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The cause of the fire has yet to be deter- The VFDs from Alabama-Coushatta, mined. The fire is still under investigation. Photo by Jason Chlapek I PCE Firefighters from five area volunteer fire departments fight a fire in the Indian Springs subdivision inEast Polk County Monday afternoon. Members of the Alabama-Coushatta, Indian Springs, Livingston, Onalaska and Woodville VFDs collaborated on the effort. POLK COUNTY Redistricting G.R.A.C.E. celebrating third banquet hearing to & By Jason Chlapek focus on A local nonprofit preg- nancy center is planning its East Texas Editor’s note: third banquet soon. Each week, Polk Special to the Enterprise County Enterprise editor Ja- G.R.A.C.E. (Giving, son Chlapek will ask a Ques- Respecting, Accepting, Car- AUSTIN — The Texas tion of the Week that residents ing, Educating) Pregnancy House Redistricting Com- will have the opportunity to Outreach Inc. will host its mittee will meet Thursday answer. The views expressed by third banquet at 5:30 p.m. each individual do not reflect Thursday, April 15, at the at the Texas capitol in Aus- the views of the companies for Polk County Chamber of tin to conduct a hearing which they work. Commerce. The first banquet that will focus on the East took place in 2018, and last Texas region. The commit- QUESTION: What year’s banquet was canceled tee will also hear testimony punishment should about any region of the Derek Chauvin receive because of Covid-19. “We are a nonprofit that state. if he’s found guilty The hearing will begin at of murdering George helps women and families throughout their child- 10 a.m. or upon final ad- Floyd? bearing years with prenatal journment of the House — care, education, community or, if permission is granted, referrals, etc.,” client service during a House recess or coordinator Katelyn Napier while bills are being referred said. “We started the ban- to committees. quet for the community as a Photo by Jason Chlapek | PCE The committee will hear Carter Goodman (six weeks old) takes a nap Tuesday at GRACE Pregnancy Outreach See G.R.A.C.E. ➩ Page 3A in Livingston. Goodman is the son of G.R.A.C.E. client advocate Samantha Goodman. See HEARING ➩ Page 3A Aggies to gather for ROSEMARY COVALT “Officer Chauvin was not Muster doing his duty. He was committing a crime. He tradition should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” On Wednesday, April 21, all former and current stu- dents of Texas A&M Uni- versity, family and friends are invited to uphold a cen- tury-old tradition by gather- ing locally at the Trade Days Pavilion at Pedigo Park in Livingston to celebrate Muster hosted by the Liv- ingston Area Aggies. Muster activities will include a covered-dish din- ner, and all that attend are asked to bring a dish. Dur- Photos by Brian Besch | PCE ing the traditional roll call, FOOT PURSUIT the names of Aggies who The Polk County Sheriff’s Office have a suspect in custody after a foot pursuit off Highway 190 in Livingston Tues- died in the past year will be JANET KENNEDY day. According to the victim, the suspect is Albert Lester, who is said to have stolen a bicycle off the back porch called, answering “Here” for “Derek Chauvin deserves a from a family member’s house. The victim estimated the bicycle’s value at $400-$500. Officers recovered a back- each and lighting a candle. similar punishment to what pack in a field behind the Livingston Animal Hospital (in picture above) believed to be thrown by the suspect dur- George Floyd received.” ing the pursuit. A short time later, the suspect himself was detained in a nearby field (inset photo). See AGGIES ➩ Page 3A VOLUME 140 • ISSUE 28 THU 4/8 FRI 4/9 SAT 4/10 SUN 4/11 MON 4/12 TUE 4/13 INSIDE To subscribe (936) 327-4357 Calendar ............................. 5A MEMBER or visit etypeservices.com/ Classifieds ........................7-8A 2021 Polk County EnterpriseID474/ 86/64 85/66 84/56 88/64 86/61 78/55 Life Tributes ......................... 5A 4A Partly cloudy PM storms Partly cloudy Mostly sunny Mostly cloudy AM showers Opinion ............................... TEXAS PRESS Winds SSW 7 mph Winds S 12 mph Winds N 7 mph Winds ESE 6 mph Winds S 7 mph Winds NNE 8 mph Public Notices ..................... 5A Chance of rain 18%. Chance of rain 35%. Chance of rain 24%. Chance of rain 4%. Chance of rain 24%. Chance of rain 32%. ASSOCIATION USPS 437-340 Humidity 84% Humidity 92%. Humidity 69%. Humidity 82%. Humidity 79% Humidity 69% Sports ................................. 6A easttexasnews.com CMYK 2A | POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE | Thursday, April 8, 2021 HIDE AND SEEK Onalaska Greater Lions Club members assisted the city of Onalaska with the hiding of the eggs for the annual Lew Vail Easter Egg Hunt. The Lions Club and city event planning ONALASKA LIONS ROAR THROUGH EASTER PARADE coordinator Tammy Seader and her daughter, Katey Seader, hid 10,000 eggs in Bonner Park. The egg hunt started at the conclusion of the parade. Courtesy photo Onalaska Greater Lions Club getting their float ready to participate in annual Lew Vail Easter Parade. Lady members were styling in their Easter bonnets and the guys were dapper in top hats and bow ties. Lew Vail was a long time member of the Lions and instrumental in the development of the Onalaska Greater Lions Club. He served his club in various offices and was past District Governor of District 2 S1.Courtesy photo CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH BACK AT IT Courtesy photo Caseworkers and staff of Texas DFPS, members of law enforcement, local judges, and Local Bridge groups are gathering to play their favorite card game after a one-year hiatus organizations serving abused children in Polk County, such as Casa of the Pines, Childrenz due to Covid-19. Haven, and Child Welfare Board gathered together Monday (4-5-21) at the courthouse gazebo to hear County Judge Sydney Murphy proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Picture taken by Sally Frazier. Submitted by Ann Zeigler, Secretary, Polk County Child Welfare Board. Courtesy photo Photo by Jason Chlapek I PCE SLOW DOWN Traffic on US Highway 190 was Photo by Jason Chlapek I PCE shut down to one lane just west TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS of Indian Springs Monday after- noon because of road repairs. The city of Corrigan and CenterPoint Energy perform routine maintenance on a gas line located in the 200 block of West Ben Franklin Street in Corrigan Tuesday afternoon. CORRIGAN SQUARE APTS. Peace & Quiet NOW leasing to over income residents. 1 Bedroom From $320 2 Bedroom From $435 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Security Deposit $150 TDD# 800-735-2989 Call 398-4172 Office Hours: 8-5 Monday-Friday, 8-12 Saturday Some Rental Assistance Available 116 Blue Bonnet Circle, Corrigan Come Join Us You do not have to be a veteran to visit the VFW Post 8568 any time! We are now back to proudly serving our community! OPEN Tues-Thurs 11am-11pm Fri & Sat 8am-11pm Closed Sun & Mon CANTINA/Refreshments See ya’ll there! Post 8568 4951 US Hwy 190 W • Livingston 936-327-9119 • [email protected] 540 State Park Road 56 NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR HALL RENTAL!! Livingston, Texas 77351 Graduations, Birthdays, Class Renunions, 936.563.2WIN Quinceañeras & Meetings. Call for more information. www. .com easttexasnews.com CMYK Thursday, April 8, 2021 | POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE | 3A opportunity for East of the House Redistricting HEARING Texas residents to share Committee. “Our commit- Continued from page 1A their input on redistrict- tee looks forward to hear- ing and how it may affect ing from the people of East a report from the State Demographer about popu- their communities,” said Texas during this hearing lation trends in East Texas Rep. Todd Hunter of Cor- and throughout the redis- and will also listen to tes- pus Christi, the Chairman tricting process.” timony from members of the public. The public can testify virtually. VVickeryDirt.comickeryDirt.com “This is an important BRANDY VICKERVICKERYY AGGIES Continued from page 1A 936-329-4159 Muster will begin at 6 p.m. under the pavilion at VVickeryPropane.comickeryPropane.com Pedigo Park. Masks are strongly recommended and attendees should Photos by Jason Chlapek | PCE have no problem distanc- GRACE Pregnancy Outreach in Livingston offers several free services, including pregnancy ing themselves from oth- ultrasounds. er participants because the covered area is quite large and outside. 936-327-HEA936-327-HEATT 877-91PR877-91PROPANEOPANE A local Muster was not hosted last year because of Covid-19, so if you would like to add a name to the roll call from this year or last, please let the organizers know.