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Cigarette Litter Prevention Program launched in Groveton
The Board of Directors of Keep Trinity County Beautiful , an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., is proud to announce that it adopted the National Cigarette Litter Prevention Program for local use.
TRINITY A tip given to the Trinity County Sheriff's Department lead to Saturday's arrest of a 30-year-old Trinity man on drug charges.
Much of West Texas and the Panhandle received rain, but the drought isn't officially over, said Dr.
Trinity County Democratic ticket in question
Tensions have been stirring recently in Trinity County over the Democratic party's nomination of two newly filled county positions.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension regional crop reports for July 9: CENTRAL: Soil moisture levels throughout the district were short to very short.
Brown selected by committee to be on Nov. General Ballot
GROVETON At least a two-man race for the Precinct 4 Trinity County commissioner's seat has developed this week between a Democrat and an independent.
Lee receives Oath of Office as new Sheriff
Trinity County's new sheriff was hard at work this week organizing his department and responding to the needs of local residents.
Barton Staff to Hold - County Day' in Trinity County
Congressman Joe Barton's District Assistant, Karla Carr, will be at the Trinity County Clerks Office, 109 South Main Street, Groveton on Thursday, June 19, from 10am until noon to meet with anyone having ...
Service fees given back to deputy constables
GROVETON After meeting with two constables Monday, June 9, Trinity County commissioners agreed to allow the county's deputy constables to keep all of the fees paid for the service of civil papers.
Street dance, BBQ return for holiday
TRINITY After being canceled last year due to the death of its former sponsor, the traditional Independence Day street dance will once again be drawing crowds to downtown Trinity.
I-69 moved back to U.S. 59 corridor
AUSTIN After months of protests from East Texas landowners, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced it is dropping the proposed Trinity County route for the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor Project.
Fishing derby set June 7 near Groveton
GROVETON Children ranging in age from one to 16 are invited to take part in the 19th Annual Trinity County Fishing Derby set from Saturday, June 17.
Trinity County swears in first black commissioner
Five days before U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, made history being the first black person on the presidential ballot, James Alford made history closer to home in Trinity County.
Alford named Precinct 4 commissioner
GROVETON Following the unexpected resignation of Pct. 4 Commissioner Travis Forrest of Apple Springs, retired County Extension Agent James Alford was sworn in as his replacement on Friday.
Panhandle wheat yields are expected to be low, and many dryland fields will not be harvested at all due to drought and virus infection, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service wheat expert.
Authorities capture Lufkin man who had walked away from work detail
The registered sex offender who walked away from the Angelina County Jail on Friday morning was back in jail Sunday night.
One critically injured in drive-by shooting
TRINITY A Groveton man was reported in critical condition Tuesday in a Tyler hospital after suffering two gunshot wounds during a drive-by shooting early Monday, May 19.
Arrest made in Trinity County hit-and-run fatality
A Louisiana woman has been charged in the April 26 hit-and-run death of a Lufkin man who died after being hit by a car outside a popular Trinity County bar.
Brandon Principal excited about new career at Huntington High
After 11 years as an educator and administrator in Lufkin's school district, Jason Davis is headed to Huntington.
County borrows $1.6m for courthouse work
GROVETON After receiving a number of "very attractive bids," the Trinity County Commissioners Court approved the sale of $1.6 million in certificates of obligation to fund renovation work on the county ...