Editor’s Note: This edition of Bite by Bite originally ran on Oct. 16, 2022. Our days of trick or treating on Halloween are long behind us but I feel like I need to make some reference to …

While the bulk of the local Trinity County races were decided in the March primary election, there are other races of note to cast ballots for in the November general election. Former President …

Dry conditions have increased the volume of fires in the county, leading to at least five fires. Those conditions prompted the Trinity County Commissioners Court to enact an outdoor burn ban on …

Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23-31, and East Texans are preparing to engage in a campaign that extends far beyond spirited dress-up days and themed school events. This week is an invaluable …

TRINITY — Two of the top positions in the city of Trinity administration are now open following Thursday’s meeting of the Trinity City Council. City Manager Tim King has been …

TRINITY —Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a fatality crash on Farm-to-Market Road 356 that occurred Monday.

GROVETON — Fires are becoming more frequent, and grass is crackling, so on Thursday the Trinity County Commissioners Court enacted a burn ban throughout the county. Commissioner Neal Smith …

TRINITY — The Grand Baby Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals living with dementia, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Trinity …

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 …

GROVETON — With pre-production needs met, the production crew behind “The Beast of Trinity Texas” has let loose — the filming. Lizzie Camp, a co-producer for the film as …

GROVETON — A set of apartments on FM 355 south of town, formerly decent dwellings for newlyweds and others but now housing squatters, burned down on Saturday. Firefighters and engines from …

TRINITY — Trinity Volunteer Fire Department responded Friday afternoon to assist Onalaska Fire Department with a large pile of timber with a loading machine burning. Fire Chief Keith …

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 …

This article will conclude my service to the Groveton Ex-Student’s Association as president. I am proud of the 10 years that I served and am grateful for all the support I have had from the …

Westwood Shores held its annual Neighborhood Night Out on Saturday evening. Residents were able to meet their neighbors and learn about activities to get involved in. The highlights of the evening …

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 …

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 …

TRINITY — Trinity Police Chief Daniel Kee is back at work after being placed on leave during an investigation. City Manager Tim King said that Kee was under investigation by Texas Rangers …

Every year, the Groveton Ex-Students Association celebrates homecoming; every two years, though, it’s bigger and better, and this year was no exception. With dances, pageants, reunions and …

GROVETON — The spokesman for the Trinity County Jail Committee told the Commissioners Court that it was the decision of the board to move forward with a bond election to build a new jail. …