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SNAP recipients in Polk, Trinity County can apply for replacement benefits after storms
TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Polk and Trinity County can apply for replacement benefits due to food lost or destroyed by recent storms, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday. “Due to recent severe weather and flooding that devastated communities across our state, impacted Texans will be able to […]
Sam Houston to host 2027 CUSA Baseball Tournament
DALLAS – Conference USA announced a bevy of future tournament hosts on Friday at the conclusion of its annual spring meetings, including Sam Houston being awarded the Conference USA Baseball Tournament in 2027. It will be the second time Don Sanders Stadium has played host to a postseason conference...
Bullard softball falls 2-1 to Liberty in Game One of Regional Final
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KETK) — For the third time in four years, Bullard and Liberty faced off in the softball Regional Finals. Bullard scored late but it would not be enough on Thursday night in Huntsville, as Liberty took Game One 2-1. Game Two will be on Saturday at Hudson High School in Lufkin at 1 […]
Driver critically injured when car hit a tree backwards
Polk County Today is reporting that a driver is in critical condition after a car slammed into a tree backwards. It happened shortly before 7:00 Friday evening on U.S. Highway 59. Investigating troopers said that Etoyle Rigsby, 43, of Corrigan, was driving a 2002 Infinity sedan northbound when he lost...
Cops find meth, weed, and a baby in an Onalaska business
A man was arrested in Polk County on Thursday after law enforcement says they found him with methamphetamine, marijuana, and a baby in an Onalaska business. Polk County Today is reporting that it began with Onalaska Police investigating a theft case, which led them to an unnamed business on Highway 190. Police say within the living quarters of the business they found the drugs and the baby along with 29-year-old Tyler Ray Yarbrough.
Kats down MTSU to stay alive in Ruston
RUSTON, La. – The Sam Houston Bearkats stayed alive in the Super 1 Foods Conference USA Tournament on Friday morning, dispatching Middle Tennessee, 2-0, at JC Love Field. Jeffrey David homered and drove in both Bearkat (34-23) runs of the game in support of starter Michael Watson who struck out seven in 7.0 innings of work to run his record to 7-1 on the year.
Flood victims urged caution upon returning home
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations: · Never use gasoline-powered generators or charcoal grills indoors. Keep them outside, at least 20 feet from homes to avoid possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Direct generator engine exhaust away from windows and doors · Never mix bleach with products that contain ammonia. Toxic fumes could be created. · Disinfect household surfaces, woodwork and toys in homes that have flooded, using a solution of one cup bleach to...
Walker County flood victims navigate uncertain future while hoping for drier days
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) -With some drier days in the forecast, some Walker County residents who have dealt with flooding are hoping the worst is behind them. Streets once filled with cars now need boats. People who live in the Harmon Creek community of Huntsville say the water just won’t go...
Franklin's Atomanczyk pitches Lions past Huntington in baseball regional semifinals opener
HUNTSVILLE — Franklin pitcher Josh Atomanczyk must have been ready for Friday’s graduation ceremony with how quickly he got through Huntington's batters on Thursday night. The right-hander needed just one run and the Franklin baseball team doubled it as the Lions shut out the Red Devils, 2-0 in the Class 3A regional semifinals best-of-3 series opener at the Huntsville ISD Baseball and Softball Complex.
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