Polk County sheriff deputies get overtime pay to curb jail staff shortage
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office faces jail staffing shortages. To help meet demand, deputies are asked to work extra hours ...
5 arrested, 3 children in CPS custody after Polk County traffic stop
A recent Polk County traffic stop led to five arrests, a drug bust, and the CPS custody of three endangered children.
Polk County residents testify against proposed waste transfer facility
More than 40 Polk County residents attended a hearing Monday night in Dallas and the five residents who testified said they ...
Victim tracks stolen purse to camper, leads police to drug bust in Polk County
Faulk, Schoppe and Kimberlin have all been booked into Polk County Jail without incident. LIVINGSTON, Texas — Three men have ...
US 59 southbound lanes to close in Polk County
Lanes on US 59 in Polk County are set to experience delays Friday and closures on Saturday. According to the Texas Department of Transportation in Lufkin, traffic will be delayed along the highway’s ...
Polk County Public Schools restarts search for general counsel
If all goes as scheduled, Polk County Public Schools will interview finalists for the general counsel position by mid-April.
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Texas Woman Found Dead in Woods; Boyfriend Admits Guilt
DeAndre Shermail Wright pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend, Jasmine Muldoon, and then hiding her body in the woods near their home.