The Onalaska Police Department launched an investigation into an April incident that occurred in the Canyon Park area. During the investigation, it was determined that two suspects were driving …
After a Livingston Police Department night shift sergeant attempted to stop a car on Pan American Drive, the driver refused to stop, beginning a vehicle pursuit Tuesday. The driver, later …
I’m embarrassed to say how long it’s been since I’ve cooked a meal. We’ve had a super busy schedule of late, with various meetings, events and work obligations filling our evenings. But the …
“Hiring and Retaining Great Employees” was the program presented by Kim Bartel and Kim Simmons during a recent Lunch & Learn hosted by the Polk County Chamber of Commerce. Bartel and …
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas crowned a new Tribal Princess and Junior Tribal Princess at the tribe’s mini-powwow May 2 at the Multi-Purpose Center. Kaylani Stephenson was crowned Tribal …
Kids Free Clothing Exchange in Onalaska is preparing to close its doors, bidding farewell to the community it has long served. The store will reopen under new management as “Free Clothing for …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports last week from both adults and juveniles alleging ongoing sexual abuse by an Onalaska man. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s …
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lufkin District began sealcoating numerous roads throughout all nine counties Tuesday. In total, 146.2 miles of pavement on 26 district roads will …
Sharayah Long, resident director of House of Mary Maternity Home in Livingston, recently provided a program for the Rotary Club of Livingston. Long, her husband Justin, and their three children live …
When traveling on U.S. Hwy 190 at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, you may wonder why there are so many cars turning off and headed to the tribes’ Veterans Pavilion. This is the location …
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Lufkin District will begin sealcoating numerous roads throughout all nine counties next month as weather permits. Barricades have been and are being …
The Polk County Chamber of Commerce is preparing 225 goodie bags for new teachers in Polk County for the 2026-2027 school year. All items must be delivered to the chamber office at 1001 US 59 Loop …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Division, Special Response Team, and the Texas Department of Public Safety Special Crimes Unit executed both an arrest warrant and a …
Brayden Coker, an emergency medical technician student at Lamar Institute of Technology, has been awarded a scholarship through the Polk County Higher Education & Technology Foundation which was …
The Livingston Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate 111 years of existence on Aug. 23. “Those first 100 years were very, very important. There was some good and some bad. I always say, …
Jeremy Ward is a man with a mission. And having already conquered several challenges, he remains resolute and undeterred. “Growing up I learned early what it feels like to stand out. I was …
A Longview man was caught riding with illegal substances on Polk County’s busiest thoroughfare Saturday. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 59 North, soon requesting assistance from …
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around noon Saturday regarding a female experiencing a medical emergency that involved seizures. Kelly Taylor Mariah Little, 31, was …
Following an extremely contentious primary season that has left everyone battle-weary, two remaining local races were decided Tuesday. In the county judge’s race, Challenger Larry …
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for a proposed agreement between Polk County and Goodrich ISD for campus-related law enforcement services if the parties can just get all the terms in …