Travis Herzog, chief meteorologist for ABC 13/KTRK-TV in Houston, the guest speaker for the Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly membership luncheon Monday, provided an informative program …
A local GED prep program has been resurrected thanks to Lamar State College Port Arthur, one of the member schools of the Texas State University System (TSUS) Polk County Center. “The GED …
Center of Hope has a new path to assisting those in need. The non-profit organization founded 40 years ago has the largest pantry in the area, helps cancer patients, delivers Christmas presents, and …
Peyton Brooks, Aden Keller, Paula Castaneda, Collin Vann, Reagan Burleson, Ashley Byrd and Jillian McKendree, of the Onalaska FFA Chapter, were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 98 th annual …
Jose Valdes, Ashley Byrd, Destinee Samson, Aden Keller, Reagan Burleson and Conner Graham of the Onalaska FFA Chapter were selected to be a part of the Texas FFA Foundation Ambassadors Program at the …
The Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s 7 th annual Smoke in the Pines State Championship Barbecue Cookoff June 26-27 at Pedigo Park was the largest and most successful one yet with 61 cook teams …
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 …
Ten dogs from the Polk County SPCA were taken to the pavilion at Pedigo Park July 11 for a training event designed to improve their behavior and increase their chances of adoption. The event was …
I’ve prepared two different shrimp dishes recently that I consider to be perfect summertime meals. And while making one of them, I discovered a new (to me) way of dealing with fresh corn on …
In a unique twist, a local mother and daughter were recently honored at the 98 th annual Texas FFA State Convention July 6-10. Amanda Reeves, Ag-Science Teacher and FFA Advisor at Big Sandy ISD, …
Amendments to the City of Livingston employee benefit items, work schedule and salary schedule were approved by the Livingston City Council during its regular meeting June 14. Effective Aug. 1, …
The Board of Trustees of the Livingston Independent School District approved adjusting school start and dismissal times for elementary and secondary students during its regular meeting July 13. …
Thanks to community partnerships, Allen Morrell of Moscow recently accepted the keys to his new home during a ‘key handoff’ ceremony attended by representatives of the Texas General Land Office …
Thursday’s meeting of the Goodrich City Council focused on drainage. Recent rains have highlighted issues the city faces with its roads. Mayor Pro-tem Bobby Wright led the meeting, with …
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host an in-person open house from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Polk County Commerce Center to discuss US 59 North (future I-69) from 1.25 miles south of …
Texas Democratic candidates brought their East Texas Whistlestop Tour to Livingston July 9 for a meet and greet at Across the Tracks sponsored by the Democratic Club of Polk County and the Democratic …
A large contingent of supporters of the Polk County Recycling Center attended the regular meeting of the Polk County Commissioners Court Tuesday to plead with the Court to keep it open. Polk …
Greenshoot Media When the United States declared independence in 1776, its borders stretched only along the Atlantic coast. Thirteen colonies formed a loose union, uncertain whether their …
This Wednesday is our 20th wedding anniversary and to celebrate, we took a little trip to Las Vegas back in June. We’ve been several times and always enjoy ourselves. It was a quick trip, three …
Polk County Recycling & Beautification (PCRB), the nonprofit organization that partnered with Polk County to provide a reliable recycling service for the residents of East Texas, will end …