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Ground broken for new community resource center

Ground was broken Oct. 28 for the new Lake Livingston Community Resource Center at the corner of FM 356 and Onalaska Loop in Onalaska. The community resource center will serve as a disaster shelter and meeting/training facility, while also providing space for additional community services during times of need. Onalaska...

Onalaska, TX · 2d
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East Texas News

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Game wardens provide updates for the Lions Club

After years of only having two, Polk County now has four game wardens serving its citizenry. This is just one of the items learned when three game wardens recently presented a program for the Livingston Lions Club. Brandon Mosley previously served as a game warden in Polk County prior to...

Polk County, TX · 2d
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East Texas News

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County signs off on agreement for contract review

COLDSPRING — The San Jacinto County Commissioners Court has approved a contract with an engineering firm for services regarding subdivision development. At the regular meeting on Wednesday, County engineer Mark Wood said an agreement with Spearpoint Engineering was approved on Oct. 14, and the contract generated from that approval was reviewed by District Attorney Greg Magee and given his stamp of approval. The contract simply sets the scope of duties and payment arrangements.

San Jacinto County, TX · 2d
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Texas museum fundraising to rebuild after fire destroys buildings

"Losing those spaces has created some real challenges for us."

Huntsville, TX · 1d
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KLTV

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Lufkin fronts $162K in emergency repairs after TxDOT project fills sewer main with concrete

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Lufkin is tapping its emergency repair funds to front more than $160,000 in repair costs after a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) contractor accidentally drilled into a city sewer main and filled nearly 400 feet of pipe with wet concrete. While utility crews...

Lufkin, TX · 22h

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Liberty County election results: How voters cast their ballots Tuesday

With few contested races at the local level, much of the attention in Tuesday’s general election focused on state and federal contests. Republicans hold every countywide elected government office in Liberty County, and most local candidates faced no opposition on the November ballot. The race for state representative and...

Liberty County, TX · 3d

KTRE

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Heated debate erupts at Lufkin City Council over proposed cap on free public records requests

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A fierce debate over government transparency and taxpayer resources unfolded at Lufkin City Hall on Tuesday evening, as city leaders unanimously advanced a proposed ordinance that would establish strict caps on free staff time spent fulfilling public information requests. If adopted following a required second reading...

Lufkin, TX · 2d

KLTV

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Van de Walker appears to win board of education seat, giving Democrats majority

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRE) - With all precincts reporting, it appears Democratic challenger Dana Van de Walker has won the District 8 State Board of Education seat by less than 600 votes. Pending certification, Van de Walker’s win would tip the board to the Democrats, who would hold eight of the...

Houston, TX · 1d

San Antonio Current

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Republicans lost ground in rural Texas, adding to historic wipeout

James Talarico ran up the score in the Panhandle, while rural Texans living along the Louisiana border stayed home. The post Republicans lost ground in rural Texas, adding to historic wipeout appeared first on San Antonio Current .

Texas · 1d

East Texas News

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Election totals show state, federal shakeup

COLDSPRING — While the state and federal elections showed a sea change in policy and platform, candidates in local races largely retained their seats after Tuesday’s general election. However, in one the few contested local races, results show that William “Billy” Lacoste edged out incumbent Shepherd Mayor Charles...

San Jacinto County, TX · 2d

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Trey Wharton holds commanding lead in TX House District 12 race

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Incumbent Trey Wharton (R) is poised to retain his seat in the Texas House of Representatives, claiming District 12 by a landslide over (D) Andie Ho. With 91.1% of votes counted, Wharton had 69.7% of the votes for District 12, which encompasses portions of Brazos, Grimes, Madison, Robertson, Walker and Washington counties.

Texas · 2d

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City of Dayton: 7 Brew planning new Dayton location

Dayton residents will soon have another option other than Starbucks for their morning coffee or afternoon pick-me-up as the popular chain 7 Brew prepares to open a drive-thru beverage shop along US 90. According to Chris Jarmon, director of economic development for the City of Dayton, 7 Brew has the...

Dayton, TX · 1d

KVUE

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Meteorite that crashed through Texas home on display

Houston, TX · 3h

KIAH

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Houston Mayor Whitmire plans to work with Talarico, Hinojosa and new Harris County leaders

Houston Mayor John Whitmire expressed his intent to collaborate with newly elected state and county leaders while announcing his public support for State Rep. Senfronia Thompson for Texas House speaker.

Houston, TX · 2d

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State-appointed managers in Texas takeover school districts brace for imminent removal

Appointed school board managers in some of Texas’ districts under a state takeover said Friday that they are preparing to be out of a job as soon as January. Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned to stop state takeovers in public schools and to replace Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath with an educator on her first day in office, which would be Jan. 19. The new commissioner could immediately change the governance of the eight districts that were taken over by the state because campuses persistently failed academic standards.

Texas · 2h

The Cool Down

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Texas woman's $5,319 water bill drops to zero without explanation after months of checking

"It's like they won’t admit that they did anything wrong … and it doesn't make sense."

Houston, TX · 9h

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New Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Opens in Towne Lake With Room for 20 Providers

A sprawling new medical clinic has opened its doors in Towne Lake, giving Cypress-area families another option for everyday health care close to home. The two-story, 33,000-square-foot Kelsey-Seybold Clinic now offers primary care for both adults and children, along with on-site imaging and laboratory services, all under one roof. The...

Cypress, TX · 1d

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Voters reject Cy-Fair ISD funding measures

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD leadership is heading back to the drawing board after voters sent a sweeping message at the ballot box, overwhelmingly rejecting all five school funding propositions on the ballot. FOX 26's Sakura Gray breaks down each proposition and why an expert says they came at a bad time.

Cypress, TX · 22h

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Letitia Plummer Makes History as First Black Harris County Judge

History was made in Harris County during the November 3, 2026, midterm elections as Democrat Letitia Plummer became the first Black woman elected Harris County judge, defeating Republican Orlando Sanchez. Plummer also becomes the first Muslim elected to the position, marking a significant milestone for representation in local government. According...

Harris County, TX · 2d

Subplot News

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Marine Corps veteran votes at Texas school. Then a man accuses her of not being disabled because she drives a Tesla: ‘The jealousy is repugnant’

'Why is it so hard to mind the business that pays you?!?' The post Marine Corps veteran votes at Texas school. Then a man accuses her of not being disabled because she drives a Tesla: ‘The jealousy is repugnant’ appeared first on Subplot News .

Katy, TX · 3d