22+ hour, 2+ min ago  (286+ words) The Farm Credit Bank of Texas joined us in D. C. last week for a productive visit. This incredible group of men and women help finance agriculture and rural communities across Texas and America. I was grateful to discuss opportunities for us…...

20+ hour, 6+ min ago  (192+ words) The baseball team has been working hard this summer playing games once a week at Big Sandy facing teams from larger schools such as Groveton, Onalaska and Big Sandy. They have been able to get a lot of game-like reps…...

19+ hour, 52+ min ago  (163+ words) NACOGDOCHES "The Stephen F. Austin Azalea Garden is partnering with the School of Art to launch a new sculpture walk, adding original works of art to their beloved natural gardens. The project transforms the garden into a destination where art and…...

21+ hour, 47+ min ago  (227+ words) COLDSPRING " Melissa Crowder, the James Street Elementary school counselor, took the podium at the June 22 board meeting to present the idea of having an animal partner to assist in guiding students. "Emotional regulation is really the foundation for everything we…...

19+ hour, 55+ min ago  (539+ words) As we approach the country's 250th birthday, I find my mind drifting back to its 200th. Yes, a weary nation looked to the Bicentennial to lift our spirits from the lingering effects of the Vietnam War, Watergate and OPEC muscle-flexing. We desperately…...

21+ hour, 36+ min ago  (153+ words) The Groveton Volunteer Fire Department battled two fires recently, In the Woodlake Area on Piney Creek Road, GVFD was paged to a reported structure fire in the Woodlake area in the early morning hours of June 16. Firefighters responded promptly and…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago  (203+ words) easttexasnews. com Febb. 5, 1931-June 24, 2026 Funeral services for Betty Jean Freeman, 95, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11 a. m. at the Midway Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Mike Miller officiating. Betty was born February 5, 1931 in Dallas, Texas and passed…...

21+ hour, 41+ min ago  (201+ words) TRINITY " Teachers in the Trinity school system could see additional money in the paycheck now that the state has approved its Teacher Incentive Allotment plan. TIA is a state program sponsored by the Texas Education Association that awards effective teachers....

21+ hour, 55+ min ago  (177+ words) COLDSPRING " While the county has put money and effort into keeping its jail space up to standard, workspace for the Sheriff and his deputies has been largely ignored, and the Commissioners Court on Wednesday discussed remedying that situation. County Judge…...

21+ hour, 57+ min ago  (676+ words) This is a week of many events celebrating our nation's 250th birthday. I have mentioned Shepherd's July 4 event with Fireworks at 9 p. m. but there will be a lot to do before that. Americal Legion Post 629 will open at 2 p. m. with State Rep. Janis…...