From Enterprise Staff A Livingston man has now been charged with murder from an incident occurring in November. On Nov. 16, 2022, The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call near Holly Hill Road in Livingston back on Nov. 16, 2022, in reference to a male subject who had sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff’s deputies and detectives…

The Livingston Police Department is currently investigating a several thefts that have occurred over the past month at local businesses. The people in these photos are persons of interest in separate investigations. Those who recognize any of the people in the photos are asked to contact the police department at 936-327-3117.

Kayla Kembro brought home a $12,000 scholarship from the Fort Worth Stock Show. Courtesy photo Special to the News-Standard FORT WORTH — A $12,000 scholarship was recently awarded to Kayla Kembro of Trinity FFA by the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble Scholarship Committee. She is the daughter of Kimberly and Brian Kembro. Kembro…

From Enterprise Staff The Livingston Community Concert Association will present “Sail On! The Beach Boys Tribute” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Polk County Commerce Center, located at 1017 U.S. 59 Loop North in Livingston. Memberships in the Livingston Community Concert Association may be purchased for as little as $50 per person and family rates…

Stock Photo By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster.com MirandaWOODVILLE – A man who was seen carrying an axe while walking along a county road was arrested, according to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 5. Deputies were on a routine patrol when they were dispatched to CR…

A Livingston man has now been charged with murder from an incident occurring in November. On Nov. 16, 2022, The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call near Holly Hill Road in Livingston back on Nov. 16, 2022, in reference to a male subject who had sustained a gunshot wound. Sheriff’s deputies and detectives arrived on the scene…

Haven Barker By Tony Farkaseditor@trinityconews.com GROVETON — An 8-year-old child was found safe on Friday after an Amber Alert galvanized the community and brought numerous law enforcement together. One person, Charles Estep, 50, was arrested on parole violation charges in connection with case and the child is unharmed at this time. Sheriff…

By Tony Farkassjntnews@gmail.com COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting death of a man that occurred during an attempted robbery on March 8. Sheriff Greg Capers said that between 5:20 and 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jeffrey Vance Gunter, 22, broke into Frank’s Liquor, located in the 13000 block of Highway…

Tribal Gaming in the United States ($Billions) From Enterprise Staff The total economic benefit of Naskila Casino continues to grow, with the facility injecting $212 million into the Polk County economy in 2022, according to a new report commissioned by the Texas Forest Country Partnership. The study by the economic analysis firm TXP found that…

From Enterprise Staff State Rep. Mary Gonzalez of El Paso filed legislation this week proposing a state constitutional amendment requiring the governor to enter into gaming compacts with the three federally recognized tribes in the state. The proposed amendment in Gonzalez’s bill – HJR 156 – would have to be approved by two-thirds of the Texas…

From Enterprise Staff An employee of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was arrested by the Texas Rangers and booked into the Polk County Jail early Friday morning according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jessica David, 38, was charged with theft by a public servant, a second-degree felony. Investigators believe David…

STOCK Photo From Staff Reports TYLER COUNTY – A serious crash involving a log truck and a pickup truck between Spurger and Hillister resulted in injuries for one driver. According to a report from Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Shana Clark, the wreck occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on the morning of Friday, March 3 on FM 1013 at CR 4357.…

From Enterprise Staff The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service in reference to a disorderly conduct involving a weapon at a residence off of Windham Trail in the Indian Springs subdivision on March 2. Deputies responded, but a suspect later identified as David Erick Roberds, 33 of Livingston, ran into the woods prior to their…

Special to the News-Times AUSTIN — Drunk drivers claim the lives of hundreds of Texans every year, and spring break can be a particularly deadly time. TxDOT’s Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign is working with college students around the state to highlight the dangers of impaired driving by sharing stories from people who have experienced the…

From Staff Reports “Communities are at their best when there are people helping people,” said American Red Cross volunteer David Guth. “Throughout the year the Red Cross provides people an opportunity to make a differ-ence- whether that be in responding to a disaster, donating blood or providing a financial donation- we can make a difference in…