Polk County crash involving TDCJ van, SUV; 8 taken to hospital
Eight people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash involving an SUV and a van transporting inmates in Polk County, officials say.
Eight people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash involving an SUV and a van transporting inmates in Polk County, officials say.
Georgia donkey owner takes legal action as state investigates killing
An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw.
An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw.
Polk County judge issues Local Declaration of Disaster after Edouard
A Local Declaration of Disaster has been issued in Polk County due to the weather impacts left by now Tropical Depression Edouard.
A Local Declaration of Disaster has been issued in Polk County due to the weather impacts left by now Tropical Depression Edouard.
Donkey killed in Polk County; Dept. of Agriculture joins investigation
A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was fatally shot in Polk County on Sunday.
A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was fatally shot in Polk County on Sunday.
Man faces additional sexual assault, aggravated assault charges in Polk County after new victim comes forward
A man already in custody following an investigation that began with the suspicious death of a 31-year-old woman is facing additional sexual assault and violent crime charges after another alleged victim came forward on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A man already in custody following an investigation that began with the suspicious death of a 31-year-old woman is facing additional sexual assault and violent crime charges after another alleged victim came forward on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
2025 Texas floods prompts new campground safety measures
The 2025 Texas floods that killed over 130 people have prompted summer camp organizers to rethink their safety plans. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to a Livingston camp leader about his camp's changes what parents should consider.
The 2025 Texas floods that killed over 130 people have prompted summer camp organizers to rethink their safety plans. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to a Livingston camp leader about his camp's changes what parents should consider.
Southeast Texas election day voting locations for May 26 primary runoff
Democrats and Republicans in Texas will vote Tuesday, May 26, in the primary runoff elections. Here's where to vote in the Houston area.
Democrats and Republicans in Texas will vote Tuesday, May 26, in the primary runoff elections. Here's where to vote in the Houston area.
Texas primary runoff election: Southeast Texas sample ballots for May 26, 2026
Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections in Texas on May 26, 2026.
Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections in Texas on May 26, 2026.
Livingston Police Department Officer fired, arrested following investigation
A Livingston Police Department Officer has been fired and arrested following an investigation, according to authorities.
A Livingston Police Department Officer has been fired and arrested following an investigation, according to authorities.
Polk County shooting: 20-year-old killed at after-prom party near Highway 146
Multiple people have reportedly been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a 20-year-old at an after-prom party near Highway 146 in Polk County.
Multiple people have reportedly been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a 20-year-old at an after-prom party near Highway 146 in Polk County.
Polk County authorities address social video showing jailer taking woman being booked into jail out to eat
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they are addressing a social video showing a male jailer taking a female who was being booked into the jail to go out to eat.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they are addressing a social video showing a male jailer taking a female who was being booked into the jail to go out to eat.
Livingston ISD teacher arrested, allegedly had meth inside classroom
A Livingston ISD teacher was arrested after police found illegal drugs inside of a junior high classroom last week.
A Livingston ISD teacher was arrested after police found illegal drugs inside of a junior high classroom last week.
Livingston pursuit: Missouri man arrested following pursuit
A Missouri man is facing charges after leading authorities on a pursuit through Livingston that was caught on camera.
A Missouri man is facing charges after leading authorities on a pursuit through Livingston that was caught on camera.
Citizen group leads Livingston police to child pornography suspect
A Houston-based citizen group allegedly communicated with the suspect, then gave the evidence to police.
A Houston-based citizen group allegedly communicated with the suspect, then gave the evidence to police.
Polk County Carter Lake Dam owners to assess damage; others still asked to avoid the area
An 8-inch hole was found in the embankment of the Carter Lake Dam in Camden.
An 8-inch hole was found in the embankment of the Carter Lake Dam in Camden.
Polk County Carter Lake dam: Sunday update
Officials say the owner of the Carter Lake dam reported no worsening conditions overnight. Locals are still being asked to stay away.
Officials say the owner of the Carter Lake dam reported no worsening conditions overnight. Locals are still being asked to stay away.
Polk County: Carter Lake Dam compromised; officials urge evacuation
The dam was found to have damage to the embankment, the Polk County Emergency Management Office announced Saturday evening. The dam is being assessed for the risk of a potential breach.
The dam was found to have damage to the embankment, the Polk County Emergency Management Office announced Saturday evening. The dam is being assessed for the risk of a potential breach.
Tornado Watch in effect for Chambers County
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk, Chambers, and Liberty Counties until 10 p.m.
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk, Chambers, and Liberty Counties until 10 p.m.
Polk County shooting suspect arrested following man hunt
Authorities say a dispute over a horse led to a shooting in Leggett, followed by a manhunt for the suspect.
Authorities say a dispute over a horse led to a shooting in Leggett, followed by a manhunt for the suspect.
Polk County shooting: Suspect in custody after search near Leggett
A shooting suspect is now in custody after an hours-long search near Leggett that prompted a shelter in place for nearby residents on Wednesday morning.
A shooting suspect is now in custody after an hours-long search near Leggett that prompted a shelter in place for nearby residents on Wednesday morning.