The leaders who guided the United States through its earliest years faced an uncertain task. Independence brought freedom, but it also required the creation of a functioning government capable …
Twelve dogs from the Polk County SPCA recently traded their kennel routines for a day of adventure on the Piney Woods Boardwalk at Lake Livingston State Park. Organized by Ron Hornsby, executive …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Division, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division, made multiple arrests over the weekend as part …
The Onalaska Public Library has been awarded a $2,500 Texas Book Festival Library Grant to help expand its collection with new books for readers of all ages. “We’re excited to share …
Polk County Fire Marshal John W. Fugate has successfully completed the processes that award the professional designations of “Fire Marshal” (FM) and “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The …
Some Livingston-area addresses previously using 77351 as their Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP) code transitioned to a new ZIP code of 77352 on July 1. This change may impact your mailing address, so …
Lamar State College Port Arthur, through the Polk County Higher Education & Technology Foundation, awarded a scholarship to Aragorn Franklin, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) student who …
Livingston, like most places, was a much different place in 1985. Grabbing a bite to eat somewhere wasn't quite as easy, but a new place had just come to town. Manny Rachal wanted to bring his …
Georgia-Pacific is proud to support fire departments across Deep East Texas with $68,500 in donations to help provide critical equipment, training tools, and resources that firefighters depend on to …
Exemplary service by many in the community was recognized June 25 when the Rotary Club of Livingston presented three Paul Harris Fellowships, recognized numerous community partners and installed a …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Livingston Police Department successfully conducted a large-scale ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) Active Shooter Response Exercise …
The story of the United States spans 250 years of change, growth and adjustment. From a small group of colonies along the Atlantic coast to a nation that stretches across a continent, America …
Courtesy of Greenshoot Media Food tells a quiet but powerful story about American life. What people grew, cooked and shared reflected geography, culture and daily routine. Over 250 years, …
A budget workshop was on the agenda for the regular meeting of the Polk County Commissioners Court Tuesday. The Court approved renewing the current plan with Texas Association of Counties for …
In a field of tough competitors, Polk County Publishing Company (PCPC) received 14 awards in the 2025 Better Newspaper Contest during the 146 th annual Texas Press Association (TPA) Convention & …
Readers, Your community newspaper is going to be for sale for the first time in decades. Mr. Alvin Holley purchased Polk County Publishing Company in 1974 and today, PCPC comprises four …
As we near July 4th, it’s always fun to think of the various red, white and blue dishes we can come up with. A couple that I have made over the years are “Any-Kind-Of-Fruit Galette” and …
A groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the past of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and looked to the future of Naskila Casino in Leggett Thursday morning off Highway 59, …
Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator Courtney Comstock reviewed the county’s hurricane response plan during “Our County, Our Resilience,” the 9 th annual Hurricane Party hosted by the …
