St. Luke’s Health announced Monday that beginning in October 2026 hospitals and care sites across the East Texas market will begin using the CommonSpirit Health name. The new facility names will …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam involving callers claiming victims have an active warrant for failing to appear for jury duty or grand jury service. …
A maintenance project for the Morgan Creek Bridge on US 59 north of Goodrich will get underway Monday, Aug. 24, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The project is projected to …
Filing ended at 5 p.m. Tuesday for a place on the ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election. The last day to register in order to vote in the general election is Oct. 5. Early voting will begin Oct. 19 …
Twenty-five students from a variety of cities in East Texas participated in the Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) summer commencement program Aug. 13 at the Polk County Commerce Center. Included …
The Goodrich City Council discussed water bills and grants in their most recent gathering Thursday at the community center. Council examined an account that has not paid for water usage. Bills …
A Livingston man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after Livingston police officers were dispatched to Matthews Street Park for an assault in progress. When officers arrived, they quickly located …
Lack of significant rainfall for an extended period has prompted a burn ban to mitigate the hazard posed by wildfires. County Judge Sydney Murphy signed a local Declaration of Disaster Friday …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in obtaining information regarding two separate crimes in Livingston. A burglary of a habitation occurred in the …
We recently spent a weekend at Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula, a family tradition we try to squeeze in each summer. We’ve rented a variety of beach houses over the years but this year was a …
Budget year-to-date financials, as well as the preliminary budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, were presented to the Livingston City Council during its Aug. 11 meeting. Council called a …
T.L.L. Temple Foundation President & CEO Charlie Glover recently presented a program for the Livingston Lions Club in which he shared insights into the work of the foundation and its commitment …
Local Rotarian Joe Haynes recently presented a program on his trip to Taipei, Taiwan for the 2026 Rotary International Convention. This was Haynes’ 13 th time to attend a Rotary International …
With the new Lion football stadium delayed indefinitely, Livingston ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Pack said he has received a few answers after discussions with firms involved in the project. What …
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 …
The Polk County Commissioners Court approved a tax rate of $0.6300 per $100 valuation during its regular meeting Tuesday. The action followed public hearings on the proposed 2026 tax rate and the …
Volunteer Firefighter Nathan North was presented a custom-fit wheelchair during a July 28 ceremony at the Fire Museum of Texas in Beaumont. Those making the presentation included representatives of …
On weekdays, Dr. Aubrey Vaughan is busy at Goodrich High School, making sure his students receive an education. Wednesdays and Sundays, he is teaching all ages, as the pastor at Beulah Land Baptist …
After 43 years of dedicated service, JT Capps closed an extraordinary chapter at Georgia-Pacific. Defined by hard work, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, JT has traded in his …
5M Farms, owned by Matt and Sydney Murphy, was honored as Region 6 Landowner of the Year by the Texas Wildlife Association at the Region 6 Texas Big Game Awards Banquet on July 31 at the Pitser …