is underway for the Trinity River Authority’s first trash cleanup at Lake Livingston. Despite cold, rainy conditions, Outreach and Communications associates Caleb Naylor and Jewel …
Livingston Community Concert Association (LCCA) will hold its first concert for 2026 featuring Chris Ruggerio: Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments at 7:30 p.m. on Valentines Day at the Polk County …
February 2 was Groundhog Day. While East Texas has been in the deep freeze in the last couple of weeks, the sunshine hints that spring is just around the corner. My green thumb is starting to itch, …
SAN AUGUSTINE — The Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District held its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 22 at the San Augustine Community Shelter. Prior to the …
Early voting begins Feb. 17 for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primaries. In addition to voting on national, statewide and local races – from U.S. senator all the way down to county chair …
Candidates who attended the Jan. 8 Escapees Forum were also video interviewed by the Polk County Enterprise. All candidates were given 60 seconds to speak on whatever they wish. They …
Candidates who attended the Jan. 8 Escapees Forum were also video interviewed by the Polk County Enterprise. All candidates were given 60 seconds to speak on whatever they wish. They …
Candidates who attended the Jan. 8 Escapees Forum were also video interviewed by the Polk County Enterprise. All candidates were given 60 seconds to speak on whatever they wish. They …
The Livingston Police Department took two burglary reports on Jan. 17 that were later determined to be related. The first involved a tree service truck where a chainsaw was stolen. The second …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report Monday of suspicious activity in the Scenic Loop area. Several burglaries occurred in the area, and deputies responded to patrol, checking …
