November 2013

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Pirates take third place in West Hardin

Cody Winkle ready to defend the ball. (Kelsey Sheffield photo)by Kelsey Sheffield On November 21-23, West Hardin held their annual varsity basketball tournament. The Pirate's girls and boys have part... read more..

Yellowjackets participate in West Hardin Tourney

30 Nov

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Yellowjackets participate in West Hardin Tourney

JJ Cowan adds two! (Kyrstin Jobe Photo)by Wendy Whitworth The Chester Yellowjackets and Lady Jackets basketball teams participated in the West Hardin basketball tournament this past week.Ladyjackets ... read more..

30 Nov

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Eagles - Wildcats battle to end

by Jason Drake The Woodville Eagles hosted the Splendora Wildcats to open the season at the Woodville Middle School gym. The game was moved to the middle school due to construction in the summit. The... read more..

Varsity and Jr. High Lady Dogs tournament success

30 Nov

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Varsity and Jr. High Lady Dogs tournament success

The Colmesneil Varsity Lady Dogs placed first in the Burkeville Tournament after beating Burkeville 59-27, Leesville 41-36, Good Samaritan 42-9, Hemphill JV 60-20, and Jasper JV 49-11. “Taylor Barker ... read more..

30 Nov

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Varsity Lady Warriors fight Kelly

Lauren Foster plays tough defense. (Katie McCluskey Photo)by Katie McCluskey On Friday, November 22, the varsity Lady Warrior's basketball team played Kelly. Lauren Foster made the first score of the... read more..

Colmesneil Council approves small compensation for Mayor, council members

30 Nov

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Colmesneil Council approves small compensation for Mayor, council members

by Michael G. Maness At the beginning of the Colmesneil City Council meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, Mayor Don Baird opened with a request for citizen comments, and regular visitor Catherine Deason... read more..

Colmesneil ISD ramps up repairs at Lake Tejas

30 Nov

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Colmesneil ISD ramps up repairs at Lake Tejas

by Michael G. Maness Colmesneil ISD will ramp up repairs to Lake Tejas after hearing a lengthy report from camp managers Jason and Tracey Powell at the ISD board meeting last Tuesday, Nov. 19. After... read more..

Woodville ISD announces partnership with LIT

30 Nov

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Woodville ISD announces partnership with LIT

by Janette Blackwell The highlight of the November 18 Woodville ISD Board of Trustees' meeting was news of a partnership with Lamar Institute of Technology Careers Program, which will help Woodville ... read more..

30 Nov

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County Thanksgiving Service Held

The Annual Community Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by Tyler County Ministerial Alliance, was held Sunday night at Woodville United Methodist Church, and despite less than perfect weather, lots of read more..

Chester Council approves County Hazard Mitigation Plan

22 Nov

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Chester Council approves County Hazard Mitigation Plan

by Michael G. Maness On Monday, Nov. 4, Councilman Vincent Incardona of the Chester City Council motioned for the city to adopt the Tyler County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2013-18, a... read more..

Ivanhoe Council hears dam, security reports

22 Nov

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Ivanhoe Council hears dam, security reports

by Emily Waldrep Ivanhoe City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. at the Emily Lane city hall. Tommy Morris, David Baier, Jim Gramillion, Rowland Priddy and Mayor Jack B... read more..

22 Nov

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Colmesneil Bulldogs Advance To Area

Mason Williams kicking off while teammates Kaleb Lindsey, Zack Bryan, and Dalton Davis prepare to defend the return. (Photo - Colmesneil Yearbook Staff) by Julia Barnes The Colmesneil Bulldogs broke... read more..

18 Nov

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Brad Elrod sworn in as attorney

Brad Elrod was officially sworn in as a licensed attorney Wednesday, November 6, at Tyler County Courthouse. State District Judge Jerome Owens presided over the ceremony. Brad is a native of Woodvil read more..

Kalyn Byerly is 2013 Miss Colmesneil Scholarship Pageant Winner

18 Nov

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Kalyn Byerly is 2013 Miss Colmesneil Scholarship Pageant Winner

2013 Miss Colmesneil Scholarship Pageant Winner is Kalyn Byerly, senior at Colmesneil High School. She won a $300 scholarship, along with other prizes and has been invited to attend Texas A&M in read more..

Cloy, Maness, Riley announce for local offices

18 Nov

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Cloy, Maness, Riley announce for local offices

Cloy announces for Tyler County Criminal District Attorney Lou Ann Cloy, 1st Assistant Criminal District Attorney, announced that she will be a candidate for the office of Tyler County Criminal Distr... read more..

Logging industry, local economy benefits from biofuel boom

18 Nov

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Logging industry, local economy benefits from biofuel boom

by Kelli Barnes The worldwide increase in the demand for biofuels has directly benefitted the Tyler County economy with the opening of the German Pellet Plant, and, in 2014, the Biomass Plant. There ... read more..

Woodville man charged with Nov. 7 tool theft

18 Nov

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Woodville man charged with Nov. 7 tool theft

by Emily Waldrep On November 7 at approximately 2 p.m. officers with the Woodville Police Department were dispatched to a reported residential burglary in progress in the 1000 block of West Dogwood S... read more..

Two Ivanhoe Council members resign/withdraw resignations

18 Nov

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Two Ivanhoe Council members resign/withdraw resignations

by Emily Waldrep The city of Ivanhoe held its election for city council chairs on November 5 in order to re-elect and elect new city council members. Each city council member sits on the council for ... read more..

18 Nov

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Renaissance Fair lots of fun

(Photo - Jim Powers/Tyler County Booster) They may look a little shifty—but they were a big hit Saturday at the Renaissance Faire held out at Camp Niwana. The day was overcast, but nice, and folks wh read more..

Commissioners approve new Colmesneil VFD design

10 Nov

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Commissioners approve new Colmesneil VFD design

by Tina S. Richards The Tyler County Commissioners Court assembled Friday, October 18, 2013 for their regular monthly meeting. Their agenda included monthly reports, a request from the Sheriff's offi... read more..

10 Nov

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Spurger Pirates at Regional

by Kelsey Sheffield On November 2, the Spurger Pirate's varsity cross country team competed in the regional race hosted in San Antonio. Although the Pirates did not advance to State, they did very we... read more..

10 Nov

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Warriors dominate Woodville Eagles

by Katie McCluskey Friday, November 1, the Warren varsity football team defeated the Woodville Eagles. To begin the first quarter, Woodville received the ball. The Warriors defense held strong and t... read more..

'Battle of the Bulldogs' takes Colmesneil to 9-0

10 Nov

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'Battle of the Bulldogs' takes Colmesneil to 9-0

by Julia Barnes Last Friday, Colmesneil played what fans say was the best high school football game they have seen in a long time. For the first time all season, the 8-0 Bulldogs fell behind to Iola ... read more..

10 Nov

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Lady Jackets compete at Regionals

by Wendy Whitworth Lady Jacket VolleyballAfter tying for second place in District 23-A and clinching playoff spots, Chester and Colmesneil met to determine the seeding of each team in the playoffs. C... read more..

10 Nov

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7th grade Lady Eagles District Champs

by Jason Drake The Woodville Lady Eagles seventh grade travelled to Kountze last Saturday to play in the 20-AA District Tournament. The Lady Eagles were the second seed from their zone behind the Cor... read more..

10 Nov

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Nov. 5, 2013 election results

There were only a few local races in the November 5 election, and nine Propositions to be voted on. In the Ivanhoe City Council at large election (voting for 3), Roland Priddy got 207 votes, Jim Grem... read more..

10 Nov

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Commissioners change parties

State Representative James White welcomed two long time Tyler County Commissioners, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Hughes and Pct. 4 Commissioner Jack Walston as they officially joined the Republican Party... read more..

Deputies respond to shots fired in Fred area

10 Nov

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Deputies respond to shots fired in Fred area

On November 4 Tyler County Sheriff deputies responded to CR 4890 in the Fred area to a disturbance involving weapons. While in route, deputies were advised shots had been fired.When deputies arrived, ... read more..

Log Truck driver uninjured in Woodville rollover

10 Nov

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Log Truck driver uninjured in Woodville rollover

by Emily Waldrep A log truck rollover November 4 on the 700th Block of Pine Street near the TxDot office led to the shut down of portions of the highway for a few hours while crews worked to clean up... read more..

10 Nov

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Warren JV football fights Hardin

by Katie McCluskey Thursday October 24, the Warren JV football team played at home against Hardin. In the beginning of the first quarter Warren would receive the kick-off. The Warriors advanced down ... read more..