6+ hour, 7+ min ago   (226+ words) Leatha Nan Hollingshead, affectionately known as Nan, was born May 8, 1936, in Dallas, Texas and passed away in Texas City, Texas, on July 19, 2026. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Pauline Bell; father, Jimmie Lee Jenkins; stepfather, Frank Lee…...

6+ hour, 2+ min ago   (465+ words) I now understand my late mother’s quest for stress avoidance. For years, she and Uncle Doug maintained a daily phone chat. Inevitably, they would broach subjects that got on their last nerve, necessitating a multi-day “time-out.” Following in Mom’s footsteps,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (608+ words) Doors will open to the public at 3 p.m. for the annual Backpack Bonanza hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office from 3-7 p.m. Monday at the Polk County Commerce Center. There will be free backpacks, free school supplies, free haircuts and free…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (28+ words) Hunter education course required of aspiring hunters Koi sworn in as DA Scoggins named new WHS principal Lake Tejas celebrating 86 years ‘Buggy Barn’ renamed to honor Ling...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (362+ words) GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court will send a letter to Entergy expressing the group’s concern about a proposed transmission line expansion project. At the July 14 meeting, the county approved the letter seeking adjustments to the plan on the grounds…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (361+ words) Every parent of a child with a disability wants the best possible education for their child. Navigating special education services, however, can be complex and overwhelming. As a result, many families seek assistance from special education advocates. While many advocates…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (513+ words) Last week, President Trump gave a speech, with his homework done for good measure, about foreign meddling in U.S. national elections. He claims that there were problems, so naturally I decided to look into it for the basis of a column,…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (836+ words) Last Thursday, President Donald J. Trump spoke before the American people about an issue of grave importance, and no, it was not an address to assure We the People that the economic strains we’re facing will soon let up. Nor was…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (459+ words) Editor’s note: This is part of a recurring series of stories detailing significant achievements and dates of the United States of America. Polk County Publishing is providing the stories in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (446+ words) GROVETON — Sheriff Woody Wallace is taking his passion for helping the children of Trinity County to the next level. Wallace has created different ways to work with young people through programs, such as Junior Deputy, Hunter Education, Don’t Meth with…...