While the state of Texas has 17 measures on the ballot for the Nov. 4 election, Trinity County and Groveton ISD each have just one. Trinity County Commissioners have authorized a $16,650,000 …

LUFKIN — Hearts across East Texas are heavy after the passing of Willie Mae Durham, a true songbird whose powerful, soulful voice brought comfort, inspiration, and joy to countless lives for …

THE WOODLANDS —Entergy Texas is moving forward with a major transmission project following a decision by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to approve the route for a transmission line. …

AUSTIN — After a two-week delay to gather more information regarding development, the Public Utilities Commission of Texas approved a …

POINT BLANK — A resident of this San Jacinto County town started an investigation that led to the arrest of man accused of bilking more than 12 people in a three-county area out of money for …

We had the pleasure of visiting Daughter at college recently and took in a football game while there. Her Texas Longhorns were playing Hubby’s Sam Houston Bearkats – not necessarily an …

LUFKIN — What started in Trinity County as a case of a runaway teen ended with two-vehicle crash in Lufkin that claimed the life of a Lufkin ISD teacher. Morgan Wright, 40, of Pollock, …

GROVETON — A Groveton woman was injured after an explosion occurred in her apartment early Tuesday morning. According to Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace, at approximately 4 a.m. …

APPLE SPRINGS — The Apple Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees has announced that Superintendent Cody Moree will retire effective Dec. 31 after 20 years of service to the …

GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court approved the next budget and tax rate, but not before being upbraided by the Sheriff’s Office and a county resident. The budget …

GROVETON — A proposed truck stop center to be built on Highway 94 at FM 3154 was the subject of a public hearing held Sept. 15 by the Groveton City Council, and residents questioned taxes, …

I am writing to provide some additional transparency and clarity into the recent resolution from Groveton Independent School District in calling for a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election or VATRE. A …

There are certain foods that just pair well together and two of those are sweet potatoes and black beans … and it doesn’t hurt that they’re both good for you. They both scream fall …

TRINITY — For 76 years, the Trinity Community Fair has been more than just an annual event — it's a celebration of community values and bonds that make Trinity special. From midway …

NIGTON — It was a day of joy, of fellowship, of dominos, and of dedication as the residents of this Trinity County village gathered on Sept. 13. By all accounts, Roosevelt Hall, the 2025 …

GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court discussed budget proposals for the Sheriff’s Department, focusing on jail and patrol staffing. At a special meeting on Sept. 16, …

My menu-planning – and I’m using the term loosely here – doesn’t always go according to plan and over the years I’ve learned how to shake it off, pivot and improvise. …

TRINITY — The Trinity City Council OK’d its FY 2026 budget on Thursday, one that shows some deficit spending even with a hike in the tax rate. The overall budget shows revenues at …

AUSTIN — Many East Texas residents agree that the Southeast Texas Area Reliability Project is necessary for power reliability, but those same residents believe that routing the power lines …