Election officials saw an unprecedented turnout of voters heading for the polls at the Polk County Judicial Center on Monday, the first day of early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election. By …
The Onalaska City Council approved the release of Police Officer Joshua Watson during a special called meeting Tuesday. Watson previously served as the school resource officer for Onalaska ISD. …
Although given the opportunity, no one spoke during public hearings held in conjunction with the county no longer maintaining county roads within the city limits of Corrigan and Seven Oaks. The …
Editor’s Note: This edition of Bite by Bite originally ran on Oct. 16, 2022. Our days of trick or treating on Halloween are long behind us but I feel like I need to make some reference to …
Lee Blau and his company, LL Contractors LLC, recently gave away 150 soccer balls to local children participating in the Polk County Youth Soccer Association. “We had a great day giving out …
Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Dallas, through its member Austin Bank, awarded a $150,000 Native American Housing Opportunities (NAHO) Fund grant to Alabama-Coushatta …
Interested citizens will have an opportunity to address the impending discontinuation of the maintenance of county roads within the city limits of Corrigan and Seven Oaks during public hearings that …
Panda from Panda Express Chinese Kitchen high-fives students at the Boys & Girls Club of Polk County Tuesday during grand opening festivities for the Center of Hope at the club’s facility …
Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election begins Monday and will feature extended hours, as well as the addition of a Saturday and Sunday. Three locations – open to all registered …
The Texas Supreme Court late Thursday upheld a temporary restraining order that stayed the execution of Robert Roberson hours after it was set to take place. Had the execution gone forward, Roberson …
An order prohibiting outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of the county due to the dry weather conditions and the threat of wildfire was extended for 30 days during an emergency called meeting …
Twenty-four beds have been delivered to children in the community and 17 local children are still waiting for beds. You can help meet this need. Kaycee Hendrix is over the Polk County Chapter of …
The Livingston Lions Club inducted James Beard as a new member to the club during its meeting Wednesday. A graduate of Livingston High School and Sam Houston State University, Beard has lived in …
The 1964 Class of Livingston High School will hold its 60-year class reunion at 2 p.m. Saturday at Alma’s Courthouse Whistle Stop Café at 318 N. Washington in Livingston. All class …
Several members of the Livingston ISD staff attended a Dual Credit Leadership Meeting at Lamar State College Orange Tuesday. The dual credit process, TSI testing updates, pathway updates and student …
Moses Livingston Choate, the founder of Livingston, the county seat of Polk County, was celebrated Saturday when local citizens gathered to witness the unveiling of a new marker honoring him in the …
Entries are due Oct. 29 for the annual Upcycled Art Contest, held by Polk County Recycling & Beautification (PCRB), one of two major events aimed at promoting creativity, environmental …
The Rotary Club of Livingston heard a comprehensive update on the City of Livingston during a recent meeting. Rotarian Judy Cochran, who also serves as the mayor of Livingston, invited City Manager …
LUFKIN — With deer season nears, the increased activity in wooded areas and along with the cooler weather, the deer population is already on the move. Motorists are urged to stay alert in …
The Goodrich City Council approved a site for nature, and discussed a few upcoming holiday celebrations in their regular meeting for October Thursday. On Oct. 26, the Goodrich Council and Fire …