Where have all the dogwoods gone?

Dogwoods have existed for over 60 million years, and yet they are disappearing from Tyler County. We can change that. Our native white dogwoods ( Cornus florida ) are making seeds NOW. If you …

Loggers calling Abbott’s proclamation ‘a big win’

WOODVILLE – A disaster proclamation issued by Gov. Greg Abbott last week to allow expanded use of dyed diesel on Texas roads is being hailed as “a big win” for logging and forestry. The …

Chester council discusses utility providers

 CHESTER – Chester mayor Robert Poynter opened the Chester City Council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 5, with a hearing from their gas department employee on several tasks. Happily, he was …
Sports

Lady Jackets undefeated after Spurger, Burkeville wins

The Lady Jackets remain undefeated in district play after beating Spurger in three sets on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Burkeville in three sets on Friday, Oct. 9. Harley Jones led in kills with 14 and aces …

Bulldogs, Lady Dogs looking to continue streaks

COLMESNEIL –  The Colmesneil Bulldogs are looking to continue their tour de force under the direction of new head coach and athletic director Chad Coker. The ‘Dogs are going into their …

Chester teams come out on top

Demi Garsee makes a pass while her sister Sadie looks on. Demi is a Freshman and Sadie is a Junior Libero. The Garsee sisters are a defensive team that opponents find hard to get past.

The Lady Jacket volleyball team had another successful week in district play. The Lady Jackets hosted both Burkeville and Leggett, sweeping both in three sets. Caede Pounds and Harley Jones both …

Colmesneil teams embracing winning ways

The Lady Dogs are victorious, five games in a row. Here they are celebrating after Monday’s victory against Evadale.

When Coach Chad Coker and his crew of Bulldogs rolled into Sabine Pass on Friday to take on the Sharks, the ‘Dogs were coming in hot on a three-game winning streak, after victories against All …

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Obituaries
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, …
Bobby Lord
Bobby Lord
Bobby R. Lord passed away on September 9, 2026, with peace in his heart, a faith that knew where he was headed, and the love of his family surrounding him. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. …
Anita Selman
Anita Selman
Anita Florence Selman, 97, of Woodville, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 at The Orchard Assisted Living Center in Woodville, Texas. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 12 noon service time …
George Jarrott
George Jarrott
George Hensley Jarrott, 79, of Woodville, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Pinecrest Assisted Living Center in Lufkin, Texas. The funeral began at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 …
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