1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (296+ words) September is one of my favorite months of the year. The school year is under way, Friday night lights are back, and the opening of dove season means another hunting season is finally upon us. The timing is especially relevant…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (1093+ words) Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodeny Scott personally stopped construction until he could visit…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (410+ words) Diana R. Fuentes, a veteran Texas journalist and news industry leader who was an ardent advocate for a free press and open government, is the posthumous recipient of this year’s James Madison Award. Bestowed by the Freedom of Information Foundation of…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (150+ words) SHEPHERD — One good turn deserves another, and the Shepherd City Council on Aug. 10 waived permitting fees for an awning planned for First Baptist Church. City Secretary Debra Hagler said that First Baptist Church of Shepherd is planning to construct an…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (493+ words) GROVETON — Trinity County Commissioners have reached a balanced budget, requiring cuts across all departments. At a budget workshop on Friday, County Judge Danny Martin said that following work at the Aug. 11 meeting, and subsequently going through the budget line by…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (380+ words) With the start of another school year, I want to recognize the hard work, dedication, and passion of our dedicated teachers and support staff who work tirelessly to enrich, educate, and inspire our next generation. I hope you’ll join me…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (444+ words) There are a couple of phrases that bounce around my brain frequently; one is what the headline for this story was paraphrased from (“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (37+ words) TCSO reports several drug arrests Filing ends for Nov. 3 General Election Polk County Center’s first RN cohort graduates Old Indians looking for nominees to be inducted into Hall of Fame Goodrich council mulls water bills, grants...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (33+ words) Filing ends for Nov. 3 General Election Polk County Center’s first RN cohort graduates Goodrich council mulls water bills, grants Man arrested at Matthews Street Park Burn ban in effect until further notice...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (419+ words) Filing ended at 5 p.m. Tuesday for a place on the ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election. The last day to register in order to vote in the general election is Oct. 5. Early voting will begin Oct. 19 and conclude Oct. 30. The last…...