December 2013

20 Dec

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Two arrested on outstanding warrants

by Emily Waldrep An off duty deputy was traveling south on Highway 69 at approximately 2 a.m. on December 10 when he witnessed a red Ford Focus passing his personal vehicle at a high rate of speed. A... read more..

Congratulations Woodville UIL Winners & Participants

20 Dec

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Congratulations Woodville UIL Winners & Participants

Oral reading:6th grade- Allie Jarrett 2nd, Abby Wilson 5th, George Winters 6th7th grade- Trista Mitchell 1st, Kemo Moran 3rd8th grade- Chantiel Kiel 2nd Calculator:6th grade-Stormie Smith 4th, Maka read more..

Spurger Trustee participates in Leadership program

20 Dec

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Spurger Trustee participates in Leadership program

Austin – Paul Bingham, trustee from Spurger ISD, joined 32 other school board members from across Texas November 21-23 at the second session of the Leadership TASB class of 2014. Selected by the Texas... read more..

Silsbee woman arrested in Spurger after vehicle theft

20 Dec

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Silsbee woman arrested in Spurger after vehicle theft

by Emily Walrep Tyler County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4926 in Fred on Sunday, December 15, regarding a report of a stolen vehicle. Deputies arrived and spoke to the complaina... read more..

Colmesneil Council congradulates Bulldogs

20 Dec

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Colmesneil Council congradulates Bulldogs

by Michael G. Maness The Colmesneil City issued an official proclamation congratulating the Bulldogs football players, coaches, parents and sponsors for an outstanding 2013 season, encouraging them a... read more..

Colmesneil ISD Board recognizes All-District students

20 Dec

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Colmesneil ISD Board recognizes All-District students

by Michael G. Maness The Chester ISD board honored their All-District Honors football and volleyball players at their regular meeting Monday night, Dec. 16. The chamber was packed with students, pare... read more..

Ivanhoe Council discusses dam issues, expenses in Dec. Meeting

20 Dec

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Ivanhoe Council discusses dam issues, expenses in Dec. Meeting

by Emily Waldrep Ivanhoe City Council held its monthly meeting on December 12 at City Hall with Mayor Jack Brockhouse, Jim Gremillion, Tommy Morris, Tom Welch and David Baier in attendance. Rowland P... read more..

Colmesneil Basketball defeats Pineywoods Christian

14 Dec

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Colmesneil Basketball defeats Pineywoods Christian

JV Bulldog Hunter Vaughn hustling down the court. (Colmesneil Yearbook Staff Photo) by Julia Barnes JV Boys BasketballLast Tuesday, Colmesneil played Pineywoods Christian Academy at Angelina College... read more..

Spurger Pirates compete in Evadale Tournament

14 Dec

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Spurger Pirates compete in Evadale Tournament

Nathan Sheffield shoots a free throw. (Kelsey Sheffield Photo)by Kelsey Sheffield The Spurger Pirate's Varsity boys and girls competed in the Evadale Tournament from Dec. 5-7. Although neither team p... read more..

Warriors and Lady Warriors compete in Evadale

14 Dec

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Warriors and Lady Warriors compete in Evadale

by Katie McCluskey The Lady Warriors and Warriors varsity teams participated in an Evadale tournament on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 5-7. The Warriors played one game on each day. The fi... read more..

14 Dec

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Eagles Fentress named All-District

First Team All District Charles Fentress going up for a catch against Hardin. (Jason Drake photo)by Jason Drake District 10-AA announced their All-District picks and Senior Charles Fentress was named... read more..

Chester Yellowjackets receive All-District Honors

14 Dec

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Chester Yellowjackets receive All-District Honors

Chester Yellowjacket All District receiptants: Front Kris Kuehn, J.J. Cowan, Carlos Berry, Cody Riley, and Levi Watts Back: Cord Neal, Colten Martin, and Keaton Whitworthby Wendy Whitworth Several me... read more..

City Employees help Coats for Kids program

14 Dec

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City Employees help Coats for Kids program

City Employees Help Coats For Kids program—City of Woodville employees collected over 20 coats for the Coats for Kids project. This group also donated $500 to the project. The employees are shown ab read more..

14 Dec

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County recognizes BP&W club

County recognizes BP&W Club—Tyler County Judge Jacques Blanchette signed a proclamation from the Tyler County Commissioners' Court December 9 commending the Business and Professional Women's Clu read more..

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown celebrate 50 years

14 Dec

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Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown celebrate 50 years

Celebrate 50 years—Mr. and Mrs. Brent Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Brown, their children and grandchildren, announce the 50th Anniversary of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brown. A celebration o read more..

14 Dec

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Hatch receives nursing degree

Hatch to receive Nursing degree—Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hatch are proud to announce that their son, Matthew, will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdo read more..

Officers respond to disturbance, family violence calls in Ivanhoe

14 Dec

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Officers respond to disturbance, family violence calls in Ivanhoe

by Emily Waldrep Tyler County Sheriff's Department, with the Department of Public Safety, are working hard to keep the relatively new city of Ivanhoe safe. Although Ivanhoe is a city, it does not emp... read more..

14 Dec

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Chester hires part-time help

by Michael G. Maness The City of Chester hired new part-time employee Valerie Bryan. The Council convened at 6 p.m. Monday night, Dec. 2, and approved the minutes of the previous meeting and the fin... read more..

Commissioner's Court presented an Honor and Remember Flag

14 Dec

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Commissioner's Court presented an Honor and Remember Flag

by Tina S. Richards The November monthly meeting of the Tyler County Commissioners' Court was held Friday, November 15, 2013. The agenda included discussions concerning the upcoming 2014 Court calend... read more..

Warren basketball teams continue to fight

08 Dec

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Warren basketball teams continue to fight

Kyrstin Jobe makes the jump shot for the Chester Lady Jackets. (Wendy Whitworth photo) by Katie McCluskey On Tuesday, November 26, the JV and varsity Lady Warrior basketball teams traveled to Jasper... read more..

Colmesneil All-District athletes awarded

08 Dec

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Colmesneil All-District athletes awarded

The Colmesneil football and volleyball All-District athletes: Standing left to right: Chris Carr, Taylor Walker, Dylan Falcon, Hayden Langston, Waylon Whitley, Matt Bailey, Justin Fountain, Rodney Faw... read more..

08 Dec

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Woodville slams Lady Oilers

Team captains JuLisa Williams and Mallory Watts meet with officials before the game with West Hardin. (Jason Drake photo) by Jason Drake The Lady Eagles took on West Hardin last Monday in Woodville.... read more..

Spurger Pirates play Cherino and West Hardin

08 Dec

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Spurger Pirates play Cherino and West Hardin

Caleb Winkle defending the ball. (Kelsey Sheffield Photo) by Kelsey Sheffield The Pirates had games back to back on November 25 and 26, before taking their Thanksgiving break. On November 25, both ... read more..

06 Dec

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Fire destroys Chester home Thursday

Constable John Fuller and Woodville Assistant Fire Chief Jimmy Watts surveying the destruction of the fire while Woodville Firemen spray the fire with water to put out the remaining smoldering embers.... read more..

05 Dec

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Joe & Joyce Hadnot celebrate 50 years

Celebrate 50 years—Joe and Joyce (White) Hadnot celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Hadnots were married 50 years ago on December 6 read more..

Shepherd - Vardeman engagement announced

05 Dec

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Shepherd - Vardeman engagement announced

Announce Engagement—Mr. and Mrs. Roger Shepherd are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jamie Allison, to James Patrick Vardeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat V read more..

Tyler County Hospital overcomes challenges

05 Dec

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Tyler County Hospital overcomes challenges

by Martha Gose Financial pressures to rural hospitals are neither new, nor in decline. In fact, both urban and rural hospital closures have reached a nationwide high under a spectrum of constraints read more..

Christmas In Tyler County Friday & Saturday

05 Dec

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Christmas In Tyler County Friday & Saturday

Celebrating the Magic of Christmas In Tyler County—Christmas is closing in on us, and the whole county will celebrate the coming event this weekend with the annual Christmas in Tyler County Celebrat read more..

Woodville disturbance leads to drug, weapons charges

05 Dec

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Woodville disturbance leads to drug, weapons charges

by Emily Waldrep Two Woodville residents were arrested after citizens reported a disturbance at the Shell Station on South Magnolia in Woodville across from Dairy Queen. According to Captain Mike McC... read more..

Four arrested on drug charges in Colmesneil

05 Dec

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Four arrested on drug charges in Colmesneil

by Emily Waldrep On November 22, Deputies with the Tyler County Sheriff's Department responded to a disturbance on County Road 3140 off F.M. 3065 in Tyler County after being advised there was a fight... read more..