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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 and located the male victim, subsequently identified as Raymond Herrera, Jr., 72, also of Livingston.

Deputies then located the suspect on the scene, identifying him as 70-year-old Kenny Wade Fisher.

Fisher made the emergency call to the sheriff’s office and stated to investigators on the scene that he had shot Herrera.

Fisher was detained and the victim was transported to a medical facility in Conroe, for medical treatment. He succumbed to his injuries months later.

Subsequent to the completion of the investigation and consultation with the Polk County District Attorney’s Office, Fisher was arrested and charged with murder.  Fisher was booked into the Polk County Jail with a bond set at $150,000.

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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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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 are also available. Membership will allow one to attend all concerts per season. For additional information go to www.livingstoncommunityconcert.org or contact Sally Frasier at 936-967-0219.

“Sail On!” plays the music of The Beach Boys. Performing all of the classic hits, plus some treasures from the brilliant extended catalog, “Sail On” faithfully recreates the soundtrack to an endless summer, live and in rich detail. The timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing, and dreaming are brought to life for all ages and anybody that wants to have fun, fun, fun. Sing, clap and move along to the irresistible beats and unforgettable tunes or sit back and drift along on the sunny harmonies. There’s something for every music lover in the transcendent catalog of The Beach Boys and “Sail On” keeps the good vibrations going for everyone that wants to join in.

Based in Nashville, the members of “Sail On” have among them a varied list of credits which includes composing, arranging, producing, engineering and performing. Members have been featured in an array of venues and media, both domestic and international. The band performs extensively across the U.S.A. at over 80 concerts a year. Bound by a shared love and

admiration for the genius and enduring quality of The Beach Boys, “Sail On” continues to enjoy

the unique challenge and privilege of bringing one of pop music’s greatest legacies to audiences

everywhere.

“Sail On” comprises Wyatt Funderburk on vocals and bass, Ben Potter on drums and percussion, Paul Runyon on vocals and keyboards, Matt Thompson on vocals and guitar and Mike Williamson on vocals, guitar and keyboards.

 

 

 

 

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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 and located the male victim, subsequently identified as Raymond Herrera, Jr., 72, also of Livingston. 

Deputies then located the suspect on the scene, identifying him as 70-year-old Kenny Wade Fisher. 

Fisher made the emergency call to the sheriff’s office and stated to investigators on the scene that he had shot Herrera.

Fisher was detained and the victim was transported to a medical facility in Conroe, for medical treatment. He succumbed to his injuries months later.

Subsequent to the completion of the investigation and consultation with the Polk County District Attorney’s Office, Fisher was arrested and charged with murder.  Fisher was booked into the Polk County Jail with a bond set at $150,000.