East Texas officials are preparing for the large amounts of rain in the forecast, and that includes Polk County.

A Bullard man has been convicted of continuous sexual assault of a child, and received a jury sentence this week.

The county will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by more than four percent.

As Tropical Depression Imelda continues to move into Deep East Texas, TxDOT-Lufkin has released a list of roadways that are usually the first to flood.

Airlines and airports are advising customers to keep an eye on their flight status as Tropical Depression Imelda makes its way inland.

Officers with the Nacogdoches Police Department are investigating an incident in which a woman was shot while she was traveling in a car on E. Main Street early Wednesday morning.

“I'm just ready to move on, get a job, and get a family that I can get used to,” said Dale.

“We’re not seeking revenge, we’re seeking justice. We want it not to be hanging over our heads any longer; it’s just torture.”

Firefighters in Angelina County are urging residents to avoid burning of any kind as the threat of wildfires remains in East Texas.

The Nacogdoches Police Department said a traffic stop led to the discovery of a large amount of methamphetamine Tuesday.

Daughters of the American Revolution rang a historic bell 232 times Tuesday to mark the significant occasion.

Tropical Storm Imelda has formed over the Upper Texas Coast near Freeport, Texas.

A 33-year-old man died in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred on Recreational Road 255 in Tyler County early Sunday morning.

Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole yard equipment from a Huntington ISD facility early this month.

Students got an opportunity to have a little fun while learning the importance of the agriculture industry.

New laws include doubling statute of limitations for child victims; adding timelines for action for rape kit processing.

The Juzi Spot is a Swahili word that means juice and will serve as a training site for those who desire to begin a career in food service.

Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with allegations that he and two other suspects tried to cut into an ATM at a Chireno bank and then fled from police.

A visiting judge sentenced a former Polk County constable to 10 years of deferred adjudication Monday after he pleaded guilty to trying to influence a witness during a Texas Rangers investigation into allegations that he had allowed family members to use his county gas card.

The town hall-style meeting Tuesday will update the public on the district’s construction projects, as well as other district matters.

Leaders in Lufkin have formed a committee and are making plans to ensure everyone is counted.

The student reportedly told campus officials he brought the gun for his own protection.

Extremely dry conditions continue across East Texas, putting several counties at 'high risk' for wildfires, according to a new map from the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Keven Ellis, D.C. as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on September 16, 2021.

A Polk County jury found a 41-year-old man guilty of felony timber theft last week.

Staff members hosted a work day for volunteers to do yard work and remove old structures from the property.

Some pet owners across East Texas are turning to a form of treatment containing CBD oil for their ailing pets. GMET’s Brennon Gurley spoke with an East Texas veterinarian about how this could affect your furry friends.

Two full weeks of high school football are in the books with plenty of surprises. Did anyone expect to see John Tyler and Marshall 0-2?

East Texas officials say public speaking skills in high demand

Lufkin police said a man was arrested after a narcotics search warrant turned up multiple drugs and a handgun.

The ultimatum was given one day after the city manager was court-ordered to reopen the complex, but did not.

The certification is offered to quality care that exceeds the state’s minimum childcare licensing standards.

The suspect died after losing control of his vehicle and crashing near a golf course in Nacogdoches.

Multiple agencies helped to capture a suspect who allegedly robbed an homeowner in the early morning hours of Aug. 17.

Big Daddy Yum Yum stopped by to talk about his Saturday night match against Lucha Libra superstar Estrella Galactica in the fight to end hunger benefiting the East Texas Food Bank.

Beto O'Rourke has made gun control his signature issue in the aftermath of a mass shooting last month in his hometown of El Paso.

The 70-year-old whose real name is Edward Mahoney recently had learned that his cancer had spread to his liver and lymph nodes.

Police have identified the robbery suspect killed after he reportedly crashed his car during a high-speed pursuit.

A Jasper man found covered in blood at the scene of a homicide has now formally been charged with murder, according to police.

The debate covered the expected topics; how do you think they did?

A close friend and SFA professor has described Godoy as the Bob Dylan of Latin America.

Hollywood Motorcycles in Nacogdoches has been working on a special project for an Australian biker.

Law enforcement are set to release the identity of a Houston-area bank robbery suspect who died in a violent crash near Nacogdoches.

The Palestine Athletic Complex will reopen to the Anderson County Football League by order of a judge.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole a bucket truck from a gated area at the Leggett ISD campus sometime between July 3 and 8.

The Athens ISD bus driver charged in a fatal school bus wreck was back in court Thursday afternoon.

Investigators and CPS have a new resource at their disposal when carefully dealing with their youngest abuse victims.

Could Texas be a swing state in 2020? Tonight’s debate in Houston highlights that thought on a diverse college campus in a diverse city.

Jasper police officers found a man covered in blood at the scene of a homicide that occurred at The Roadway Inn on Wednesday.

The State Fair of Texas doesn’t kick off until the end of September, but you can already starting mapping out which food stands you’ll be hitting first.

The downward trend in gas prices continues across Texas, but some areas could see prices go up, according to AAA Texas.

Popeyes knows you’re still sad about the spicy chicken sandwich being off the menu but the fast food chain has a quick fix to ease those cravings.

Lufkin Middle School will be implementing a new mentoring program for 6th graders.

A ceremony in honor of first responders and those lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was held at the Augus Museum Theater.

“All I heard was bap, bap, bap, bap, bap,” one shopper said.

“First I'm going to go into the military and then I'm going to study to become a vet or a CPS caseworker,” said Kay’Dence. “I just want to be the first girl in our family to go into the military.”

While no burn ban is in effect in Nacogdoches County, commissioners are prepared to change that if the dry weather and heat get worse.

Texas’ transportation commissioners have approved changes to the Central ISD school zones on U.S. Highway North in Angelina County.