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.
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.
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.
Tornado Watch in effect for Chambers County
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk, Chambers, and Liberty Counties until 10 p.m.
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.
Polk County shooting | Full police report
A Leggett man is in custody for allegedly shooting someone during a dispute over a horse. Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons provided information at the scene.
Livingston man accused of impersonating FBI agent, nearly defrauding $100K
Daniel Ricardo Field, 35, was indicted for impersonating a FBI agent in order to defraud a bank of nearly $100,000.
Montgomery County: Livingston man arrested, accused of supplying drugs leading to overdose
A Montgomery County resident was found dead in May. An autopsy later determined that he died from “an overdose of illegal narcotics," according to officials.
Polk County: Goodrich man arrested, accused of meeting minors for sex
According to Livingston Police, the suspect drove to a local park on Wednesday to meet a 14-year-old girl.
Polk County crime: All suspects taken into custody following manhunt
A manhunt has been terminated in Polk County and authorities said they've caught all three suspects they were looking for.
Former Texas summer camp counselor threatened children with 'next Columbine shooting': Affidavit
A counselor for a children's camp in Polk County has been arrested after allegedly threatening to “create the next Columbine shooting."
'Audrii's Law' signed into effect by Governor Abbott
House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
Houston weather: Tornado watch expires for Liberty, Polk County
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Liberty and Polk Counties until 7 p.m. Friday.
Wildfire contained on Polk, Tyler County border; voluntary evacuation lifted
A 50-acre wildfire has been contained on the border of Polk and Tyler County, according to officials.
Audrii Cunningham murder: Don Steven McDougal gets life in prison
Don Steven McDougal, the man charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, pleaded guilty on Friday in exchange for a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Polk County inmates arrested for exploiting, assaulting disabled inmate
Several inmates are facing charges after exploiting and assaulting a disabled inmate at the Polk County Jail, authorities said.