LUFKIN — The Deep East Texas Council of Governments, a voluntary association of local governments in an 11-county region of East Texas, is launching a broadband assessment and developing an …
editor@trinityconews.com GROVETON — Trinity County department heads, at the request of County Judge Danny Martin, continued paring their budgets for the coming year, and the Commissioners …
TRINITY — The 2025 Trinity Community Fair slogan, Deep Roots and Cowboy Boots, is more than just words — it’s a testament to 76 years of celebrating accomplishments and the …
Though the humble jalapeño is actually a Mexican chili, it was designated the official “State Pepper of Texas” in 1995 during the 74th regular session of the Texas Legislature. …
GROVETON — The Groveton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle and brush fire on Monday, which firefighters believe started over the weekend. Fire Chief Glenn Hammond said the …
GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court enacted a hiring freeze and is seeking a 5 percent cut in expenses across the board for the FY 2025-26 budget year. At a Sept. 4 special …
LUFKIN — A project to improve drainage and replace aging infrastructure at eight locations in the Lufkin District will get under way this week. Frisco-based contractor Icos Management LLC …
Football season is here … for better or worse. I’m joking. I enjoy it just as much as the next person. I also know that football season is a marathon and not a sprint and that depending …
GROVETON — The continued employment of four jailers at the Trinity County Jail brought out passionate pleas for the employees as well as concerns for the state of the county coffers. At …
GROVETON — Rising costs and saving critical programs have spurred the Groveton ISD Board of Trustees to place a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election on the November general election ballot. …
At the Aug. 25 meeting, Groveton City Council members: appointed Donna Dixon to the council position vacated by Casey Anderson’s resignation. approved payment of the Inframark …
GROVETON —Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 287, east of Crockett, that occurred Friday. The preliminary crash investigation …
As much as I’m ready for fall and cooler weather, I’m definitely going to miss the wonder that is fresh summer produce – tomatoes, corn, green beans, berries, fresh herbs. It just …
TRINITY — Three men died as the result of an industrial accident on Wednesday in the Westwood Shores subdivision of Trinity County. Trinity Fire Chief Keith Johnson said that the victims, …
TRINITY — After failing to come to a consensus on a tax rate at the Trinity City Council’s regular meeting on Aug. 21, the council approved a nickel tax hike at a special meeting on …
GROVETON — County officials discussed aspects of the upcoming budget and how to make up shortfalls in revenue. County Judge said the main objective with budgeting this year was to get to a …
TRINITY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a one-vehicle crash on Farm-to-Market Road 230, west of Trinity, that occurred Sunday. The preliminary crash …
AUSTIN — State Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin, praised the environmental aspects included in the second Special Session agenda. “I want to thank Gov. Greg Abbott for his leadership in …
GROVETON — The Groveton City Council met with its well contractor to discuss specifications at a special meeting on Aug. 18. Mayor Hayden Lee said that the engineer from Schaumberg Inc., …
GROVETON — Casaray Ranch, a Groveton-based breeder of red Brahmans, participated in two events in July, obtaining numerous awards. At the 2025 The Brahman Event in Lufkin, the ranch won: …