Updated at 5:44pm - AT&T advises their Internet service has been restored.

January 6, 2026 - AT&T problems continue as they are again experiencing an outage. Please be advised the outage can impact some businesses' phone systems as well as their ability to accept credit card payments. AT&T did advise their engineers are working to restore service quickly and expects to have their internet back online by Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm.

January 6, 2026 - The March 3rd Primary Election is fast approaching and there are several deadlines to be aware of leading up to Election Day.

Register to Vote

The last day to register to vote is Monday, February 2, 2026. Visit votetexas.gov to register and for more information.

Ballot by Mail

December 26, 2025 - Now is the time to update your home inventory! If you don't have one, start a new tradition and create an inventory of your home!

Christmas time can bring lots of new items into our homes! In the event of burglaries and thefts or even worse, a house fire, it's important to have a list of your items.

December 16, 2025 - The University of Texas at Tyler recognize fall 2025 degree candidates during UT Tyler's Fall 2025 Commencement December 12-13 and two of the graduates were from Tenaha.

Maria Alvarado earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the School of Health Professions and received her diploma on Friday, December 12 in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

December 10, 2025 - The deadline to file to be listed on the March 2026 Primary Ballot has passed. The only race to have Democratic and Republican candidates was the Commissioner Precinct 4 position which means the race will not be decided until the November 2026 General Election. Also, in the Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 race, Richard Lundie filed an intent to run in the November 2026 General Election as an indepentent. Lundie will have to follow through with additional requirements including a supporting nominating petition before he will be listed on the November ballot.