The Goodrich ISD School Board’s first meeting of 2026 discussed testing, curriculum, taxes, as well as maintenance and operations. Thursday’s meeting began with a public hearing over the …
In planning for the new year and creating a content calendar for Bite by Bite, I always enjoy taking a look back at some of my favorite things that I cooked (or assembled) over the previous year. …
The Livingston City Council is in the process of updating the city’s Code of Ordinances and held a public on a proposed ordinance regulating fences during its Jan. 13 regular meeting. The proposed …
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 Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen vehicle out of Harris County found to be in the Onalaska area last week. Deputies quickly responded to the scene and located …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in obtaining information regarding a stolen vehicle. The vehicle is a 2011 Nissan Maxima black in color and when it was …
“I want to thank everyone for their support. We now have a strong seven-member tribal council that is actively engaged,” Outgoing Tribal Council Chairwoman Cecilia Flores said Monday. The …
As a guest of the Livingston Lions Club, County Judge Sydney Murphy recently presented a program on the state of the county. Addressing property taxes, Murphy said the 2015 tax rate – when she …
A public hearing to receive comment on the proposed reauthorization of the Polk County tax abatement guidelines and criteria during the regular meeting of the Polk County Commissioners Court Tuesday …
Naskila Casino continues to deliver a profound economic and employment benefit to Polk County and East Texas, according to a new report commissioned by the Texas Forest Country Partnership. The …
If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, you must file a rendition with the Polk Central Appraisal District by April 15. A rendition is a report that lists all the …
Scrolling through social media recently, I saw where a friend had commented that she and her people “ate like kings” on New Year’s Day. I chuckled because I could definitely relate. That phrase …
Election season has barely begun but is already leaving a bad taste in the mouths of many. Tensions are running high and there are still seven weeks to go before the March 3 primaries, so this is an …
Campaign season … when the landscape blooms with a special kind of flower – political signs. Unlike wildflowers, campaign signs on public land are illegal and can be dangerous. “Campaign …
A standing room only crowd attended a candidate forum hosted by the Polk County Republican Party, the Polk County Republican Club and the Polk County Republican Women’s Club Thursday at the …
Noon on Jan. 12 is the deadline to submit nominations to the Polk County Chamber of Commerce for the awards that will be presented at the organization’s 90 th annual Awards Gala slated for Jan. 29 …
The 2026 Cole Overstreet Memorial Chili Cook-Off is slated for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at Pedigo Park. There is no admission fee for the day of family fun in which funds will be raised for the Cole …
“My name is Ida Bencomo and I am running for Polk County Clerk in the November General Election. I currently work as a paraprofessional in Livingston schools and also own a small digital services …
