At the Oct. 27 meeting, the Republican Women of Trinity County presented the Trinity County Commissioner's Court with a donation for the maintenance of the Groveton Community Center, where the group holds most of its meetings.

County reapplies burn ban

GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court enacted another burn ban days after ending the previous one at its meeting on Oct. 27. The ban was effective immediately for all …

City to fund hydrant replacement

GROVETON — The Groveton City Council will use city funds to replace two fire hydrants for the city. At the regular meeting on Oct. 26, council members approved the expenditure of up to $7,500 …
Mexican Chicken Soup

A soup and salad I recommend when sick

Not long ago, I tested positive for COVID. I had never had it before and let me just say, it was a rude awakening. All in all, I lost about two weeks from the ordeal. I had a fever and chills. My …

Early voting ends Friday, election is Tuesday

GROVETON — Early voting in the midterm elections end Friday, and the general election will be held Tuesday. Most races locally were decided in the March primary, and a couple in the May …
Sports

Tigers clinch playoff spot with win over Crockett

Joseph Ocasiones is smothered by a Calvert defender.
CROCKETT — The Tigers traveled to Crockett Friday night to face their long-time nemesis, and with playoff hopes on the line, the Tigers faced added incentive to return home with a victory. The …
Darbi Parker sends up an assist.

Apple Springs ends season in area round of playoffs

The Lady Eagles took the next step in postseason action by dropping Mount Calm 3-1 in the bi-district round on Friday. The win gives Apple Springs a 2-2 district record. In the final game …

Cross Country results

Trinity runners hit their stride at the regional meet.

Centerville Sophomore Lexan Peterson has earned a berth in the state cross country meet after her performance in the regional meet on Oct. 26. She is the lone representative from Trinity County …

Obituaries
Maye McGann
Maye Bailey McGann passed away on Aug. 19th, 2026, at age 87. She was born on Sept. 2nd, 1938, in Friday. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Michael McGann; her children, Brenda and …
Lewis White
Lewis F. White
Lewis Frederick White, affectionately known as “Lou,” passed away on May 30, 2026, in Houston, Texas, following a short battle with glioblastoma. Born March 28, 1940, in Elma, New York, Lou lived …
Madonna Kathryn Hurley-Page
Madonna Kathryn Hurley-Page
Madonna Kathryn Hurley-Page, 81, of the Friday Community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at a medical facility in Huntsville, Texas. Madonna was born in Douglas, Ariz., to …
Michael Larry McGraw
Michael Larry McGraw
Michael Larry McGraw passed away at his home on June 25, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie McGraw and Opal Parker, and his brother, Philip McGraw. He is survived by his nieces, …
Kenneth Ray Myers
Kenneth Ray Myers
Kenneth Ray Myers, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Trinity, Texas, on July 19, 2026. Kenneth was born at home in Nacogdoches County, Texas, on Aug. 2, 1936, to Perry P. Myers and Loran …
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Opinion

Elections swing like pendulums do

“Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.” — The Who, “Won’t Get Fooled Again” Last week there was an event. Like, something happened. It was an election. An election whereby …

Music > Politics

Years ago, I got to know the late, great singer/songwriter/raconteur Kinky Friedman when he embarked on his gubernatorial run for our great state. One of his pitches to potential voters was that a …

Egregious is as egregious does, especially in politics

“Politics is the only profession where individuals can lie, cheat, and steal and still maintain respect.” — attributed to Mark Twain “Do as I say, not as I do.” — most every parent …

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