<i>“The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.” – <b>Konrad Lorenz</b></i> If we are very lucky, dogs come into our …
The Polk County Sheriff ’s Office is actively investigating a reported suicide that was received via a call Saturday at approximately 8:48 p.m. Shannon Joy Budell, 55, was found deceased …
The new Naskila Casino Resort will be located on land in Leggett that is owned by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, not on the reservation as previously thought. Cecilia Flores, chairwoman …
Efforts to consolidate some of the smaller county departments in an attempt to streamline services, staffing and expenses resulted in an unexpected twist during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the …
The Polk County Memorial Museum broke attendance records for the months of November, January and February, Curator Betsy Deiterman said as she presented her annual informational report to the Polk …
“We are Lion Country. We are empowering and inspiring excellence and our mission is to provide exemplary education,” Livingston ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Pack said recently during a …
My menu-planning – and I’m using the term loosely here – doesn’t always go according to plan and over the years I’ve learned how to shake it off, pivot and improvise. …
A variety of updates were provided by several visitors when the Polk County Historical Commission met Thursday. “The Polk County Courthouse is over 100 years old, and like all old gals, …
Local Realtor Pam DeBlasio recently addressed the Rotary Club of Livingston regarding the local real estate market. “The market has just been almost in a gridlock the last two years. We …
AUSTIN — Many East Texas residents agree that the Southeast Texas Area Reliability Project is necessary for power reliability, but those same residents believe that routing the power lines …
LUFKIN — The Deep East Texas Council of Governments, a voluntary association of local governments in an 11-county region of East Texas, is launching a broadband assessment and developing an …
Polk Countians entering Walmart over the past few days likely encountered tents near the entrance, where a collection took place. The goal was to help local charities provide for those in need. …
During its regular meeting Monday, the Board of Trustees of the Livingston Independent School District appointed Scott Paske to fill the trustee position left vacant by the July 21 resignation of …
Polling locations for the Nov. 4 General Election were approved by the Polk County Commissioners Court during a special called meeting Monday. Because the constitutional amendment elections are …
In honor and celebration of Veterans Day, a federal holiday which is always observed on Nov. 11, the Polk County Enterprise is compiling and producing a special section that will be included in the …
Detective Roper Ellison with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently presented a program to the Rotary Club of Livingston. Born and bred here, Ellison said he attended school here, …
Polk Chief Appraiser Chad Hill, Deputy Chief Shaun Walker and Appraiser/IT/Data Specialist Klint Wars of the Polk Central Appraisal District (CAD) provided a program for the Livingston Lions Club …
Though the humble jalapeño is actually a Mexican chili, it was designated the official “State Pepper of Texas” in 1995 during the 74th regular session of the Texas Legislature. …
“Never forget” was the ongoing theme of the 9/11 Prayer and Remembrance Ceremony held Thursday to honor first responders on the 24 th anniversary of the 9/11 terroristic attacks. The …
