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Saturday Rodeo exciting close to Dogwood Festival Western Weekend

Western Weekend is the second of three weeks of the Annual Tyler County Dogwood Festival. The weekend featured a parade and two rodeos. Both Friday and Saturday events drew a good crowd who enjoyed exciting rodeo action for both the crowd and participants,…

Suspect arrested in shooting death

By Tony Farkas sjntnews@gmail.com WILLIS — After a day on the run, the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office has the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a Coldspring teenager in custody. Sheriff Greg Capers said Joshua Escobar, 19, turned himself into the Sheriff’s Office on Saturday evening, and was charged with murder. He currently is…
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Corrigan-Camden ISD names lone finalist

The Corrigan-Camden ISD board voted Thursday to name Dr. Keith Brooks as its lone finalist for superintendent of schools. He currently serves as the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction at Sheldon ISD. Brooks has 22 years of experience in education, 13 of which have been in administration. He has served as a principal at every…
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TCSO offering career opportunity

By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster.com TYLER COUNTY – Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford announced last week that a new opportunity is available for county residents who are interested in pursuing a law enforcement career. The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office will award up to two individuals an opportunity to attend a local law enforcement…
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Head-on collision results in fatality

Stock Photo From Staff Reports HOUSTON COUNTY – On March 16, a Texas Department of Public Safety report stated that a woman had died after a head-on collision on FM 229 near the 666-mile marker, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The accident happened around 7:15 a.m. when a 2005 Hyundai passenger car heading north drove into the…
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Sheriff investigates gas scam

A box truck driven by two suspects attempted to steal diesel fuel from a store in Shepherd. Courtesy photos SJNT staff Law enforcement officials are searching for the suspects who attempted to steal fuel.SHEPHERD — The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an attempt to steal diesel fuel through the use of gift cards and storage…
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Western Weekend continues festival

Mutton Bustin’ is always a popular and fun event at the annual Western Weekend Lions Club Rodeo. Booster file photo by Jim Powers By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster.com WOODVILLE – Now that the annual Dogwood Festival is in week two, that can only mean one thing: Western Weekend is among us. Tyler Countians and visitors, alike, will be able…
Mutton Bustin’ is always a popular and fun event at the annual Western Weekend Lions Club Rodeo. Booster file photo by Jim Powers

TPWD seeking input for the 2024 land, water plan

From Enterprise Staff The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public input to help inform future management directions of the agency. TPWD’s mission is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and…
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Livingston man charged in shooting

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…
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Continuing to look for suspects

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.
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Kembro wins FWSSR Calf Scramble scholarship

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…
Kayla Kembro brought home a $12,000 scholarship from the Fort Worth Stock Show. Courtesy photo

Beach Boys tribute band to perform Tuesday

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…
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Axe-carrying man arrested

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…
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Livingston man charged in shooting

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…
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Child thought to be missing found safe

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…
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Sheriff’s Department investigates killing

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…
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Naskila Casino’s economic impact continues to grow

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…
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