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Traffic stop leads to major methamphetamine and firearms seizure in Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Texas — What started as a routine traffic stop on Halloween night turned into a major narcotics bust and firearms seizure, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. On October 31, 2025, a Narcotics K9 Detective pulled over a vehicle for a violation of the Texas Transportation Code. During the conversation roadside, the driver didn’t exactly play it cool — investigators say he voluntarily admitted he had “a large quantity of meth” stashed in a locked toolbox

Polk County

Rita Shipp

Nov 3

Pineywoods Fishing Report — Week of July 23, 2025

Information provided by Texas Parks & Wildlife The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) released their latest weekly report, and...

Fishing

Rita Shipp

Jul 24

Third Suspect in Chester Manhunt Apprehended by Tyler County Deputies

Tyler County Sheriff’s Office released this photo Tuesday evening after the final suspect was taken into custody near FM 1745 in Chester....

Tyler County

Rita Shipp

Jul 22

One Suspect Still at Large Following High-Speed Pursuit Into Chester

Full Press Release from the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office: (Released July 22, 2025 – 12:40 PM) A high-speed chase that began early Monday...

Tyler County

Rita Shipp

Jul 22

Polk County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

Lilliana Bell, 14, was last seen on the evening of June 25, 2025, in the Livingston area. Anyone with information is urged to contact the...

Livingston

Rita Shipp

Jun 26

Obituaries

Obituary of Geneva Grimes

October 9, 1938 - November 11, 2025 Geneva Catherine Grimes, 87, of Lufkin, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas. A celebration of her life service will be held at a later date. Geneva was born October 9, 1938 to Grady Eugene and Laura Aladee White Fuller in Camden, Texas. A former longtime resident of Diboll and Woodville, she had lived in Lufkin for the past 4 years. A graduate of Chester High School where she was drum major in the band and a basketball

Obituary of Lois LaVerne West

November 27, 1931 - November 13, 2025 Lois LaVerne West, 93 of Call passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Avalon Nursing Home in Kirbyville. Funeral service will be 3 pm, Sunday November 16, 2025 at Call Junction Baptist Church with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitaion will begin at 2 pm prior to service. She was born November 27, 1931 in Kirbyville to Samuel Busby and Melissa (Moore). She is survived by sons, Howard West and Jane of Old Salem, Horace West of Old

Obituary of Crystal Marie Silvey

December 20, 1984 - November 2, 2025 Crystal Marie Silvey, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, entered the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2025 at the age of 40. Though our hearts ache with loss, we find peace knowing she is now whole and resting in the eternal love and light of Heaven. Born on December 20, 1984, in Dallas, TX, Crystal lived a life marked by love, strength and perseverance. She faced many challenges and hardships, but she met ever

Obituary of Betty Lois Cherry

August 9, 1945 - November 11, 2025 Betty Lois Cherry, 80 of Kirbyville passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, November 14, 2025 at Central Baptist Church in Kirbyville. A graveside service will follow at 2 pm, at Grove Cemetery in Camden, Texas. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home. Born August 9, 1945 to Beron William Stanford and Marjorie Lucille (Smith) in Houston, Te

Obituary of Linda Darnell Hamilton

March 27, 1942 - November 9, 2025 Linda Darnell Hamilton, 83, of departed this life Sunday November 9, 2025. Linda Darnell Smith Hamilton was born in Strong, Arkansas on March 27, 1942. She was one of seven children. Linda moved around a lot as a young child until she made her home in Little Rock, Arkansas where she became a member of First Baptist Church and graduated High School from Horace Mann High School in 1960. On June 8, 1962, Linda married James Arvell Hamilton. This

Obituary of Sylvia Lynette Shaffer

October 2, 1957 - November 9, 2025 Sylvia Lynette Shaffer, 68 of Buna passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. She was born in Vidor, TX on October 28, 1957. She is survived by husband, Robert Shaffer, Jr; children, Christopher Philman, Jessica Philman, Michael Philman, Noel Shaffer, Robin Shaffer; brothers, Mark Philman, Ray Philman; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Cremation is under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Bu

Obituary of Carol Henderson

July 10, 1953 - October 31, 2025 Carol Henderson, 72 of Woodville, Texas passed away October 31, 2025 in Woodville, Texas. Carol was born in Gilmer, Texas to Ruben and Hazel Higginbotham on July 10, 1953. She had been a resident of Tyler County since 2013. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Colmesneil, Texas. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Hazel Higginbotham; husband, Michael “Mike” Wayne Henderson; and brother, Perry H

Obituary of Djuana Faye Guzeman

July 9, 1964 - November 9, 2025 Djuana Faye Guzman, 61 of Houston passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home with cremation to follow. A visitation will begin at 10 am prior to service. Born July 9, 1964 to Euless Moore and Alice (Wells) in Orange, she worked in the restaurant industry. She is survived by sons, Jerry Alan Maghe, Jr. of Buna, Sammy Willard-Earl Melendez fo Missouri; daugh

Obituary of Marilyn Sue Loftin Massey

December 2, 1944 - November 9, 2025 A Celebration of Marilyn Sue Lofton Massey’s Life, age 80, of Jasper, Texas, will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday November 12, 2025 at the Funeral Home. After years of battling dementia, Marilyn has gone to be with her God, sister, Frances and Mom and Dad. Marilyn was a str

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Traffic stop leads to major methamphetamine and firearms seizure in Polk County

Pineywoods Fishing Report — Week of July 23, 2025

Third Suspect in Chester Manhunt Apprehended by Tyler County Deputies

One Suspect Still at Large Following High-Speed Pursuit Into Chester

Polk County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

Obituaries

Obituary of Geneva Grimes

Obituary of Lois LaVerne West

Obituary of Crystal Marie Silvey

Obituary of Betty Lois Cherry

Obituary of Linda Darnell Hamilton

Obituary of Sylvia Lynette Shaffer

Obituary of Carol Henderson

Obituary of Djuana Faye Guzeman

Obituary of Marilyn Sue Loftin Massey