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November Art League events taking place

 WOODVILLE – The annual Fall Show at Tyler County Art League had its reception last Saturday. The artists receiving special recognition include:  Best of Show: Wanda Smith for her …
Woodville Boys and Girls Club site director Jacob Knoblock and program specialist Carol Cardona.

A safe space for the kids:

WOODVILLE –  A five-year grant through a federal program allowed for a Boys and Girls Club to operate a site in Woodville, and according to its director, the program is up and running and …

Election numbers break records

TYLER COUNTY – The midterm election period has come to a conclusion, and Tyler County voters really showed up to the polls. For the early voting period, alone, 4,410 voters cast their ballots. …
Sports

Lady Jackets end season with Fruitvale loss

Bryson Swanson catches a long pass in the win against Leveretts Chapel.
The Lady Jackets season came to an end after a heartbreaking loss to Fruitvale in the Regional Quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 6. The Lady Jackets won the first set 25-19, lost the second set 25-22, …

Bulldogs break winning streak

PINELAND – The Colmesneil Bulldogs broke their streak last Thursday night against the West Sabine Tigers, but if the final score of 26-24 is any indicator, the ‘Dogs are still one salty team this …

Jackets soldier on in district

Jett Johnson (18), Masen Pursley (7), and David Walker (9) try to block an extra point attempt vs Union Hill on October 30.

The Yellowjacket football team traveled to Union Hill on Friday, Oct. 30 for a district game. The Jackets faced some adversity against the number one ranked team and did not come out ahead, …

Lady Dogs end streak; ‘Dogs continue wins

COLMESNEIL – The Lady Dogs finished their regular season as the undefeated district champions, and claimed that title for the first time in seven years. The Lady Dogs took on the Gary Lady Bobcats …

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Some hunters come in from a cold set in a deer stand or duck blind to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or Vienna sausages with saltines. In a pinch both will suffice but when time allows and it …
Really believing is hard for many. Sometimes prayers are answered and instead of recognizing the power of prayer, we will at times not believe when those prayers are answered. Have you ever done …
The residents of Texas’ westernmost town awoke on Nov. 15, 1913, to the familiar sound of gunfire in the streets of Juarez. …
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Obituaries
Nell Barnes Benold
Nell Barnes Benold
Mary Nell Barnes Benold was born with a song in her heart on October 11, 1927, in Chester, Texas, and sang her way through 99 years of life. Her earliest performance was singing “Alice Blue Gown” …
Bertis Best
Bertis Best
Bertis Wade Best , 85, of Woodville, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Dogwood Trails Manor in Woodville, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 5 – 7 p.m. at …
Ruby Hext
Ruby Hext
Ruby Hext, 93, of Woodville, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at her residence in Woodville, Texas. Ruby was born September 1, 1933 to Lonnie Lloyd and Cora Eva Laura Slay Reider in …
Kathryn Birch
Kathryn Roberts Birch
Kathryn Roberts Birch, age 83, passed away on September 26, 2026 in Lufkin, Texas after a brief illness. Born on December 8, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, Kathryn was the daughter of the late C.D. and …
Barbara Winters
Barbara Winters
Barbara Arrant Winters, 88, of Woodville, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at Dogwood Trails Manor Nursing Home in Woodville, Texas. Visitation will be held 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, October 8, …
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