Lions Pummel Jasper 42 - 14, JASPER, September 4, 2010 - The Livingston Lions varsity football team took to the field in Jasper on Friday September 3 and came out of their tunnel wielding a green sledge hammer that had such things as "The Big Hit, Pound The Rock, and Be Physical" inscribed in white letters on the hammer. Coach Randy Rowe's team apparently did just that...more
ROAD CONGESTION GETTING WORSE, HARRIS COUNTY WORST IN STATE... The new TXDOT list of 100 most congested roads show urban traffic is doing nothing but getting worse. 90 of the 100 are in urban areas with Harris county leading the list followed by Dallas, Bexar, Tarrant and Travis. "The fact that these are big urban roads and expressways means solutions are limited" says TXDOT spokeswoman Karen Amacker. Some of the roadways on this list are so highly developed that widening that roadway or adding additional lanes simply isn't feasible so we have to look at alternative solutions like improving parallel roadways and improving transit options. Amacker says another thing to look as is getting businesses help by letting employees telecommute or stagger work hours to keep some people off the roads during peak traffic times.
Driver Wrecks Out, Alcohol Suspected, LIVINGSTON, August 29, 2010 - Shortly after 2 am on August 29, 2010, a white 2002 Ford F-150 driven by Pedro Lopez Hernandez, of Nacogdoches, was north-bound on US-59 near Radio StationKETX. Just minutes earlier, there were multiple call ins to the Polk County Sheriff's Office to report Hernandez's reckless driving...more
The Corrigan Bulldogs Found Themselves in the Middle of a Dogfight on Friday When They Faced the Woodville Eagles.
Alleged Child Mollestor Sought by Sheriff's Office
Erick Fernando Viera
The Polk County Sheriff's Office began an investigation on Erick Fernando Viera in early August due to allegations of Sexual Assault of a Child. The victim stated that Viera had been sexually assaulting her for the past year. The victim met Viera at a local church where Viera worked as one of the youth pastors. A warrant for sexual assault of a child has been issued for Erick Fernando Viera.
When Deputies attempted to serve the warrant for Viera's arrest, Viera had already left his home the night before apparently on foot and hasn't been heard from since. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Erick Fernando Viera please contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office or Polk County Crime Stoppers.
DETCOG Board Approves Partial Distribution Plan for Hurricane Recovery Funds, TRINITY, August 27, 2010 - State Representative, Jim McReynolds, opened the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board meeting by telling the members that he had read DETCOG’s proposed Partial Method of Distribution (MOD) for the second phase of Hurricane Ike Recovery funds and he would be voting for it. Noting the state’s new emphasis on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, McReynolds said DETCOG was far ahead of the other councils of government receiving Hurricane Recovery funds. Looking around the room, he commended the organization for the diversity of its board and its representation of the people of Deep East Texas. Acting on the recommendation of its Hurricane Ike Disaster Recovery Committee the board later unanimously approved the Partial MOD for submission to the Texas Department of Rural Affairs. The board also approved a resolution proclaiming August as a month affirmatively furthering fair housing. A proposed plan for Affirmatively Marketing Housing Programs has recently been developed for DETCOG and posted on its web site. In other business, the board heard a report from a representative of Senator John Cornyn’s office on several issues of regional interest. Senator Cornyn is sponsoring a measure to continue the funding of the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act (SRSCA). Money provided by SRSCA compensates school districts and counties for the lost ad valorem taxes on U.S. Forest land in their jurisdictions. He has bi-partisan support for the act with a number of Republican and Democratic Senators sponsoring it. Cornyn is also working to extend the deadline for the expenditure of Federal Social Services Block Grant funds designated for disaster recovery. The money was appropriated for a series of natural disasters that struck the nation in 2008, including Hurricane Ike, but red tape has slowed its disbursement. The board also approved a resolution in support of Houston County Judge, Lonnie Hunt, in his candidacy for Vice President of the Texas Association of Regional Councils. Hunt currently serves as DETCOG’s First Vice President, standing in when President Donnie Henson is unavailable. The next DETCOG Board meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010. That meeting will be held in Tyler County.
2 Hospitalized in Accident, LIVINGSTON, August 26, 2010 - Shortly before 2 pm on August 26, 2010 a silver 1989 Toyota truck driven by Robert Baranowski, 43, of Livingston was south-bound on McCarthy Road near Providence. As Baranowski entered a curve, his truck collided with a green 1997 Oldsmobile...more
On August 19, 2010 the Polk County Sheriff's Office initiated a criminal investigation concerning the offense of Felony Criminal Mischief in regards to 2003 Dodge Truck, silver in color being vandalized while parked on the side of the road near the intersection of US Highway 59 and FM 1988 East in Goodrich, Texas. Anyone with information concerning this criminal investigation is urged to contact Detective Stan Galloway at (936) 329-9027 or Polk County Crime Stoppers at (936) 327-STOP.
The Corrigan Varsity Lady Dogs won 1st place in their volleyball tournament this weekend in Groveton. Pictured Top Row (left to right) Montana Smith, Stephanie Espino, Kendall Tutt, Samantha Taylor Sage Taylor, Kelly Gibson and Coach Jackson
Steven Cook and David Michels have been charged in the execution style murder of Scott Freeman of Cleveland. Both made PolkCountyToday.com when they were arrested in Seven Oaks in October of 2008.
Steven Cook (left) and David Michels were arrested in Polk County in 2008.
Wrecked Vehicle and Public Intoxication, ONALASKA, August 21, 2010 - At approximately 2:30 am on August 21, 2010 Officer Daniel Sanchez with the Onalaska Police Department was dispatched to the scene of a reported single vehicle accident. When Officer Sanchez arrived at the scene he found a dark blue Nissan Titan stuck in a ditch...more
August 14, 2010 The Polk County Sheriff's Office initiated a criminal investigation concerning a burglary that occured at a buisness located off of Highway 190 West between Livingston and Onalaska. During the comission of the burglary suspect/ or suspects forced entry into the buisness and took (4) Generac Generators from inside. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the general public in developing a suspect or suspects in this case. Anyone with information concerning this criminal investigation is urged to contact Detective Christopher Lima with the Polk County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division at 936-329-9029 or Polk County Crime Stoppers at 936-327-STOP.
August 18, 2010 A burglary was committed at a residence on Langham Rd. (just of S.H. 146 S.) Several thousand dollars worth of jewelry was stolen. A Dark blue Chevrolet S-10 Blazer was seen in the area at the time of the burglary. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the general public in eveloping a suspect (s) in this case. Anyone with information concerning this criminal investigation is urged to contact Detective Richard Delaney with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office criminal Investigation Division at 936-329-9024.
Corrigan Police Chief Relieved of Duties... According to sources, Corrigan Police Chief James Farrar has been fired by Corrigan City Council. Additionally, Chief Dispatcher Becky Whittaker has also been fired. James Riley has been appointed as interim Police Chief. Details surrounding this situation have not yet been released to PolkCountyToday.com. When we receive details it will be promptly posted.
Mayor of a South Texas Town Arrested for Prostitution... The mayor of a south Texas town has been charged with official oppression and prostitution for allegedly soliciting women and threatening to have them arrested if they didn't do what he wanted. Police on Monday arrested La Villa Mayor Hector Elizondo alleging that he gave one prostitute $10 worth of crack cocaine in exchange for sex and paid another woman $30 on several occasions during the past year for sex. Police Chief Eloy Cardenas told The Monitor in McAllen that the victims came to police seeking help. He says one woman said she had tried to file police reports against the mayor before, but nothing was done. Elizondo is free on a personal recognizance bond. His attorney, Robert J. Salinas, said he's shocked by the mayor's arrest. La Villa is a town of about 1,400.
Associated Press
Bears, Cougars, & Wolves...OH MY!
It's the 2010 Polk County Outdoors Expo, and Everyone Is Invited!
Alligators, Fishing, Dog Training, Horse Ownership, Emergency Preparedness, Safety Techniques and Awareness, Rock Climbing, Water Slides, Dunking Booth, Food,OUTCAST DON! It all goes down at the Waterfront Lodge in Onalaska!CLICK HERE FOR MORE!
Fatal Accident as Pedestrian is Struck by Unknown Vehicle, LIVINGSTON, August 15, 2010 - According to witnesses, a pedestrian was walking on US-190 East carelessly in and out of traffic near Sam Houston Electric Company. One witness called the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Sergeant Darrell Newman and Officer Dallas Early (both with Livingston Police Department) were dispatched to the area...more
Wrong Way Driver Causes Head-On Accident, GOODRICH, August 15, 2010 - At approximately 12:25 am on August 15, 2010, driver Sidney Souza, 21, of Phoenix, Arizona, pulled out of the Goodrich truck stop after taking a nap in his car. Souza was enroute to visit his mother in Houston. When Souza left the parking lot of the truck stop, he made a left and began heading south but was unknowingly driving in the north-bound lanes of US-59...more
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