A Tex-Mex-Inspired Meal

There’s nothing better than having a wonderful Thanksgiving feast and then enjoying the myriad leftovers for several days afterward. However, we all reach that point where we’ve had our …
Two people were injured after a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed into trees.

TVFD assists with rollover accident

GROVETON —Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a one-vehicle crash on State Highway 94, north of Groveton, that occurred Sunday. Trinity Fire Department responded …
Trinity Library

The gift of knowledge

The Republican Women of Trinity County were busy the last couple of months delivering books to the county’s four school districts — Apple Springs, Centerville, Groveton and Trinity …

Helping kids stay warm

Trinity’s Joe Werner Masonic Lodge’s 553 annual coat drive yielded 70 coats for donation to Lansberry Elementary School in Trinity on Thursday. E.J. Bozeman (right) and Rich Scott …
Sports

Groveton volleyball players make all-district

GROVETON — Nine members of the Lady Indian volleyball team were named to the all-district team. Aubrey Alexander was named Setter of the Year, while Jannett Bautista was named Server of …
The Trinity Lady Tigers continue to tear up the hardwood, winning two games while losing only one during the Thanksgiving break.  COURTESY PHOTO

Lady Tigers season record moves to 10-3 with two more wins

The Trinity Lady Tigers continued their winning ways, going 2-1 over the Thanksgiving break. After downing Mount Enterprise 38-21 on Nov. 25 and Leon 41-37 in overtime on Nov. 26, the Lady …

Lady Tigers take second in Latexo tourney

Trinity Lady Tigers basketball squad

LATEXO — Trinity went 3-1 in the weekend Latexo Tournament, good enough for a second-place finish. Head Coach Ashley Sustaita said it was a great first tournament. Throughout the …

Obituaries
Mark Willis
Mark Willis, 64, of Groveton, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2024, at his home. Born on December 4, 1959, in Houston, Mark was the son of Melton Willis and Seba Janice (Horn) Willis Oliver. He …
Frances Meanor
Our hummingbird has flown away to find peace. Mom, Gma, and Great Gma, you will be missed by so many. We pray you are pain free, dancing your legs off, and fishing until your heart is content. You …
Jessie Lewis Stephens
Jesse Lewis Stephens, age 81 of Kennard, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Tyler.   Jesse was born May 25, 1943 in Crockett to parents, Evan Clark Stephens and Iva Bell Baker Stephens. He …
Elizabeth Lou “Becky” Dial Halpain
Elizabeth Lou “Becky” Dial Halpain came to the end of life’s venture on October 3, 2024, in Jacksonville, TX. She began that venture on November 6, 1948, in Crockett, TX, the …
Paul Dean Stringer
Paul Dean Stringer, 81, of Crockett passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Crockett. Paul was born Dec. 20, 1942, in Crockett to parents, Dallas Cecil Stringer and Naomi Ruth Wolfe Stringer. He was a …
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Opinion

Thanksgiving not just for a food frenzy

I’ve let everyone know several times that part of my daily ritual includes scanning news feeds, but there is another part that I enjoy even more. My youngest daughter likes to walk with me …

Indoctrination vs. education, media version

So, the election happened, and life is kinda moving forward. At least, it’s moving forward for most people; there are a few million folks out there, frantically digging escape tunnels and …

I’m determined to reclaim my joy

There’s been an ache in the pit of my stomach, and I’ve been filled with anxiety. My nerves have been fraught, and my fuse has been short. I’ve no doubt that all of this can be …

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