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 …
San Jacinto County Democratic Party Chair Dennis Ready addresses the assembled Democrats at the inaugural Fall Gala, held Saturday at Jones Auditorium. The event featured candidates for offices at …
COLDSPRING — An old county right of way ordinance will need changes in order for new owners of a gas station. Mayor John Benestante said that at the Oct. 7 City Council meeting, attorneys …
ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Fish Art Contest for entries. The Fish Art Contest, accepting entries until …
Coldspring Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of “A” for Superior Achievement under Texas’ School FIRST …
The COHS Fishing Team landed a second-place award in the first tournament of the year. The anglers participated in a Texas High School Bass Association contest on Sept. 28 on Lake Houston. …
SHEPHERD — Stephen Missick, a resident of Shepherd and pastor of King of Saints in Cleveland, has recently published his new book entitled “The Further Acts of the Apostles according to …
Polk County Publishing Company Inc. is pleased to announce that its new website, easttexasnews.com, is fully operational and free to everyone. It features news from PCPC’s four newspapers …
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing its One Pill Kills public awareness efforts as part of Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month. Signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott …
There is a lot happening in our county, and more is coming as the holiday season begins. The Coldspring VFD will hold its fifth annual Fire Fest on Oct. 26, starting at 10 a.m. at the Fire Station …
Shepherd ISD Band Students auditioned for the Association of Texas Small School Bands Jazz Band, and all three students made the All-Region and All-Area Band roster, and have submitted a recording …
AUSTIN — Texas homeowners, renters and businesses that experienced property damage or losses after Hurricane Beryl, including those who are insured, have one more week to apply for FEMA …
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD College and Career Fair at COHS brought the Trojan community together with colleges, universities and trade schools as they explored opportunities for the future. COURTESY …
Special to the News-Times SHEPHERD — Stephen Missick, a resident of Shepherd and pastor of King of Saints in Cleveland, has recently published his new book entitled “The …
KOUNTZE, Texas – Come celebrate Big Thicket National Preserve turning 50 years old THIS SATURDAY, October 12th, 2024, at the visitor center from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The FREE family-friendly …
COLDSPRING — Tommy Hues called this year’s San Jacinto County Fair great, with amazing participation, great entries, sponsors that show their heart and especially a dedicated, great group …
COLDSPRING — In order to make up for budgeting shortfalls, the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Board of Trustees have given the green light to a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election, which will appear on …
SHEPHERD — Homeowners in the Shepherd school district will see on average a $3.31 increase in property taxes per $100,000 value based on the new tax rate passed by the Shepherd ISD Board of …
