As much as I enjoy cooking, I also enjoy the opportunity to go out for a good meal. In the Jan. 18 issue, I shared with you my favorite things I cooked in 2025. Today, I’m going to tell you about …
GROVETON — The Groveton ISD Board of Trustees approved a plan to have all teachers in core subjects certified by the 2028-29 school year. Superintendent Jim Dillard said the vote was taken at …
Early voting begins Feb. 17 for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primaries. In addition to voting on national, statewide and local races – from U.S. senator all the way down to county chair …
Prior to the arrival of Winter Storm Fern, I came up with the semblance of a meal plan and trekked to the grocery store for supplies along with everyone else in Polk County. I went on Facebook and …
TRINITY — While hearing that the Trinity school district has the highest rating for financial responsibility, Trinity ISD regents also acknowledged new state requirements for private spaces. …
The Apple Springs and Groveton fire departments fought separate fires last week, and firefighters urge caution with any open flame. On Thursday afternoon, Apple Springs, with the help of …
GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court approved an application for a rural ambulance service grant program, but at the time of approval it was unclear whether both of the county’s …
GROVETON — City Council members were given a presentation on water meters that would automate water usage and meter reading. City Secretary Dorrie Cotton said that representatives from …
Casaray Ranch, located just west of Groveton, began the new year participating in 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with 14 animals of its breeding. The ranch was awarded several champion …
SAN AUGUSTINE — The Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District held its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 22 at the San Augustine Community Shelter. Prior to the …
Leading up to what would become known as Winter Storm Fern, I made my pilgrimage to HEB along with the masses on Wednesday, Jan. 21 to stock up on essentials and hearty warm things to cook for the …
GROVETON — The city of Groveton went without power during Winter Storm Fern, and many residents woke up without electricity. One cause for the outage was a transformer on West Second Street …
GROVETON — The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public of an ongoing phone scam similar to reports received by other Texas sheriff’s offices. Residents are reporting calls …
At a special meeting of the Groveton City Council, the members: Approved the purchase a gradall, will be used to make ditches rounder and deeper to make the flow of storm water better. The …
I found a recipe not long ago in which the picture looked so good, I knew I had to make it. Thinking I would make it sooner than later, I just left the tab open on my laptop. Things happen and life …
The older generation of East Texas hunters took their young charges in hand and gave them the education and experience of hunting, fathers passing down their knowledge to their children as has been …
APPLE SPRINGS — an old, abandoned home in the eastern part of the county was destroyed after a fire broke out Saturday evening. Fire Chief Brett Selman said that the old wood frame house on FM …
Apple Springs Fire Chief Brett Selman can testify that the county, especially in his area, is a tinderbox. Over the course of the last week, the Apple Springs Volunteer Fire Department answered …
GROVETON — In order to seek grant funds related to emergency medical services, the Trinity County Commissioners Court will draft a memorandum of understanding with Ventura EMS. County Judge …
In planning for the new year and creating a content calendar for Bite by Bite, I always enjoy taking a look back at some of my favorite things that I cooked (or assembled) over the previous year. …