April 2014

Bulldogs battle West Sabine at Minute Maid Park

24 Apr

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Bulldogs battle West Sabine at Minute Maid Park

The 2014 Colmesneil Bulldogs baseball team on the field at Minute Maid Park before taking on district rival West Sabine. by Michael Patrick Bulldogs Baseball This past weekend the Colmesneil Bulldog... read more..

Lady Jacket track takes first in Area meet

24 Apr

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Lady Jacket track takes first in Area meet

Billy Thompson uses his athletic ability to jump the catcher and score for the Jackets. (Wendy Whitworth photo) by Wendy Whitworth Varsity Track The District 25A/26A Division II Area Track meet was... read more..

24 Apr

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Spring sports wrapping up

by Kelsey Sheffield April 16 was a busy day for the Spurger Pirates. While the baseball team was preparing for the final games of the season, the track team was at the area competition in Lufkin and ... read more..

The Warrior baseball team fights Kirbyville

24 Apr

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The Warrior baseball team fights Kirbyville

by Katie McCluskeyTate Gore bats against Kirbyville. (Katie McCluskey photo) On Tuesday, April 15, the varsity and JV Lady Warriors competed in their last home game versus Hemphill. The JV Lady Warri... read more..

White’s homer lifts Woodville to District Championship

24 Apr

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White’s homer lifts Woodville to District Championship

by Jason Drake The Woodville Lady Eagles traveled to Kirbyville last Friday to take on the Lady Wildcats in a winner take all game. Shelby Mixon and Kirbyville's Kayla Henson carried a no-hit read more..

Garrison man charged with assault, kidnapping

24 Apr

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Garrison man charged with assault, kidnapping

by Emily Waldrep Tyler County dispatch received a call on Saturday, April 19, that a vehicle, whose driver was acting suspiciously, had left Hardin County and was coming into Tyler County. According ... read more..

Colmesneil thankful for VFD construction to begin May 2

24 Apr

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Colmesneil thankful for VFD construction to begin May 2

by Michael G. Maness Colmesneil Mayor Don Baird and others have met with the contractors and anticipate that construction on the new Volunteer Fire Department will begin May 2. The City Council conv... read more..

Colmesneil ISD gets new ovens for kitchen

24 Apr

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Colmesneil ISD gets new ovens for kitchen

Colmesneil ISD gets new ovens—New ovens at Colmesneil ISD will improve service for decades to come: (l-r) Bernice Gilder, Sylvia Flores, Food Service Director Janey Butler and Tessey Ross. by Michael... read more..

Woodville Bond Rating upgraded from A+ to AA-

24 Apr

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Woodville Bond Rating upgraded from A+ to AA-

by Janette Blackwell Presiding over the April 14 Woodville City Council meeting, Mayor Pro-Tem Byron Stowe presented Woodville Mayor Ben Bythewood's proclamation that April 2014 be specified as Child... read more..

TxDOT approves funding for turning lanes at German Pellet Mill

20 Apr

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TxDOT approves funding for turning lanes at German Pellet Mill

In an ongoing effort to improve safety, the Texas Transportation Commission, at its March 27 meeting, approved more than $500,000 for the installation of a two-way turning lane on U.S. 69 at the Germa... read more..

17 Apr

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Chester track advances to Area

Chester varsity track team. by Wendy Whitworth Varsity TrackThe district 26A-II track meet was held Wednesday, April 9 at Abe Martin Stadium in Lufkin. The Chester Ladyjackets came away with the dis... read more..

Lady Dogs make back-to-back track District Championships

17 Apr

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Lady Dogs make back-to-back track District Championships

Colmesneil Lady Dog Nikki Noble going up to clear the bar in the high jump. She finished in second place overall. This is just one of five events she has qualified for the in area meet. (Colmesneil Ye... read more..

17 Apr

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Lady Eagles sting the Hornets

by Jason Drake Freshman Shelby Mixon struck out twelve batters in seven innings to lead Woodville to a 12-2 win over the Lady Hornets in Hemphill. Mixon kept Hemphill hitless until the seventh inning... read more..

17 Apr

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Spurger athletes make it to Area

Spurger high school track team. Back row: Nathan Sheffield, Caleb Winkle and Heith Zoch. Middle row: Jayven Fontenot, Vivian Zoch, Coltyn Simon, and Randal Marcum. Front row: Robby Clark, Karley Wood,... read more..

Warren athletics continues to be successful

17 Apr

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Warren athletics continues to be successful

Warren gets ready for their game against Hemphill. (Liz Fry photo) by Katie McCluskey On Tuesday, April 8, the JV and varsity Lady Warriors played at home against Kountze. This was the Lady Warriors... read more..

Rotary International Study Program Exchange Group

17 Apr

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Rotary International Study Program Exchange Group

Rotary International group study exchange program team from District 4540 in Brazil visited Woodville last week. The Woodville Rotary Club hosted the team and arranged trips to Livingston and Huntsv read more..

Man caught stealing fishing reels pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years

17 Apr

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Man caught stealing fishing reels pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years

by Emily Waldrep According to Assistant District Attorney Dan Hunt, Vaughn Longino likes to steal fishing reels from Walmart. On February 14, 2013, Heather Mullican, an Asset Protection Officer for ... read more..

Voter ID law causing problems for some Tyler County residents

17 Apr

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Voter ID law causing problems for some Tyler County residents

Texas voters must show a photo ID to vote in elections in Texas, unless they are exempt. There is an official Election Identification Certificate (EIC) that can be obtained at no cost from the Drivers... read more..

Woodville PD updates Dash Cams thanks to $25,000 grant

17 Apr

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Woodville PD updates Dash Cams thanks to $25,000 grant

by Emily Walrep Lawrence Hicks with the Woodville Police Department was recently able to save the city about $25,000 after applying for a grant through DETCOG for five new high-tech dash cameras for ... read more..

Chester City Council open to bids for building expansion

17 Apr

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Chester City Council open to bids for building expansion

by Michael G. Maness Chester City Council considered a bid to expand the city hall building during its regular meeting Monday, April 7. They plan to add to the current building a 12' by 27' expansion... read more..

Yellowjackets drop a 5-3 decision to San Augustine

13 Apr

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Yellowjackets drop a 5-3 decision to San Augustine

Destiny Kuehn makes the out at second against Broaddus. (Wendy Whitworth photo) by Wendy Whitworth The Chester Yellowjackets dropped a 5-3 decision to San Augustine on Monday. This was their second ... read more..

10 Apr

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Woodville advances in prelims

Miguel Falcon throwing the shot put at the district meet Monday. (Jason Drake photo) by Jason Drake The Woodville Eagles hosted the preliminary round of the District 20-AA track meet Monday at Eagle... read more..

10 Apr

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Lady Pirates play West Hardin

Spurger Softball (Left to right: Destiny Moore, Kate Loechel, Jamie Shumake, Coach Amber Moore, Karley Wood, Jordan McFarland, Angel Kennedy, and Breeann Ratcliff. Front Row: Hailee Hyatt and Samantha... read more..

The Lady Warrior softball teams fight to win

10 Apr

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The Lady Warrior softball teams fight to win

Chelsea Gordon bunts the ball. (Katie McCluskey photo) by Katie McCluskey On Friday, April 4, the JV and varsity Lady Warriors played against Corrigan at home. The JV Lady Warriors made an excellent... read more..

Junior High Lady Dogs dominate in Track District Championship

10 Apr

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Junior High Lady Dogs dominate in Track District Championship

Colmesneil Lady Dogs 2014 junior high girls District 24-A track and field champions (Back Row L to R: Meg Standley, Bethany Gilbert, Brooke Hlavaty, Emilee James, Lainey Spradlin, Head Coach Patrick S... read more..

10 Apr

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Board Members of the Tyler County Child Welfare Board, along with Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, displayed numerous crosses near the Tyler Cou read more..

Tyler County drunk driver pleas on DWI charges from 2011 arrest

10 Apr

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Tyler County drunk driver pleas on DWI charges from 2011 arrest

by Emily Waldrep A Tyler County drunk driver pled on two cases, including a DWI 2nd, on April 4 in Tyler County Court and was sentenced to 80 hours community service, a large fine and other stipulati... read more..

Chief Deputy thinks bad behavior at Barlow Lakes out of hand

10 Apr

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Chief Deputy thinks bad behavior at Barlow Lakes out of hand

by Emily Waldrep Three Tyler County deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in progress off Sample Road in Barlow Lake Estates recently. When Deputies arrived they observed a group of people in the... read more..

Warren ISD to Welcome Babin as Athletic Director

10 Apr

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Warren ISD to Welcome Babin as Athletic Director

by Janette Blackwell According to Superintendent of Schools Brad McEachern, the highlight of the March 25 Warren ISD Board of Trustees meeting was the approval to hire Chris Babin as athletic directo... read more..

10 Apr

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Dogwood Festival 5K Fun Run Winners

Dogwood Festival 5K Fun Run winners—Over 140 runners turned out to compete in this year's fun run on a chilly, windy morning. Everyone appeared to have a great time, though. read more..