Doc Roland
In our neighboring county, the Sheriff who doesn't tolerate illegal dumping not only sees the violation, but lets them know on social media of their imminent arrest. That is proactive law enforcement, and he's not begging for citizens help to find the dumpers. For whatever reason, Polk County is still in reactive mode where law enforcement is concerned... that is they might catch some crooks, but only long after they did the crime. No one YET has gone to jail for the theft of my travel trailer ( found burning on a deer lease our former Sheriff was on) or the break in of our home ( I never even got a case number from the deputy who later was promoted to detective) where cash was stolen, and they left dead fish in a bucket on the back porch ( we know who did it, just not the accomplice) which is a state game violation. In other words, this underfunded and poorly run so called law enforcement agency let's it's citizens down when justice is needed, but not delivered.

Mark Rauber
Huntsville
The transition period before he's sworn in worries me. More than two months for a lot of craziness to go bad. They took the beating far too well to satisfy me, Willie. No press crying out live on television, few seemed terribly upset. All three branches of government going right? Kamala, so soundly beaten that a fix couldn't possibly repair the margin. These high level "Marxist" control freaks are waving white flags? I'm not so convinced. Readers should stay aware more than most normally would. If you can hide cash...do it! Inside!. Keep nearly a full tank of gas in your car(s). Our power grid and communications has always been vulnerable. It could be compromised by "whatever" and be disastrous for everyone. Surely you'll be glad you prepared in advance and at least have that.

Mark Rauber
Huntsville
If you watch crash videos made in Russia, you'll notice right away the disconnect between tragedy and concern. Pedestrians steer away from the accident regardless the severity, deliberately looking away. It's been like that forever there. Here, Marxism has had enough influence to begin a similar pattern. The family unit may have stayed much the same, but everything else it seems (especially education) has been morally tortured. Just stop in at any university, park your car, and watch for 10 minutes. Count the smiles. 

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Carl Hatcher
You mentioned Whoopi Goldberg in your last editorial. Did you know several years back her and Ted Dansen had a fling. And congratulations Willie, according to Biden you are now officially "GARBAGE" as of yesterday. Good to have you on board. It seems we have gone from deplorables to garbage.

Yes, I'm aware.  I remember it.  In a previous video, I mentioned Ted and Woopi and asked, "What on Earth was Ted Danson thinking?".

TwilaJCR
Is this isolated to the jail and/or SO or is it more expansive? What about voter records, election ballots, property records, tax records, etc, etc???

The County should put out a press release on the situation.  Everybody knows about it, people are talking about it. - Editor

Billy Lambeth
Saw where the editor used the location of the pickup accident as Lamont, How many people still know where Lamont is located? I know because when I rode the school bus L-6 in the late 1940s there was a sign on old highway 35 that read Lamont. There was still evidence of the sawmill at that time. Lamont was strictly a sawmill town. Like New Willard. Lamont was/is located on old highway 35 about a quarter mile South of Thomas Supply. Nothing of the old mill remains today that is visible.

Interesting.  Polk County History.  Same thing with Laurelia.  Laurelia was a saw mill town south of Corrigan.  The sawmill burned down, town dried up. - Editor

Mark Rauber
Sure it was predictable. At the same time though, Trump got a free campaign ad with his mouth, and Kamala got nothing. She's not very bright! People already know them both pretty well politically, If the election is corrupt again, nothing would matter anymore anyway. ABC News, and you're right, has "communist party" written all over it. Mary Bruce and Jon. Karl (don't ya love the last name) are the worst defenders of democracy on the planet. ABC should be ashamed to represent such a twisted dishonest news organization. MSNBC is little-league by comparison.

There's NOTHING good about the ABC network. - Editor

Mark Rauber
Huntville
She's their candidate because she's the most likely to continue Biden's dismantling of the country. Her career has been one of hate, reckless DOJ practice, and release of dangerous criminals onto city streets. Opinions across the board tell of a hooker/stepladder approach to success in the political arena. You either love this country or hate it. Your decision can be reflected by your vote in November.

Susan Thonen-Gyiraszin
I am unfortunately the first cousin to Jeremy Gyiraszin and seeing the photos and video for the first time as I reside in Florida. I would like to bluntly say that he deserves to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. He has been nothing but trouble for as long as I know and my dad threw him out of his house as he came down trying to scam money right after my dad died. He is nothing more than white trash, an addict, alcoholic, and scam artist. If you want any additional information do not hesitate to ask as my heart goes out to the family he destroyed. Best Regards

William Finklea
Okay, Lets face it, Biden has complained saying this and that, Along with dozens of dozens of America's civilization, I see Biden isn't a fit as a president, yet, For the last 4 years, Republicans have sat back, and took the crapshow without interfering; Interfering would make it to where certain republicans get blamed for the outfall instead of it only being left alone and these democrats having nobody to blame it on but themselves. Every single time, I've noticed if there is a person who wants to set this country right, there is ALWAYS a assassination attempt on them. The kids' family claims "He was going to try to assassinate Trump then continue on to Biden," Explain to me... If it "Wasn't a inside job", Why is it Secret Services eliminated the sniper, but yet ATF was the first person inside the building and on the floor where the kid was "killed" (I am not sure if he was spared or not, so I leave that open to discussion), ATF DEMANDED ALL paperwork to be sent to the agent that found him first before Secret Services got to that same floor, and then suddenly the agent for ATF has been said to gone AWOL? It's a bit suspicious....

Why is it that Paul Whelan (A US Former Marine) was swapped with "Journalist" Vladimir Kara-Murza, am I the only one having doubts if this "Journalist" was just a Spy? In which case, Why are we trading a Journalist for a US Former Marine (Yes, God bless our troops) but he has no use to America's future anymore, None that a spy can't overthrow anyways. I don't see a single US Former marine defeating the Russian Military if they show up at Americas' doorstep. That "Journalist" could have a LOT of critical information about everything about America, including our missile depots. Fortunately, Abbott seems to be getting ready to secede if you notice how our military went from Texas National Guard to Texas State Guard, so we may be good, but that don't change the fact Biden swapped 1 american family member with a "Simple Journalist" who could give intel and have Millions of families wiped out. Call me a realist, but exactly HOW do we know Mr Vladimir Kara-Murza wasn't a "Double espionage agent"? Could be working for China... Just think about it... And best of luck with everyone's creativity of options... The web is spun, the words said. I'd love to hear some more opinions.

TwilaJCR
I agree it was not a coordinated effort. Yet I believe the years of radical rhetoric and actions from the liberal media, entertainment and sports industry as well as the liberal leadership had a decisive impact on Thomas Crooks's psyche. Since Trump's indication that he would seek the presidency in 2015, the hate speech and hate action drums have beat reaching deafening decibels. During his presidency, such actions as Kathy Griffin's severed head and Madonna's desire to blow up the WH, coupled with the constant "Trump has to be stopped" "Trump will ruin our country," "Trump has to be kept out of the White House at all costs" and lately Biden declared "Time to put Trump in the bullseye." Thomas Crooks had been hearing this and seeing the liberal-left's vitriol since he was 11 years old. He probably grew up viewing Trump as a horrible enemy and that it would be a noble act to take him out.

To be honest, the more I look at this situation, the more I think it was very possibly a deep state job.  Probably the FBI. - Editor

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Mark Rauber
Huntsville
I don't see much different here, than the attempts on Pres. Ford (2) and Pres. Reagan. The shooters were all nutcases, shooting others nearby as well and in this case, killing another. What democrats have done is show zero compassion for those suffering with mental illness. Biden would be a rare exception. Even the weirdo at Homeland Security requested extra security for the rally, but was denied. Don't know who in particular said no, but could be any number of jackasses with the power to do so. Trump's campaign schedule needs reconsideration, if for no other reason to keep him alive. He was spared yesterday by no more than an inch...that's chilling in itself. This was no coordinated assassination attempt. Even democrats aren't "quite" that stupid, no more so than having Lee Harvy Oswald (another nutcase) do the shooting.

I don't think it was coordinated, but things aren't adding up with Secret Service.  I think they were in no hurry to stop him (until after he got his shots off).  The FBI, CIA, DOJ, and Secret Service have become so corrupted (in favor of the dems) that I could EASILY see them delaying taking out the imminent danger.  Remember, the dems will stop at NOTHING to take out Trump. - Editor

TwilaJCR
A time comes when you have to know when to fold them. However I fully support Joe Biden continuing to represent the Democrats. He is the perfect example of the Democrat mentality. Being conservative,I stopped driving due to increasing spatial awareness difficulty.

Oh yes, the democrats are all about money, power, lies and mass deception.  They will do anything for money and power (USA be damned). - Editor

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Edward B.
I had a great grandfather who worked hard all his life and lived in the midwest. He started his life in the days of horses and buckboards and lived to see man walk on the moon which in itself is pretty remarkable. During his lifetime he did transition from horse to automobile. Unfortunately though time took its toll on his capacity to drive. He scraped up both sides of his car trying to get in and out of the garage. He took out a couple of mailboxes and fortunately back in the day kids weren't overweight Nintendo playing cup cakes so they could dodge his car as he drove down the sidewalk. One day a cop pulled him over as he yet again was driving around lost. The cop called for backup and together the cops drove him and his car back to the house he shared with my Great Grandmother. They confiscated his license as at his age and in his condition he was no longer safe to drive and was an obvious danger to both himself and others. The cops weren't being mean. They weren't picking on him. They were just being responsible and protecting both my Great Grandparents and the community from the threat of an accidental catastrophic disaster. It's time to do the same with Joe Biden. He is easily confused and shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car or behind the desk of the Oval Office as he presents a clear and present danger to both himself and all humanity. Again it isn't being mean. Have a big party with mint chocolate chip ice cream and have an aid next to him to point him in the right direction. But it's time for him to go and time for a responsible adult to make that happen.

Letter from a Leftist

James Tweed

Dear Editor:

This is not about Donald Trump.  It’s not even about the sad souls seduced by him.  The insurrectionists who stormed the Capital to prevent the peaceful transfer of power were primarily guilty of being gullible.  They merely fell for the big fraud.  They did not do the defrauding.  Many have been held accountable for their actions.  Most of the ones who fooled them have not.  Yet.

I refer to Republican Party leaders who cashed in their moral courage to ride a demagogue’s coattails to power.  They have learned from their adored leader how to spew out coded calls to mob mentalities eager to vent their resentments.  I used to believe that people had to be taught to hate.  Donald taught us all you only have to invite people to hate.  Let them know it’s OK.  Normal.  Join the gang.  Have some fun.

Who would you like to hate?  It doesn’t have to be a race, religion, or immigration status.  People really want to hate “Elites.”  Who are elites?  Anyone who may know more than they do.  People want to feel like they know more science than scientists; feel more righteous than the devout.  What better leader could they have than one who tells them what they want to hear.  Someone who claims to “know more about the military than all the generals.”  That injecting bleach might cure Covid.  Forget evidence.  Forget knowledge.  Too time consuming.  Too boring.  All you have to do is what Donald does.  Just “feel” you’re right.  Personally, I’d rather lose with honesty than to win with lies.

They still call themselves something they are not: “Conservatives.”  True Conservatives value character, civility, and intelligence.  Trump-pets reward arrogance, anger, and self-delusion.

“Alternative facts” is an oxymoron.  Except in the minds of those who can’t face an uncomfortable truth.  They’re just opinions masquerading as facts.  Using partial truths is not just a way to fool others.  It’s how we fool ourselves.  If you embrace Donald, you embrace his lies and self-delusions.  You become what he is: a fraud.  You’ll make excuses, find scapegoats, and rationalizations.  But in the end, you will be a mere follower of a pathetic, narcissistic bully.  I would rather be dead than that.

If you are one of those silent conservatives standing on the sidelines who still respect the Constitution, Democracy, and the rule of law, but allow yourself to be intimidated by Trump Trolls, the death of our democracy will be on you.

Mark Rauber
Trinity
I believe you pretty much got it right. I might add that if such escalation continues unchecked, add the 7 million illegal strays...we may be toast! As for Jews. they should do better than their grand-folks did and leave. If you can anyway afford it just go. Anywhere with an ocean in between! Jews and a host of other ethnic groups, including old white men like me are definite targets. If the rest of the world points and laughs, save it for yourselves you'll be alone. As we go down, you'll surely follow. There are no free-world winners here.

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Democrats are defined as, the powerful/elite, blue/white collar working democrats, and all others *. Actually Willie, the powerful/elite are who you speak of. They comprise a fraction of the party, but own wealth and power. They target any below the poverty line, the masses, not individuals or businesses.   * illegals, illiterates, the clueless, ect.  Their motives are vague. Its almost as if they're a scheme, "you follow the money. I'll follow you. We'll stomp any opponents, and re-write the law."  They steal and cheat in plain sight now. They've hijacked our justice system. They've yet to benefit (at all) by convincing the good people/patriots to accept them.  Its my humble belief they'll crumple, but at the expense of every American. A billion dollars should be in the budget for the sole purpose of building prisons to house the perpetrators and conspirators. In a more perfect world, this would play-out in short order. In this screwed up world, its likely too late.

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TwilaJCR
"Innocent until proven guilty," incorporated into our Constitution once meant a great deal in this country. Once the tactics of Joseph Stalin were adopted to persecute Donald Trump, even before he took office, the system has spiraled downward. Questionable charge after questionable charge was being brought. A judicial system that was once the shining example to the world now looks more like the Spanish Inquisition. Perhaps the most glaring crime is the conspiracy to destroy Donald Trump's reputation and undermine his finances. Constant persecution by magnifying every word, ancient unfounded rumors, vague accusations have found their way into the courts for spurious prosecution. It appears that through astronomical fines, unreasonable bail demands, and enormous awards to dubious accusers, they intend to drive him into bankruptcy. I see no explanation beyond a nefarious left-wing criminal collaboration within the Democratic Party to attack, divide and dismantle any and all conservative opposition. They started at the top using any means they could muster, no matter how unscrupulous.

Like I always say, the democrats don't care if they destroy the country, they don't give a rip who's life they destroy, the just thirst for power and will destroy any conservative that opposes them.  ...and the useful idiots (whom this will come back to bite) support it all. - Editor

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Louis Enard
Lamont
You misspelled a word in your title. It's spelled prosecution, not persecution. Per the dictionary, prosecution is the the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. The reason he is being prosecuted is that juries of his peers is disparate jurisdictions believe there is enough evidence he has possibly committed crimes. So they are giving him his days in court, where he can try and clear his name In the case of E Jean Carroll, he has twice been found guilty for rape and libeling, which is why he has posted a $100 million bond. And the case against the state of New York he has been found guilty of financial fraud. It's probably the same reason he can't find anyone willing to front him $500 million, not withstanding the fact he's a well known deadbeat who refuses to pay what he owes I don't know where you are getting your news, but rapist Trump's problems are of his own creation. If he had not raped or committed financial fraud or voter fraud or incited a traitors insurrection, he wouldn't be in court. You had a chance two weeks ago to pick a better candidate to run for president and now you're stuck with a deadbeat rapist who doesn't know how to tell the truth. That makes you the useful idiot, which by the way, rapist Trump loves.

Hmmmmm...

persecution /pûr″sĭ-kyoo͞′shən/
noun

The act or practice of persecuting on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or beliefs that differ from those of the persecutor. The condition of being persecuted. The act or practice of persecuting; especially, the infliction of loss, pain, or death for adherence to a particular creed or mode of worship.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition 

What your marxists gods are doing is abusing law to persecute the man who is a threat to their political future.  Indeed, useful idiots (like yourself) lap up the propaganda like the mind numbing marxist robot that you are.  I've mentioned y'all before in one of my other videos where I talk about the REAL artifical intelligence.  The REAL artifical intelligence is artificial things that are pumped into your head and you, dutifully go along with it and agree with it.  These are the same people who tell you a man can be a woman (and vice versa), you can biologically be anything you want to be if you think you are...  AND YOU LAP IT UP LIKE A THIRSTY DOG. - Editor

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Marty Desselle
There is nothing I appreciate more about Polk County Today than the coverage of the numerous, unbelievable vehicle accidents that happen all around us in such a small piece of Texas. It’s hard to fathom how much damage and destruction happens just in the snap of a finger some times. Today was no exception.

The coverage of these accidents gets criticized many times, but I appreciate knowing what it was that happened when all we saw from one accident was a wrecker pulling a burned car out of the tree line, and now, to know that the driver will be ok.

We were heading in to Houston for a routine appointment and had to turn around at the Trinity Bridge. We knew it was bad and beyond a minor inconvenience that we experienced but it was was even larger than we had any grasp of.

I also forward some of the stories to family who are in fire and law enforcement because it’s hard to imagine how often serious disasters happen in our piece of Texas.

Many thanks for filling us in when the going is really tough out there in the front lines. Because I’m related to first responders, the ones in your news coverage who handle the worst of the consequences are always close to my heart .

 Thank you for the kind words, Marty. - Editor

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Dennis Mc
Mr. Rusher I am very glad to see you are ok but I would suggest you change your "story" to something more plausible. First, your statement about there not being a road to turn off to the right was obviously wrong by looking at the picture and description of the accident. Second, you being color blind has absolutely nothing to do with traveling to fast and hitting someone in the rear. The rest of your "story" makes absolutely no sense what so ever so you might want to try something else if it goes to court. Again, very glad you were ok but the story ain't gonna fly!! LOL!!

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Raymond Rusher
THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO PLACE TK MAKE A RIGHT TURN HE HAD NO BREAK LIGHTS. NO BLINKER AND NO HAZARDS. I weas doin 65 mph an im color blind so it looked like ge was moving

Mark Rauber
Trinity
I'm an aviation nut, so I couldn't find the tail number of this plane in the FAA registry. I've yet to ever have this happen. It takes off and lands on private property apparently, but with regards to safety and viability, I'm somewhat curious.

I looked the BearHawk Five on the internet.  The internet says it's a kit plane. - Editor

Mark Rauber
Trinity
I didn't see death or human suffering here. This is mild reporting/coverage compared to most live news seen on television,and even newspapers.  I suppose just a dented bumper would offend a few folks.

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Theresa Anderson
I think it was in very poor taste to post the pictures and videos of Miss Konarik’s accident. She has a family and if any of them come across this it will be a horrific experience. It is enough to know this beautiful young woman died in a car crash. The pictures were completely unnecessary!

Paul Tuttle
Cedar Point
There are very few here in this area that pay attention, or, are aware of the political climate in America. I think it is because of one of two reasons; 1. It doesn't affect them. 2. They don't want to rock the boat. Sadly, it affects them in more ways than they could ever imagine. If anyone hadn't been paying attention, or at least aware of the political scene for the last twenty years, they are in for a rude mental and emotional awakening. Those that don't want to rock the boat, I am glad no body with that mindset was on the boat with George Washington crossing the Delaware.

Exactly.  This is the kind of crap that sparked the American Revolution (only today, the government is even worse by 10 fold). - Editor

Paul Tuttle
Cedar Point
I'm not sure about Florida, but the indictment in New York, will be presented in front of a jury of 12 blind mice. The "Justice?" system isn't looking for prison time, they would like that, but the most important thing they want, is the conviction. If Trump is convicted in Florida, he can never run for president again. That is where the blind mice of the left, fail to see what will happen to this nation. There will be no civil war, it will be a all out, everybody against everybody, blood in the streets, total collapse of society. In the aftermath, those that are still around, will learn how to speak Chinese.

TJCRamsey
It is looking like the Biden Crime Family has a set-up even the Corleone Family couldn't envision. It would be a mafia dream if "Godfather" doesn't have to bribe the G-men, he's in charge of them . Imagine how Al Capone would have loved to have the tax-payrers footing the bill to keep the Feds looking the other way. No worries about the 5th, if one knows they are never going to be called before Congress to answer any real questions. The 5 Families would have loved to have that battery of fixers called the DOJ with the Chief Fixer being none other than the Attorney General? Oh, yeah, the taxpayers are footing the bill. Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel, Lucky Luciano couldn't have dreamed it. Nobody in America ever believed it could happen. Even together, Mario Puzo, Tom Clancy and Oliver Stone couldn't have scripted this.

You're exactly correct.  This is so corrupt it's insane that it happens right in front of America's eyes, in front of the eyes of the law and nothing is being done about it, while at the same time, the justice department is trying their best to frame an innocent man (who happens to be the number 1 man for the Republican nomination). - Editor

These leftists are demonic.  Seriously.  They're filled with rage and hatred (leftism is a cult of hatred and intolerance). - Editor

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Paul Tuttle
Cedar Point
Morally right, Christian values, manners, caring for others, respect, dignity in one's self, compassion, are all things looked down on nowadays. They are also subjects, most people do not want to talk about, like they are afraid that would make things worse. Ignoring the problem will only make those that want to harm children more emboldened to continue the behavior. There is a new term used to describe Pedophiles, MAP Minor Attracted Person. If you think Polk County doesn't have pedos in the school system, go to the courthouse and ask, how many Pedophiles have been prosecuted in the last ten years, and where they worked. One is too many. Are there any schools/teachers, that are teaching unnatural and self destructive behavior, to the children in Polk County? If you say no, are you sure?

I completely agree.  If I was raising kids, I'd homeschool.  Wokeism is infecting everything. - Editor

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PT
It seems like you got suckered in by the whole Satan Target thing. Is it possible you took a fake photo at face value, spread the lie as if it were the gospel, and look like a dumb ass? Survey says yes!!! You must live in fear of your own shadow. Satan be with you,

Nah... Target hired an actual satanist to design kids clothes for them. Of course I've been suckered. How dumb of me. - Editor

TwilaJCR
Every time photos of vehicle crash victims appear, somebody has to whine a little...or a lot. I certainly hope they never watch TV, look at any of the MSM streaming on their 'puter or phone, read print media, etc. The shock of reality would probably be more than than some could endure. I won't even get into seeing a tragedy in person.
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Paul Tuttle
Cedar Point
There are some people, that have never heard of a concept created on December 15, 1791, called "Freedom of the Press". It comes from a wonderful document called the "Bill of Rights". And! There is no expectation of privacy in public. I got from the story, the impression of a very courageous and strong woman, she didnt just lay there to die, she crawled out of that disaster so she would live. Plus, she has pictures to prove what she did.
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Matt Spain
I would just like to say that I think it’s very sorry of y’all to put that video of the woman in the wreck this morning on y’all’s website. My wife was there at the scene and has been in contact with the family of the woman. Her husband is extremely upset having seen his wife in excruciating pain posted to the internet. Do you people have no shame? Do you not stop and think of how seeing this could affect family and friends? I’m ashamed to know that people in my county would put something like this on the internet just for clicks.
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Carollee Clifford
I want the video of my sister taken down from your article. I dont think it's appropriate to see and hear her crying out in pain. She is currently fighting for her life. She has family and children and this video should not be public.
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Tracy Thorndyke
I understand that you have a job to do. I understand that your job requires you to report all of the news (local, state, accidents, deaths, etc.). I can even understand posting the pictures and video of the wrecked vehicle (NOT the one of the dog in her vehicle). What I do not understand is why you felt the need to post the pictures and the video of Teal. I cannot understand why you would take the chance that her children will more than likely see these pictures of their mother and hear her moaning and screaming in pain. Did she give you permission to show these? I'm pretty sure that she did not since she is in surgery right now. No doubt her husband will see these pictures and the video as well. He hasn't even been told what they are doing surgery on. And now, he will see your pictures and videos as well. I find this report to be extremely disrespectful to Teal, her husband, her children and anyone else that is associated with her. Why would you take advantage of this "opportunity" to share your story in someone's weakest moment? What if the individual in this accident was your spouse, your child, your mom????? I'd be willing to bet that you would have thought twice before posting these pictures and videos. The sights and sounds made me cringe. I cannot begin to imagine what they will do to her young children. If you have any empathy in you at all, you will take the pictures and the videos down before her children are subjected to them.

The pictures and video are not that bad. It's understandable that she is in pain. While this is a bad moment, this doesn't reflect badly on Mrs. Hartman, or her character. There's a warning disclaimer. - Editor

Paul Tuttle
Cedar Point
Roy Briggs, most people in Polk county prefer to keep their heads down and stay away from traditional politics. They do not realize, over the last couple of years, everything has become political. Not taking a stand is taking a stand, a non-opinion is a opinion. Most people are willfully ignorant to what's happening right in their backyard, let alone the world. Polk county is just a microcosm of the whole country. There is a mentally unstable man driving the bus towards the grand canyon, and he just got done watching "Thelma and Louise".
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Roy Briggs
Corrigan
H&R BLOCK in Livingston Tx recently completed our tax return. The agent advised us our low tax return amount was TRUMPS FAULT. When I complained to management they backed the agent. Has your paper ever posted a list of “ WOKE BUSINESS “ in the area? Thank You,,,,No more H&R,,,don’t like BIDEN DOING MY TAXES.

Paul Tuttle
Cedar Point
I have a gun that is evil, it demands me to clean and oil it, I have to feed it and get no ompensation. What does it do all day, it sits there doing nothing, but expecting everything. It has never jumped down by its self, and run out to stop criminals, or hurt anybody, it just sits there.

Same thing here!  My gun never does anything but sits there!  In fact, I've got several and NONE OF 'EM ever do a darn thing! LOL! :D - Editor

Paul Tuttle
I know you didn't talk about this, but it needs to be brought up. The shooter at the Louisville bank, was a BLM/Democrat. Shocker I know, he makes for the 146th mass shooter so far this year. That's the highest number ever, this early in the year. Being Biden is going into his third year in office, that is 146 times, he has the blood of innocent Americans on his hands. This is all due to, Demorats pushing their woke agenda, on American citizens. If they want to have wild deviant sex, fine, it's none of my business. If they want to shove it in my face, I will state my opinion, regardless, if they like it or not. BTW: Dylan Mulvaney is not a trans, hormone treatment take 4 to 6 months to start showing signs. After almost a year, he still has the figure of a 2 × 4. The facial procedure was only to soften his facial features, he did not have laser hair removal done. It's all a grift, taking money from real women, and using the trans community. To him it's all about the "money money money money MONAYYYYYY"

It's amazing how nearly all violence comes from the left (blm, antifa, transgeners), but the so called "media" says the violence comes from conservatives. Amazing. - Editor

TwilaJCR
I expect someone will try to call me a conspiracy theorist. In my opinion there are just too many railroad, chicken farm, refinery, and pipeline incidents to be "accidents" or a coincidence. Our wide open borders invit the best saboteurs in the world to walk right in and set about their business of destruction. These failures are going to look like neglect,poor maintenance, failure in manufacture, of materials or construction. That is what good terrorists do deceive and destroy.

Paul Tuttle
US Veteran
I'm going to say something that might upset some, or even offend some. I don't care. We are on the edge of a all out World War, possibly involving nukes, and a Civil War right here at home. The POTUS, VPOTUS, and Congress are too incompetent and weak to lead the US thru this storm. They expect the military to protect them, but to have a military at the proper man? power level, will require the draft to be reinstated. That's because those on the left will not volunteer, but those that do, will do it for the wrong reasons (sex change, and college), very few will do it for Patriotism and American pride. Some on the right will, as always, volunteer out of Patriotism and blind faith. The rest of the right, will question if they want to be fighting next to somebody, that is confused as to which restroom to use, or if a man can get pregnant. That is why a draft will be required, and who will be drafted in this day and time, conservative males. So mother's, hold your sons tight, for soon they might have to sacrifice everything, including their life, for the majority of the lefts fantasies.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
When we see garbage the likes of this monster, fully operational and raping democracy, one wonders if we've lost everything sacred to human kindness. The justice system has fallen prey to the same evilness that ransacked Europe and destroyed Germany in WWII.. Many might argue this could be worse. The enemy is large in numbers, not a single deranged dictator run amok.

Yes, this kind of weaponization of the law leads to the end of a free society.  Secondly, rigged elections (biden 2020) will destroy a free society.  The democrats couldn't care less. - Editor

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Paul Tuttle
The indictment of Trump is just a ploy. The left is using it to divert our attention away from what the left (from average citizen, up to ice cream Joe) is doing to this country. The left is more worried about a mentally confused biological female being called a she, than they are of the 6 people "SHE" executed. They are not even pretending anymore, that they, "aren't going to take our guns". It's a full on assault for our guns. It is a shame, that any democrats or left leaning persons around here that own guns for hunting, target practice, and defending their family, will be on the same list as republicans and right leaning persons. Attacking Christianity, being heterosexual, being white, being a man, the institution of marriage, being a responsible parent, pro-life, not wanting children sterilized, owning a gun, disagreeing with someone's opinion or beliefs. Those are the lefts priorities to outlaw and ban, to hell with the US Constitution, they want Marxism, Satanism, and Stalinist style persecution to be the norm.  I'd say over my dead body, but they would say OK. Human compassion and morality are no longer in their souls.

You're exactly right.  They COULDN'T CARE LESS about our freedoms, the constitutiobn, the bill of rights.  They want marxism and they want it now. - Editor

Russell Collins
The truck ran the red light while speeding. The Honda had a green turn signal. Truck at fault.

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Krystal Tinker
Good afternoon, Just wanted to share info about the story. I was sitting at the red light when the lifted truck with flashers on RAN THE RED LIGHT via the left shoulder causing the collision. The truck was driving at a very high rate of speed. Reading the story on Polk County Today insinuates that the silver car was at fault, so wanted to share what I witnessed. Thanks and have a blessed day.

Thank you for the info. - Editor

Mark Rauber
Trinity
The bigger question might be...will we do anything to get rid of them? Keep delaying a solution, and there won't be a reward for either side to celebrate. The current conditions will only get worse with time.  Its really bad, and its progressing fast!!

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RJ Enard
Lamont
Again, just because you don't like the facts doesn't mean you get to make up deranged alternative facts, otherwise known as lies. It's sad to see a grown man throw a temper tantrum in public. If you would just quit lying, I would quit writing to correct the public record.

Oh okay, so the democrats are NOT trying to brain wash kids into transgenerism, the chinese communist party is NOT trying to buy up our land, democrats DON'T support murdering unborn babies, the justice department is NOT going after conservatives, the democrats are NOT fanning racial tension.  Gotcha ;) - Editor

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RJ Enard
Lamont
If we were talking about 1923, I would agree with you. But we are talking about 2023. This year. Or pretty much any year after 1965. The GOP has welcomed those rascals into its tent. Today, the GOP is the party of banning books, going into people's bedrooms, telling women what they can and cannot do with their bodies, telling people what show they can't see and trying to pass laws to ban people from buying land based on where the came from. Today, white supremacist, racist, KKK members, those who would impose a theocracy upon use vote GOP. The GOP sounds like the party taking away people's rights. Just because you sat dumb stuff doesn't make it true. Quit being willfully stupid.

You're indoctrinated by the leftist media that you claim is "the best of the best" (Yes, you said that)... "Banning Books" (you mean not allowing elementary children to be brainwashed into transgenerism?)  "Telling people what they can and can't do with their bodies (you mean murdering babies while they're in their mother's womb?)  "Telling people where they can't buy land based on where they're from" (you mean stopping the chinese communist party from buying up our land?) "GOP takes away people's rights" You mean the gestapo justice department censoring conservatives through facebook and (was) censoring us with Twitter?  Yes, you're a useful idiot.  Trust me, the commies aren't going to give a rat's a** about you if they ever take over.  You're just another useful idiot that helps them. - Editor

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Louis Enard
Lamont
For the last time, actual Neo Nazis, white supremacists, racists, Klan members, those who would impose a religious theocracy upon our secular nation and general curmudgeons vote Republican. Not all Republicans hold these beliefs, but the politicians GOP primary voters elect make these idiots feel comfortable in the Republican tent. Your comprehension of simple facts and definitions are terrible. Whatever school let you walk the aisle to get a diploma should be ashamed.

The democrat party was/is the party of lynching, kkk, jim crow, and slavery.  To this day, the democrat party constantly fans the flames of race.  Additionally, the democrat party is the party of murdering babies, creating government dependency, and erosion of our liberties.  The democrat party is the worst thing that ever happened to the USA. Period. - Editor

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Their basic idealogy is driven by hate. Not all liberals are devoted members. Many self-described democrats have children/families and detest much of the woke movement, Not to defend democrats, but this is a far different breed of radicals. So far there really is no term for "humanity run-a-muck". but for sure one is coming. This is a cult of savages, so embroiled in hate that life and happiness doesn't exist. It pleases them to see and create suffering of those they target, but don't be mistakened, there is no reward of happiness. Our current leadership sympathizes and supports much of this trainwreck, and in doing so has sent the moral integrity of this nation down the toilet. Is there any hope? Society has been severely compromised and the damage runs deep and widespread. I have my doubts.

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Paul Tuttle
US Navy/Army Veteran
WOW, that's some bold statements/accusations there PT. Where is your evidence to back them up? Oh, wait, I forgot, leftestical cancers feel they don't need evidence. I bet you believe Tucker Carlson and his team edited the J6 tapes, and Brandon had declassification powers as Vice Prez. Please explain why, Brandon found it so important to go to Ukraine, and give them 50 Billion dollars in US Tax payer money, instead of taking care of the East Palestinian people? I'll be holding my breath waiting for your answer, not.

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PT
Good morning Waterboy Willie, I am curious, Waterboy Willie. Why are you so afraid of Attorney General Garland? Is it because he is going to apply the law to the lies you believe and pedal? Is it because he is acting like an independent Attorney General for the citizens of the nation? Is it that he has appointed a Special Counsel to handle dumb donald dump’s transgressions? Is it because he is not buying the victimhood defense? He is living rent free in you head. Waterboy Wille, you have the nerve to suggest that testicle and taint tanning tucker proved something? Testicle and taint tanning tucker is the same person that passionately hates dumb donald dump and knowingly lies to his viewers. Why does he lie to his viewers, because he knows that they are comfortable living in an echo chamber and are deathly afraid of reality. He and the propaganda network see you and others as purely $$$$$. They are willing to lie to viewers because they are afraid of loosing money and have no respect for their viewers. Don’t you think if they respected the viewers ability to think critically they would be honest. Finally, Waterboy Willie, you are either chicken little or an ostrich. Chicken little in that you scream the sky is falling. An ostrich in that you stick your head in the sand and ignore reality. You prefer your leaders like Rafael Cruz, to lead from the rear. When you were in the Army, what did you call those types of leaders? When I served, we called them followers. Waterboy Willie, you are like others you claim to want accountability but only for others. You push the lies of dumb donald dump and testicle taint tanning tucker and boast the rear leader Rafael can hold someone accountable? Waterboy Wille, bye for now.

Wow.  You're dumber than I thought. - Editor

Mark Rauber
Trinity
If she's sent any cash while in jail, steal it and give it to a homeless person.
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Chris Hubbs
It's a shame that people who send inmates money for food and toiletries are paying for her lifestyle, judging from her social media it WAS a pretty nice lifestyle, you would think that with only a salary of 45-50k a year that her husband would be suspicious of anything over that...unless he is in on it to. jus sayin
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Scott Comeaux
She should have bought a wig with some of that money she stole.

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
SL, thanks for the article, very informative. There are four groups out there, 1st Amendment Auditors, Cop Baiters, Sovereign Citizens, and Moore Nationals. The first three have more or less merged into one, there are some hard core SovCits, but not as many. The fourth group is the one that practices everything outlined in that article, from the murdering of innocent people (Darrell Brooks), to fake drivers license. It would require me to write a novel, to get the details of their origins, and their beliefs on paper. A very short and brief background, they believe Moroccans came to the North America continent before the Indians, thereby all the lands of North America belong to them (including your home), for free. The FBI, DHS, CIA, SPLC, and Interpol have them listed as International/Domestic Terrorist. Of the other three groups, Auditors and Cop Baiters, are becoming more dangerous by the day. They are assaulting cops, government officials, and civilians, some are calling for armed protest outside cops, judges, government officials, and civilians homes. Some have asked their followers to commit crimes towards people, doxxing, call flooding, and vandalism. I have no idea how any of that, is protecting the First Amendment rights of the American people. I do see more laws being enacted, to limit the constitutional rights of Americans, because of these radical activist. These groups claim to be constitutionalist, and independent journalists, but I see them as the same as ANTIFA.

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PT

Please stop carrying the water for Rafael Edward Cruz. He did not run away to Mexico while 100s of Texans froze to death?  Hurricane? What are you talking about hurricane? What hurricane have we had since Rafael has been office that killed 100s of Texans?  It was just February 2020 when he ran to Mexico then blamed his wife and children.  So for you, a leader runs from the difficult times, blames his family, deflects blame and accountability?  Why are you carrying his water?   Do you even know the background of Josh Hawley?  He has a very elite education, Stanford and Yale. He is not the blue collar worker you believe him to be.  Neither of the men you carry water for are not in position to hold someone accountable.  Again, let the adults in the room work and stop carrying their water.

That's right.  It was a freeze.  We're used to hurricanes down here.  LOL! - Editor

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PT
Willie, I can’t believe how you once again how you over promised, over stated and under delivered. Why would you even think Canadian born Ralphel Edward Cruz, the senator that ran away to Mexico when 100s of the people he represents froze to death. When he slinked back to Texas he blamed his children and wife. How can he even think to hold someone accountable? The other question is for you. Why would you carry his water? Josh Hawley, Stanford and Yale educated, is a true defender of the American workers. The same Josh Hawley that show deference to the insurrectionist. Both of the individuals have no standing to try and hold someone accountable. That is laughable. Yet you admire a man that blames his wife and children because he ran away to Mexico as his constituents as died. The other the very example of an elitist. Now start whining about the leftist Marxist. Stop playing the victim and let the adults in the room talk.

Most of whay you said is not true.  As far as Ted Cruz taking his family to Mexico when a hurricane is bearing down on the Gulf Coast?  Why shouldn't he protect his family?   As a senator, his job is to vote on laws in Washington (not be wandering around Texas when a hurricane is coming).  I don't fault Cruz one bit for what he did.  I guess if he has the means to get out of the way of a storm that makes him a bad person?  I think you're laughable. - Editor

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Angela Adams, the US has changed, a lot of people, including some politicians, rather you and I, refer to that thing as a Minor Attracted person (MAPs). A radical off shoot of the LGBTQ community, wants pedophiles to be allowed to practice their behavior towards minors in a legal manner. We are living in the end of days, evil is good, good is evil.

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Angela Adams
72 Year old Goodrich man for sex crimes on child why the heck is this man out he was already a registered sex a fender now he has done it again at least 4 times and he lives right next to the Goodrich school don't make sense that he is out of jail to have the chance to do this to another child where is justice for our children?

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Elizabeth Evans, I don't know what kind of experience in the medical field you have, but, I have worked EMS, ER, ICU, and on the floors of hospitals. I believe as a society, we need to stop coddling people's feelings, people need to see the aftermath of others actions. Maybe, people will stop seeing life as a video game, and realize, sometimes bad things happen to good people. The picture you are talking about, the lady is wearing clothing, and she is covered with multiple straps from the back board and stretcher. She is not exposed, the Responders are moving her to the ambulance or the helicopter, they need to care for her wounds, not wait. Everybody needs to stop being so sensitive, and understand, those people were doing everything to save her life.

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S.L.
Goodrich
Just wanted to chime in on the conversation about your photographs and mention how exceedingly proud I am of the folks who have helped those in the recent accidents. Even for those who passed away it is comforting to know that strangers worked so hard to care for them. Yes it's tragic and sad but it's also real life and it is important that it is seen. So thank you Willie for the job you do and God bless our first responders.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
No clothes on? Maybe you're watching the wrong video. This was a car accident, not a plane crash. No small county newspaper would publish a video with naked victims in plain view.. There was another accident a while back where a reader claimed she saw excessive blood when there was none visable. Complaining about seeing things that aren't there suggest newspapers and magazines should go out the window...there's something else going on more personally.

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Elizabeth Evans
Livingston, Texas
I have been in medical for YEARS....I literally look at pictures worse than these while eating. Willie had plenty of pictures to show how horrible this wreck was....he could have had some couth about himself and respect for this WOMAN.....and not photographed her in that way. Just because you could doesn't mean you should....but you never seem to get that Willie. It is a shame you did her this way. You can't justify it in any way shape or form.

It's not like she's doing something immoral or shameful.  She was the victim of a bad car crash.  There's not blood everywhere in the pictures.  It's just a lady on a stretcher. - Editor

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Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Sickness, Trauma, and Death. One of these three things will happen to someone you love. I am not sorry for saying that, it is a cold hard truth in life. I have been in the military and worked in different parts of the medical field, I will not say I have seen it all, but I have seen enough to last more than twenty life times. I think people need to be exposed to these things, and maybe people will stop being so sensitive to the littlest things in life.

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Elizabeth Evans
Livingston
IT IS HORRIBLE!! SHE DOESN'T HAVE ANY CLOTHES ON AND IS AT THE WORST MOMENT IN HER LIFE!!!! WHAT IF THIS WAS YOUR DAUGHTER OR YOUR WIFE?????? GEEZ DUDE!!! GET SOME RESPECT!!! AND EMS AND AUTHORITIES SHOULD NOT HAVE LET YOU PHOTOGRAPH HER UNDRESSED AND INCAPACITATED!! WITHOUT CONSENT!!! I HOPE SHE OR HER FAMILY SUES YOU FOR THIS SLIMEY DISPLAY.

She does have some clothes on and you can't see anything inappropriate.  If this was one of my loved ones, I'd feel bad for their situation and not waste my time attacking the news reporters for doing their job.  Just so you know, if the picture is taken on public land (which it was), then I'm constitutionally protected. - Editor  
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Mark Rauber
Trinity
I can't understand when people see a broad yellow warning header at the start of the video, then complain when they see the accident. Personally, I couldn't see the girl on the stretcher. She was covered up and officers blocked most of the view. Its almost like going to an "X" rrated movie, then complaining about the nudity.
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Lydia Garcia
Goodrich
Here we go again. Stop with all the insults and name calling just because Willie is doing his job and keeping Polk County informed to what's happening in our community. There is no way to make a crash look good. They are bad, sad, awful and painful to see. I get so irritated when I see comments like "take those pictures down NOW!!!" or "wait til the lawyers get a hold of you" not to mention the names and insults. Wow! Grow up Mrs. Evans and all of you like minded people. He does not need consent. Learn something about the law before you start spewing it! Carry on.

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Elizabeth Evans
Livingston
Your picture of the victim on the stretcher is SO disrespectful to her. Was she able to even consent?

It is a tough picture, but it's not that bad either.  No, I didn't get her consent. - Editor

Paul Tuttle
As some comments I have read on some MSM sites: >It's just a balloon. >The government should not keep secrets from the people. >What harm can it do? >It is only fair, we have been spying on them for years. To this I say, we, Americans, are screwed, better start learning how to speak Mandarin.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
Not knowing what's aboard this balloon, shooting it down is not an option. They're obviously testing our will, and having a good laugh doing it. Nikki Haley wants it destroyed immediately. Nikki Haley is a confirmed fool!! Nikki Haley stabbed her S. Carolina voters in the back removing the confederate flag from all federal buildings. Now she wants to gamble with a nuclear war and/or deaths from falling unidentified debris. She's no republican, she's a war monger.

The chinese balloon has to come down. - Editor

TwilaJCR
The proposed law, choke holds, no qualified immunity will ensure the demise of law enforcement. Already shrinking, the number of people willing to take on that obligation will fade to almost zero. Those who wanted to make the country safer will no longer be able to afford the job. With little options to defend themselves and open to every frivolous lawsuit and groundless prosecution by every liberal lunatic official, there would be no incentive and only deterrents to being a law enforcement officer. It will then be easier for law enforcement to be infiltrated by the less than honorable and those surreptitiously connected to drug and crime organizations, foreign and domestic. It is called "The George FloydAct," named to honor a known drug dealer, woman and family abuser, thief, etcetera.

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Paul Tuttle
Willie, I agree with you about Tyre Nichols, those were not cops that did that to him. I will not give them the honor of calling them thugs, they are monsters. I'm not say that because it might be the "Woke" thing to say, but because Tyre is/was a fellow human being. No human or animal deserves what happened to him. There are groups spreading across America, that are working to eliminate all police, some we know about and some, most people don't know about. ANTIFA, BLM, the Communist Party, everybody knows, but some of the unknown ones are also some of the most dangerous ones. Some of them have peaceful or patriotic sounding names, but their intentions, are the same as ANTIFA/BLM. Constitutional Auditors, 1st Amendment Auditors, Sovereign Citizens, Freeman on the Land, Moroccan Nationals, to name a few. There common threads thru all these groups, do away with police, do away with laws, anarchy, and the biggest thread is Money. They use phrases like accountability, transparency, freedom, indigenous, American National, freeman, and responsibility, but yet show little, if none of those things they call for. Even Polk County has been affected by these groups, they have harassed the local law enforcement, courthouse, and post offices, I don't know if they have harassed any private businesses yet or not. They file Freedom of Information Act request to get as much information about the employees that work in the local government entities. They sometimes post that information online (doxxing) so their followers can call flood that person or office. Small town law enforcement agencies are their favorite, they give out the number to dispatch, and tell their followers to call and complain. That shuts down the dispatch, and blocks real emergency calls from being answered. When a citizen ask why or what they are doing, the answer is usually "I don't answer questions," or "I'm a journalist working on a story," but refuse to tell were and when it will be posted. They refuse to state where it will be posted, because they know the person they video, can file a privacy complaint. All these things gets them money from YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other online platforms. Those videos they claim to be "News" stories, are not news, they are just harassment disguised as a means to make money off people's vulnerabilities. I've only talked about two of the groups (auditors) the other groups only get worse, Sovereign Citizens, and Moroccan Nations are some of the most violent in the world. Sovereign Citizens ambushed cops in Australia and killed 3 or 4 cops in the last few months, SovCits have killed numerous cops here in the US, and are listed as domestic terrorist. Moroccan Nationals are mainly here in the US, they too have ambushed cops, claim diplomatic immunity from all laws in the US, claim indigenous people's status, and any land they are on is tribal land, even American Indian lands belong to them. So yeah, America is being torn apart from the inside, with the help of our "Elected" officials in Washington DC wanting to take enforcement powers, away from our Police and Courts.

Paul Tuttle
You forgot Newsom, he is spending time in DC under Cameltoe's desk, trying to find a backdoor into the white house. He is the same low life snake in the sewer, that said in a interview "Extended Clips" for rifles. First off, modern rifles take "Magazines," second, the few rifles that use clips, are fixed and only hold a few rounds, less than 10. I have a M-1A Garande, it can Only hold a 8 round Clip, there were some special clips made to hold 4 rounds. Newsom stated in the same interview, "the 2nd amendment is a suicide pack for America." He went on to say he was going to get legislation to ban all guns in Comiefornia as a example to the nation. Those statements were made in the aftermath of a man, that under Comiefornia law, could not legally own a gun, used a Comiefornia illegal gun, with a Comiefornia illegal homemade suppressor on the gun, to kill numerous people. Instead of going after law abiding citizens, why not work on removing guns from criminals? That would make things safer for all people.

Yes, Newsome is eyeballing Washington, but he's just not there yet. Even then, I believe that adam schiff is the sleaziest of them all. - Editor

Charlotte Hellen
Bastrop, Tx
The young man driving the car was my son-in-law’s nephew. The families of the two friends are irreparably devastated at their loss. To think that people would be so hateful in comments is simply incomprehensible. The ultimate in disrespect. One of the first things his father said was that he wanted to see the car. The family discouraged him but in time they will see it. For them, it will be a little bit of closure. For those who berated you for publishing the pictures I say, just don’t look at them. But for others it is a way of sorting out what happened, a sobering reminder to always be a defensive driver, and how fragile life is. There are questions about exactly how it happened, how fast were they going, why didn’t the driver of the truck yield to oncoming traffic, has he been arrested or charged with anything, did anyone witness it. This horrific event will take years to settle, lawsuits will be ongoing, many questions will never be answered, and much counseling will be needed for the families and the relatives as they work through their grief. Pray for them. Please be kind, people, stop judging, learn from this, put yourself in the position of the families who are grieving and want answers. Thank you to all the first responders and to the Polk County News for your coverage of this tragedy.

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Lydia Garcia
Goodrich
Most grown and mature people and people who are living in reality are going to understand why this story with pictures was published, because as horrible and sad as it is, it still happened. Sadly this is reality of what can happen when people aren't paying attention to what they are doing. I am very sorry for the loss that these two families have suffered. Polk County has a very good team of first responders who jump on feet first and do whatever it takes to help people. Sometimes it's not enough. Now... to all these hateful letters calling the publisher names and telling him that he should be ashamed of himself, why? Because he's doing his job? Covering "the news" of this county? Nope, obviously you aren't aren't from around here. He covers it like he sees it, like we all should see it. It's life, and sadly death sometimes. It's truth. If it can help just one person slow down, be alert and always be a defensive driver, it could save a life or two. Thank you.

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Paul Tuttle
This Nation is in serious trouble, if these snowflaked buttercups, can't handle the sight of a little blood smeared on a Hoodie. If they are able to live their whole life, without ever seeing the aftermath of a traumatic (not dramatic) situation, good for them. God Bless those that run in to these situations, and do everything they can, to save a life.

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Joy S.

My heart and prayers go out to the families and friends of these two young men. That is a tragedy that no one ever wants to hear about especially when it's an accident that should never have happened. Too often wrecks are caused by people who are not paying attention when they pull out on a highway and in front of oncoming traffic. Corrigan and Livingston may be small rural towns, but their Police Departments, Sheriffs Department, Texas Highway Patrol, Forensic Personnel, Fire Departments, First Responders and EMS personnel are very well trained. They would NEVER leave the scene of an accident before everything pertaining to the victims was removed, nor would they allow photos to be taken until the victims were removed. As for body parts and human tissue being left behind at the scene, I do not see anything like that in the photos. That would be gross negligence on the part of all of the first responders and they are better trained than to leave anything like that behind. Blood is not unusual to be visible, even in minor car wrecks with just a few injuries.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
I see nothing out of the ordinary with these photographs. I can't find the tissue and body parts, but not saying there aren't any. I simply don't see it and won't study it till I find any. This was a car accident, not a plane crash.. Do wonder if any of these complainants watched 911 unfold, or some of the graphic images networks are posting from Ukraine. One thing positive that may come out of this , however, is the possibility some will see the article and drive more carefully.
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Bill
Why do people complain about you putting photos of wrecks in the news? All the other news stations do it. Some even use a magnifying glass to check for blood etc.When it’s someone they don’t know nothing is said.
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Chris Martin
Please get those awful pictures and video off your website immediately of the deadly wreck in Corrigan Friday. Posting a warning doesn’t make what you publish in any way excusable or remotely tasteful for anyone involved. There’s bloody shirts and clothing clearly visible. I expect to see this kind of deplorable imagery in Mexican newspapers, but not for a rural publication such as yours. So please enjoy your clicks and engagement while you think about the families, friends and teammates you disgusted and dishonored in the process.
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John Wilson
Your decision to post the graphic photos and videos of my daughters classmates from Sfa is so disappointing. You’re a piece of sh**. Hopefully your kids aren’t killed and some sh***y person like your selves doesn’t post it it for their self gratification. F*** off
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Meredith Lang
Please immediately remove the extremely graphic pictures of this accident from your news site. There are clear depictions of blood and human tissue and body parts in those horrific publications. It is appalling and in extremely poor taste that the editors of your paper would allow these to go to print. The families have had less than 24 hours after being forever impacted by a life changing tragedy, and you gratuitously post this disgusting piece of reporting for all those who want to seek out a twisted glimpse of the carnage you published?! Your morals and ethics are completely void of any guiding principles of decency. I pray that the families of the boys will never see these revolting photos. But that will only happen if you REMOVE THEM from your site. Perhaps you won’t want to wait until the lawyers start calling, and lawsuits are filed. These legal petitions will be without a doubt the next course of action if these photos remain published.
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Jenny Palmieri
You recently published a story regarding an accident that happened at 2 PM yesterday with an 18 wheeler on top of a sedan. This accident killed one and severely injured one other. I find it absolutely horrifying that you published the photos. You should be ashamed of yourself, even in the name of news. No one needs to or cares to see those photos, everyone can easily read the outcome and make their own assessments by the severity of the accident. This is insensitive and immoral and they should be removed immediately. Those poor families have not even had 24 hours to digest this information and now they must see the carnage that has changed all of their lives forever. Terrible. What if this was your child?
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Michelle Byrd
I’m not sure if your staff realized that the kid that died in the wreck yesterday was still in the car … but wow! What an inappropriate photo to share with the world. I’m saddened … and would hate to be his family having to see that.

Ummm... No ma'am. When those pictures were taken, both victims were out of the vehicle. - Editor

Adrian Ladd
Hello, That was my sister killed in that accident. I want to personally thank everyone that tried to help her. Everyone that helped her will always have a place in my heart. Thank You

Paul Tuttle
It is time for every Freedom loving, believing in the Constitution, American, to fire every politician in DC. I say start with Dan Cringeshaw, revoke his Texas citizenship. Make him look for a new state that will have him. Before anybody says it's not that bad, look at what politicians are doing with the FBI, ATF, and the other alphabet agencies. They are using them to punish American citizens that don't agree with their way of thinking. Anybody that thinks for themselves, and doesn't agree with the utopian fantasy that is taking over America, is labeled a white supremist, regardless of their skin color. I hear the phrases "Civil War," "Revolution," thrown around, but I know it will never happen. The majority of Americans will roll over and surrender their rights for safety and security, and give away their freedoms. The American spirit is dead and gone.

"Cringeshaw"... LOL! Cringeshaw is nothing more than John McCain 2.0. DEFINITELY cringe worthy. - Editor

Karl Shank
Livingston
Unfortunately, that list is like many others I've seen over the years. "Salaries over $100,000", "salaries under $100,000", "highest taxes", "lowest taxes", "number of people living in poverty", "murders", rapes", etc etc. If you look at what they are basing the info/lies on, it's always "per 100,000 people". Sadly, evidently, a lot of people don't know the demographics of the community they live in! Livingston only has a population of 5,700 (approx) and even all of Polk County is only 51,000 (approx). I've even seen lists that show around 30,000 convicted felons living in Polk County. That's kinda scary to think over half of the county are convicted felons. Problem is, that includes the residents at Polanski unit & IAH. It's still true that "YOU CAN'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ ON THE INTRNET".

BB
Your comment "You and your dog whistles begin to wail. You claim to call out racism while simultaneously propagating it." I'll tell you what racism is. When two white men are in Russian prisons, one for the same charges as Griner and another accused of spying, which is false, and nothing was done to get them back. But, when Griner is put in a Russian prison, Biden gets right on it and is willing to trade the merchant of death to get her back while leaving the two white men behind. The only reason they made that trade is because she's a black gay woman. That's racist, sexist and bigoted right there, but, it's to be expected from Democrats. On a side note, I loved your comments of 12/15/22. 100% right on.

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Phillip Tweed
Willie, why does it get under your skin when the individual chooses to speak out against an injustice as they see the world?

Injustice?  When someone BARES FALSE WITNESS against my country, then yeah, it gets under my skin.

I would think that as a member of the press you would celebrate the individual exercising their Constitutional Individual Liberties. Or do you take the exception when their views are counter to your view? 

I'm just trying to get THE TRUTH out there.  Not wokeism, not fantasy.

Why do you get to dictate what is and is not American? Do you question my loyalty to my Nation because I question your views?

When did I say Griner wasn't an American?  (I wont hold my breath waiting for your answer).  Are you loyal to the nation?  I don't know, to be honest, I have my doubts about you, Phillip.

Does it bother you that some support those that exercise their guaranteed Constitutional Liberties?

Britney Griner, Megan Rapinoe (gag), colin kaper prick, marshawn lynch all have the right to look and act like the stupid fools they are.

It seems you blow your dog whistle when it is a strong public figure that happens to be a person of color.

Oh please.  Is joe biden a person of color?  What about sam brinton?  What about hillary clinton?  What about all these news anchors and reporters (that are actually marxist propagandists)?  Are they all people of color?

You and your dog whistles begin to wail. You claim to call out racism while simultaneously propagating it.

Ummmm... no.  You're wrong AGAIN.  I call out lying bull sh** when I see it.

Merry Christmas

Whatever. - Editor

Reba
Livingston
Such a shame. I just get fed up reading about drunk drivers hurting innocent people. I've always wanted to ask though, is that the same dog in all of those pictures of the towing trucks? I don't know who takes the pictures for these stories but I do appreciate seeing the doggies when reading about these terrible accidents. You seem to have a passion for dogs as evidenced in the home page of the website being filled with lost or found dogs. I just wanted to say thank you for helping out the furry four legged citizens of Polk county!

Dogs are a gift from God. - Editor

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Paul Tuttle
Proud Texan
Proud American
Proud Veteran
The tree of liberty, needs to be watered. Yes I said that, I have no remorse for saying it, I do not regret saying it. It is on every Proud American that loves our freedoms, mind. The US Constitution gives every American citizen the Right, to redress our grievances with the government. It also allows for us as citizens, to remove a unlawful overreaching oppressive government. To be replaced by a government run by the people, for the people, in a manner that insures all of our rights are guaranteed equally for all. I am fed up with the Communist regime in DC.

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Our society has become sick and toxic. Everyday more and more people are becoming morally corrupt, and feeling entitled. Respect is no longer earned, it is demanded, compassion has become "it's for me, not for thee." Ever growing groups of people are going around screaming, cursing, belittling, threatening cops, and even physically harming or murdering them, with little to no repercussions. If they will do this to cops, what will stop them from doing it to others? If someone trys to defend the cops, they are attacked both verbally and physically, and the attacker goes unpunished. If you disagree with the new social norm, you are labeled with a public derogatory assassination of charter, you can be publicly harassed, assaulted, your life put in danger, and even your family and friends threatened.
Society didn't lose its moral compass, it was stomped, destroyed, and thrown away, all in the "I can do what I want" culture.

You're absolutely correct.  This evil movement of lawlessness is CONSTANTLY agged on by our so called "national media".  When BLM  and antifa burns and destroys, we have to be understanding.  When peaceful protestors are waved into the capital by police, they're to be punished severely with no due process. - Editor

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Louis
Lamont
I have proudly contributed to the Polk County community and economy for 19 years and counting... I have patronized many of the businesses currently advertising on this site, and those that quit doing business with Willie after his last meltdown. The fact that I hate lies is what drives me to write to give Willie a chance to set the record straight. He never does. That probably makes me a fool; a fool for believing facts and decency are important, and that one day the editor might give a damn about that too. Look it up and learn a little about the place you live...

What you do is fill your head daily with leftist propaganda from sources like CNN and MSNBC, etc., and you buy into it... Hook, line, and sinker. - Editor

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TwilaJCR
Willie, I question if Louie has EVER patronized any of the businesses that advertise on "Polk County Today." In fact, I question if he's ever paronized any business in Polk County? Hey, Lamont, what have you done to benefit Polk County or anyone?

I think Louis fancies himself a victim.  He likes his victimhood, embraces it fully, and thus HE CREATES his own dilusional reality.  Louis will cling to his victimhood to his dying day. - Editor

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Louis Enard
Lamont
I'm saddened I have yet to see a rebuke of former President Trump and his continued pandering and support of known racists and anti semites. PCT proudly proclaimed it support of Trump when he announced he was running for office in 2024. Where is the condemnation of racism and anti semitism, which most civilized people believe have no place in decent society?  Meanwhile, there have been multiple commentaries on PCT regarding our current president, who's only crime is acting like an adult and restoring some sense of normalcy to American politics. If one didn't know better, one might get the idea that the editor of PCT is cool with racism and anti semitism.  Additionally, what does that say about the advertisers that continue to support this site if if refuses to rebuke racism and anti semitism? Say it ain't so, Willie! Do the easy and the right thing and denounce Trump. Do it for the children!

Wow. So you spew your lies, then try to scare off advertisers too? What is it with you leftists? It's not enough to disagree with your warped perception of the USA, but if someone does disagree with y'all, you have to come at them and try to destroy their lives, their livliehood, and, if y'all could get your way, watch anyone who disagrees with your warped view led away in cuffs to prison, or maybe homeless on the street. Y'all are sick, intolerant, and hateful. I think common people are sick of y'all's CONSTANT, woke, holier than thou warped facism. - Editor

Twila Ramsey
Paul Tuttle: It is possibly the most overused and abused clause in the United States Constitution: "Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which gives Congress the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.” IMHO, it refers to disputes between the states regarding commerce or commercial transactions between the Federal Government and a particular state. In the quest for power, it has been interpreted to regulate anything that might cross a state line or involve more than one state. One of the early acts was back in 1887, The Interstate Commerce Act. Another, involving Unions and Employers was The Taft Hartley Act.

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Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
It might be I haven't had enough coffee, not quite awake yet, I don't know. But, how can the federal government get involved in a labor dispute, between private companies, and the employees? That takes away something from both sides, that the federal gov, doesn't own or have the right to force them to give up. Maybe not enough coffee, not awake enough, or this is all just another one of Joe's, hold my ice cream moments.

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Twila J. Ramsey
Segno
The emperors and empresses of stupid are those that put him in office and push these liberal lunatic policies that fail miserably and then try to patch them with equally destructive actions.  As for Venezuela, one might as well be dealing directly with Iran. Iran virtually owns Venezuela. As soon as Obama sent Iran a plane load of cash, the Ayatollahs "lent" money to Venezuela and built a nuclear power plant there. Now Iran has several other facilities and is in the process of building an automobile factory in Venezuela. On FB, I have been questioned about my information sources. That is easy, the Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran's official news source. They are not hiding anything, they are proud. A year or so ago, they announced their intention to make similar deals with Mexico. I believe last September was when Venezuela and Iran signed some mutual development pacts.  So., in brief, the Biden Administration will allow Iran to sell oil through Venezuela.

Paul Tuttle
Cedar Point
Christina, unless you live with him, and go thru his computer daily, you have no idea of what a person does behind closed doors. From the list of charges, that stuff was on more than one device. Do you want everybody to believe, someone from Leggett ISD, broke into his personal computer, and cell phone, and planted that stuff?

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Christina Cones
He was set up!! You should know facts first and he quick prior to his arrest.... NOT FIRED!! Leggett isd should be shut down. We all know who had the motive and the ability to put such sh** into his computer. Evidence will prove such also!!! Leggett Isd should be investigated for several illegal things but this guy isn't one who should be under investigating!!

Mark Rauber
Trinity
If either the energy industry or transportation system were to fail, we're done!! Since one is dependent on the other, its not hard to imagine the resulting train wreck.They no doubt want us all dead (no play on words) These twisted deranged group of miserable demons have no morals or souls. When or if conservatives act and do something about them, won't come soon enough.With the damage already done, it may not even matter much anymore.

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Paul Tuttle
Red Blooded American, and US Veteran
Two things. The trucks that transport gasoline, run on diesel, let that sink in. Transforming kids, does not make them the opposite, they are a mutant, niether male or female. It is surgical body mutilation, they lose the ability to ever have children. I will close with this, and I stand by what I am about to say. If you are a progressive leftist communist democrat, and still believe your party is creating a utopian society. It is your fault America is becoming a third world country. Myself, and many others like me, will do everything imaginable and unimaginable to stop you!!

Dang, I forgot about the 18 wheelers that transport the gasoline :Oo - Editor

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Bravo, Willie, you hit most of the nails on the head. Wherever I hear people praise the democratic party I can't help thinking. "The party that brought us slavery, the Civil War, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), hanging people because they are black, denying the right to vote to black people, Jim Crow laws, multiple murders of black people for being black, segregation, the murder of Martin Luther King, and let us not forget the Summer of Love, the shut down of our economy, depopulation thru gender reassignment, and maybe World War 3." I know I missed some, I just want to bring to peoples attention the "best?" of what the Demoncratic Party has to offer.

Absolutely.  The democrat party's DNA is evil, deceptive, and operates with reckless abandon without any care for what happens to the USA. - Editor

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Border towns in the middle of firefights, towns overrun with illegal aliens, towns in financial despair, towns with collapsing infrastructure and nobody doing a thing. Abbott pointing his finger at Biden saying fix this. Biden turning his back on the problem and mumbling some nonsense about driving a 18 wheeler while digging coal or something. It doesn't matter, either one can do something to stop the flow on illegal aliens coming over our border. Abbott can sign a executive order to shut the border down to everything but international commerce. Give every law enforcement agency the power to round all illegal aliens, and have them transported back across the border, or to federal property to be cared for by the federal government. How many more American citizens must die, before they realize the American people have the right to government protection from invading hostile forces?

The democrat party couldn't care less.  The democrat voters are useful idiots for their politicians. - Editor

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
People like this POS, need to be sent to either Somalia or Afghanistan, with F*** Allah tattooed on their forehead.

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Arika Talbot
Uggggggg since day one I have followed this story and the sweet family who had to find this baby (Thank God they did) and the after effects this family has felt or will continue to feel. This sorry POS doesn't deserve to have a child at all nor a BOND. There are so many people who can't have kids yet 🙄 this guy sticks his child injured with a stupid story in a shed because he was more interestedin stealing ans getting away??? If this sweet family wouldn't have been aware and found her when they did, we all know the outcome wouldn't have been what it is in this hear. He shouldn't have a BOND at all. Why would this not be attempted murder? Again if they didn't find her when they did in the heat that day the outcome wouldn't have been the same. If you choose to parent you choose to take care of the child who can't take care of themselves and he FAILED that miserably..... we need to do better with punishments and maybe this stupid CRAP will stop!! From what I am reading the mother got this sweet baby who WAS LEFT alone during a surgery and aftercare was given the baby !!! If she wasn't kidnapped from the mother or taken by the mother, she had no reason to receive this baby after surgery either. Ive done nothing but pray and cry over this baby who had to be in pain this entire time yet her so called care takers didn't care about. I would take this baby in a heartbeat as will many others so why place her back??? You can tell from her embrace she had never saw such attention. Such a sad situation but again not the outcome I would have liked to see. I've looked for days on info from the sherriff departments page on an update and never could find anything until the news posted about it and finally saw an article on polk county today!! Really hoping for a better outcome foe this sweet girl ans hope we haven't failed her again when she has no voice!!!

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Most being targeted are high profile conservatives that have a voice people pay attention to...most all people. They need to be careful, regardless of the legality of the attacks they receive. There's little we as outsiders looking in can really do. The representatives we elect are afraid to act as well. That said, when if ever they begin attacking ordinary citizens, most which are armed, it will be deemed a declaration of war. A war they know they cannot win.

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Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
The title should read: "Illegal Checks and Unbalanced."  I'm going to say the uncomfortable thing, the left wants us, Republicans, Conservatives, Constitutionalist, Right Leaning Libertarians, and Independent Voters to start a Hot Civil War. They are purposely trying to push our collective buttons, gun control, making us pay for other people's kids college, open borders (but keep the illegals out of the Sanctuary cities and states), selling the US's strategic oil reserve, weakening our military to the point they can't defend us from a cub scout troop, and on, and on. They don't realize their neighbors, and some of their family members are amongst those they are demonizing, and pushing into a corner. It will not be a civil war, it will be a Revolution they will get. I truly believe, a fair and honest election is a thing of the distant past. There is a month and a half till the midterms, it is looking like a red wave will swipe the elections, if that were to happen Demonrats could lose control of the house and senate, I don't think they will let that happen. I pray I am wrong, but too many signs out there say different.

I agree.  That's one of my biggest concerns.  The democrats cheated in the 2020 election and told the USA to stick your choice (Trump) where the sun doesn't shine.  My concern now is, that they never stop their scheming.  In 2022, the Republicans will be watching the ballot boxes, but my fear is that the democrats have already turned that corner and has new schemes (always a step ahead in their evil).  ...and yes, the democrats are pushing us, trying to force the issue and wont hesitate to use violence.  Their top leaders condone it. - Editor

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Scott, I agree with some things you have said, but the biggest thing I have gotten, was the civil conversation. Thank you, and may you and yours have a great life.

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Scott Comeaux
Yes I'm old enough to remember the bombing in Oklahoma. It was domestic terrorists who attacked the Pentagon, and the Twin Towers. There's plenty of video evidence to prove this. If you would like to see some of them...I would gladly share with you. (I'm fully convinced that you'll dispute this and adhere to the fake news narrative...so be it.) It's apparent that first amendment Auditors have left a bad taste in your mouth, and you're sticking by your guns to let that be known. It's obvious that I can't change your mind, and you'll definitely not change mine. I also want this to be known. Just because I disagree with you...does not mean I despise you. One of the great privileges in our country: to each their own. I end with this...agree to disagree. I sincerely wish the best for you and yours, sir.

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Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Scott, I don't know if you are old enough to remember Timothy McVeigh, he claimed to be a delivery driver, blew up the the Oklahoma Federal building, killed 168 people, 19 of whom were children, and injured more than 680 others. Terrorist posing as maintenance personnel, set off bombs in the parking structure under the north tower of the twin towers in New York City. 9/11, terrorist flew a jet aircraft into each of the twin towers, and one into the Pentagon, and crash one into a field. In all killing over 3000 people including children. Why do I bring those tragic events up? Because of one commonality. People were filming and researching the best angle for the most destruction, and largest body counts. Terry v. Ohio, allows a LEO to stop and ID a person if the officer suspects they have committed, is committing, or about to commit a crime, the crime is not filming (unless prohibited), it is or could be research to commit a crime. It is that LEO's responsibility to ensure that person is who they say they are, and doing what they say they are doing. Look across the auditor community, there are child molesters, rapist, kidnappers, wife/women beaters, active drug abusers (not Marijuana), even fugitives from the law, I just saw a auditor smoking Meth on a live stream on YouTube 2 days ago. With all the above mentioned information, do you still believe all (it's all or none) auditors are above suspicion and should be allowed to run around pretending they are journalists sticking their cell phone in people's faces, just to get a reaction for clicks, views, and YT money? Real journalists do not make themselves part of the story.

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Scott Comeaux
Paul, I'm fully aware that requesting ID during a legal traffic stop is warranted. That's not at all what I'm talking about, though. What I'm talking about is when Leos demand ID because people are filming in public. The scary thing is that a vast majority of them believe that the auditors must comply. Many are corrected by their supervisors. But, many supervisors will also back their officers, and continue to demand ID under threat of arrest

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Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Scott, I agree with you about supporting "Good" cops, bad cops have no place in our society. There is a lot of information to unpack, to be able to answer your questions, or address your statements. One issue auditors have, is "Dissemination of Misinformation" about public photography in the post office. They only use the first fourteen words of the regulation concerning photography in the post office. They never finish the complete regulation, that says, they are not allowed to film in the post office without permission. They publish their edited videos on YouTube, Twitter, Tik Tok, and other platforms to make money, that puts them in a Commercial capacity, and that is where the second sentence comes into play. "Other photographs may be taken only with the permission of the local Postmaster or installation head." Auditors should be happy that postal employees don't know what poster 7 says. There is a part further down that states using a postal service employees image without their consent for financial gain, is a copyright infringement, and the employee can bring a lawsuit against the auditor. There is so much information on poster 7, there isn't enough space here to explain it all. For that reason here is the USPS web site about poster 7. https://about.usps.com/posters/pos7/pos7_v04_revision_072016_tech_012.htm Showing ID during a traffic stop is not a violation of the 4th amendment. The 10th amendment gives power to the States to create Motor Vehicle Laws, every state requires a person to provide ID when stopped for a traffic violation upon request of a law enforcement officer. Some states require all passengers to show ID if requested by LEO's. Terry v. Ohio allows a officer to stop a person and request ID if the officer thinks their actions are suspicious. I really suggest you research on how, when, and why a LEO can request a ID here in Texas, it could save you a lot of time and money. I'm sorry I didn't get to all your questions and statements, but I would have needed to write a novel so everybody would be able to understand.

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scott comeaux
Let me start by saying I'm all for, and fully support law enforcement officers that go by the book, and don't try to skirt the rules/laws to their advantage. I also agree some of these auditors are out of line in their process, and the way they go about things. But, how about when postal employees actually call the Postmaster General and it's verified by them that it is legal? What about police officers demanding ID willy-nilly without probable cause, or reasonable articulated suspicion? The "if you've done nothing wrong you have nothing to hide" mentality is ultimately eroding away our 4th rights. The same as when folks say "I don't answer questions". Volunteering information not only waives the Fifth Amendment but it also helps build a case against yourself. I'll end with a quote from many First Amendment auditors. "Our rights are like muscles. If we don't use them...we lose them."

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Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
1A auditors are a nation wide group of people, that go to courthouses, federal buildings, post offices, libraries and any place they feel they should audit, even private businesses/property. They call themselves journalists and some claim to own News Media Stations. They state, they can video anything they can see in public with their eyes, some even zoom in to windows of private citizens homes. If someone questions what they are doing, the response is almost the same for all of them, "I'm working on a story, but I can't tell you what it is about." Sometimes they will start cursing people out for asking that, or when a person ask them to not film them. Any building that has a sign that prohibits videoing inside, is a major target for them. They love videoing inside post offices, even though there are rules that specifically prohibit that, referred to as "Poster 7," (can be found in all federal buildings also) they use part of that rule as permission to video. "Photographs for news purposes may be taken in entrances, lobbies, foyers, corridors, or auditoriums when used for public meetings except where prohibited by official signs or Security Force personnel or other authorized personnel or a federal court order or rule. Other photographs may be taken only with the permission of the local Postmaster or installation head." The underlined part is as far as they read, the rest of it, they ignore. If the employees tell them to stop filming, or to leave the property, they respond with things like, poster 7 gives me permission, the 1st amendment gives me permission, this is federally funded, I haven't committed any crime, and a few others. If the police show up, the police have no idea about poster 7, or the context of it. A lot of police are also ignorant of trespass laws, but there are some that do understand the trespass laws and they use them. This trend of "activism" is starting to get out of hand, don't get me wrong, I support the constitution and I fought alongside some great heros to protect it, but these "auditors" are comparing themselves and their actions to those that have fought and died for the constitution. Their actions are eroding the very freedoms they claim to be protecting, all for that YouTube money. I can provide hundreds of videos to prove what I said if needed.

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
$85 Billion = $85,000,000,000 that's right, 11 digits. I truly believe that there are other issues in Texas that could use some of that money. I don't know, maybe, secure the Mexican border, help small businesses, put some into the electrical grid, beef up the Texas Rangers to "Supervise" the IRS FBI DEA DOJ and any other fed agency that what's to mess with Texas. He could even use it to stop groomers/pedos from wanting to mutilate the children of Texas.  I do not see spending $85 billion dollars for people to just stand around looking at dirt, all day long for 10 years, or longer.

Another thing, I'd like to see the wall in Texas completed (and it needs to be by the specs matching Trump's wall). - Editor

Paul Tuttle
American Veteran
I want to thank Mr. Enard. Thank you for keeping your eyes closed, so you don't have to see the truth. Keeping your ears plugged, so you can't hear the truth. Being closed minded, so you don't have to worry about the truth. I, like many, have put our life on the line for this country, we did it out of Patriotism, not for selfishness. Yes, we protected your right to vote anyway you choose. We did not put our life's on the line, for one party, one class to tell us (the American people) what we can think, say, write, believe, or limit the US Constitution to only those that follow the party line. I am sure you will not believe what I am saying in full, but the new democratic party does not have your best interest in mind. They only care about how much power and money they can get, before America is a lost cause. So, keep your eyes, ears, and mind closed, speak the party line, as America sinks in to the black hole of Communism and turmoil. I hope you enjoy all that comes with that.

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Louis Enard
Lamont
You are wrong. The president cannot simply declare top secret evidence not top secret. There are rules that must be followed to declassify information.

Yes, he can. He has that power. You're so filled with hatred that you're trying to wish it wasn't true into being true. Geeze dude, get a grip. - Editor

Trump was given numerous opportunities to simply return information that does not belong to him and he chose to give the government the finger.

That's ANOTHER lie. President Trump has been NOTHING BUT cooperative with this unwarranted harrassment. - Editor

The FBI cannot enter anyone's home without a judge reviewing supporting evidence that validates the search. This judge was also appointed by Trump; he didn't stop it because he found the government to be credible. And guess what, the FBI found the evidence they said was there.

Another lie. Judge Bruce Reinart WAS NOT appointed by Trump. Magistrate Judges in Florida are appointed by a different process and are selected by other district judges. Also, Reinart is an obama financial supporter. - Editor

Look, you can like Trump. But he is wrong. He could have stopped this at any time by following the law.  President Trump hasn't broken any laws (if he had, believe me, the weaponized DOJ would have already nailed him).   He chose to strengthen the penalties for violating the espionage act. Its ironic that he may face those enhanced punishments because he refused to do the right thing.  How you and so many of his supporters can defend the indefensible is beyond me. Wrong is wrong. It seems like Trumpers are the true useful idiots. Trump did say he likes dumb people...

You're probably watching CNN which would explain your WOEFUL ignorance. - Editor

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Billy Lambeth
Willie. I think that was a good reply to Mr.Enard. I cannot understand how the American people do not see what is happening to our country under a professional politician that has done nothing his entire life but sponge off of our government. Biden went into office (without my vote) to reunite our people. He started by selecting a running mate on gender and race only. Definitely NOT on her qualifications. He may be smarter than I think by choosing Headboard Harris. She is a good insurance policy for him. Everyone, including Republicans and independents want nothing to happen to him that will allow her to become president. Biden has allowed his cabinet to drive wedges and separate all segments of our population. His legacy will be that of the great divider. Not the great uniter Where was the FBI and news media when Hillary was scrubbing classified documents from her unsecured computer. As for Mr. Enard, he needs to get his head out of the sand and remove the blinders that Biden has him wearing.

I think hussein obama is controlling everything behind the scenes.  Thats why our nation is going to crap.  Obama is a true idealogue who wants America to be knocked down.  As far as biden, he's no idealogue at all, he's just a rotten crook, just like bill and hillary clinton (the bonnie and clyde of American politics). - Editor

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Louis Enard
Lamont
Trump is a damn fool. Had he not taken documents, there would be no need to search Mara Lago. Had responded to several attempts to return the documents in question, there would not have been the need to search Mara Lago. Had Trump's lawyer properly responded to the subpoena, there would be no need for an FBI search. Trump doesn't think the law applies to him. The search warrant was signed off by a judge he appointed. Trump also strengthened the penalties for the very act he is being accused of. No one is picking on Trump. He's a spoiled brat and a deadbeat. Hopefully he is held accountable for his actions. You should pull your rant down. Trump did this to himself. And last time I checked the FBI is the top of the line in domestic line enforcement. You don't sound very supportive of the boys in blue.

As usual, you don't have a clue what you're talking about.  The President has absolute authority to simply declare any information he wants, including any documents as classified, or declassified anytime he wants.  So he can't be charged.  What's going on here is Biden with his accomplice, Merick Garland are weaponizing federal law enforcement to go after their political opponent.  They're scared to death of Donald Trump.  If I remember correctly, you're the doofus who told me in an email that our national media is the best of the best (that shows your stupidity right off the bat).  But hey, your party needs useful idiots like yourself.  Regards, - Editor

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Joy Duff Sizemore
The most ridiculous thing I've ever heard done by the FBI was this "raid" on our previous President, Donald Trump. We've come to a new low when an entity in our government pulls this kind of stunt on a previous President. Our current president says he knew nothing about it, which isn't unusual because he seldom knows even what HE is doing, where he's at or what he is saying. Trump is a very smart individual and he could have socked away things that would NEVER be found, but to be told he had all this stuff at his home is ludicrous to me. Anyone who can believe that he had boxes of secret documents just sitting around in his home, waiting for the FBI, CIA, etc to step in to seize it, has a few loose screws. No one in his position, with his wealth and intelligence would be that stupid. Look at the Biden's, Obama's and Clinton's because this should have been done to ALL of them. None of us will forget the Benghazi attack and victims!!! Just my opinion.

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Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Sorry to sound so pessimistic, but I have lost all hope in the citizens that live in America. I believe the Federal Bureau of Thugs could drag Trump out in the streets and beat him to death on public TV, and nobody would lift a finger to stop it. The American people have become soft, self centered, egotistical, blind sheep. There are supposedly more Christian leaning conservatives than progressive atheist commies, but yet the baby killers get what ever they want, and the conservatives just bend their knees and give over the money. (Can I give more sir?) People might worry about the state of affairs in America, but as long as they still have their toys, and a job, or jobs, they don't care. They could pay $20 a gallon for gas, $10 for a loaf of bread, have few or no fresh vegetables or meat, but as long as they got the propaganda box and video games they don't care. Say goodbye to the tree of liberty, because it is going to be cut down and turned into toilet paper just like the US Constitution was.

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Willie, Just wanted to say Thank You for all the hard work you do for the Citizens of Polk County. Keep up the good work you do, it is appreciated.

You're very welcome, and thank you for being a reader! :) - Editor

Mark Rauber
Trinity
The people in charge now don't care about children. The way they treat them its as if they hate children. They demanded they wear worthless mask knowing full well they did more harm than good. Then, as done to much of the population, were forced to take a vaccine that hadn't been fully tested. Reports out now from several medical studies show the vaccines/boosters slowly destroy the body's immune system. Who would be shocked to know they knew that as well? One day (if we're not already extinct) history may well judge such conduct as genocide.

I never took the vaccine.  I've had the chinese virus twice.  The first time, it was like a severe cold, the second time, I just had a runny nose for a couple of days.  Masking our children was stupid.  You're right, they don't care about our kids.  They only care about money and power. - Editor

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Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Willie, you are the first to state in your opinion, the staff needs to have training beyond the certification training. I don't want to see a staff member go all John Wayne, and get themselves killed, and the children left defenseless. I also believe all doors on classrooms need locks that require a key to open from the outside, but can be easily opened from the inside without a key. Doors that provide a level of protection from bullets would be a good thing, but I understand that cost would run in the thousands of dollars per door. Either way, something more needs to be done to ensure the safety of the children.

For some STRANGE reason, the leftists are also against hardening the school buildings.  I think the entrance doors to the building should be hardened (not every class door). - Editor

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Gas prices have dropped at the pump by a half a buck to $4.50 and the leftist morons are claiming a huge accomplishment. What their listeners don't hear is due to massive inflation, fewer people are buying gasoline. This is a worldwide situation playing out in the entire western world. Slumps in demand results in lower oil prices. The D.C. fat-cats have no control over this. These people are beyond disgusting.

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Larry Atkinson

Well sir; I beg to differ back. You seem to be missing the point. THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF OIL True we didn't need Russia's oil, still don't, but the people in Europe and Asia are now boycotting Russia and buying our oil, driving up the price. Standard economics.

...and you just made my point.  I never said there was a shortage of oil.  I SAID THAT BUMBLING BIDEN IS CHOKING OFF THE MEGA TONS OF OIL THAT WE HAVE BENEATH OUR FEET. - Editor

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Larry Atkinson
Well Mr. Openshaw, seems to me that you are a Republican, as I am myself, but what is really, really going on with the oil companies is this; The oil companies can sell their oil overseas at a much higher price now that all the nations are boycotting Russia and buying oil from US. The keystone pipeline has nothing to do with it. There is plenty of oil and gas, you don't see gas stations running out. They are just charging us the market value of their oil. The nations are boycotting Russia and buying the oil from us, driving up the price, it's called the world economy. The real problem is that the people of a nation should own the oil and not the big Corporations. Natural resources that flow from mother earth should not be sold, or controlled by the stock market . When we invaded Iraq in 90 or 91 the gas price there was $ .06 a gallon. If you would remember George Bush bought into a shipping company. No telling the truth and ramifications of that. The only way I see the price of gas coming down to any reasonable price is for the US to have a separate US and global market. Releasing 100 million barrels of oil from the strategic oil reserve was dumb. That oil belongs to the taxpayers I wonder who got a boatload of money for that.
Have a good day sir.

I beg to differ sir. Joe's first day in office he killed the Keystone pipeline. Now he's killed drilling prospects in the Anwar province, the Permian Basin, and any offshore drilling. BEFORE senile Joe took office we were energy independent.   We were exporting oil before bumbling biden choked off drilling and pipelines.  We didn't need Russian Oil, Venzeuelan Oil, or Saudi Oil. Joe Biden has is boot on the neck of US energy to appease the leftist climate alarmist radicals and doesn't have the backbone to stand up to them (and Joe's just senile). Also, I'm neither Republican nor Democrat, I'm an America First CONSTITUTIONALIST. - Editor

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Tequila Straight Up
This article also hits the nail on the head about climate change. The earth cycles through cooling and heating events, those cycles last thousands of years, not a couple of years. We are not even in the middle of a heating cycle at this point. They have scared people into believing we can do something about it if enough money is thrown at it. America has far more regulations to protect the environment than any other country in the world, yet those other countries just laugh at us as our manufacturing base moves to their country. Most Americans are ignorant to this, because they are more worried about their Starbucks and feel good politics. Little do they realize, all this BS is coming to a head. Those of us that see the writing on the wall, are working to stop this run away train from going over the cliff. We might have a election in Nov., we might get a majority in Congress, there is even a chance we might see cotton candy and gum drops snow down on us. Voting along party lines to me, means the likelihood of cotton candy and gum drops falling from the sky has a better chance of happening, than fixing the situation in America. It may be called a "Two Party System," but they all have one thing in common, "How much money can I put in my pocket." I will end my rant by quoting Thomas Jefferson, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

There is far more information in the letter that quote is in, that can be seen here. https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/tree-liberty-quotation

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
The liberal (leftist) media accounts for half the wreckage done to America, Biden owns the other half. No one will be spared when its over. For some crazy reason, the liberal elite believe they'll reap rewards by owning everything. They'll finally find happiness by watching everyone else suffer. These so called highly educated kingpins are about as stupid as it gets. An educated politician or media maggot can be a fool like anyone else. There are no rules or restrictions.

I don't know what's worse, the leftist propaganda that our media spreads, or the mountains of truth that they withhold from the public (like Joe Biden's corruption). - Editor

Paul Tuttle
Onalaska
Her, and all the flag haters, including those that hate the Blue Line flag, freedom for me but not thee crowd, can go kick rocks. God bless the USA

Tequila Straight Up
If anybody is only watching the MSM for information about what is happening in America, and believes the linguistic puke, is a idiot. I said that, and I mean what I said. The elitist ARE coming for our bibles, children, guns, State Sovereignty, and all of our freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. This needs to be said, and if someone gets "Offended" too bad. If you think the government is here to protect you, you are very wrong. The government could care less about you, they only need you for the tax money you pay in. Here is a example for you. Billions of US tax payer dollars going to the Ukraine government, with the promise of World War. For what? Nuclear war with Russia, they outnumber us 3 to 1 in nuclear warheads. Our nuclear deterrent is obsolete, and at best can stop warheads at about 1 in 5. Houston is a major target, that means, we can see nuclear fall out at or just below lethal levels, depending on weather conditions. Yes, elections work, if not tampered with, but do you really trust those in power to give up that power?

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Nelda Pataki
Midway Community
Read your news everyday! In regards to news agencies, check out Newsmax. They are right on! We never watch CNN, CBS, ABC, etc. Thank you for your reporting.

Oh yes. I watch a lot of NewsMax. :)  Greg Kelly is one of my favorites.  Also, Sky News Australia is good. ;)  Thank you for being a reader. - Editor

Tequila Straight Up
The short unsweetened answer to this BS happening in our country. The country is divided into two groups, the adults, and other people's bratty kids. How many news networks, other than FOX have reported about the guy that tried to kill Supreme Court Justice Kavanagh, a terrorist group threatening to blow up wellness centers if R. vs W. is overturned, and the worst, polluting our children's minds to think parents are wrong God is wrong amongst other unforgivable things? I could continue on, but I think most will get the idea. War is coming, and I don't mean in Ukraine, I mean right here in the US. I also believe there might not be a midterm election in November, the liberals see the writing on the wall of a possible red wave coming, and will do whatever it takes to stop it. Together we stand strong, divided we fall.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
Another phony liberal republican. At last count there were 9. Liz Chaney leads the pack. Those republican voters that backed these fakes have to be outraged.. The woke left has spread fear throughout the government, including the Republican Party. If you can't govern behind your own promises and moral ethics, then get out of the kitchen and find a day job. Another with much the same character is Nikki Haley...probable presidential contender in 2024. She demonstrated her moral integrity as governor of S. Carolina by throwing her supporters under the bus with her confederate flag degradation. "We didn't vote for you to trash our heritage...backstabber!!"  So we won't ax the 2nd amendment, but instead support red-flag laws. Different label, same unconstitutional bull****!! These people reek evilness from the same rotten garbage can.

I think John Cornyn is weak, but he loves having power.  He'll cave to the left if they yell loud enough.  As far as Niki Hailey, I don't care for her either.  She's also weak. - Editor

Billy Lambeth
The Polk County Sheriff's Citizens Academy finished the first 33-hour courses today. Twelve classes at 3 hours per class. Yes, I know this adds up to 36 hours. The minimum is 33 hours and I barely made it as I missed one class. I recommend it to anyone that has the time. A reality check of what our sheriff department employees face every day. It was very educational, and I learned that drug sniffing dogs are never allowed to actually get to the drugs that they alert to. We were put in the simulated position of pulling over someone during a routine traffic stop and how fast it could go downhill. There were several speakers that gave talks during the training. The Justice of The Peace from Precinct 2 explained the duties of a Justic of the Peace, a speaker from child welfare and sex abuse, the Texas Ranger for our area, We did a simulated search of a building with suspected shooter and confrontation with someone holding a gun. I applaud and want to thank sheriff Lyons and his dedicated staff for giving the citizens of Polk County the opportunity to see firsthand the issues that our sheriff department faces every day. Gives our sheriff department an opportunity to see that we support them. They deal with the criminal element of our society, and this is an opportunity to show our support and that we care. Sheriff Lyons is taking names for the next Sheriffs Citizen Academy at this time. Again, I want to say THANKS to sheriff Lyons and his professional staff.

Tequila Straight Up
It should read, "Democratic Elitist Taking America Down." Biden is nothing more than a empty suit, with the elitist sticking their collective arm up his arse making him dance. 40 billion dollars to Ukraine and the middle finger to America, proposed 1000% tax on the sell of firearms, new plandemic Monkeypox, oil and gas production almost completely shut down, people considered Domestic Terrorists because they disagree with the Grooming of children, making it illegal for parents to decide what is right for their children, and a wide open southern border. With the prediction of a "Red Wave" in Nov., I believe there will a national emergency created to stop the midterm elections, or declared void due to voter fraud on the part of conservatives. Things look bleak and can be scary, some were calling for the bombing of the NRA convention in Houston, soon truckers will not be able to deliver food to large areas of the country. You got to ask yourself, what will happen when the people in large metropolitan areas have nothing to eat? They, or most will not just lay down and die, those people will be looking for food outside of the cities, and laws will not mean anything to them. Summer is just getting started, and it's not going to get any better, protect your family by any means necessary.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
Conservative leadership has been watching the destruction of America's core values for far too long.. They've allowed the Judicial and legislative branch of government to be hijacked and reconstructed to conform to their thirst for control. They've disregarded constitutional law and taken matters into their own hands. Their public support is wanning, so they;ve resorted to establishing their own set of lawless entitlements to sustain power. The crucial question is how to derail this obvious attempt to destroy the country. I've yet to see a real plan. Even if the election outcome favor republicans and the power shifts at capital hill...then what? Some top republicans such as Mitch McConnell have made it clear they're not concerned. Many former voices against the left have backed off, including Linsey Graham and John Cornyn. Perhaps its in their best interest to join the enemy rather than face the bloodbath.

Lee Bowen
Livingston
Well said! The wrong people took control about a hundred years ago and have flourished, becoming embedded in every aspect of life as we know it. Welcome to the crazy years.

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Michael G. Lockhart
Corrigan
The former USA fell with the election/re-election of woodrow wilson. It has simply taken a century for the corpse to decompose. We were on a long, downhill slide for most of it, then picked up the pace to a plunge in 2008. The Trump years (at least the early ones) were no more than bobbing to the surface after a plunge over a cliff and into a cesspool. Slow Joe and his dem-media-crat / republicrat / social media allies are the tentacles of a sewage monster that now has its tentacles wrapped thoroughly around the feebly thrashing limbs of a nation drowning in debt, regulation, anti-Constitutional forces, and above all, fear.

Mixed with the "conservatives" in the possible "red wave" election of 2022, will be republicrat candidates, who, like their dem-media-crat allies, will want to see guv'mint grow at the expense of the people (can't say "citizens" anymore - might hurt the feelings of Illegal invaders). We already have McConnell & Graham in the senate... What other horrors will be inflicted come November? There will be immediate calls for "reaching across the aisle" from demented and temproarily demoralized democrats... and warm, welcoming responses from republicrats... It's an old story, so often repeated that we've grown accustomed to the inaction and failure. Congress and/or the Executive will fail & flail... american'ts will suffer... one or both branches will "change" hands... the hands will go on wringing and declaring that "nothing can be done" (fill in the blank with excuses).

So, here we sit, hoping and dreading... d I can't help but hope that our collective fat will once more be briefly pulled from the fire... yet I cannot see a way back to prosperity, short of impeaching the current executive & vice and replacing the "leadership" in both Chambers of Congress. Then, maybe in '24... Too far out to tell. I don't see us lasting... I cannot picture the republicrats helping. They will quibble and make excuses, and whine... the cycle will continue, like a constantly ebbing tide... each wave leaving us further and further up the beach, with a longer and longer slog back to the water.- Roasting on the Sand

Well, the satanic democrat party got the bumbling doofus that does whatever his handlers tell him to do or say in the oval office like they wanted. I'm confident that behind it all, is the king of smug arrogance calling shots (barrack hussein obama). Obama (the guy with a god complex). - Editor

I feel like the issues with PCT stem from maliciousness, too.  Seems like it's happening too many times for it to be happenstance.

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Thanks guys, I appreciate y'all's encouragement and support - Editor
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Rick
Dear Sir,Thank you so much for working so hard to get your site back up and running. We depend on it to catch up on all the events and happenings of our hometown...even though we are usually a long way from "home" it will always be our home town. I can definitely see why your site would be attacked by the "loony left"!! Thanks again for being back up and running!!!
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Mark Rauber
Trinity
Willie my friend, you could well be the victim of some left-wing nut with too much time on his/her hands. Its just a guess of course, but knowing the current structure of this woke/twisted infected nation, it certainly can't be ruled out for a minute.. Good luck...I don't think any of your "good" readers are going anywhere.
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Lee Bowen
Livingston
Willie, you are a very patient man. One redirect could be random. Two could be chalked up to coincidence. Three, with the same address for number two and three, can only be deliberate targeting. I really hope that you have solved the issue and whoever is behind these attacks will cease and desist. While you are a small-town journalist, you should enjoy the same freedom of speech and protection from persecution as the mainstream media.

Mark Rauber
Trinity
All of this is clearly irrelevant if the Russia/Ukraine war involes US forces. Unknown consequences is always an enemy. Inflation is out of control as well. Severe sanctions put on Russia has been countered by exports of animal feed and a host of other farming essentials. Damage to farming is only one of many potential devastating effects on inflation and general living conditions. Voter corruption at one time made me mad as hell, but this administration's broad interference with someone else's civil war 8000 miles away must take center stage. The current leadership in power now is killing our country, far greater than most can imagine.

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Tequila Straight Up
All that information will only matter if; 1. We are allowed to have a midterm election. 2. The same thing doesn't happen for the up coming election. 3. It isn't buried by the MSM. (H.B. laptop) 4. It is taken seriously by those in charge. The left is hell bent on destroying this country, and up to now nobody has done anything to stop them. (Clarification: I mean the extreme far progressive left) The country is a powder keg, and it won't take much to set it off.

Renita Kessler
Navasota
Thank you for doing what you do as far as covering these stories. I'm sure there are some who don't believe that you actually like covering these types of tragedies. To those who think that you do, I'm sorry that you feel this way but he has a job to do to inform the public. Although this is pretty much small town it still should be covered. It is sad and it is tragic yes but it's also life. It's even harder when it's someone you know. Stop with the legal action threats and let the man do his job, not to mention that there is no legal action that you can take, unless you know something that I don't.

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That was a horrible wreck. I feel sadness for those involved, but I have a job to do. - Editor
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Lisa Henderson
This video is inappropriate. my husband was supervisor of txdot and he said that you are not supposed to put videos like this. only pictures of crash after the victims are removed. Please remove this. we know this lady and it is very upsetting to see them trying to remove her from vehicle and then also also removing her. its wrong to show the victim on the stretcher with blood on her especially. this shows no empathy for family and friends. How would you like it if it was your mother or wife or friend to see this. please dont show videos like this just to get views.
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Martha Scalco
I appreciate good reporting, and you do an amazing job. But, the photos of the wreck and carnage are pretty graphic. I know the individual that died in this accident… and seeing her blood in the photos may be too much for her children to see…. Maybe some blurring in the images of the blood on passenger side of the white vehicle would be more appropriate.
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Amy Nickle
Hi I’m writing to whomever edited and authored the article in the subject line above. I am fully aware that alerting the public to this type of incident is part of your job, but the distasteful images and horrific video are beyond words. If you’ve become so desensitized to the feelings of the victims friends and families you need to reassess your professional role as a reporter. Reporting does not require these types of media, nor do the family and friends expect to have their family members so broadcast in a time of pain. If you were unaware the victim in the video is no longer living, so not only are the family members dealing with their world turning upside down, but others are witnessing her suffering. Please consider removing the video, at minimum, as it’s very inconsiderate to those left living. We appreciate your consideration in this matter and I urge you to remove before a family member sees it. Having a classmate see a former teacher in that condition is heart breaking enough. If that were my family member on screen I would be considering further legal action. This can’t be okay and if it is we should assess the laws and ethics of reporting.

Constables Arrest Man Wanted for Child Sex Crimes

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Nine warrants were issued before this monster was captured. Someone's not trying very hard to find him or can't be bothered/simply doesn't care. Will be interesting to see what a judge sentences him to...perhaps a year or two? A jury trial would be a horror story if children were to testify, though early on in his rampage (2012) many would now be adults. I hope there's a follow-up to this case here when he has his day in court. This character and others like him need to be removed from society...permanently!!

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Its a real effort to report any large truck because in most cases the license plate is unintelligible. Passenger cars with such a plate would be stopped immediately. Curious as to why these trucks get a pass when they can do considerately more damage?

Michael Martin
If the democrats stay in control we will go: Broke Outrageous fuel prices StarvationSlaves. We need to stand strong and really think hard at the voting booth. Most Americans just go with the flow and don't read between the lines or see the truth. Only a few know the truth and we need to be heard. We are dying slowly by our ans all governments and we don't do anything about it

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
Makes one wonder what's worse for the American people, our government or Putin's. Its a question that reminds you how dangerous the world really is.

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Teresa Enyart
I should have said permits were pulled in 2019 , reinstated in 2020, blocked again in 2021, this time because of Biden's policies those permits will be in litigation until 2023. We lost our job again Dec. 2021. Investors are now pulling out and hundreds of people have lost their jobs. We are now in our 60's....having to switch gears because there are no Union pipeline jobs enough to sustain a living. This ALL falls at the feet of the Socialist Democrats AND weak Republicans

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TwilaJCR
Segno
I am concerned about surviving the damage already done. Three more years of radical, liberal, leftist terrorism and their tightening grip on the nation, the media and education; subjecting the country and especially young people to mentacide, thought control, will be devastating to this country. The war in Europe, ending Russian Oil Imports are not the reason for the fuel crisis. That would not be felt at the pump for months. Even at that, our imports from Russia were too small to make a significant impact. It was the action of the Biden Administration in January and February, 2021 that stabbed the US in the back. Now they are going for the throat.

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Teresa Enyart
I almost spit my coffee out when I heard Jen Saki say this shortage was the fault of Putin AND the oil and gas companies. She said, with pride , how many permits had been given. Well folks that is all smoke and mirrors. It is true that the permits are issued....BUT the red tape, Biden policies, and organizations like the Sierra club out of CA (go figure) make it virtually impossible to act on these permits. The companies that build pipelines like the Mountain Valley Pipeline were issued permits by the EPA and then this is what happens......Sierra is given a heads up that permits to complete a 75 0/0 finished pipeline have been issued. They fly in....figure out an angle....petition the 4th circuit court, consisting of 3 liberals and 1 conservative, to pull permits...thus halting progress. Permits are then tied up in litigation for 2 years or more...next court gives back permits, sierra club sues and it starts all over again. So when you hear....hey look at all these permits we've issued.....just know its all smoke for what is ACTUALLY going on behind the smoke. Lost job on the MVP...2019 Sierra club got liberal court to throw them out. Don't believe anything you hear from the Biden administratio

Billy Lambeth
Livingston
Sounds like sheriff Lyons is trying to extend the Neighborhood Watch program to a Polk County watch program. I plan on enrolling in the Citizens Academy program. I commend sheriff Lyons for his effort to get the citizens of Polk County more involved in preventing crime and assisting our neighbors in our communities and subdivisions. I did not hear an age limit on attending the academy meetings or being a member of the citizens corps. There are a lot of seniors in our communities and subdivisions that have the time to participate in this program and assist our law enforcement officials when help is needed. I look forward to meeting other seniors at the Citizens Academy training.

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Remarkable isn't it that those that hate their country, by whatever means, choose to live here and reap the benefits.anyway. Truth is, they're basically miserable and hate just about everything else as well, particularly those that enjoy happiness and freedom.
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Lee Bowen
Livingston
Mr. Prager has outlined a perfect game plan for an ideal school of higher learning. Less than a century ago, most universities adhered to the same principles, as were relevant at the time. Of course, the world was quite different then.

Yes, I remember. When I was in elementary school in East Houston, EVERY CLASS at Woodland Acres Elementary started the morning with the pledge of allegiance to the flag AND the Lord's Prayer. - Editor

TJCRamsey
Segno
These suspects were released to the DHS in April, 2021. Biden was in office then. It would be interesting to know what if any action was taken by the DHS inder Mayorkas or the DOJ under Merrick. I doubt if any charges were brought or pursued by either department with these two rogues in charge.

The democrat party is so crooked and hungry for power, that they couldn't care less about what's best for the USA.  Their thirst for power and control has no limits on the depths that they're more than happy to sink to... (whatever it takes). - Editor

Stephanie Frolick
Livingston
I live in the Pine Hills Apartment Complex in Livingston, Texas, and here to speak more on the subject at hand. I was awake around the shots that were fired, I couldn't see anything because I was safe and inside my apartment. However, I did hear gunshots and thought nothing of it because it's hunting season and I used to live in the woods where we would practice our targeting and hunt. Now, I know that the gunshots were to harm and kill 2 people I don't think I feel safe here at the Complex anymore.

Joe Kilburn
I’m trying to find a place to hunt for the 2022 season, I have property to hunt in Edwards county but my wife had a massive stroke in 2019 and I can’t get out there, I’m her only caregiver so I’ve tried to find a place within 40 miles or so of where we live, we live in shepherd, so I can go hunt the morning and be back to care for her during the day and hunt the evening and then be able to make it back home quickly, she was my hunting buddy and I’ve lost that, if there’s any way you can help me out with posting that I’m looking for a place that’d be awesome, if not, I completely understand, I have no problem paying for a lease or whatever.
Thanks a lot.

I don't know of  a place, but hopefully someone will see this in Letters to the Editor and point you in the right direction. - Editor

Keith Barrett
Livingston
Causing serious injury (defined by Section 1.07 of Texas Penal Code as physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition) is a 3rd degree felony. Causing death and running from accident scene is a 2nd degree felony, punishable by a prison sentence up to 20 years, and up to $5,000 fine. Legal penalty equals that of intoxicated manslaughter.
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JD Havard
The penalty for leaving the scene of a fatality accident in Texas is 5 to 10 years in prison and a $150k fine. If he gets the max, he can be out in 4 years. I truly hope it can be enhanced, and that the family files a wrongful death lawsuit. I know several people who have gone to prison on the 3rd DWI, even with good lawyers. This guy must have some big money backing him in the past. My condolences to the family.
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Monica Munson
I was curious to see if he bonded out and how much was it? I can’t find him on the current inmate list.
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Melvyn Smith
Livingston
Funny coincidence that I was gonna write BEFORE this info was posted about the DWIs that I suspected he may have ran because he was intoxicated. Now after seeing he has had 4 DWIs, I'm convinced he was intoxicated, but because he didn't have blood drawn, we can never know 100%. He deserves to go to prison for a long time. He obviously hasn't learned & unfortunately, someone died this time.

Rebecca Boyd
Livingston
Sir , I need some serious help. My son is a patient of the Burke Cntr , he started at MHMRA in Houston at age 8. This past Thursday the 23rd of September my son tried to overdose on his meds , namely lithium and tegratol. I called 911, tried to be calm considering the situation; but Allegiance Ambulance took over an hour and a half to get to the scene. They staged somewhere and would not come help , expecting the SO's officer to bring them my son. The officers knew and even told me my son needed help BUT their supervisor told them they could not help , the ambulance refused to help. Because even though I told them how much he had taken from his pill organizer , and he was incoherent, slurring his words and not correctly responding to questions they said he was refusing to go. Now this was a suicide attempt, and No One would help!! Finally a second ambulance responded after another hour and a half and took him to Livingston ER . They refused to talk to me saying until my son woke up and gave permission they could tell me nothing , but neighbors called and they gave them updates!!  I'm trying to get this to the media because my son was not even treated at Livingston ER!! I have his records and they did not even do any lab toxicology until 12 hrs later!!! My son has pneumonia and a staff infection in his lungs from Livingston ER and may have irreparable brain damage due to the lack of care or concern for a mentally distraught patient. Please help me get David's story out so that something can be done , so no one has to watch their child dying in front of their eyes and feel so helpless. Thank you.

Looking back on life, I realize now how blessed we were in so many things. Our families were always close and we knew each and every one of our aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and even some great grandparents. A legacy of love and connections that are still here today.

We were all blessed with a big imagination. Many a day when I was little we played in my Jones' grandparents back yard underneath the chinaberry trees. We made roads in the dirt, used sticks as cars and never thought something was missing. We had to watch out for the boys because when they got bored, they started chinaberry fights and those little hard berries hurt when you got hit. That didn't last long because when we all started running around and yelling, one of the adults came out to stop us fast.

My grandparents house always had bumblebees around it because of the flowers in their front yard, so the boys would catch them, tie a little string around them and would follow wherever they flew according to how long the string was. They eventually let them go. The bumblebees never stung anyone, but I was always afraid they would so I stayed clear of them. We also liked to chase after the butterflies in the yard, but never caught them because we knew they might die. And trying to count lightning bugs at night was a losing battle, but we were certain we counted more than anyone else. I can't remember seeing lightning bugs in years, because pesticides and environmental changes have killed so many of them since that time.

My grandfather had some trees cut on the front portion of his land by some loggers. The trees were left until the leaves dried & fell off before they trimmed the limbs off to get them loaded to take to the sawmill. All of us kids played all over the trees and called them our space ships. I'm sure none of us knew what a space ship actually looked like at that young age. LOL! Cowboys & Indians or cops & robbers was another fun game we loved to play. Everyone wanted the best looking holster and cap gun their parents could get them and a huge amount of caps. The popping and smell of the caps was everywhere in the air. Lots of laughing and chasing each other and very dramatic "falls" when we got killed. No one messed with real grownup guns because we were taught, from a young age, the safety, the do's and the don'ts of guns. It never crossed our minds to play with real guns in our children's games.

Another favorite pass time was laying on the grass, watching the clouds and trying to "see" shapes in them before someone else did. Ships, animals, faces, etc that we would call out to each other. Many kids today will never see or understand what we saw back then in our imagination nor realize how much fun it was!

With all the technology today, I don't think kids have the imagination today that we did. We had to come up with ideas to do outside because staying inside the house all the time was worse than being sick. We had so much to explore and see in the great outdoors that we were never bored. Each day was an adventure waiting for us to find and enjoy.

Just me, reminiscing over yesteryear and how things have changed since then. Part of our lives that have special memories, lost now to the kids of today because they want to be totally absorbed by their cell phones, computers, video games, etc. and earbuds plugged in to loud music. 😢😢 They've in essence tuned the world out. 😭😭😢

Marxism in the form of the democratic party, antifa, and BLM are probably the biggest threat to the USA and the life we enjoy(ed). - Editor

It is important to note that Mr. Lowe and Mayor Gibson are both civilians. In any police interaction that I have witnessed or been a part of, anyone who is not directly involved in that interaction are ordered (not told) to stand a good distance from the scene. Both Lowe and Mayor Gibson interact closely with Mr. Hollowell, with Mr. Lowe coming within two feet of Mr Hollowell with his hand raised.
Mayor Gibson acted in a very condescending manner, stating that she was there because she was Mayor of Corrigan. That, in no way, allows her to become involved in a police traffic stop. It also does not allow Mr. Lowe the right to interfere in that same traffic stop. Both are civilians who should have been ordered to step away from the scene. Officer Molina did nothing. Chief Gibson can be offered a bit of leeway in his inaction.

Should I go on? Yes, I should. The body cam footage does not show the manner of the Police Chief and the Mayor acted towards Mr. Holllowell. The writer stated "Thank God for the body cam footage." He should have used the words uttered by both the Chief and the Mayor when Mr. Hollowell stated that he did everything that was asked of him. "Praise the Lord!" and they both raised their arms to the heavens above.

THIS is how elected officials act in Corrigan? In a police situation they had no reason to be at? Altho' yes, Chief Gibson can once more be offered a bit of leeway. No. The Town of Corrigan should be put on notice. The Mayor and the Chief of Police should be put on notice. And Polk County Today should be ashamed by publishing a suck-up piece like this article!

But, hey, I am a resident of Canuckistan. What do I know??
https://youtu.be/ksPtYycrEMI

I don't think it was a suck up piece.  I think it was logical and correct.  I agree, the mayor and Mr. Lowe didn't have a good reason for being there.  As far as A.D. Hollowell, he was whining like a LITTLE B***H because he got his little feely weelys hurt.  Somebody call poor little Mr. Hollowell and WAAAAMBULANCE. - Editor

Nita Bowen
Willie, I want to personally thank you for posting the notice for the"LHS All Decades Reunion" notice for the LHS Alumni Association. This willaid in getting word out to all alumni. The reunion will allow alumni toreconnect as well as raise money for scholarships for future alumni. Thankyou my friend. You have always provided a service to all when in need. Thanks again

You're very welcome.  Glad to help. - Editor

Paul Tuttle
WOW, that "guy" is an idiot. If I had walked into the sheriff's department and heard him cursing like that, I would have told him to shut up. If you walk into someone's car mirror, that's your own fault. His rambling on about a FOIA request not being acted on within 14 days, when the respondent has 30 days to reply as far as I know. That guy needs to go to Rusk for a mental evaluation, and a long vacation.

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Twila Ramsey
Segno
If Mr . White was very bright, or even bothered to look at FOIA, he would know that employee lists per se are exempted. One would have to have an order for such information, prove a need for it and be able to guarantee the privacy of those on the list. Most of the early requests for employee information were for nothing more than mailing lists, others were for nefarious purposes.

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Billy Lambeth
Livingston
I watched the video and still don't know why Mr. White wants the names of all sheriffs office employees. If he has a legitimate reason then he should have met with sheriff Lyons personally and explained his reason. I personally feel that he has no business with all of the names of sheriff office employees. Is he placing them on a list to be harassed by a group of anti law enforcement people. I question the law that he said that allows him to open the door of a government vehicle that is not locked the same is if entering a government building with unlocked door. If this is the law then I feel that we need to revise that law. Sheriff Lyons should make it mandatory that all vehicles be locked when not in use. Even if they are parked at the sheriffs office and jail. Wonder how Mr. White would feel if some guy talked in front of his wife, mother. grandmother. or sister the way he talked in the sheriffs office then said " Oh I am sorry I was just upset. I was taught that almost everyone knows profanity but those that use it in public places just show their I.Q. He should have contacted Sheriff Lyons to start with to express any concerns he has with the sheriff department. In the video he appears to have an attitude ( not altitude even tho his head was in a cloud ) problem. In the video all of the sheriff department personell were professional in their dealings with him. Even the sergeant that asked if he could help him at the first point of contact when Mr. White was opening the sheriff department vehicle door. Seems that the signs posted at the Corrigan police department did not include him. He did get to see the inside of a Corrigan police vehicle.

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Twila JCR
Glad to read that the man on the motorcycle survived. More and more vehicle crashes, more and more due to substance and alcohol abuse. Victims are not only those involved in the crashes, but everyone who insures a vehicle. Rates are based on claims from the area, usually by zip code.

Ellen Pursley
But, that cannot happen or he will be in trouble. So the public takes a one sided stand on how terrible the Judges are. I absolutely despise anymore that would.harm a child. I think they need to be locked up and the key thrown away. But, I retired from the school system and I tell you things can certainly get blown out of whack. I once had a young girl that was about 14 riding my bus and nearly everyday she would ride two streets over and swear she forgot something. I brought it to her parents attention they defended her. So, eventually ( as we all knew on the bus) she was caught meeting a 20 year old. Her parents told her if she didn't stop seeing him they would have him in put in jail. They did and he spent many years in prison. She told.him she was 18. She looked 18. Yes he should have investigated it more, but who really does that? It's one thing To molest a child, one that even a blind man can see they are too young. But, I believe there to be extenuating circumstances here in this case that we have not heard, for the Judge to rule this way. I know that it's real easy to blame the system for failing but remember they also are bound to silence. Prayers for all.

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Laura Emmons
Livingston
Dirk Caple, I wouldn't be so quick to call someone an idiot especially when you don't know the meaning of the term "Press Release" it is a document that cannot be altered sent in by a representative of a particular agency. Obviously you are quick to know everything about everything. Maybe you are the one who is ******* disgusting. Get the facts!

You are exactly correct, Laura. - Editor
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Joy S
Livingston
Please explain how a judge can take a light view on a rape case. " Judge Kitchens made no finding of “ guilt ” and placed Binnion on deferred adjudication probation for 10 years with multiple conditions including serving an additional 180 days in the Polk County Jail and registering as a sex offender." This really sends a message to would be rapists that they can get off lightly. Yes, I know there are promiscuous young girls out there, but those don't usually go get a rape test done nor do the y cry rape, unless it was more of an assault from an unknown person that included rape.

Under age girl, older boy/man, that she knows per her father. Does that mean she wasn't screaming like a banshee so she was "consenting" to the assault or was she scared to death at the time? Obviously she told her father after the attack since she was taken in for a rape kit to be run.
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Dirk Caple
You are truly an idiot arent you? The fact that you have to get so descriptive of a rape of a minor? You have definitely been touched havent you? You are ******* disgusting.

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Dr. Sue
Military training routes are aerial corridors across the United States in which military aircraft can operate below 10,000 feet faster than the maximum safe speed of 250 knots that all other aircraft are restricted to while operating below 10,000 feet. The routes are the result of a joint venture between the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense to provide for high-speed, low-altitude military activities.

Military Training Routes are divided into Instrument Routes (IR), and Visual Routes (VR). Each route is identified by either of these two letters, followed by either four digits for routes below 1,500 feet above ground level, or three digits for routes extending for at least one leg above 1,500 ft AGL. (i.e., VR-1056). The difference between the IR and VR routes is that IR routes are flown under Air Traffic Control, while VR routes are not.

Airspace above the United States from the surface to 10,000 feet above sea level is limited to 250 knots (indicated airspeed) per the FAA's Federal Aviation Regulations. This speed limit hinders most modern-day tactical aircraft training operations, since low-level strikes are conducted almost exclusively at speeds exceeding 300 knots. Military Training Routes are usually limited to 420 knots, and in no case are aircraft allowed to exceed Mach 1 within United States sovereign airspace, except in designated Military Operation Areas. While on the route military aircraft squawk a Mode C Transponder code of '4000', which informs controllers that they are 'speeding' on a route. This squawk however is only legal by military aircraft, while inside a properly scheduled route corridor. MTRs do not constitute an official airspace, and are all open to VFR or IFR civilian traffic; however only military aircraft are allowed to squawk 4000 and exceed 250 knots.

Each route is defined by a number of geographical coordinates and their respective navaid fixes. From this line the corridor is extended a specific number of miles, in the vast majority of cases this is five miles, making the corridor 10 miles wide. The Routes are individually operated through one of the local military air bases, which schedule and 'own' the route. The FAA requires these bases to 'NOTAM' out the routes at least two hours prior to use to allow for civilian traffic to de-conflict if needed....

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Dr. Sue
A low flying training route starts northwest of Crockett Texas ( it is called IR route) military aircraft fly this route often and under control of FAA - the route is for aircraft flying low at speed greater than 250 IAS . The planes are B-52 - KC 135- F-18 and multiple engine- some of the aircraft produce large amounts of smoke- the route is used by bases from many different states.  You have to train as you are going to fight. Otherwise some planes burn off fuel in order to land!! A B-52 weighs thousands of pounds and often carries 100,000 pounds of fuel. The beginning of route IR127

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
I'm an old aviation geek and follow the FAA and NTSB news feeds quite often. Crashes (even large airline) have been misidentified before resulting in massive waste of emergency resources through-out the country. The general rule of thumb is, if its a crash...there's smoke, usually lots of it. Even after dark, smoke is visible. Aviation fuel (kerosene) is easily visible and usually follows an explosion. One exception might be fuel starvation (running out of fuel) and even then a fire is common.

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Oh but wait, they can move with their families to China and build solar panels. Keep pissing people off Joe, you're on a roll boy!!

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Peter C. Stulginski
Just to take a quick look at the following email from a project manager of a new processing plant that was going to be built “Thanks for checking with us on this. However, there are no further developments happening on this project now that the Keystone pipeline is cancelled. A quick look shows that about 400,000 man-hours will be required for this facility. That would be from engineers, fabricators, and construction workers. This does not include any supporting services. So Mr. Biden has again successfully put people out of work and this is only one example, there are several others that have been put on hold or just nothing moving forward due to this administration’s anti-hydrocarbon processing stand.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
Considering the majority of his 30+ executive orders were planned as a wrecking ball on the country, even had he done anything right...who'd notice? Welcome to the real-world nightmare...its not getting any better anytime soon either.

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Karen Sandusky
Shepherd
Shame on you for speaking the truth??? Judy, please list all the things, or at least one thing that Biden has "done for this country" I'll wait... and Greg Dobson, what???

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Greg Dobson
After the insurrection I showed this site to my friends and they understood a little easier why it happened at all when communities like this exist.

Thanks polk county traffic news for openly showing how echochambers in communities can fester nonsense and say the most ridiculous things and most everyone follows. We all know this east Texas community said a little 'Oh hell ya' on jan 6th.

There was no "insurrection". What happened was a bunch of goofs got carried away and went where they shouldn't have (many were reportedly ANTIFA). But speaking of insurrections, what about the cities and businesses that burned all last summer by leftists? - Editor

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Judy Caruthers
Shame on you for using polkcounty today to promote your lies I get it only democrats are held to higher standards. Open your eyes the American people have spoken. All those enablers need to go to jail as well as the former occupant of the white house. Sleepy Joe has done more for this country then the former occupant.

Enablers need to go to jail?  Enablers of what? - Editor

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Twila Ramsey
Segno
When Joe Biden first stepped on the Democratic Stage, they thought he might be the future based mostly on his looks. It was soon discovered the nice exterior was a hollow shell "borrowing" speeches and everything else. Earlier plagerism had marred his college career as he struggled to pass, even though it only got him bottom-of-the-barrel grades. One early attempt to run for president ended with one of his plagarism scandals. The Democratic Majority of his district proved they were no brighter than Joe, and kept returning him to the Senate. Nationally, he was a joke. His hair plugs, he ludicrous comments, gaff after gaff, these were often featured at the end of newscasts for laughs. When Obama picked Biden as a runing mate, jokes arose about Biden being "life insurance." Even a terrorist wouldn't want Biden to take over. So, how did he become the Democratic Nominee for president? Leadership found him the perfect patsy. Most of the young Libs knew nothing about him, Trump Hate was being promoted by the DNC, media, beyond one's wildest imagination. It progressed from a "disorder" to a full blown psychosis. The plan was to keep Biden out of sight as much as possible, limit off-the-cuff remarks, get him elected by any hook or crook. Once in the Oval Office, Biden would sign whatever was put before him A robot couldn't be any more compliant, but probably more intelligent. So here he is, in office putting the Leftist Agenda First and America Last. Now, silencing any opposition, false accusations, arresting a man for memes made 5 years ago, DHS after people for what they think, might do. All this reminds me of life in the Soviet Union, Russia, when I was young. I felt sorry for them, living underthat repressive regime. Now I feel sorry for us living under this repressive regime. It's going to be a long four years, but praying that the United States can rise from the ashes to not only survive, but be great once again.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
Biden's merely a footstool for the leftist hate-mongers. Seriously, this real-time version of Comedy Central we're seeing may be worth the cost of Trump getting beat, Had Trump won or the election overturned, the country would be ablaze anyway. He may have even been captured and burned at the stake.  What we're seeing now may well end in war. Perhaps when the smoke settles, Trump will re-emerge and make us great again. On an unrelated note...I kinda feel bad for the new press secretary. With Biden having regressed to illiteracy and unable to speak much, she has an extra load of bulls**t to feed the press. She doesn't seem happy at all.

Kelly harrison 70@ yahoo.Com
Livingston Texas
Mike. We already made complaints to the p o a went to meeting s sent letters made petitions! There charging the people money every year , but not doing anything. We made numerous complaints. To the sheriff s office, numerous calls to the environmental officers! This neighborhood is full of meth heads. Prostitution! Condemned homes and squatters! Kelly.

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Angie
Livingston
Thank you mike and we have tried that just seems nothing gets done but our next step in the lawyer.

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Mike Emmons
Angie, It depends on how your Deed restriction for your subdivision are written and how they are worded. If written properly and someone is in violation your POA should send them a letter stating the infraction and giving them a deadline for completion. If that dosen't do it a lawyer can send them a letter or you can take them to court.

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Angie
Livingston
Can anyone please tell me what is the correct steps to get poa to help with rules not being followed and what legally can be done to clean up our neighborhood? I feel like me and a few neighbors has tried ever angle and we hit dead end walls and doors get closed. Thank you for any advice given

Mark Rauber
Trinity
If the general public were paid to spend a week living in North Korea, they'd never vote for a democrat again. One might say conditions there could never be that bad here...but think again, it could be a lot worse. The ranking democrat socialist here want to rewrite the entire constitution. They demand absolute control. They'll enforce a revised strict language. You'll be punished for the slightest misstep. Tens of millions will barge through our open borders. You'll be monitored, your bank accounts will be under constant scrutiny. If you have more than you absolutely need, they'll take it. Public recreation will end and the primary objective will be to curb your happiness and restrain your moral values. Education will be conducted under their strict guidance. Your children will suffer psychological damage... as will you. The family unit will be recreated. In a nutshell, life will be miserable. For many it already is. This is a mean, evil, and determined crop of monsters. They'll make N. Korea and Venezuela seem like a tourist resort.

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Billy Lambeth
Livingston, Texas
Mr. Schmidt, Polk County Today is not a mainstream media source that is controlled by the liberal, socialist, Democratic party. Your comment was posted by Willie. He is not a socialist Democrat. I think that you on the other hand would not have posted it unless it was along with your political views. In my opinion you are a typical socialist Democrat and everyone is wrong that disagrees with your political views. Willie, you can post or delete this, your decision.

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Michael Schmidt
Livingston
are you gonna post this? I give it a 50/50. Since the election results have come up a couple times I think it`s good to address that subject. Let`s start off with limiting polling places. They were severely reduced for who knows why. That is still going on right now as you read this. That was purely a republican move. Then came jacking with the post office. A service EVERY American likes and depends on , occasionally. Mail in voting during a pandemic – some controversy huh? Then came drop off boxes. Some place was reduced to only 1 for millions of American citizens and in other place bogus fake boxes were put out for the unsuspecting voter. I wonder who did that? So then came voter intimidation. Supposedly poll watchers verbally threatening unarmed voters while brandishing loaded weapons in clear view. Guess who they were? Then came the whining about voter drive up voting. I have done that here for the last 25 yrs. So what gives? Now that I said that, that will end here for sure. As for voter fraud. YES it did happen. In fact 1 guy filled in a ballot for his dead mother and himself. Guess who he voted for? I`ll give you a clue. It wasn`t for Joe Biden. That was only 1 of several rump votes. Hmmmm. Interesting . They will pay the price for their loyalty to a guy that wouldn't even waste a spit on them. Stealing the election? Yes it did happen and the rigger in chief still lost. Karma or destiny? Or maybe people have just had enough of his sh*t show,destruction of America, and hourly lies. If democrats did steal the election you got to admit they are the smartest, most clever people in history. To pull that off nation-wide is absolutely outstanding and needs a special place in world history. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Seasons Greetings for me to you.

I'll play your little game and post your lies.  Happy? - Editor

Angie Openshaw
Livingston
To Courtney of Onalaska... why is it ok for you to get on here and tell lies about my husband (since you opened with defending husbands). He has always received his information from law enforcement about any accidents that he publishes. I think it's sad that some people continue to get on this website and are fine with it until it hits close to home then all of the sudden, the editor is a horrible person. This is not a cesspool of misinformation, this is not terrible journalism and this is not garbage. Really, countless false statements? Lack of fact checking? You are certainly entitled to your opinion just as we all are and I was just wondering, since evidently you visit this website often, if it's full of lies as you say then why do get on it??? Trust me, this website is not what's wrong with this country, (WTH???)

Thank  you, Angel :) - Editor

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Courtney
Onalaska
To the concerned woman who posted to defend her husband: unfortunately you are one of many, many people who, throughout the years would be a victim of the lack of fact checking being done on this website. There are countless false statements made about the people featured in the "articles" posted on this site and many people have suffered a damaged reputation due to the terrible "journalism" practiced in this site. Make no mistake, this is no news website, just a cesspool of (often dangerous) misinformation like facebook only in a different package. It is the very essence of why stupidity and lack of empathy is such an epidemic in this country. As someone who travels extensively to other countries as part of my job, I can say with confidence that garbage like this is the very reason america has become a laughing stock all over the world, it's a shame to see what has become of the country I love.

No, you're wrong.  When a wreck happens, I get my information from the authorities in charge of the investigation and reveal their findings in the story.  This includes:  Who was driving, what happened, what (if any) citations were issued.  That's it.  Regards, Editor.

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Stormy Nikole
Before you try to talk about someone you should know the truth and spread nothing but the truth. MY HUSBAND wasn’t drunk he was sleep deprived when he wrecked his truck due to his work/college schedule. So was I and still am because I’m worried about my husband being in ICU. It’s completely and utter bull**** that you’d post something like this and its not true. We had two EMPTY beer boxes from the previous weekend we was here for vacation. How about get a find a way to get a warrant to the Video camera to the hotel we stayed in (Beachcomber on 61) and I Promise you you would have seen those EMPTY boxes in the back of his truck that was in his truck that was broke down here for 5 days along with the damn cooler while we had to return home for work. He was on his way to college and fell asleep. It’s extremely disrespectful to come assumptions. “Allegedly smelled of alcohol” my ***. Y’all need to focus on making yourself happy in life instead of trying to belittle someone else.

This victim fell into one of the "Secret Shoppers" or "Mystery Shoppers" Scams.
I have experience as an actual "Mystery Shopper" for a number of years. Also, I worked for companies that used the shopping services.

Some advice.

1. Unless one lives in a large city, mystery shopping is at best, a hobby, not a way to make much money. It can be fun and a way to be rembursed for eating out and making a few dollars and making a little money to shop for clothing, groceries, etc. I doubt there will be many opportunities during the virus scare. Shops are extremely limited in small towns.
2. If anyone wants to do mystery shopping, visit https://www.mspa-global.org/. Any organiation not listed there, may not be legitimate.
3. Read all the reviews about any mystery shopping company before sigining on. Some are slow to pay and reimburse epenses. Others the pay is not worth all they require for a shop.
4. Never send money for assignments or registration. In fact, you never send them money.
5. Legitimate companies pay either by company check which you need to take to the bank and don't spend the money until the bank clears the check. Some pay through PayPal. I would be hesitant to give out deposit information for direct deposit, until I had thoroughy checked out the company and verified them with the companies they supposedly represent.

More: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0053-mystery-shopper-scams

Chad
This is why you don't ever attempt to passing lane when you see a solid yellow stripe in the middle of the road. Come on isn't that hard for y'all to understand? I had few close calls nearly got head-on from the incoming car on 190 several times and the curves part from shelter cove to lake Livingston village on fm3277 twice. I understand if you want to put your life at risk it's your own life (one less idiot on-road) but it's unnecessary to put other people living at risk over your stupid choices this could happen to somebody important in their life like parents or child or brother or aunt etc.

BreAnna Reagle
Livingston
What you don’t see. Every day buses leave the yard, well before the sun comes up. They pick up children all over the country. You see us every day school’s in session, but you don’t see the behind the scenes. You don’t see how many times a day we have to avoid hitting or being hit by a car who cut us off. You don’t see our thoughts as we reach the stop; the looking for students running late to the stop, the scanning for cars that don’t want to wait 2 minutes while we load. That WILL run our big flashing red lights time and time again; putting our life’s and the children’s life’s at risk. You don’t know about the hours and hours spent training and retraining in the safest of safety practices. The hours spent training yourself to do things on instinct and muscle memory. How you can reach over and turn on the ambers, over head lights, pop the brake and open your door; all while your scanning for students, cars and other obstacles. You don’t see the relationships that we build with the kids. You don’t see the tears when our children have a bad day. You don’t know the hours we spend outside of work worrying, wondering and thinking about our children. Because the second they step onto those 3 stairs that first school day, they ARE our babies. No matter how old they are. You don’t know how we carry their problems home with us. Worried about our kids that are having a hard time with bullying or a home that nots the best. You don’t feel the bad backs, knees, and shoulders from hours of driving. You don’t feel the heart break when one of the students come up to us and lets us know they’re suicidal. The love and joy when the kids just say morning and see you later instead of just ignoring us as the get on and off. The fear when you can’t spot that one student; worried that they might be somewhere you can’t see and could get hit or run over. The panic that washes over you when someone runs your red again; because they HAVE to get to work and that bus will make them late. The frustration and panic when Little Johnny runs up to the bus as your making a turnaround; because he can’t make it to the stop on time. Knowing that he could easily be hurt or not seen in time. And you do not see the absolute frustration when a parent decides that they can yell at you; for something you can’t control, and you have to sit there and take it. Every day we clock in, we get ready to start our routes. And everyday we go back despite all of the stress and worries. Despite the parents and teachers who don’t fully understand just what we have to deal with. Despite the other drivers out on the road who don’t care that our cargo is the most priceless, precious cargo out there; who like to see just how well and quick our reflexes and brakes work. Yes, we are human; and we make mistakes. But if you think any of the bus drivers are like “Otto” from the Simpson, then you need to re-evaluate those biases. If you think we have the easiest job in the world; that we don’t have to know anything to get our positions, then please come let us show you how to drive. You’ll see just how much we have to know for our job everyday. You’ll find out about the strict rules applied to our licenses; because we are professionals, and we are held to high standards. You’ll find out just how much we love our kids; and our jobs. That when you love something this much, even on bad days, you still wouldn’t trade it for the world. And as soon and one of us makes a mistake you throw every bus driver under the metaphorical bus. You forget that we are human; and despite our best effort every day, mistakes happen. Sometimes we don’t have the full energy to deal with every child needing our attention, while trying to deal with the road. Some days we aren’t at 100%; but we do our best. We make sure the kids know the rules; and enforce them when needed. We want nothing more for that child to get to school and home safely. We want that baby to love riding the school bus.

Mark Rauber
Trinity
The majority of voters on both sides really have no clue. Ask them...they'll say they hate Trump because he's an arrogant billionaire, or hate Biden simply because he's an old aging dementia case. To these voters, government and politics has its priority tucked somewhere between mowing grass and washing the car. Sure we're in a critical phase of American history. Almost as critical as keeping a charge on all those mobile devices. Porter Stansberry wrote a great article about 10 years ago. He predicted America was financially doomed and we'd soon be a socialist country. Of course he was way off, but he built a lot of his work around a condition called "normalcy bias" (a deviation bias which leads people to disbelieve or minimize a real threat). Simply put the assumption is, life has always been good, nothing really bad has ever happened...so it never will. Stansberry estimates 70% of all Americans suffer from it. Also, due to the sudden surprise and magnitude of the crisis, this 70% reacts so irrationally due to a state of panic and alarm, that they ultimately make the situation far worse with their madness. Its scary, but its absolutely real. Its played out before in other countries on a smaller scale, but the behavior pattern in each was identical. Yugoslavia was an example Stansberry chose Our children's fate depends on how we decide, how much heart we put forth, and whether or not people will finally understand...hopefully much sooner than later.
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Paul Tuttle
I will catch heck for what I am going to say, but the hard dirty truth hurts real bad sometimes. I am not talking about local issues, I am talking nationally. Locally, we live in a microcosm, a bubble of false security that could burst at any time. The problems in the USA can all be laid at the feet of one group of people, the conservatives. I can't talk or complain about things that happened before I was born, but I will complain about the things after I was born. What happened, what did we do wrong? Simple answer, Nothing. We have done nothing to stop the the progressive far left from taking away our freedoms. For over 58 years we have been too busy taking care of life and family to stop and take care of this nation. We have used the excuses that we need to have that dream vacation, that dream car, that dream house, and because of that we can't give up the time from work to take a stand. Guess what? We are now at the point that giving those things up can happen without us taking a stand. Put a Trump sign in your front yard, you can lose your job, you can be blackballed from working, you can be kicked out of the subdivision you live in, the list goes on. Can this be stopped, do we want to stop it? Of course we do. There in lies the problem, some things are easy, contact our state and national representatives, go vote. But when that does not work, is when things will become hard. Start a grassroots effort to get things changed, this is hard because most are too busy to get involved, or we think it will not change a thing. Also we think "somebody else will take care of it." For those that only look at the local level, they have a very unpleasant surprise coming. This country is on the brink of a total economic collapse, the collapse of our local and national infrastructure, and a full out shooting war. It will be a cascade effect, fortunately it will take longer to affect us here, but it will happen. Can we stop it? I don't know. What we are seeing today my father warned me about back in the 70's. He got the situation of things today completely right after attending the National War College in Washington DC back in 1975. Think about that, they were forecasting this mess back then. The things I have talked about are the solutions they recommend back then. Pray to God we can get this great nation back on track without the streets running red with blood.
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Michael Schmidt
Livingston
Another super duper excellent video. The video proves the less a person is educated and informed the easier it is to hoodwink them. AWESOME.
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Mark Rauber
Trinity
The video isn't really a close resemblance to the tyranny we're facing here. True, its a pure form of Socialism, but the vast majority of the victims are very poor, and in many cases barely able to stay alive. If they voice any displeasure in their leaders, they're quickly silenced or disposed of all together. They have little ability to defend. Here, we have the ability and plenty of it. Perhaps it takes the threat of a takeover of the government to take action. This election could well be the prelude to such a story. Lose the presidency and senate, and we'll someday be one of those countries featured in the video. There's little doubt in my mind about it.

Democrats Call for Unity

Mark
Trinity
Evidence has surfaced deemed definite proof by Fox News that software was corrupted and restructured in over 2 million voting machines nationwide. Fox typically doesn't report news (unlike its competitors) unless its verified first. According to a few on Trump's legal team, other proof also exist...a lot. Obviously most is under raps till a formal presentation can be heard in court. Here's my point. Over 70,000,000 citizens voted for Trump, many more when the stolen votes are added. We normally think of democrats as the sore losers that set fire to cities, kill, rob, and destroy. Just imagine for a moment how Trump voters will feel knowing they lost an illegally rigged election, having real evidence based on real facts that it was exactly just that I have no idea myself, and wouldn't want to find out. We know with 100% certainty how democrats would react. Its a dilemma to behold, but one with a simple fair solution. The numbers will dictate, but the challenge for Trump might not be that difficult. For every honest vote given to Trump, an illegal one is taken from Biden. Given the facts and degree of cheating by the left. This should be easy.
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Lee Bowen
Livingston, Texas, United Sates of America!
Haven't planned on relocating and becoming an ex-patriot. I was born and raised in Livingston and plan to live hear the rest of my life. I am proud to be an American and a Marine Veteran. I sincerely hope that Mark is correct and the election result is proved to be in our favor, with President Trump being sworn in for his second term, as he so deserves. Barring a real surprising turn of events and divine intervention, the outlook is bleak. Between mainstream media and imbedded Washington politicos, everything President Trump has accomplished in his first four years could well be erased. They fought him every day on every front, and will do so no matter how long it takes to run him out of Washington. From the day he was elected, Nancy and her cohorts started impeachment proceedings, and never stopped blocking his efforts to turn us around from the socialist path outlined by the Kenyan and the Clinton regimes. America is the last bastion of freedom. Sadly, if Sleepy Joe and Nancy have their way, this too might pass from the face of the Earth. Pray for America, she needs all the help we can give her.
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Mark
Trinity
Those people aren't going anywhere. They're here to fight and destroy. Similar to the Hollywood leftist boneheads that claim they'll pack up and leave every 4 years if their crook loses. They all would be the last to leave. There's far too much happiness here to hate.
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Michael Schmidt
Livingston
I agree with Lee. The way I see it y`all have 2 choices. 1- y`all can stay and grow with America or 2 - y`all can sell out, pack up, and move to Norway,Denmark, or Sweden. Whiter pastures and all. But be warned they all are socialist nations. This has been a message from the yankee doodle dandy - yankee doodle do or die.
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Mark Rauber
Trinity
There are 70,000,000 voters and an angry president, not to mention the republican party that believe the election is far from over. I believe serious evidence is being compiled and the entire package will be presented to a court. Very little will be made public until that time. I see, as most already suspect, an undeniable pile of definite proof the process was corrupt. How can a sitting president be denied after such a scandal? Trump will remain for 4 more years and democrats can throw fits, riot, kill, and whatever else they enjoy doing. Their fury will be dealt with accordingly. The uproar won't last that long. After all, you're dealing with cowards and garbage for the most part. No one can steal a presidential election outright in this democracy and prevail. Only perhaps in comic books and cheap TV.
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Lee Bowen
Livingston
Well said. I think the next four years will pretty much erase life as we know it from this nation.
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TJCRamsey
Livingston
Unity with people who want to kill the unborn and even the just born.
Unity with people who want to extend citizenship possibilities to millions who have entered the country unlawfully, remain in the country unlawfully and have no regard for our legal system or our way of life.
Unity with people who condone rioting, looting, assault, pillaging and plundering in the name of protests
Unity with people who put the interests of other countries, their leaders and despots before those of this country and its citizens.
Unity with people who would deny Christians, and only Christians, the Constitutional Right to practice our religion.
Unity with people who would deny American citizens the means to self-sefense by infringing on the Constitutional Right to own arms including firearms.
Unity with people who would erase the borders that define this country.
Unity with people who disregard the Constitution on which this country was founded.

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!

These are just a few of the examples of the policies I cannot accept, cannot support, unify or give allegiance to any party or those who do promote these Anti-American Programs.

Charlie C.
Shepherd
I just want people to know that Jimmy was a great husband, father, paw paw, brother, uncle and friends to countless people. He was so loved by many. He was the kind of man that would help you in anyway he could. He was a happy man and he loved his motorcycle and he loved taking rides. He was a hard worker and he was good at what he done. I know in my heart he will be missed dearly. Jimmy you have your angel wings now so fly up to heaven and rest in peace with your almighty God. We all love you and will miss you dearly.

Jack
Livingston
Just my 2¢ worth: Very soon it will be over. The U.S. presidential election, I mean. Not the end of the world, but maybe the end of our nation, as we have known it. No, I will not be voting for Biden.... I am not voting for a man. I am not rallying for a personality. I am not pushing a person. At this point, I am voting for one thing and one thing only. I am voting for the principles for which this country has stood since its founding. I am voting for Constitutional government. I am voting for a strong and viable military. I am voting for a vibrant economy. I am voting for the right to keep and bear arms. I am voting for the freedom to worship. I am voting for a national recognition of the founding of our nation on Biblical principles. I am voting for the ability for anyone to rise above their circumstances and become successful. I am voting for my children and grandchildren to be able to choose their own path in life, including how and where their children are educated. I am voting for our borders to be open to everyone who enters under our law and closed to everyone who would circumvent or ignore the law. I am voting for the Electoral College to remain in place, so that a few heavily populated liberal centers do not control the elections. I am voting for a Supreme Court that interprets the Constitution rather than rewrites it. I am voting to teach history, with all of its warts, not erase it or revise it. I am voting for the sanctity of life from conception to birth and after. As I am a believer in Biblical prophecy, I am also voting in favor of this nation's continued support of Israel.
 
Now, there are some things I am voting against. I am voting against open borders. I am voting against a rampant welfare system that enslaves it’s recipients. I am voting against socialism, in all of its forms, including health care, redistribution, reparations, economics, governmental control, pedophilia, and criminal releases, etc. I would rather pay for prison reform than see the criminals released to repeatedly commit the same crimes. I am also voting against government involvement or endorsement of any LGBTQ agenda. A homosexual deserves no more or less protection under our constitution than anyone else, furthermore they should not be in a protected class.

So, although I don’t give blanket approval to everything our President has done or said in the past, nor do I believe his character is without flaw, I do support him as our president! I am not voting against Joe Biden, but I am voting against everything that the party backing him and propping him up stands for. It is not the Democratic Party of the past.

Barney
Regarding the story "18 Wheeler Turns Over, Loses Heavy Load": This happens when you haul heavy skidded equipment and only tie it down with straps instead of chains. I'm glad (amazed) no one got hurt. Willie: Even though I'm one county over from Polk, I enjoy PKT. I think you do a great job.

Thank you for being a reader! - Editor

Mark Rauber
Trinity
Would be interesting knowing the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Hard to judge only knowing he's been charged with murder. Hopefully PCT will give us a follow-up as the case moves forward.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
I was expecting a pile of junk-mail this week. Well its gone...lost. Then I heard on CNN that Trump has been stealing mail-boxes and hiding them. Well that's the last straw. He's not only killing everybody with covid-19, he's also a thief. Guess I can forget about receiving my starter pack of mail-in ballots. That could be the same story told by millions of clueless democrats. Their leaders in Washington are seeing a similar fate for their chances with this election, as they had with the last one. The real focus isn't whether or not to use mail-in balloting, but to destroy the election using the postal service as an excuse to cancel it. The objective is to prevent Trump from getting re-elected. The battle and confusion buys the left time to formulate some other attack. They're understanding that their candidate is a mental case that's only getting worse. By election day, even the overrated fake polls won't like him. So now "another" insurance policy takes shape to at least guarantee Trump won't win. There's such an obvious pattern with these butt-hurt leftist radicals. They don't even try and hide it anymore. Their hope is they'll have enough voters that don't have a clue, don't care, or simply hate Trump's guts to pull them through. Those numbers are apparently a lot fewer than in 2016...and Nancy knows it. There are still, despite all the negativity, a great number of good Americans that love their country. The leftist media can only drag a dead horse so far and win the race, though they try awfully hard. My belief is that once Trump is re-elected (or assumes a new term...whatever) that he'll clean up the civil disorder and violence. There may be casualties, but who started this civil war?

Honestly, I'm nervous for the USA about this next election. I'm confident Trump will win, but what worries me is that the democrats (assisted by the media) will try to steal this election with mail in ballots. They're pushing hard for it. The democrats and the mainstream media have done more to undermine the confidence of America in its elections that Vladimir Putin could've ever dreamed of. They don't give a flying dam about our nation, and they don't seem to have a problem literally destroying the USA if that's what it takes to get their power back. - Editor

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Michael Schmidt
Livingston
I understand your naming my question as "hatred for liberals". Obviously you still have not learned the power of words. Good job Willie. I get it. Be that as it may. I am happy to see the words and the slave labor post. All about affect but not a word on cause. Not to mention history is not a strong suit by all too many. Apparently ignorance is truly bliss. Keep up the “us against them” bullshit. Losers always go down with a whimper. I would like to include a happy summer tune but it will never be posted. Some people just are who they are. She`s real fine my 409

Uhhhh... Okay. - Editor

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Paul Tuttle
Willie, you forgot a few little insignificant things, like out right lying about the President with no consequences, but yet throw anybody in jail that lies to them. Allowing over 2000 shootings in her city so far this year. Marching with insurgents to destroy a federal court house. Telling black Americans they are not black Americans if they don't vote for him. Like you I can't figure out why liberals are so disliked.

Oh yeah, and I only scratched the surface. I'll not mention that it was the democrats that were the party of slavery, lynchings, the kkk, Jim Crowe. The democrats were the confederacy and the Republicans were the union that ended slavery. I wont mention that the democrats CONSTANTLY stoke racial hatred and division. Now they're pushing marxism. - Editor
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Michael Schmidt
Livingston
I just have one question that has baffled, puzzeled, and interested me for 4 decades now. Why the intense dislike verging on hate for liberals and or democrats? I am being 101% serious about this question. What have liberals and or democrats done to y`all to be disliked, teetering on full blown hatred? WHY?

Hmmm... Now that is an interesting question! It's not like the libs have done anything wrong but for the last 3 years, liberals have been turning over police cars, burning down buildings, beating up anyone who wears a MAGA hat, demanding to defund our police, pushing marxism, dividing our nation by race, religion, sexuality, income, rioting in the streets, shutting down anyone who speaks the truth. But no, I don't have a clue why liberals aren't liked. - Editor

Mark Rauber
Trinity
I find Irony in the outcry over slave labor perpetrated nearly two centuries ago here, while it pales in comparison to Chinese slave labor currently at work there. Remember, it was racist of Trump calling covid-19 the "Chinese Virus". He's been intensely drilled over it. What do leftist call slave labor of the same race? Should we now destroy any products manufactured by Chinese labor? Are these leftist crybabies willing to toss their Nike tennis shoes and designer ripped up jeans in the bonfire? Its all relative...unless you're judging from their side of the fence. I suppose when they're done burning every street and toppling every statue here, they'll all move to China and do the same over there.

The CONSTANT hypocrisy and DOUBLE STANDARDS of the left is like an elephant in the room that nobody seems to notiice.  It's insanity (seriously, it's insanity). -  Editor

Dirk D.
Livingston
Fred Grube is not my Republican Party Chairman. He looks like one of these BLM protesters up in Oregon. My Republican Party Chairman would be supporting our Law Enforcement Officers, wearing a MAGA hat, sporting a Trump 2020 shirt, and not trying to push a liberal agenda. I have a friend from Coldspring Tx and he told me the Libbies took over the Republican Party Organization out there in 2016 and ruined it for everybody. This guy looks like he'd be right at home holding up a defund the police sign.

Rick Sweet
Woodlands
Dear Editor, It’s too bad that the ol’ timey grocery store & burger joint at this location was torn-down to build the now-torched mega sports bar & grill. The old establishment was definitely a much nicer place to visit -fond memories !!
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Jack
Livingston
Ray Charles could have seen that fire was intentionally set. I hope these lowlife's take the fall in a big way.
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Duke James Terrill
Currently residing in Englewood Florida
Hi this is Duke Terrill former chef at indian hills restaurant. I worked for Robert Kuperman From approximately June 2015 to September 2015. I remember "Bob" joking about burning his restaurant down and collecting insurance money multiple times because he kept losing money each day he stayed open. I suspected this insurance fraud ever since I've learned of his restaurant burning down. I'm happy that he is being convicted. I hope that the 200 dollars he illegally deducted from my paycheck when I quit helps him. He sure seems like he need all the money he can get ahold of at the moment. Cheers Mr. Kuperman I told you that the issue with your restaurant was you.

Best regards to the Editor.
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Janet Clay
Livingston
Finally justice! Witnessing the chaos that night as firefighters fought the flames for hours & to learn that it was intentionally set - disgusting! All the lives at risk that night, thank God no one was hurt! Despite the wind & rain, the firefighters were able to contain the flames to the restaurant only & no homes were destroyed. As a homeowner in Indian Hills, a huge thank you to all the fire stations that responded! So glad the Arson Investigators did a thorough job!

Michael Schmidt
Livingston
I can not believe how many people this over-hyped MSM flu has killed. Is this still just the beginning of this over-hyped MSM flu or is it a REAL thing? People keep dying at ALL ages. The news says it is real but on HERE it has been merely over-hyped by the MSM. What is a patriot like me to think? You know my kind, the patriots that don`t come with an expiration date. I keep wondering about something. If an attack on the U.S. had happened from some people from somewhere and a 132,000 people had died in the short span of just 4 months would it have been taken seriously? I wonder. I would like to add a link to a song but I have now learned the editor does not like the Beatles, Edgar Winter or Kansas. Soooo. I always try to fit the music with my message. Just copy & paste to youtube- michael oldfield tubular bells. Have a great week

Paul Tuttle
I am so sick and tired of all this, lets close everything, let's hide in fear, you are horrible for not wearing a mask... The Hong Kong Fluy has less than a 2% death rate, not everybody that contracts it is hospitalized, most don't even know they had it. There are people walking around Polk county with a far deadlier disease and nobody even cares, Tuberculosis. Think, that person standing next to you at the store coughing, is it Hong Kong Fluy? Or Tuberculosis? I could go on about the many other airborne diseases that people come into contact with in their daily life and never know. I have had training in the proper use of wearing mask and gloves, and let me tell you, most people I have seen do not use their PPE any where near the proper way. For a mask to provide protection it must be rated for use against the disease you are needing protection from. I have seen no body wearing a proper mask yet. The mask must have full mask to skin contact to prevent diseases from entering the respiratory system. Hanging below your nose, hanging on your chin, facial hair hanging out, scratching your nose, touching the mask are some of the ways you can get sick. So, till everybody is using PPE in the proper way, stop telling those of us that choose not to use PPE what to do.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
The leftist media is hanging on to this story for dear life. It allows them to omit the real story of radicals tearing down cities, burning businesses, killing cops, and destroying century old statues, none of which mean a damn thing to them. Sybialism plays no part in it, spreading terror is all they're geared for. The leftist media refuses to acknowledge the severity of the crisis largely because they enjoy watching it. The liberal elite are protected in their palaces, what they yearn for now is power. Trump appears worn down and losing hope. Its written all over his face.. If conditions don't improve by November (and they likely won't), I see Trump's will to win slowing to a snail's pace. The entire picture is crystal clear..A virus that's likely to be around forever is taking center stage to the breeding ground of a civil war. Glad at least for now I live in rural Texas!!
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Michael Schmidt
Livingston
Don`t pay any attention to the MSM. This whole thing is over-hyped and blown out of proportion. Only 125,000+ people have died from this cold/flu in a couple months. It happens all the time. Those that have recovered only have permanent lung and heart damage. No bigly deal. Who didn`t have that stuff anyway. The E-lites now closed bars again here in Tejas. Forget that. Go out and live. There are more important things in life than living. The economy is more important for 1. Wear a mask. Don`t do that. It is a leftie political statement. Don`t fall for those liberal ploys. They just want to take away you rights as an American. Be a warrior and show the rest of America just how tough we are. Do your own thing and make everyday yesterday. As for the free testing to see if you got it do you really want to know? Really, do you.

So far, in Polk County there are 106 confirmed cases of the Chinese virus with 0 deaths. This virus is about equivalent to the flu which kills tens of thousands of Americans EVERY YEAR. Do we shut down businesses and ultimately destroy businesses? Do we cause people to lose their jobs that they need to feed their kids? Pay their mortgage? Pay their rent? You can use statistics to scare people if you want. You can choose to be afraid and live in fear, or you can live your life. If I was elderly and/or had underlying conditions like diabetes or a lung disease, then I'd probably stay home. It's common sense in my opinion. Also in my opinion, I don't think the government should shut down businesses. We live life everyday at our own risk. Approximately 40,000 people die every year in car accidents. Does the government need to shut down driving? - Editor

Jack

Livingston

To the Editor: Regarding your comment to my last post. Yes, I agree with your statement, but that is not what you were SHOUTING earlier.

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Jack
Livingston
Just because our forefathers.. who were human... used the term "God-given" does not make it so. Only Almighty God can give things in His name. Man cannot bestow anything on anyone in the name of God and thereby call it God-given. Of course there are those so-called "journalists", who, while wrapped in the flag, strike a pose, wave the constitution in the air, proclaiming their 1st amendment "right" to say or print anything whether it is true or not. It was a sad day when the FCC Fairness Doctrine was eliminated.

The forefathers intention was to point out, and make it a law, that free speech shall not be infringed upon. - Editor

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Michael Schmidt
Livingston
I have and still do enjoy and laugh at this thread. Good good stuff. I really especially enjoyed reading this - ("As far as the God given right of free speech, our forefathers MADE SURE TO POINT OUT that free speech IS A AND NOT GIVEN BY MAN, therefore no man can legally take that right from you. - Editor") Please show me where in OUR sacred documents it says "GOD GIVEN RIGHT" and "Our Declaration of Independence says the Creator God endowed us with Rights, and that the purpose of government is to “secure” the Rights God gave us". IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII am pretty sure the word "GOD" is never used in the original documents. For good reason I might add. The greatest thing about the founding fathers is they were not ambiguous in anyway at anytime about anything. Pretty straight forward. Even for people like me. This is for the REAL patriots in America.

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Jack D.
Livingston
While I do not agree journalists should be licensed, I have to say that the news media has sunk to an absolute horrible state. Every news outlet has an agenda. Gone are the days of fair, honest, and equitable reporting. The "news" has become a commodity that is sold, therefore it has to be "packaged" in such a way so that a certain target audience will buy into it, which THEIR channel, buy THEIR magazines, read THEIR paper, etc. therefore it becomes the means by which those in control can express their own opinions, in an attempt to influence you.

This forum is no exception. This is not journalism. It is a commentary. It is a forum that reports on happenings around the area, with an ultra right wing flavor. Gone is any objectiveness. Now, actually I am very conservative as well, so its not that I necessarily disagree with the content, but I don't, for a moment, consider this as journalism. If this were true journalism, I, as a reader, would be unable to tell if the authors were conservative, liberal, or anything else.

I think of Walter Cronkite. I watched him for many many years and I can't tell you if he was Republican or Democrat. Why? Because he presented the news in such a professional manner that he did not let any personal ideals influence his reporting. That is true journalism.

As for "God given right", Buddy, you missed the mark on that one.... God does not, repeat, NOT give you the right of "free speech". That comes from the first amendment to the US constitution, which, by the way, is what "journalist" wrap themselves in when they act irresponsibility

Yes, I do inject commentary from time to time, but that's not the case in news most stories.  If a major accident occurs, I simply publish the facts and let the cards fall where they may.  Same in a house fire, or a drug bust.  As far as the God given right of free speech, our forefathers MADE SURE TO POINT OUT  that free speech IS A GOD GIVEN RIGHT AND NOT GIVEN BY MAN, therefore no man can legally take that right from you.  Our Declaration of Independence says the Creator God endowed us with Rights, and that the purpose of government is to “secure” the Rights God gave us. - Editor

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Dirk D.
Livingston
I was thinking about purchasing copies of the Enterprise, but at 75 cents per copy I found that it was too expensive to to use as a liner for my birdcage.

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Mark Rauber
Trinity
Coleman needs to realize that if all his suggestions were mandated, most of the nation's media would be derailed overnight. This isn't in defense of the PC editor in as much as being a simple fact of life. The MSM is notoriously dishonest, publish fake stories, orchestrates false narratives, and maliciously attacks opponents of their conduct. What he accuses this editor of is a mere scratch compared to the bigger picture of destruction of justice and moral principle, subscribed to by the leftist media.  Welcome to the 21st century Mr. Coleman

Mark Rauber
Trinity
The leftist media is hanging on to this story for dear life. It allows them to omit the real story of radicals tearing down cities, burning businesses, killing cops, and destroying century old statues, none of which mean a damn thing to them. Sybialism plays no part in it, spreading terror is all they're geared for. The leftist media refuses to acknowledge the severity of the crisis largely because they enjoy watching it. The liberal elite are protected in their palaces, what they yearn for now is power. Trump appears worn down and losing hope. Its written all over his face.. If conditions don't improve by November (and they likely won't), I see Trump's will to win slowing to a snail's pace. The entire picture is crystal clear..A virus that's likely to be around forever is taking center stage to the breeding ground of a civil war. Glad at least for now I live in rural Texas!!

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Paul Tuttle
I am not a Atheist, but sometimes they do get it right. Atheist scientist claim humans are part of the animal kingdom. In this case I will take it one step further. Domesticated (some more so than others), lead by the nose, give me a treat, tell me how good I am, watch me do a trick, lick your feet, tell me what to do kind of animals. None of the violence is about a few that have died at the hands of some barbaric humans, it is all about following their masters control. The left is pushing harder everyday to get the right to break. I see cracks forming, and I fear what might be getting ready to happen. It will not be North vs South, it will be parents vs children, neighbor vs neighbor, communities split against each other. There will be no neutral ground, no safe spaces, nobody will be safe, every man woman and child will be a target. When the smoke clears, what will be left of humanity? Some very dark days ahead of us as humans. 

That's EXACTLY what the left wants (to divide this nation against itself and ultimately destroy the foundation of the USA, then usher in full blown socialism). - Editor
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Mark Rauber
Trinity
The world is changing and little can be done about it. The opposition has simply become too powerful and broad. Its not only this country, but Europe as well. Hatred for Trump runs as deep there as it does here. They just don't have the street gang warriors fighting for them as we do here. When discussing it, there's so many places to begin I've nearly quit bothering. Not that I didn't enjoy your article, it was well constructed, I just can't do it anymore. I just wrote in an open forum a brief piece about young children growing up who's parents are devout liberals, won't bat an eye to race out and vote against Trump in November. All the images, pictures, and video available to view, of the destructive forces at work by the left doesn't budge them an inch. They hate Donald Trump and that's all that ignites their concern. I came up with two simple answers as to why parents would allow their children's world to lay one day shattered in ruins. A) they hate conservatism much more than they love their children, or B) their intelligence level is so low they'll allow others to decide for them and follow orders. Any chance of reforming and restructuring the social decay in this nation has, for all intents and purposes, long since had its day. Perhaps in some other space in time, but not this one.
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Lee Bowen
Livingston
Well said and thought out. I applaud you, Angie. Between the mainstream media and the special interest groups and the other divisive forces in play in today's political world, a voice of reason is very refreshing.

Dirk D
Livingston
Hey Willie, You're in great company. The lefties say the same things about FOX news, and they dominate the news industry. Keep up the great work. Thanks for all you do.
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Janet Clay
Livingston
Evil & hatred is everywhere in this world. Satan knows his time is almost up & he's working overtime. But God prevails over evil. He has a plan & we just have to keep the faith & trust Him. Yes it's awful
to witness this mess, but God's got my vote. Afterall, He's victorious in the end!

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Paul Tuttle
In the last 11 1/2 years this country has taken a nose dive straight into the pit of hell, with the demonrats at the wheel. This is NOT what I put my life on the line for when I joined the military. I have seen the great things America has done, men walking on the moon, a watch that you can use to talk to people on the other side of the world, a computer more powerful than any when I was a kid that fits in your shirt pocket. But what I see today is putting us back into the stone age, and I fear this will erupt into something that will not be pleasant for anybody. The civil war pitted father against son, bother against brother, neighbor against neighbor, this will be far worse because the whole world will be watching and some will be jumping in just to take what they want, looting on a world scale. Can we stop this runaway train before it crashes into the station? I don't know, it doesn't look like we will unless ALL Americans join in to stop it, that is the wild card.

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TJCRamsey
Willie, Racism is necessary for liberals. They must have division and animosity for their marches, talking heads, Complaining about conservtives is their stock in trade as Liberals have no plan or strategy other than spend money with little or no prositive result for the country. Most of their expenditures are not for the good of the nation, but vote-buying schemes and campaign kickbacks. As far as justifying the violent acts, including murder, of the maurauding hordes pillaging and plundering nationwide by saying it's because they are oppressed, that's the same excuse all terrorists use. I looked at a picture of Mosul after ISIS, then pictures of Baltimore, Ferguson and Minneapolis to name a few. All look like terrorism to me.

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Delores Adams
Some need no excuse to stir up trouble. They live on it. ALL lives are precious and need to be protected. Most of us have more than one ethnicity in our bloodline. We should all strive to bring honor on our name, not shame. I am proud of all my family and love them everyone, the black, the yellow, the Mexican/American, and the "Heinz 57" variety.
I pray you will stay safe.
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Mark Rauber
Trinity
None of the violence we're seeing, the rioting, looting, assaulting police officers with intent to kill, and a longer list of various atrocities, has anything to do with George Floyd. If any one reason is the blame for the violence and mayhem its the left-wing media. They drool over racism and whatever corruption motivates it. The November election has them in panic mode. They're doing anything imaginable to gain an edge. If you briefly monitor the hate mongers on MSNBC you'll notice Trump is their focus even more than the riots or pandemic. Trump was called out by a leftist reporter yesterday asking him if he were holding his own bible he had at the burnt out church. He replied "its a bible". ABC news made a huge issue over the issue. Like any of them have ever even read a bible, let alone owning their own. Its all become sickening. There's only one network news channel I have an ounce of faith in anymore. The rest are liars, haters, and will say anything to get one of their own elected. As for the George Floyd case, all 4 officers should never see the light of day again. They savagely destroyed a human being. As to all the destruction and ruined lives linked to it, all I can say is this nation will never be the same. Add to it the pandemic and the toll its taken on us, it will take many years to fully recover from that alone. We've woven ourselves into uncharted territory and frankly, its scary as hell.
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Mary Klink
As American citizens we all have a right to our opinions, even you, Willie, so no need to be down and out for expressing it. Just my opinion!
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Chris Jackson
So much for freedom of speech! That only applies to the left. If we speak our opinion we are racist. It doesn't get anymore racist than when you blame all cops for one cops actions,or all whites on one white persons actions. That would be like us judging all blacks on one black persons actions.

TJCRamsey
It's been a long tine, but I always had to get out of the car to get my grandchild out of the back seat. I imagine that was the lady's intention. Thank God, there was a hero to save the child. God Bless that gentleman.

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Julie Clifton
I would like to say a great, big, "THANK YOU," to Mr. Bruton, for saving that precious baby's life! His heroic intervention means the child lives on and the adults who were in the car will not have to endure a painful, horrific memory for the rest of their lives. God bless Mr. Bruton and all of the emergency responders!

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Jennifer Petronilo
Livingston
Question? Do we know if either of the women will be charged with reckless or child endangerment?  That's a very sad, unfortunate, event that took place. But to jump out and leave child strap inside a burning car. Matters could have been worse. The car could have exploded. Thank goodness everyone made it out with their lives.

For jumping out of a burning car?  No.  The baby was correctly strapped in a safety seat.  As it turns out, jumping out was the better choice.  This freed the women to run to the car and try to get the baby out (rather than being trapped in the car with jammed doors). - Editor

Scott Comeaux
Everything Mr. Schmidt was mocking is true:

https://youtu.be/0wTiCxXgrJw

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Paul Tuttle
Michael Schmidt please explain, using your infinite wisdom on this subject matter. The numbers for the Chicom flu don't add up; 676,676 cases confirmed in the US 34,784 deaths 56,127 recoved That leaves 585,765 cases unknown. That adds up to 0.5% death rate, where is the 3% death rate at? Only 0.02% of the US population has contracted the Chicom flu, and 0.001% of the US population have died from Chicom flu. Maybe my math is off, but the numbers don't show the Chicom flu as serious as people are over reacting.

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Dear Family and Friends:  As we lay our heads down tonight may we each take time to ask God to give comfort to those who lost loved ones yesterday and those who were injured. Also, a special thanks to our firemen and police forces as they cleared our roads quickly and went out to help. Even in troubled times all over the world there no place like Polk County, Texas to live where helping others is never by accident. A very special thanks to Bro. Kevin Wood and his crew for cutting up the downed trees surrounding Bethel Baptist Church where Bold Springs had so many homes damaged that it looked like a war zone. There were almost 100 people working in that area this morning. I have been blessed to live here for over 41 years and have seen many changes, but not in what counts. We have top notch fire departments, all pro bono, excellent police forces in our towns and the strongest sheriff department known along with a top-notch County Judge. Stop and thank them, support them and be thankful for them. There is a church family, for anyone that will come, that is great here as we worship our one and only God and His Son and covet the guidance and protection his Holy Spirit gives.

In Christ Love,
Bro. Harold Isaacs
Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church

Angelique Talbot
Can you please provide additional information on how one goes about getting tested for COVID19? I am being treated for a respiratory infection. My doctor recommended that I be tested for the coronavirus. I called the phone number advertised on this site. My call went to the health department. Because I had not run fever, do not meet an age requirement, and do not have a history of COPD, I was told that I do not meet the criteria for testing. When I asked how to go about testing through Lab Core or Quest since my doctor recommended it and I have insurance, the person said she had no information to give me other than to wash my hands, disinfect around my home and not to forget to disinfect my car's steering wheel, etc. She did recommend staying away from others. I have elderly parents and also a medically fragile child that requires equipment for breathing at night and has oxygen on standby during the daytime. The hospital's website states one should go to a Coronavirus Triage Center. Does one exist in Livingston? Can you give any further information? Thank you,

 All I know is the information that I've provided on our Top Headlines Page. - Editor

Louis Enard
Lamont
It's not overhyped. Your comments are dismissing the seriousness of the catastrophe facing our country. That you actually believe the Democratic Party wants this to get worse so the president loses the election is ludicrous and cruel. This is a virus. It doesn't care what political beliefs you have. You are a very sick man. Governors on both sides of the aisle have slammed the slow response from the White House and have called for stepped up efforts to confront this crisis. It's my fault for being frustrated. I decided to look at your website. I know better. I keep trying to fix stupid. Ain't no fixing you.

All you're doing is echoing the propaganda that you brainwash yourself with by lisening CNN.  Do us a favor and go away. - Editor

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