Numerous students from Polk County were among the students receiving degrees during the 2025 spring semester at Sam Houston State University. From Livingston: Darya Buescher, Bachelor of …
The goal of Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is to connect employers and workers and workforce centers are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the Deep East Texas region. …
IAH Secure Adult Detention Center is an immigration detention facility located at 3400 FM 350 South in Livingston that is operated by Management and Training Corporation (MTC). Its two customers are …
One morning recently while getting ready, I listened to a podcast where a caller professed her love of salads, but felt she wanted to “up” her salad game. It was a rerun and about halfway …
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas will host its 55 th annual Powwow June 6-7 at the Alabama-Coushatta Veteran’s Pavilion 16 miles east of Livingston on U.S. Hwy. 190 and the public is …
Sharon Kruk, executive director of The Coalition Inc., provided the program for the Rotary Club of Livingston May 22. Based out of Angelina County, The Coalition Inc. is based on a national …
“Understanding the Role of the Polk County Tax Assessor-Collector – The Duties, Misconceptions and Key Differences” was the program presented for the Livingston Lions Club May 28 by …
I’ve always thought of squash as a vegetable, only recently learning that squashes are actually fruits because they grow on vines and have seeds inside. Whether it be fruit or vegetable makes …
The Corrigan Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred around noon on May 18 in the area of 116 Bluebonnet Circle at the Corrigan Square Apartments. Officers …
In response to the growing demand for licensed vocational nurses and registered nurses across rural East Texas, Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is expanding its footprint with the launch of two new …
Approximately 250 members of the Livingston High School Class of 2025 walked the stage during the commencement ceremony May 23 in the Livingston High School Gym. COURTESY PHOTO
This downed tree by the First Methodist Church in the 2800 block of US Hwy. 190 West is just one of many that came down during severe thunderstorms that ravaged the area in the wee hours of Tuesday …
A new law aimed at protecting children from predators was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on May 24. House Bill 2000, known as Audrii’s Law, will officially go into effect on Sept. 1. Named …
Chad Holton, project manager for the Trinity River Authority Lake Livingston Project, was the guest speaker for the Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Membership Luncheon …
Over $811,000 in scholarships was awarded to the Livingston High School Class of 2025 during the 36 th annual Livingston ISD Honors Night May 13 at the Polk County Commerce Center. LISD …
The Onalaska Junior Senior High School held its Senior Awards Night for the 68-member Class of 2025 May 20 at the Polk County Commerce Center. The top 10% honor graduates are: Valedictorian …
Big Sandy ISD configures grade point averages for its seniors after the fifth six-weeks so the outgoing students can be aware of where they will graduate. It is done carefully, with the number …
For many, the honor of salutatorian would be cause for celebration. However, Leggett’s Gavin Nichols isn’t many. “My eighth grade year, I was salutatorian and I was not pleased …
In an effort to place its students on a road to success, Goodrich ISD is in the process of adding options for education and in career development. Every graduating student at Goodrich ISD in the …
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas will receive $205,634 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced Friday more than $192 million in …