Polk County Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/polk-county/ Only what you care about Thu, 09 May 2024 03:46:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Polk County Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/polk-county/ 32 32 220501511 Suspect Arrested in Murder Case of Girlfriend in Polk County, Texas https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-arrested-in-murder-case-of-girlfriend-in-polk-county-texas/ https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-arrested-in-murder-case-of-girlfriend-in-polk-county-texas/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 03:45:58 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=40764 De’Andre Wright, 23, the prime suspect in the murder of his girlfriend, 25-year-old Jasmine Muldoon, in Polk County, has been apprehended, authorities confirm. Following an intensive search, Wright is now in custody at the Polk County Jail, as reported by the sheriff’s office. Background and Arrest On Monday, detectives from the sheriff’s office secured a […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/suspect-arrested-in-murder-case-of-girlfriend-in-polk-county-texas/feed/ 0 40764 Goodrich ISD Closed Due to Flooding in Polk County https://thelocalnews.app/goodrich-isd-closed-due-to-flooding-in-polk-county/ https://thelocalnews.app/goodrich-isd-closed-due-to-flooding-in-polk-county/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 05:54:20 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=39838 Goodrich Independent School District (ISD) in Polk County, Texas, has announced its closure on Wednesday, May 8, citing the lingering effects of heavy flooding in the area. The decision comes amidst ongoing mandatory evacuation orders and the continued impact of flooding on students and families within the district. Impact of Heavy Flooding The closure of […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/goodrich-isd-closed-due-to-flooding-in-polk-county/feed/ 0 39838 Polk County Sheriff’s Office Issues Critical Alert for Hazardous Road Conditions https://thelocalnews.app/polk-county-sheriffs-office-issues-critical-alert-for-hazardous-road-conditions/ https://thelocalnews.app/polk-county-sheriffs-office-issues-critical-alert-for-hazardous-road-conditions/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 21:51:27 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=35750 The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has raised an urgent alarm regarding perilous road conditions stemming from heavy rainfall. Motorists are cautioned to exercise utmost care and refrain from traveling through specific areas where water accumulation has been reported. Areas Affected by Hazardous Road Conditions The Sheriff’s Office has pinpointed several areas in Polk County where […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/polk-county-sheriffs-office-issues-critical-alert-for-hazardous-road-conditions/feed/ 0 35750 Mandatory Evacuation Issued for Polk County Amid Flooding https://thelocalnews.app/mandatory-evacuation-issued-for-polk-county-amid-flooding/ https://thelocalnews.app/mandatory-evacuation-issued-for-polk-county-amid-flooding/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:19:24 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=33987 Heavy Rainfall Prompts Urgent Action In response to heavy rainfall leading to flooding below the Lake Livingston Dam and along the Trinity River, authorities in Polk County, Texas, have issued a mandatory evacuation for affected regions. The swift action aims to ensure the safety of residents as floodwaters continue to rise, leaving homes inundated and […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/mandatory-evacuation-issued-for-polk-county-amid-flooding/feed/ 0 33987 Polk County Community Holds Vigil for Missing 11-Year-Old https://thelocalnews.app/polk-county-community-holds-vigil-for-missing-11-year-old/ https://thelocalnews.app/polk-county-community-holds-vigil-for-missing-11-year-old/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:33:20 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=8682 As the search for 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham entered its third day, the community of Polk County, Texas, rallied together in a poignant prayer vigil on Sunday. The event, attended by members of the community and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8568, served as a display of solidarity and hope for Audrii’s safe return. A Tight-Knit […]

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