East Texas News

27/01/2024

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating several felony incidents where an unknown person or persons, between the dates of November 2023 and January 2024, have been cutting fibe

26/01/2024

STOCK PHOTO SJNT staff SAN JACINTO COUNTY — A Jasper woman was killed and numerous people injured in a multi-vehicle crash on U. S 59 on Jan. 15. Selina Gilchreist, 37, died in the crash. Texas

26/01/2024

By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster. com FRED – The search for a man wanted on warrants in two counties is over, according to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford. Last Thursday, Weatherford s

25/01/2024

By Emily Banks Wooteneditor@polkenterprise. com Additional warrants have been issued and arrests made in conjunction with the investigation into the Jan. 2 shooting at a residence in Kickapoo Marina S

24/01/2024

Texas Gulf Coast Region Red Cross opens shelter in San Jacinto County

Due to the significant rainfall and flooding across the state of Texas the American Red Cross is opening a shelter in San Jacinto County. Our teams are working to make sure everyone has a safe place to stay, food to eat and emotional support for those affected, if needed. The Red Cross and partners remain committed to supporting communities in this time and as the full scope of this event comes to light.
Red Cross Shelter:
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
San Jacinto County, 121 Live Oak St, Coldspring, TX 77331

To find a shelter, visit redcross.org/shelter, check the Red Cross Emergency App or call 1 800-RED CROSS.

Anyone who plans to stay in a Red Cross shelter should bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items. They should also include any special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, and durable medical equipment and/or assistive technology if applicable. While Red Cross can provide medical equipment and/or assistive technology loaners, it may take a little time depending on inventory on hand and availability of delivery systems to get them to the shelter.

23/01/2024

Special to the Booster TYLER COUNTY – The tradition of the Dogwood Festival will be in bloom before we know it, with the three weekends that comprise the festival spanning from March 23 throug

21/01/2024

STOCK PHOTO From Enterprise Staff The Arctic cold front that sent temperatures plummeting the last few days resulted in an extra day off for local students. Students in Livingston, Leggett, Goodric

20/01/2024

TCNS staff TRINITY —Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a crash on Farm-to-Market Road 356, near Skains Lane, that occurred Friday. The preliminary crash investigation indicat

20/01/2024

20/01/2024

Congratulations to the Dr. Audrey Young ( SBOE 8 ) Athlete of the Week, Allison Lytle from Livingston High School 🏆

19/01/2024

A home in the Lakewood subdivision near Trinity was destroyed by fire on the evening of Jan. 9. TCNS staff TRINITY — Trinity firefighters battled a blaze that left a residence in rubble and a fami

19/01/2024

STOCK PHOTO By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster. com KENDRICKFRED – The search continues for a Tyler County man wanted on warrants out of two counties. According to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan W

18/01/2024

From Enterprise Staff The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas swore in its first-ever appellate court judges recently, including a tribal member who will serve as chief appellate judge. The Appellate D

15/01/2024

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15/01/2024

STOCK PHOTO From Staff Reports TYLER COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a crash on Farm-to-Market Road 256, just east of County Road 2162, that occurred on

14/01/2024

Adobe Stock From Staff Reports DAM B – One person was transported by medical helicopter for serious injuries from a wreck near Dam B last week. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

13/01/2024

ARCTIC COLD FRONT TO BRING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

https://easttexasnews.com/polk-county-news-2/5718-arctic-cold-front-to-bring-hazardous-conditions

12/01/2024

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11/01/2024

By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster. com FRED – Deputies with the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest while looking for a man on multiple warrants, but the wanted man they were lookin

10/01/2024

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05/01/2024

From Enterprise Staff ThorLaw enforcement made an additional arrest last week following an extensive homicide investigation of a murder occurring in early December of 2023 off Duff Road. On Dec. 28,

04/01/2024

Groveton firefighters took 2 ½ hourse to knock down a structure fire on Lloyd Davis Road. TCNS staff GROVETON — Groveton and Trinity firefighters battled a pair of blazes that broke out over the w

04/01/2024

From Enterprise Staff One man is dead and two others are wounded after a shooting near the lake Tuesday night. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office received calls around 11:25 p. m. in reference to a

03/01/2024

Adobe Stock Photo From PCPC Staff Reports TYLER COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a crash on Farm-to-Market Road 256, just east of County Road 2162, that o

31/12/2023

By Chris Edwardsnews@tylercountybooster. com SPURGER – The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office made a recent arrest of a suspicious person in the Spurger area, which resulted in a drug charge. Tyler Cou

28/12/2023

Congratulations to the Dr. Audrey Young ( SBOE 8 ) Athlete of the Week, Rilee Carline from Leggett High School 🏆

28/12/2023

Duo Arrested On Multiple Charges
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27/12/2023

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25/12/2023

24/12/2023

From Staff Reports TYLER COUNTY ¬– Last week, the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Searra Marrie Clark, who, acco