LIVINGSTON, July 5, 2008 - Shortly before midnight on July 4, 2008, Polk County Sheriff Detective, Lieutenant Craig Finegan was driving on FM-1988 near FM-3126. Finegan observed a blue 2004 Ford F-150 turn off of 3126. Finegan noticed that the truck was driving erratically...more
Livingston Holds Annual 4th of July Parade, LIVINGSTON, July 4th, 2008 - The City of Livingston held its annual 4th of July in Downtown at 10 am on Friday, July 4th 2008. A generous turnout showed up to watch the floats float by. :) ...MORE
Reservation Celebrates With Style and Tradition in 4th of July Bash, ALABAMA COUSHATA RESERVATION, July 4, 2008 - On July 3rd 2008 the Alabama Coushata Reservation put on an open-to-the-public Independence Day celebration that was free of charge, as they welcomed all Polk Countians to their place for a HUGE bash...more
Middle-of-the-Night Roll Over Accident in Onalaska, ONALASKA, July 4, 2008 - At approximately 2:28 am on, July 4, 2008, an older model maroon colored Chevrolet pickup driven by Lance Watts, 24, of Livingston was north-bound on FM-3459 when his truck left the road to the left and rolled over...more
Livingston Resident Cynthia Duplechain Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Murder, LIVINGSTON, July 3, 2008 - District Judge Elizabeth Coker handed down a 25 year prison sentence to Cynthia Duplechain on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 for the December 8, 2007 shooting of Raymond Keith Rhodes...more
Lunchtime Accident in Sends Man to Hospital, ONALASKA, July 3, 2008 - At approximately 12 noon on July 3, 2008, a red 2005 Chevy Cavalier driven by Jason Easterling, 24, of Onalaska was south-east bound on FM-356 when he collided with the rear section of a truck...more
Local Farm Bureau Has Much to Offer Polk County Youth, LIVINGSTON, July 3, 2008 - The Polk County Farm Bureau has been very active for many years in offering students opportunities for personal and educational advancement...more
MISSING PERSON
Name: Walter "Bo" Brawner Date Missing: June 10, 2008 Missing From: Shepherd, Texas D.O.B.: January, 28, 1941 Age: 67 years old Hair Color: Grey, short, balding Height: 5'4" Weight: 120 Lbs. Eye Color: Hazel Gender: Male Race: White Complexion: Medium Police/Sheriff: San Jacinto County Sheriff's Dept. Deputy Name: Lacy Rogers Deputy Phone: 936-653-4367
Walter "Bo" Brawner, age 67, disappeared from his home on McCain Street in Shepherd, Texas on Tuesday, June 10, 208 and has not been seen or heard from since. It is not known what Mr. Brawner was last seen wearing.
Chairman John Otto Announces The Interim Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform Hearing to be Held in Beaumont on July 15, 2008, AUSTIN, July 2, 2008 – The House Interim Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform will hold a meeting in Beaumont at 1 pm at the John Gray Center Auditorium on the Lamar University campus...more
Livingston Leopards Youth Football will be having another sign-up on July 12th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Livingston High School Field House.
Onalaska Man Sent to Hospital in Accident on FM-943, SEGNO, July 1, 2008 - At approximately 1:15 am on July 1, 2008, a red, 2008, Ford F-150 pickup being driven by Michael Dwayne Dunaway, 28, of Onalaska was east-bound on FM 943, and tried to avoid a deer causing Dunaway to lose control of his truck and leave the road...more
City of Livingston Offers Kids and Parents a Nice Alternative for Summer Activities, LIVINGSTON, June 30, 2008 - The Summer Fun Camps were designed to give kids activities during the summer break and give working parents a good alternative for their kids supervision. With camp activities in the morning, and swim passes for the afternoon, kids receive a full week of entertainment...more!
Accident at Highway 59 and Loop 393, GOODRICH, June 29, 2008 - A full sized pickup pulling a trailer broad-sided a small car in Goodrich today. On June 29, 2008, at approximately 3:51 pm, a black, 1995 Saturn driven by Tonya Swarthout, 21, of Goodrich was at a crossover on Highway 59 and attempted to crossover to the south end of Loop 393...more
Accident at Polk County Line Gets Woman Life Flighted from Onalaska, SAN JACINTO COUNTY, June 29, 2008 - Shortly after 2am on June 29, 2008, a blue 2002 Saturn L100 sedan driven by Cathryn Berry, 30, of San Jacinto County, was west bound on 190 and had just crossed the Polk County line when her car veered off the road to the right...more
Driver Runs Car Into Ditch,Stuck, Gets Arrested for DWI, LIVINGSTON, June 28, 2008 - The driver of a green 1992 Ford Taurus Wagon ran her car into a ditch, got stuck on a culvert and was arrested for DWI...more
UPDATE:
Man Arrested for Trying to Cash Counterfeit Traveler's Check at First State Bank Identified...more
Another Day, Another 18 Wheeler Roll Over at FM-2665 and US-59, GOODRICH, June 26, 2008 - In what seems like Dejavu, another 18 wheeler roll over accident occurred in what seems like a repeat of almost exactly 24 hours earlier. At approximately 4:55 pm on June 26, 2008, a white 1999 Volvo 18 wheeler driven by...more
18 Wheeler Roll Over Accident on 59, GOODRICH, June 25, 2008 - At approximately 5:15 pm on June 25, 2008 a red 2006 International diesel tractor trailer driven by Dale Anderson, 49, of Mississippi was south-bound in the right lane on Highway 59 in Goodrich...more
Kenneth Gene Keegan, Jr.
Man Wanted for Multiple Felony Warrants Found Growing Marijuana Garden, INDIAN SPRINGS, June 25, 2008 - On June 16, 2008, while trying to apprehend a wanted suspect for multiple felony warrants, Polk County Sheriff Lieutenant Andy Lowrie and other Deputies came across his marijuana garden in Indian Springs...more
River of Life Offers Women Hope When They Feel They're at a Dead End in Life, LIVINGSTON, June 24, 2008 -The River of Life Training Center (RLTC) located at 1300 N. Washington (Business 59) in Livingston offers women a place to turn when their life is filled with despair...more
Announcement:
Livingston Leopards youth football sign-ups will be held at the High School Field house, Saturday, June 28th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please come sign your child up to have a great youth football experience!
Group Aims to Make a Difference Through Public Prayer, LIVINGSTON, June 22, 2008 -The River of Life Women's Training Center and a group of Polk County Churches from multiple Christian denominations have coordinated to have organized public prayer meetings...more
Truck Driver Turns Over Truck, Loses Load During Recovery, LIVINGSTON, June 21, 2008 - At approximately 11:25 am on June 21, 2008, the driver of a truck for Livingston's Fair Ice Service turned over a 1998 International Diesel that was fully loaded with ice...more
Details Sketchy in Major Accident by Livingston Post Office, LIVINGSTON, June 21, 2008 - At approximately 11:15 at night on June 20, 2008, a tan late model Buick LeSabre was west bound on 190 near the Livingston Post office. The car proceeded through the signal light, when it was slammed from behind by the driver of a white Chevy Silverado...more
Ben Boyd
Teen MPACT Breaks Mold of Partying Teens, LIVINGSTON, June 20, 2008 - In a day and age when teens run the roads after dark, often roaming from party to party,one man's vision shows teens the reward comes from helping others...more
Prayer Corner to run for the next six Fridays
Every Friday starting June 20th through July 25th, the sidewalk at the corner of Mills and Washington near the gazebo will be set aside for a special prayer time. On these Fridays, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, the public is invited to come by to have someone pray with them. This is a multi-church activity and will be manned by prayer partners from several denominations and races to pray for any needs you may have. Some of the churches involved include Spirit of Integrity, Light House Revival Center, Livingston Church of God in Christ, Corrigan First Assembly of God, First Presbyterian Church - Livingston, First Baptist Church - Livingston, and Church on the Lake. The prayer partners will also be praying for our county's needs, including our schools, county officials, economic growth, racial barriers, crime prevention, etc. Please feel free to stop by and visit with those who are prepared to see needs met and lives changed.
Barbara Purvis
A Widow's Gratitude. Nearly a Year After Her Husband's Death, Barbara Purvis Reflects With Thanks, LIVINGSTON, June 18, 2008 - On behalf of my beloved husband, Quentin Purvis and myself, I want to thank the Polk County Sheriff's Office (and everyone involved) with all of my heart for the wonderful monetary gift presented to me from the softball tournament that was held on August, 2007 at Pedigo Park...more
Oil Field Fire in South Polk County Draws Attention from 5 Different VFDs, SCHWAB CITY, June 17, 2008 - A lunchtime fire in an old oil field off of Munson Road in South Polk County drew an immediate response from 5 different fire departments. The fire occurred off of Munson Road in the vicinity of Schwab City when workers who were disassembling some old storage tanks accidentally caught one of the tanks on fire...more
Morning Accident on FM 1276 Gets Young Student Life Flighted, LIVINGSTON, June 17, 2008 - At 7:34 am on June 17, 2008, a white 1996 Ford Explorer driven by...more
Cadillac Slams Into Guard Rail on 59 North, Driver Walks Away, GOODRICH, June 16, 2008 - At approximately 8:50 pm on June 15, 2008, a white 2000 Cadillac Deville driven by...more
Single Vehicle Roll Over on Old Woodville Road, LIVINGSTON, June 15, 2008 - A single vehicle roll over accident on Old Woodville road at Waka Street sent an 18 year old to Livingston Memorial Hospital...more
S.A.N.E. Benefit Trail Ride a Huge Success, LIVINGSTON, June 15, 2008 - The S.A.N.E. Benefit Trail Ride proved to be a huge success as more than $15,000 (so far) has been brought in to help victims of sexual assault...please click here and read more
S.A.N.E. Benefit Trail Ride Day One, LIVINGSTON, June 13, 2008 - Friday the 13th has never been funner. Camps are set up, folks are eating, music is playing, and the smell of barbecue filled the air...more
Junior Hendrix (right) Heads up the "Barn Yard Posse" with Joe LeBlanc and Troy Tucker. Their award winning barbecue is being served!
Cleveland Man Dies While in Polk County Jail, LIVINGSTON, June 13, 2008 - On June 11, 2008, a Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested and charged 53 year old...more
Man Loses Home, Possessions in Massive Fire, LIVINGSTON, June 11, 2008 - At approximately 8:30 pm on June 11, 2008, a structure fire was reported on 1911 Tom Cummins Road (right off 190 East, about 2 miles down). When fire fighters from the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department first arrived on the scene, they reported that the double wide mobile home was fully involved. Another fireman told PolkCountyToday.com that when he first arrived, the mobile home was engulfed in a giant ball of fire...more
Black People for Justice Considering Establishing Polk County Chapter, LIVINGSTON, June 11, 2008 - Two men were at the Polk County Courthouse in Livingston on Wednesday morning and into the afternoon handing out brochures from an organization they represent, Black People for Justice...more
Polk County DA Nabs Another "Top 8" With Cooperation From the State of Illinois, LIVINGSTON, June 10, 2008 - The Polk County Criminal District Attorney's Office has nabbed another Polk County Top 8 Most Wanted, as the Long Arm of the Law catches up with another fugitive on the run. This makes the second Top 8 arrested in less than a week...more
Another One of Polk County Crime Stoppers Top 8 Most Wanted Apprehended, LIVINGSTON, June 9, 2008 - The Polk County District Attorney's office has found the whereabouts, that lead to the apprehension of one of Polk County Crime Stoppers Top 8 Most Wanted Fugitives...more
Running a Stop Sign Leads to Arrest for Possession,
LIVINGSTON, June 9, 2008 - Shortly after 2 pm on June 9, 2008, the driver of a red 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage was pulled over for running a stop sign near Old Bold Springs Road. Captain Ricky Childers, Lieutenant Andy Lowrie, and Deputy Randy Turner pulled over the driver...more
Onalaska Man Arrested on Drug Charges,
LIVINGSTON, June 9, 2008 - According to Lieutenant Andy Lowrie of the Polk County Sheriff's Department, a man by the name of...more
3 Vehicle Accident Sends Elderly Livingston Woman to Hospital, LIVINGSTON, June 9, 2008 - At approximately 5:15 pm on June 9, 2008, a 2002 silver Mazda Protege' driven by Christina Carter, 21, of Livingston was west bound on 190 and attempted to turn left onto 350 South (by City Grille) and failed to yield right-of-way...more
FOLLOW UP INTERVIEW
LIVINGSTON, June, 8, 2008 - PolkCountyToday.com interview with founder of Abundant Light of Livingston, Inc., Mr. Kenneth Darden...more
Kenneth Darden
Livingston's Own Studio C Hosts Classy Dance Recital Show, LIVINGSTON, June 8, 2008 - Livingston's own Studio C Dance Studio put on a classy recital show on Saturday evening at the Livingston High School Auditorium...more
Polk County SPCA Seeking Homes for 5 Neglected Horses, LIVINGSTON, June 07, 2008 - The Polk County SPCA is actively seeking homes and/or foster homes for 5 neglected horses...more
Collective Efforts Being Made by Local Authorities to Step Up the Help for Victims of Sexual Abuse, LIVINGSTON, June 7, 2008 - The Polk County Criminal District Attorney’s Office has joined with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Livingston Police Department, Onalaska Police Department, Corrigan Police Department, SAAFE House, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Adult and Juvenile Community Supervision and Memorial Medical Center of Livingston to form a SART (Sexual Assault Response Team)...more
Sheriff's Narcotics Division Shuts Down Established Crack House, Multiple Arrests Made, LIVINGSTON, June 6, 2008 - On June 4, 2008, the Polk County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division conducted an undercover operation at the end of Mouse Brown Road off of FM 350 South...more
Two Men Who Refuse to Leave After Closing Hours Find Themselves on the Wrong Side of The Law, LIVINGSTON, June 5, 2008 - "We have a burglary in progress at City Office Supply...Possible weapons". That was the radio call shortly after 5:30 pm on June 4, 2008...more
Abundant Light of Livingston, Incorporated Offers People a Shot at a Better Life, LIVINGSTON, June 4, 2008 -"Help people who need help". That's how Nancy M. Simmons likes to say it. Nancy is a retired Registered Nurse who practiced nursing for 54 years and is now reaching out to people...more
Late Night High Speed Chase in Livingston, LIVINGSTON, June 4, 2008 - At approximately 2:30 in the morning on June 4, 2008, a call came into the Livingston Police Department about a car speeding up and down Polk Street. Officer Darrell Neuman was dispatched to the location of the suspicious vehicle. When officer Newman approached the vehicle, the driver...more
Texas Employers to Receive $148 Million in UI Tax Refunds, AUSTIN, June 3, 2008 - The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has begun mailing $148 million in refund checks to nearly 360,000 Texas employers...more
Accident Likely Prevented When Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Woman for DWI, LIVINGSTON, June 3, 2008 - Shortly before 6 pm on June 2, 2008, calls came into Polk County Sheriff's Dept complaining about a driver who was driving into oncoming traffic on Highway 190 West...more
FOLLOW UP STORY: Dreams Did Come True for Two Local Sisters, Courtney and Kayla Hastings...more
Accident in Seven Oaks Gets Young Couple Life Flighted, SEVEN OAKS, June 1, 2008 - A single vehicle accident on Camp Road sends a husband and wife to the hospital via life flight. At approximately 4:30 pm a small red 1989 Chevrolet truck driven by...more
Polk County SPCA is an Organization On a Mission With a Sense of Purpose, LIVINGSTON, May 31, 2008 - The local chapter of the SPCA is made up of volunteers who have a sense of purpose and are driven by a mission. Linda Burnett works Monday through Friday full time and often overtime. But a full time work schedule doesn't deter Linda from being a fervent volunteer for a cause she believes in...more
Dylan Haley adopts a puppy.
School of the Arts Offers the Gift of Music for All Ages, LIVINGSTON, May 30, 2008 - Livingston's School of the Arts (SOTA) is a non-profit organization that offers all sorts of classes in music...more
First Baptist Church of Goodrich Summer events:
"Engage" youth led revival will begin Sunday morning, June 8 and go through Thursday, June 12. Evening services will be at 7 P.M. Thursday night will be a youth rally. Three college and seminary students will preach, lead singing and work with the youth. Our Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning June 9th at 10 A.M. and goes through Thursday, June 12th with commence at 6 P.M.
Please call me if you have any questions, 365-2415. Thank you, Tom Owen
A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Saturday May 31, LISD Graduation 10 am, UPC Auditorium, Lufkin
Saturday May 31 SPCA Adaptathon at Livingston Tractor Supply
Friday and Saturday (June 6 - 7), 40th Annual Alabama Coushatta Pow-Wow to take place at the Alabama Coushatta Reservation
Tuesday June 10, Livingston City Council Meeting at 5 pm at Livingston City Hall
Saturday and Sunday (June 14 - 15) Cowographers Wild West Entertainers at Pedigo Park
Friday June 20 Boots & Babes Veteran's Dance, 7:30 pm, Lake Livingston Inn.
Friday June 27 Sonic 50s Party, 7 pm - 10 pm, Livingston City Pool Matthews Park in Livingston
Livingston Man Charged With Assaulting His Wife With Truck, LIVINGSTON, May 28, 2008 - According to multiple witnesses, on May 27, 2008 shortly before 8 pm, a Livingston man was trying to slam his late model white 4 x 4 Dodge truck into his wife's late model maroon Chevy Tahoe as she was driving on 59 North...more
Attorney General Abbott Launches Child Safety Initiative To Protect Texas Kids, ROUND ROCK, May 27, 2008 - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) today launched a new child safety initiative designed to help protect Texas children...more
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Vacation Bible School will be held at Beacon Bay Baptist Church from June 16-20. There will be classes available for EVERYONE ages 4-99 and a nursery will be available to those younger than four. We will meet each evening from 6-8:30 p.m. During this week we will learn about knowing the truth, speaking the truth and living the truth. Everyone is invited to join us for a week of bible study, crafts, snacks and other activities.For more information call 327-9027 or email beaconbaybaptist@eastex.net
Linda C. Manning
Linda C. Manning, formerly employed on night shift at Melbo's, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008 at her residence. Family visitiation will be at Cochran's today, Monday, May 26 at 10:00. Friends visitation will follow at 11:00. Funeral services will be held at Blanchard Baptist Church on Tuesday at 10:00. Linda was treasured by many and will be deeply missed. An account to help offset medical bills has been set up at First National Bank. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Tyler County Youth Flees Home, Wrecks Van and Evades Arrest, LEGGETT, May 25, 2008 - A Tyler County youth who was having behavioral problems at home, took his parents' van and ran away...more
Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal to Hold Hearings Across Texas...more
Beautiful Saturday Marred by Ugly Accident, LIVINGSTON, May 24, 2008 - A beautiful Saturday afternoon was marred by an ugly accident that occurred at the entrance of Lake Livingston State Park...more
Tomball Man Arrested in Leggett for DWI, LEGGETT, May 23, 2008 - According to witnesses, at approximately 10:50 pm on May 23, 2008, the driver of a white 2008 Toyota Tacoma was weaving all over the road on Highway 59 southbound from Seven Oaks and headed towards Livingston...more
ANNOUNCEMENT:
To all POLK COUNTY RECREATION ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
ON MAY 27, 2008 STARTING AT 6:30PM TO 7:15PM YOU CAN COME BY THE POOL AND PICK UP YOUR KEY(S) IF YOUR DUES HAVE BEEN PAID OR YOU CAN PAY YOUR DUES THAT EVENING AND GET YOUR KEY(S) THEM.
THANK YOU TRACY GALLOWAY
Teen Girl Arrested for Possession of Marijuana, LIVINGSTON, May 23, 2008 - Shortly before 11 pm on May 23, 2008, Polk County Sheriff Deputy Scott Wright pulled a white Chevrolet pickup over for a busted light, as Wright approached the vehicle...more
DWI Early in the Evening in Livingston, LIVINGSTON, May 23, 2008 - On May 23, 2008 at approximately 8:45 pm, a blue 1994 Ford Ranger driven by Thomas Norris of Livingston hit a parked black 2004 Nissan Armada in the parking lot of Melbo's in Livingston. The Nissan was driven by Juan Garza, 43, of Houston. After Norris hit the Nissan, he then put his vehicle in reverse and backed into a red 2001 Ford F-250, driven by...more
The Big Thicket Lake Estates Subdivision road improvement/assessment election passed, 796 For and 528 Against. The improvements will be on 16 roads: LC Herschap Ln., Almon Winfrey Dr.,Frank Crittenden Trl., Bear Track Trl., Charles Keys Ln., Big Foot Wallace Trl., Story Dr., Lambright Ln., Leona Ln., Josephine Rd., Deveraux Trl., Lake Rd., Tondra Trl., Royce Ln., Forgivness Dr. & Garrett Rd., located in the Big Thicket Lake Estates Subdivision in Polk County, TX. Wherin a maximum amount of $214.00 will be assessed against each lot located in the subdivision within Polk County.
This item has been placed on the Commissioner's Court agenda for Tuesday, May 27th and 10:00 a.m. (item #6)
Lunchtime Roll Over Accident on 1988, LIVINGSTON, May 22, 2008 - At approximately 12 noon on May 22, 2008, a roll over accident occurred on Highway 1988 close to Peebles Cemetery...more
INCIDENT NEAR HIGHWAY 146, Livingston, May 21, 2008 - On May 20, 2008 at 10:37 pm a 911 call came to the Polk County Sheriff's Department to report a kidnapping. The victim was...more
Registered Sex Offender Busted for Drugs, LIVINGSTON, May 20, 2008 - On May 20, 2008, while traveling east-bound on 190 West, Lieutenant Andy Lowrie noticed a tan Saturn traveling towards Onalaska, driving down the middle of the road (occupying 2 lanes)...more
Routine Patrol in West End Breaks Up Dope Transaction, LIVINGSTON, May 20, 2008 - A routine patrol in the west end of Livingston renders a busted up drug transaction and two arrests. At 12:15 in the afternoon on May 19, 2008, Lieutenant Andy Lowrie and Sergeant Howard Smith were patrolling on Colita Street in the west end of Livingston when...more
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way Sends Family to Hospital, GOODRICH, May 19, 2008 - According to DPS Trooper David Morris, at approximately 6:55 pm on May 19, 2008, a white 1992 Mercury Topaz driven by Jason McGrath of Goodrich was east-bound on 1988 at the cross-over and attempted to cross Highway 59...more
Single Vehicle Accident Sends Livingston Woman to Hospital, SAN JACINTO COUNTY, May 18, 2008 - Diabetic shock while driving sent a Livingston woman to the hospital at the San Jacinto/Polk County line. At approximately 3:45 pm witnesses said they noticed a vehicle that was weaving all over the road on Highway 59...more
Local Cattle Can Cause a Beef With Drivers, LIVINGSTON, May 18, 2008 - Polk County Sheriff's Sergeant, Perry Alexander was driving east on 1988 on May 17, 2008. It was 8:30 pm and he was responding to a report of cows in the road, but when he arrived, an accident had already occurred...more
Two Robbers Caught, LIVINGSTON, May 18, 2008 - According to Livingston Police Officer Kurt Riley, on May 17, 2008, the two robbers who robbed Brian Thomas of Livingston...more
Compassion for Animals Drives Local SPCA at Adoptathon, LIVINGSTON, May 17, 2008 - Livingston SPCA held a pet adoptathon at Livingston Tractor Supply on Saturday...more
Candidate for Polk County Sheriff, Gary McClendon was on hand.
Vehicle Rolls Over Several Times North of Corrigan, CORRIGAN, May 17, 2008 - At approximately 12 noon on May 17, 2008, a silver late model Pontiac G6 driven by Ruben Ramos, 26, of Dibol was north-bound on Highway 59 about 6 miles north of Corrigan when...more
Felony Robbery Below 59 Overpass, LIVINGSTON, May 17, 2008 - A 17 year old teen was robbed under the Highway 59 overpass in Livingston as he was walking home from Wal-M
