March 2013

28 Mar

Sports

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Eagles tame the Cats

by Jason DrakeThe Woodville Eagles defeated Kirbyville 16-2 in five innings last Friday in Kirbyville. The Eagles exploded for thirteen runs in the fifth inning to secure the win. Before the fifth, th... read more..

Lady Dogs, Bulldogs on pace for championship

28 Mar

Sports

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Lady Dogs, Bulldogs on pace for championship

by Chance BaileyThe Colmesneil Lady Dogs softball team is firing on all cylinders right now, with a 22-2 overall record and a 5-0 record in district. They're undefeated in the month of March, and have... read more..

28 Mar

Sports

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Chester Track is running strong

by Wendy WhitworthThe Chester track teams participated in the West Sabine track meet on Thursday, March 21. Both teams did very well in several events. J.J. Cowan placed fifth in the 3200m run, Kris K... read more..

28 Mar

News

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Tips for a safe and fun Western Weekend

by Tyler County Sheriff Bryan WeatherfordIt is that time of year again in Tyler County...Western Weekend and Dogwood Weekend. I want to take this opportunity to welcome our visitors that come in for t... read more..

Local woman arrested after assaulting her child

28 Mar

News

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Local woman arrested after assaulting her child

by Emily WaldrepA Tyler County woman was jailed on March 20 after assaulting her child during an incident in Ivanhoe. “Deputy Casey Whitworth was dispatched to a disturbance in Ivanhoe involving... read more..

Court honor's Mattingly's 50 year service

28 Mar

Meetings

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Court honor's Mattingly's 50 year service

by Tina S. RichardsThe monthly meetings for Commissioners' Court were convened on Monday, March 11 and Friday, March 15. The Court's agenda included increasing the cost for pipeline easement crossings... read more..

Live on American Idol: Mayor presents Kree with Key

28 Mar

Community

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Live on American Idol: Mayor presents Kree with Key

by Woodville Mayor Ben BythewoodOriginally, I was to give the key to Kree over a pre-recorded segment, but on my way to Los Angeles I got a call from Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of American ... read more..

25 Mar

News

5651

2013 Dogwood Festival Special Edition

The 2013 Tyler County Booster Special Dogwood Festival Edition is now online! The pages are filled with photos and stories about each of this year's Princesses, read more..

24 Mar

Sports

4891

Chester athletes on the go

Timber Wright safe at second (Wendy Whitworth Photo) by Wendy Whitworth The Chester Ladyjackets had two devastating losses this past week. Colmesneil Lady Dogs took a 2-5 win over the Ladyjackets in... read more..

24 Mar

Sports

4658

Bulldogs rally from 10 run deficit

Junior Dylan Falcon hits a double to tie the game 23-23 in the bottom of the seventh (Kathy Gobert Photo) by Chance BaileyIf you weren't in Colmesneil on Friday night, you may have just missed the mo... read more..

24 Mar

Sports

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Woodville tennis, Eagles track meet

by Jason DrakeOnce again the Woodville Eagles tennis team travelled to Beaumont last Friday to play in the newly renamed Lamar Invitational Tennis Tournament. The tournament's name was changed from th... read more..

24 Mar

Sports

4870

Lady Warriors beat Lionettes

Sophomore Chelsea Hammons pitches against Kountze (Mitchell McCluskey Photo) by Mitchell McCluskeyThe Lady Warriors varsity softball team of Warren High School played against the Kountze Lionettes on... read more..

24 Mar

News

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Jail Bookings: 3/11/2013 - 3/18/3013

From March 11 to March 18, 2013• Edward Barlow, 22, Woodville, theft property• Merdis Delois Beatty, 50, Woodville, disorderly conduct• Michael Anthony Bell, 46, Chester, cruelty to non-livestock anim... read more..

21 Mar

Community

6247

Standley/Berry to wed

Couple to wed—Mr. and Mrs. Royce Standley of Chester, Texas are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Megan Michelle Standley, to John "Cliff" Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Berry of read more..

21 Mar

Community

5859

Varney Durham, Sr. 80th Birthday

Varney Lindsey Durham, Sr. will reach his 80th birthday Tuesday, March 26, 2013. A lifelong residence of Tyler County, he was owner and operator of multiple busineses, including Durham Saw Company, read more..

21 Mar

Community

5342

Andi Reese Stephens Born 12/17/2012

Andi Reese Stephens—was born December 17, 2012, and her grandparents would like to show her off! She weighed 7lbs, 14 ozs. Parents are Halea and Darrynn Stephens of Beaumont. Grandparents are Wade a read more..

J.D. Newbury "Unplugged" Friday at the Emporium

21 Mar

Community

5337

J.D. Newbury "Unplugged" Friday at the Emporium

Texas born and bred Country Singer/Songwriter, J.D. Newbury's earliest musical influences came from his "Uncle" Mickey Newbury at family gatherings where he heard Country legend Newbury originals such... read more..

Third graders' submit suggestions to Woodville Council

21 Mar

Meetings

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Third graders' submit suggestions to Woodville Council

by Tina S. RichardsWoodville City Council held their regular monthly meeting March 11 at City Hall. The agenda included the regular monthly reports plus several proclamations, a pricing increase for n... read more..

Ivanhoe council considers street name/summer security

21 Mar

Meetings

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Ivanhoe council considers street name/summer security

by Emily WaldrepIvanhoe held its monthly city council meeting on March 14 and discussed several issues affecting Ivanhoe, including renaming a street and summer security.Council discussed setting an o... read more..

Dogwood Festival of the Arts this weekend

21 Mar

Community

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Dogwood Festival of the Arts this weekend

The Dogwood Festival of the Arts kicks off three weekends of the annual Tyler County Dogwood Festival, celebrating its 70th Year. Head to the Emporium For The Arts in Woodville Friday night for the read more..

Milton 'Milly' Powers is 2013 Mr. Tyler County

16 Mar

Community

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Milton 'Milly' Powers is 2013 Mr. Tyler County

Milton "Milly" Powers was named 2013 Relay for Life Mr. Tyler County, besting all the other "beauties" to take the top spot in this year's competition. A crowd gathered at Woodville Elementary Cafet read more..

Woodville shows 'Kree Harrison' love Friday

15 Mar

News

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Woodville shows 'Kree Harrison' love Friday

A huge, noisy crowd gathered outside Woodville City Hall Friday afternoon. No, it wasn't a protest against a new city policy. It was a celebration of Woodville High graduate Kree Harrison making it in... read more..

The Woodville Eagle seventh grade went 8-0 this football season

14 Mar

Sports

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The Woodville Eagle seventh grade went 8-0 this football season

Woodville Eagle seventh grade went 8-0 this football season and District Champs.Top Row: James Kenneson, Tyren Beatty, Gavin Bourge, David Whitehead, Payton Sims, Gunner Hendricks, Wesley Lilly, Kenna... read more..

14 Mar

Sports

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Lady Eagles 20-0 in District

by Jason DrakeThe Woodville Lady Eagles defeated Warren 4-1 last Friday night in Woodville. The win put the Lady Eagles 2-0 in district after a 16-0 thumping of the Lady Bulldogs of Corrigan-Camden on... read more..

14 Mar

Sports

4512

Chester Ladyjackets win district opener

Kelli Handley slides home after in park home run. (Wendy Whitworth Photo) by Wendy Whitworth The Chester Ladyjackets hosted the Broaddus Lady Dogs Tuesday, March 5. Destiny Kuehn was stellar on the ... read more..

Standley's 5 RBI's lift Lady Dogs over Zavalla

14 Mar

Sports

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Standley's 5 RBI's lift Lady Dogs over Zavalla

Kara Standley bats for the Lady Dogs. (Kathy Govert Photo) by Chance Bailey The Lady Dogs began district play last Tuesday against the Zavalla Eagles, looking to improve on their 14-2 record. Colmes... read more..

14 Mar

Sports

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Warren varsity baseball team excels

JV player Dylan Riley swings at the baseball during their game against Alto. (Mitchell McCluskey Photo) The varsity boys' baseball team of Warren High School has had an overwhelmingly successful seas... read more..

14 Mar

Community

5225

Simank and Myers to Wed

To Be Wed—Amy Mott Simank and Jeffrey Myers, both of Woodville, are proud to announce the upcoming confirmation of their marriage vows. The couple will be married at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church a... read more..

14 Mar

News

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Fugitive arrested after anonymous tip

by Emily Waldrep A local wanted fugitive was found and arrested in Woodville after Woodville Police Captain Mike McCulley received an anonymous tip from an informant stating the whereabouts of the wa... read more..

14 Mar

News

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Missing child found

by Emily Waldrep Sheriff Bryan Weatherford and Phil Ryan of the Tyler County Sheriff's department want to thank TDJC and Tyler County Search and Rescue for assisting in locating a missing juvenile on... read more..