Nostalgia in Neon

Members of the 1984 and 1985 state champion football teams were recognized at the Friday Groveton homecoming game and were gifted with shirts from Head Football Coach Michael Waldie.

Every year, the Groveton Ex-Students Association celebrates homecoming; every two years, though, it’s bigger and better, and this year was no exception. With dances, pageants, reunions and …

Trinity police chief back on patrol

TRINITY — Trinity Police Chief Daniel Kee is back at work after being placed on leave during an investigation. City Manager Tim King said that Kee was under investigation by Texas Rangers …

The Trinity County Commissioners Court accepted a $180,000 check from the Texas Veterans Commission to be used to help veterans in Trinity County.

Trinity jail committee urges county to move forward on bond issue

GROVETON — The spokesman for the Trinity County Jail Committee told the Commissioners Court that it was the decision of the board to move forward with a bond election to build a new jail. …

The Trinity ISD Board of Trustees honored the employees of the month at the Sept. 23 board meeting. Pictured are Support Staff winner Audrey Clauson, Professional Staff winner Kelly Peavey, Paraprofessional winner Ashley Coughlin, and Elizabeth King, Board Member; Allen Ramsey, Transportation Director; Jerry Herd, Middle School Principal; and Brittaney Cassidy, High School Principal.

Schools mull oil change and a haircut, for a few bits

TRINITY — The Trinity ISD Board of Trustees is investigating the need to institute additional Career and Technical Education programs, and heard a presentation from CTE director Misty Coleman …

Groveton sees the same rate, with a little extra

GROVETON — The Groveton City Council opted to keep its tax rate the same, but will realize additional funds, nonetheless. Mayor Ralph Bennett said that the council adopted a property tax …

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Groveton Indians fall to Frankston at homecoming

Groveton defenders swarm the Frankston runner.

GROVETON — Despite big games from Sophomore Haygen Townsend and Senior Carter Cox, the Indians couldn’t overcome the Frankston offense and lost 61-0 on Homecoming night. More than …

Jannett Bautista goes up for one of her 8 kills.

Lady Indians sweep in tough match

GROVETON — The Lady Indians downed district rival Shelbyville 3-0 in Homecoming action on Friday. Groveton won over the Lady Dragons 25-15, 25-19 and 25-23. Jannett Bautista smacked 8 …

Trinity runs to second at Elkhart Invitational

ELKHART — The Trinity Tigers cross-country team placed second in the Elkhart Invitational, while the Lady Tigers came in seventh at the event. The Groveton boys also participated, claiming …

Champions from the Trinity Community Fair

Fair Queen Trystin Gustafson, along with friends, displays the Queen’s Cake during Saturday’s Livestock Auction at the Trinity Community Fair.

Grace Tullos had the Grand Champion Steer.

Summer Ogden had the Grand Champion Swine.

Mia Zuniga had the Grand Champion Lamb.

Colton McGee had the Grand Champion Goat.

Rhett Kinard had the Grand Champion Fryer.

Drew Kembro had the Reserve Champion Steer.

Sheena Turman had the Reserve Champion Swine.

Trystin Gustafson had the Reserve Champion Lamb.

Peyton McGee had the Reserve Champion Goat.

Aaron Brooks had the Reserve Champion Fryer.

Busy lifestyle leaves little time for things that truly matter

This was the “Week that Was”. Do you remember that television show? Hot and cool weather, train and traffic jams, tragic decisions, and even deaths. I have felt every emotion this week. …

This is not a candidate, this is a cardboard cutout

A question that has been bouncing around my mind over the last few weeks is, “Is this the best we can do?”

First shots of the Texas Revolution rang out on Oct. 2, 1835

On a foggy morning of October 2, 1835, a fight erupted in Gonzales, marking the beginning of the War for Texas Independence. The conflict began when a Mexican commander, informed that Texas settlers …

Navigating Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period: Tips for Success in 2024

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5 reasons to escape to the Mexican Caribbean this winter

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When dogs bark, are they using words to communicate?

Does your dog bark a lot? Or is he one of those quiet pooches who barks only when things get really exciting? Most dogs bark at least a little. Dog barks are not words. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you …

Caleb Williams is the most anticipated NFL rookie. Here are the 10 best NFL rookie quarterbacks since 1960.

Being a quarterback is the toughest position in football. ATS.io compiled a ranking of the 10 best NFL rookie QBs since 1960 using data from StatHead.

4 Tips for Selecting Dental and Vision Coverage in Retirement

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