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JNEC - Jasper Newton Electric CO-Operative is the electrical company in Southeast Texas

ADVANCED PLUS HOMECARE - is a Home Care Provider in the Southeast Texas Region. The do in-home care.

Friday Night Lights: Overtime Thrillers and Homecoming Wins Across East Texas

EAST TEXAS — Week 8 of high school football brought drama, grit, and plenty of hometown pride across the Pineywoods — including three homecoming celebrations and one rivalry showdown that stretched into double overtime. Evadale 44, Deweyville 36 (2OT) It doesn’t get more East Texas than this. The 10th River Bowl between Evadale and Deweyville was one for the record books — a slugfest that went not one, but two overtimes before the Rebels came out on top. Deweyville’s powerfu

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Rita Shipp

Oct 18

Jasper VFW Post 6380 Invites Students to Enter National Youth Essay Competitions

Students across East Texas are encouraged to enter the VFW’s 2025–2026 Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests, celebrating patriotism and civic pride. JASPER, Texas — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6380 in Jasper is calling on all middle and high school students to show their patriotism — and possibly win thousands of dollars in scholarship money. The VFW’s annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions are now open for entries for the 2025–20

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Rita Shipp

Oct 15

Kirbyville High School Announces 2025 Homecoming Court

Photo Courtesy of Kirbyville CISD Kirbyville High School has officially announced its 2025 Homecoming Court. Students across all grade...

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Rita Shipp

Sep 18

Texas House Bill 1481 to Ban Student Cell Phone Use During School Hours Starting in 2025

A new Texas law, House Bill 1481 , signed by Governor Greg Abbott, will soon change the way students across the state use personal...

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Rita Shipp

Jul 7

East Texas Students Excel at UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest

East Texas student musicians proved their talent and dedication at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest, bringing home top honors in...

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Rita Shipp

May 26

Local Students Commit to SFA During DETCCA Decision Day Ceremony

Photo courtesy of Deep East Texas College & Career Academy On Tuesday, Deep East Texas College & Career Academy (DETCCA) celebrated SFA...

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Rita Shipp

May 7

Local Students Shine at UIL Regional Academic Competitions, Several Advance to State

Students across East Texas made their communities proud with outstanding performances at the recent University Interscholastic League...

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Rita Shipp

Apr 27

Obituaries

Obituary of Rita M. Shadow Seiley

February 1, 1946 - December 5, 2025 Rita M. Shadow Seiley, 79, of Kirbyville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 5, 2025. Born in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Steve and Ruth Karaba, she lived in Kerrville before moving to Kirbyville, Texas. She worked for James Avery in Kerrville, where she enjoyed talking with the many people she came in contact with. Rita was a Godly woman who worshiped her Lord with all her heart. She extended this love to her

Obituary of Joshua Aaron Bailey

May 9, 1987 - December 4, 2025 Joshua Aaron Bailey, 38 of Bon Wier passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Sunday December 7, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Saturday December 6, 2025. Born May 9, 1987 to Robert Bailey and Pricilla (McElroy) in Jasper, he worked as a lineman for Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative. He is survived by wife, Ashley Bailey; children, K

Obituary of Barbara Faye Johnston

July 9, 1944 - December 1, 2025 Barbara Faye Johnston, of Kempner, Texas, born July 9, 1944 to Don and Mary Lou Fox, passed away peacefully Monday, December 1, 2025, at age 81. She is survived by her son Jerry Wayne Johnston, and wife Holly of Kirbyville, Texas. Her grandchildren Douglas Curry, and wife Morgan of Nederland, Texas. Makayla Wellman, and husband Brandon of Kirbyville, Texas. Her great-grandchildren Xander, Teagan, and Tucker Wellman of Kirbyville, Texas. Her

Obituary of Raymond Charles Bean

January 29, 1953 - December 1, 2025 Raymond Charles Bean, 72, of Jasper, Texas passed away Monday December 1, 2025 Raymond Charles Bean, age 72, of Jasper, TX, transitioned to his heavenly home on December 1, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1953, in Jasper, TX, to the late Curtis “Sonny Boy” Bean and the late Louise Kelly Bean, and was the youngest of six children. Raymond was a humble, hardworking, and kind-hearted man who loved his family, music, TV—especially wrestling—an

Obituary of Elijah Ti'Marion Howard

December 21, 2024 - November 24, 2025 Elijah Ti' Marion Howard 11 months old, entered into this world Saturday, December 21, 2024 and went into the arms of his Heavenly Father, Sunday, November 24, 2025. Services for little Elijah will be Saturday, December 6, 2025 at New Hope Church Of God In Christ located at 1100 W. Avenue N, Silsbee,Texas. The visitation will be at 10:00 A.M. prior to the funeral at 11:00 A.M. Services are under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home-Sil

Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Wallace

January 21, 1938 — November 16, 2025 Elizabeth Ann Wallace, 87, of Jasper passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 peacefully at home. The family will greet friends on Sunday, December 7, 2024 for a Celebration of Life Reception from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. Elizabeth Ann was born on January 21, 1938 in Merkel, Texas to Robert and Annie Darden. A longtime resident of DeRiddder, she and her husband moved to Jasper in 2016. She was known for h

Obituary of Loretta Boykin

September 7, 1969 - November 27, 2025 Loretta Boykin, 56, of Kountze,Texas passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2025. The obituary for Loretta Wilson is currently pending. Cremation services for Loretta Boykin are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3031 / www.colemansfamilymortuary.com To share condolence and sign the gu

Obituary of Khalil Gooch

May 16, 1996 - November 30, 2025 Khalil Gooch, 29, of Kountze, Texas passed away Sunday November 30, 2025. Obituary for Khalil Gooch is currently pending. Services for Khalil Gooch are as following: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Celebration of Life Service: 2:00 pm Greater Mt. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church 111 East 5th St. KOUNTZE, TX 77625 Interment: Trinity Valley Cemetery Kountze, Texas Services for Khalil Gooch, are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuar

Obituary of Darby Wilson

September 20, 1966 - November 9, 2025 Darby Wilson, 59, of Woodville,Texas passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The obituary for Darby Wilson is currently pending. Cremation services for Darby Wilson are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3031 / www.colemansfamilymortuary.com

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Friday Night Lights: Overtime Thrillers and Homecoming Wins Across East Texas

Jasper VFW Post 6380 Invites Students to Enter National Youth Essay Competitions

Kirbyville High School Announces 2025 Homecoming Court

Texas House Bill 1481 to Ban Student Cell Phone Use During School Hours Starting in 2025

East Texas Students Excel at UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest

Local Students Commit to SFA During DETCCA Decision Day Ceremony

Local Students Shine at UIL Regional Academic Competitions, Several Advance to State

Obituaries

Obituary of Rita M. Shadow Seiley

Obituary of Joshua Aaron Bailey

Obituary of Barbara Faye Johnston

Obituary of Raymond Charles Bean

Obituary of Elijah Ti'Marion Howard

Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Wallace

Obituary of Loretta Boykin

Obituary of Khalil Gooch

Obituary of Darby Wilson