On the afternoon of March 24, 2025, a fatal accident occurred on US-190 East in Polk County, Texas, resulting in the death of 36-year-old Shawanna […]
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High Speed Chase ends in Liberty County
On March 25, 2025, a high-speed chase originating in Onalaska, Texas, culminated in the arrest of 38-year-old Justin Wayne Ille. The pursuit began when Ille […]
Polk County Sheriff Investigating a Stolen Horse
PRESS RELEASE The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in obtaining information in regards to the Theft of a buckskin […]
“What’s with all the smoke?”
Firefighter training today in Polk County , has a few people concerned after recent wildfires in the area. There’s no danger to the public. Firefighter […]
Polk County Burn Ban Lifted
POLK COUNTY BURN BAN IN EFFECTMARCH 20, 2025 Today, County Judge, Sydney Murphy, signed a Local Declaration of Disaster that includes an Order Prohibiting Outdoor […]
Polk County Issued Voluntary Evacuation for Wildfire
WILDFIRE ON POLK COUNTY/TYLER COUNTY BORDER – 3/21/25 VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONPolk & Tyler County responders and the Texas Forest Service are responding to an approximately 50-acre […]
Fugitive Arrested, Narcotics Seized in Livingston Drug Bust
Livingston, TX — March 19, 2025 A late-night operation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of a fugitive with multiple outstanding […]
Chevy Blazer Slams into Loaded Trailer in Violent Crash on US-190
BEECH CREEK, March 16, 2025 – A routine turn turned into chaos Sunday night when a Chevy Blazer violently slammed into a loaded trailer, leaving […]
Driver Slams Into Cargo Truck, Airlifted in Critical Condition
GOODRICH, March 17, 2025 – A violent crash on FM-1988 West left one driver fighting for his life after his vehicle slammed into the back […]
Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeks burglary, trespassing suspects
By Diana Torrealba KTRE-9 LIVINGSTON, Texas (KTRE) – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help to identify the suspects in a theft and […]