September 2013

29 Sep

Sports

4214

Lady Jackets cruise to victory

by Wendy WhitworthThe Chester Lady Jackets cruised to victory against both Spurger and Leggett this past week. On Tuesday, Chester moved to 4-0 in district play beating Spurger in three straight sets ... read more..

McCollum, Fontenot win cross country meet

29 Sep

Sports

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McCollum, Fontenot win cross country meet

by Jason Drake The Woodville Eagle boys and girls traveled to Lake Tejas Saturday to compete in Colmesneil's cross country meet. The weather was perfect after severe thunderstorms Friday night. This ... read more..

29 Sep

Sports

5043

Warrior athletes strive for success

by Katie McCluskeyTuesday, September 17, the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen Lady Warrior volleyball teams all played Kountze. The freshmen team won their game in three matches. The Lady Warrior... read more..

29 Sep

Sports

4333

Bulldogs on fire

Colmesneil junior high competes against the Evadale Rebels. (Photo: Colmesneil Yearbook Staff) by Julia Barnes Despite the stormy weather, the Colmesneil Bulldogs defeated the Evadale Rebels, givi read more..

29 Sep

Sports

4158

Lady Pirates compete in district

by Kelsey Sheffield Spurger Pirates faced a few tough losses through the past week. The junior high volleyball faced Colmesneil on September 16. Although they lost, the girls made the Bulldogs work f... read more..

Warren 2013 Homecoming Queen KayCee Davis

26 Sep

News

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Warren 2013 Homecoming Queen KayCee Davis

Warren 2013 Homecoming Queen KayCee Davis—was named during Warren High's "soggy" ceremony Friday. read more..

26 Sep

Community

3949

Leader Dog In Training

Leader Dog In Training—Thanks to a national program by the Lion's Club. Shown are Duncan Parish with Tyler Sue (she's the cute one), who dropped by the Booster for a photo op last week. Duncan is a lo... read more..

26 Sep

News

3569

POW/MIA Ceremony held at Courthouse

POW/MIA Ceremony—American Legion Post #299 and VFW Post #2033 of Woodville held a POW/MIA ceremony in the Commissioners' Courtroom at Tyler County Courthouse Friday to honor the fallen and missing s read more..

26 Sep

News

4264

Town Bluff home used in Meth production

by Emily WaldrepTyler County Sheriff's Department on September 8 received a tip from an informant in Town Bluff that a man living there had just cooked a batch of methamphetamine. According to Sheriff... read more..

26 Sep

News

3721

Bogus bills bilking county residents

by Emily WaldrepAdvances in printer and copier technology have benefited all of us, including criminals who use this technology to commit crimes. High resolution color printers are now able to accurat... read more..

21 Sep

Sports

3895

Bulldogs 3-0 heading into week four

By: Julia BarnesVarsity Bulldogs defeat the MustangsThe Colmesneil Bulldogs claimed victory yet again last Friday against the Overton Mustangs. "The kids went into the game very focused and with fir read more..

21 Sep

Sports

3535

Yellowjackets rock Good Samaritan Fred

By: Wendy WhitworthYellowjacket FootballThe Yellowjacket football team proved to themselves and their fans just what they can do when they hosted Good Samaritan Fred Friday, September 13. The game b read more..

21 Sep

Sports

3340

Lady Eagles defeat Corrigan in five

By: Jason DrakeThe Lady Eagles defeated Corrigan in five sets to start district off with a record of 2-0. Woodville breezed by the Lady Bulldogs 25 to 11 in the first set. Mallory Watts served three a... read more..

Spurger Pirates prepare for a great year

21 Sep

Sports

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Spurger Pirates prepare for a great year

By: Kelsey SheffieldThe Spurger Pirates have begun to compete in different areas of their athletic program the past few weeks. Through all the practices and games shown, they seem to be on their way f... read more..

21 Sep

Sports

3492

Warren JV defeats Colmesneil Bulldogs

By: Katie McCluskeyThursday September 12, the Warren Warriors junior varsity team defeated the Colmesneil Bulldogs. In the beginning of the first quarter the Warriors received the kick-off and Layton ... read more..

21 Sep

News

4653

Preparation under way for TC Fair

With less than a month before the annual Tyler County Fair, students, teachers and volunteers are working hard to prepare for the event. This year the fair will start October 2 and run through October... read more..

21 Sep

News

5273

Woodville woman assaulted with ax

by Emily Waldrep Officer Deshazo with the Woodville Police Department responded to the 200th block of Blackgum Street on September 6 at approximately 5:30 p.m. in reference to an assault that... read more..

20 Sep

News

3493

$1300 recovered in Woodville theft

by Emily WaldrepOn September 11, 2013, Woodville Police Department Officer Dees was dispatched to meet with a Woodville resident who reported that his wallet was stolen from the Shell station on the 1... read more..

20 Sep

Community

5462

Dorian Maloy crowned Woodville HS Queen

Woodville High School 2013 Homecoming Queen Dorian Maloy was crowned Friday night during ceremonies before the football game. read more..

20 Sep

News

3405

Another grass fire threatens homes

by Dale Freeman, Tyler County EOCOn Friday, September 13 at approximately 11:15 a.m., a grass fire was reported in the Harmony community. The fire originated behind a home on the south end of County read more..

18 Sep

Community

3896

Grant Hensarling earns Eagle Scout

Grant Hensarling earns Eagle Scout honor—New Eagle Scout Grant Hensarling (right) is shown with State Representative James White, who presented Grant with a flag flown over the Capitol in recognitio read more..

18 Sep

Meetings

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Chester Council sells dump truck

by Michael G. ManessThe City Council of Chester met on Monday, Sept. 2, for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Even Labor Day would not deter these faithful council persons.The minutes of the previous meet... read more..

Ivanhoe Council votes to purchase new building

18 Sep

Meetings

3260

Ivanhoe Council votes to purchase new building

by Emily WaldrepIvanhoe City Council held a Special Meeting Tuesday, September 3, with all council members present to discuss the lease-purchase of a new city hall building. Council brought up the ide... read more..

18 Sep

News

3178

Man charged with intent to deliver

by Emily Waldrep Deputies Byrum and Jackson of the Tyler County Sheriff's Department observed a white SUV on August 22 with an equipment violation and stopped the vehicle.The driver, identified as Ph... read more..

Counterfeit money found during traffic stop

18 Sep

News

3340

Counterfeit money found during traffic stop

by Emily WaldrepOn August 16, 2013, Corporal Reynolds of the Tyler County Sheriff's Department was patrolling on County Road 3065 in the Colmesneil area when he observed a Chevrolet driving northbound... read more..

2,000 marijuana plants growing near Harmony

18 Sep

News

3280

2,000 marijuana plants growing near Harmony

Tyler County Deputies discovered over 2,000 marijuana plants growing in a pine sapling grove in a deer lease near Harmony on Saturday, September 7 after hunters in the area discovered the plants.Acc read more..

09 Sep

News

5266

County Wide Burn Ban In Effect

County Wide Burn Ban in Effect - Tyler County Commissioners today voted to place a county wide burn ban in effect, effective immediately. A continuing severe drought in the county makes burning extrem... read more..

05 Sep

Meetings

4124

June, July Woodville ISD Board meetings

by Tina S. RichardsThe regularly scheduled monthly meeting for the Woodville I.S.D. Board of Trustees was held Monday, July 15, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Woodville I.S.D.'s Community Room. The agenda incl... read more..

05 Sep

News

3844

Horse dies from alleged neglect

by Emily WaldrepAccording to witnesses in the Spurger area, a horse died on Friday, August 30, after several reports were made to county officials regarding animal cruelty.Witnesses stated that the fi... read more..

County endures extreme drought conditions

05 Sep

News

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County endures extreme drought conditions

by Dale Free, Tyler County EMCTyler County is currently in extreme drought conditions. We are listed at the top of the scale on the KBDI Scale as "Extreme Drought." The Texas Forest Service Fire Dan read more..

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