“Friends and neighbors – my name is Mark David Smith, and I am happy to announce my candidacy for commissioner of Precinct 2 here in Polk County, Texas. “I am a …
It is with respect to the people of Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity Counties that I am seeking re-election to serve a third, and last, four-year term as your 258 th District Judge. In Texas you cannot …
The City of Livingston will host its annual Hometown Christmas from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday There will be arts, crafts, food and gift vendors in addition to a kids area that will feature …
Kristi Fogleman recently presented a program for the Livingston Lions Club. A telecommunicator with over 20 years’ experience, Fogleman is presently a training coordinator for Montgomery …
St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Livingston recently announced its official designation as a StormReady facility by the National Weather Service, following a comprehensive, year-long evaluation …
Several personnel matters dominated the regular meeting of the Polk County Commissioners Court Tuesday. The Court approved personnel action form requests submitted by department heads since the last …
As I’ve said many times on this very page, I love a good sheet pan meal. However, if you’re new to Bite by Bite and not familiar with sheet pan meals, let me bring you up to speed. A …
Regan Riddle, a culinary teacher and Family Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) advisor at Livingston High School and four FCCLA students – Zoey Tisdale, Zachary Hare, Cheyenne …
For 25 years, Livingston’s First Baptist Church has built an ancient city in just a few days. The annual event entitled “A Night in Bethlehem” allows visitors the chance to …
An undercover online investigation targeting individuals attempting to exploit children over the internet has been underway since late July. As a result, the Livingston Police Department has …
Thanksgiving has come and gone. It’s the third Thanksgiving since my husband Roy died and the holiday has changed for me. It’s a change with Roy and me not hosting the family gathering, …
Kristen Tow Walker, Assistant Vice President of Statewide Partnerships for Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) and a member of the Livingston Lions Club, introduced her colleague, Dr. Wendy Elmore, the …
Bea Ellis, the founder of F.A.I.T.H. (Families and Individuals Thanking Heroes) Military Support Group, recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Livingston, giving an update on the efforts of the …
“We don’t do what we do without people like you. We know where our blessings come from,” Mike Fortney with Center of Hope recently said to the Rotary Club of Livingston. “It …
“We build beds for children that don’t have them,” Kim Jernigan and Maddi Kellum, with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, recently told the Rotary Club of Livingston. Sleep in Heavenly …
The Livingston Community Jazz Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Polk County Commerce Center located at 1017 US-59 Loop North in Livingston. Come hear all your favorite Christmas …
Local bird watchers are not just watching for Santa in December, which will be the 126th Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The Piney Wood Lakes Texas Master Naturalists (PWLTMN) bird …
Five hundred fifteen families were helped by the Salvation Army this past year thanks to the generosity of the Polk County community. The Salvation Army bell ringers will be back at Walmart this year …
The Goodrich school board met Thursday in the administration building to receive updates and approve a nutrition program and health course. The district recently received a perfect grade of 100 …
Adolescent bullying that has permeated present-day society recently led a local young man to consider ending his life. Fortunately, two local detectives just happened to be at the right place at the …