Woodville PD looking for help regarding park incident

WOODVILLE – The Woodville Police Department is looking toward the public for help regarding an incident that allegedly occurred last Sunday. According to Mike McCulley, the Woodville chief …

PICKIN’ AT THE PICKETT HOUSE

Orange-based singer/songwriter Edmon Willette (pictured right) along with Alex Buckner, turned the Pickett House in Woodville into a honky-tonk last Friday evening for the January edition of …

Heavenly Blessings receives Brookshire donation

LUFKIN – The Heavenly Blessings Food Pantry of Colmesneil received a donation from the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at a ceremony held at the Pitser Garrison …
Sports

Lady Jackets cinch bi-district win

Freshman Tegan Toler goes up for two against a Lady Pirate defender in the Bi-District win on Monday night. BECKI BYRD | TCB
The Lady Jackets cinched a 64-48 Bi-District win on Monday, Feb. 10 vs the Wells Lady Pirates. Kyli Handley was point leader with 14, Ty Cochran had 13, Abby Grimes 11, Sydney Brock 10, Lauren …

Yellowjacket teams take on Brookeland, High Island

Warren Lady Warrior Sadie Fontenot goes for a goal last Friday against the Anahuac Lady Panthers. The Lady Warriors handily beat Anahuac 47-15, and are currently third in district. They played Buna on Tuesday, with scores unavailable at press time. COURTESY PHOTO

Both Yellowjacket basketball teams picked up losses in Brookeland on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  The Yellowjacket basketball teams celebrated Senior Night on Jan. 31 and both picked up wins against …

Yellowjackets take on High Island

Senior Hunter Luther scores two against Burkeville in a district win. BECKI BYRD | TCB

The Yellowjacket basketball teams travelled to High Island last Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Lady Jackets started the night off with a 49-23 victory. Abby Grimes led with 12 points, Ty Cochran and Carlen …

Chester teams take on Brookeland in district

Bryson Swanson hits a three pointer late in the game against Brookeland. BECKI BYRD | TCB

Both Yellowjacket boys and girls basketball teams hosted Brookeland in a district game on Friday, Jan. 3. The Lady Jackets started the night off coming up short despite the Lady Jackets best …

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The revelations that have come from the shuttering and review of the Obama era USAID program are as eye-opening as they are sad, but there are a few in there that are downright infuriating. Of …
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Obituaries
Jimmy Hanks
Jimmy Charles Hanks, 89, of Woodville passed away February 7, 2025. Born in Woodville, Texas to Charley and Velma Hanks. He was a retired math teacher and a U.S. Navy veteran who served in …
Carolyn Forse
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Lee Forse, 73, from Woodville, Texas, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Carolyn leaves behind three children: Shannon Gantt, Deanna …
Melba Hoffman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melba LaVerne Hoffman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left this world on February 1, 2025. Born on July 6, …
Brant Norton
Brant E. Norton, 64, of Woodville passed away February 2, 2024. Born in Port Arthur, he lived in Woodville for many years. He was a contractor who was known for his excellent and detailed work. …
Douglas Charles Kuritz
Douglas Charles Kuritz passed away on January 15, 2025, at his home in Town Bluff, Texas. He was born February 13, 1947 to Gloria Tevis Kuritz and Cliffred Charles Kuritz.   Doug attended …
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