Local partners unite to bring Christmas joy to children across Newton and Tyler Counties. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign serving Newton and Tyler Counties has officially launched its 2025 toy collection season. Businesses, schools, law enforcement agencies, and community partners across both counties are stepping up once again to ensure that local children experience the joy and excitement of Christmas morning. In September, the campaign announced early prepa

WOODVILLE, Texas — Downtown Woodville will welcome award-winning author Jenny Block on Saturday, November 8, as part of the monthly Second Saturday on the Square event. Block will stop in Woodville on her Texas tour promoting her new book, Badass Manifesting: How to Manifest Abundance, Success, and the Joyful Life of Your Dreams. Block, who lives in Livingston, is known for her empowering writing centered around confidence, boldness, and living authentically. Attendees will

Deadline Approaching — First Come, First Served If you live in Anderson, Bell, Brazoria, Caldwell, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Hays, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Kaufman, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, and Wharton County and your home suffered ANY damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, or Hurricane Beryl in 2024, you may qualify for free home repairs or reimbursement — u

Photo Courtesy of Tyler County Sheriff's Office WARREN, Texas —  A joint operation between the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Tyler County District Attorney’s Office led to a major drug seizure and felony arrest late last week. According to the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and DPS agents conducted a traffic stop on October 29 at the intersection of FM 1943 East and FM 3290 in Warren. A Dodge pickup driven by Terry Fost

Information provided by the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. HOLLYFIELD, CHRISTIN DEON — Age 50 From:  Fred, Texas Charge: Theft of Services ≥ $100 < $750 DAVIS, TIMOTHY EDWARD JR — Age 26 From:  Warren, Texas Charges: Assault of Pregnant Person Assault Family/Household Member – Impeding Breath/Circulation Bond:  $75,000 + $75,000 FOSTER, TERRY RERNARD — Age 49 From:  Warren, Texas Charges: Manufacture/Delivery Controll

Photo Courtesy of Carson For Texas Campaign. WOODVILLE, Texas —  Concerned Citizens of Tyler County will host a community Town Hall with Texas Legislature candidate Paulette Carson  on Monday, November 10 , from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  at The Emporium Stage  in downtown Woodville. The event is free and open to the public. Carson, a conservative candidate seeking a seat in the Texas Legislature, plans to engage directly with attendees on issues she says are critical to East Te

WOODVILLE, Texas —  Downtown Woodville is gearing up for another crowd-drawing night of music, food, and community as Second Saturday on the Square returns on Saturday, November 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Now in its third month, the event has quickly evolved from a simple idea into a full-blown local tradition — gathering families, neighbors, and out-of-town visitors in the heart of Tyler County for an evening that’s one part concert, one part marketplace, and entirely Ea

Former Texas Game Warden featured on ‘Lone Star Law’ accused of falsifying credit applications, court records show. SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas - A San Augustine County grand jury has indicted Justin Charles Eddins on a charge of making a false statement to obtain credit, according to court records. The indictment accuses Eddins of intentionally and knowingly making a materially false or misleading written statement to Southside Bank between March 2022, and November 2023. The indict

TYLER COUNTY, Texas — After reviewing rainfall totals across the county and consulting with the Texas A&M Forest Service, Tyler County Emergency Management announced today that the burn ban will remain in place. Officials say recent rainfall wasn’t enough to reduce wildfire risk, and weather conditions over the next 24 hours are expected to push the county into extreme fire danger. “We simply did not get enough rainfall overall for the county,” the update states. “We are in

At The East Texas Banner, we love celebrating the people and families who make our communities special — the moments that remind us what it means to call East Texas home. Our recent Community Spotlight: ETB Outdoors feature on 12-year-old Karvyn Day of Kirbyville, who harvested his first buck while hunting in Roganville with his dad, struck a chord with readers. The response from our followers was incredible — hundreds of reactions, shares, and comments congratulating Karvyn

The spooky season has officially arrived in East Texas! 🎃 From trunk-or-treats and fall festivals to Halloween night fun, our communities are packed with family-friendly events happening all week long. Check out our gallery of local flyers below to plan your stops for candy, costumes, and community fun across Jasper, Newton, and Tyler counties. To submit your event please email: bd@easttexasbanner.com Carnivorous Plants Halloween Hike Date and Time: October 25th 10:00 AM -

Warren ISD is now accepting applications for a Cafeteria Worker position at the Warren Jr. High/High School campus. Interested applicants can apply online: Visit WarrenISD.net → Employment Opportunities → Job Openings → Job ID #629. Be sure to complete the application fully and click SUBMIT once finished.

WOODVILLE, Texas — A traffic stop on Highway 190 West ended in a felony drug arrest last week after Tyler County deputies discovered suspected cocaine in a vehicle during a roadside investigation. According to the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a small passenger car around 11:40 a.m. on October 17, 2025, while patrolling the west side of the county. The driver, who identified himself as Jimmy Scott, 44, of Cypress, reportedly did not have a valid driver’s li

Source: U.S. National Weather Service Lake Charles, Louisiana Images courtesy of the U.S. National Weather Service – Lake Charles, Louisiana It’s shaping up to be a very wet weekend across the region as an area of low pressure moves through the south-central United States from Friday afternoon through Sunday, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, most areas across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana — includ

CHESTER, Texas — Chester ISD dismissed students early on Monday afternoon after a water service interruption left the campus temporarily without running water. According to the district, TXDOT crews accidentally struck a water line while performing nearby road work, leading to a disruption in water service. Initially, the outage was expected to be short-term, and staff provided bottled water and alternative resources for students and employees. When repairs took longer than

The spooky season has officially arrived in East Texas! 🎃 From trunk-or-treats and fall festivals to Halloween night fun, our communities are packed with family-friendly events happening all week long. Check out our gallery of local flyers below to plan your stops for candy, costumes, and community fun across Jasper, Newton, and Tyler counties. To submit your event please email: bd@easttexasbanner.com Carnivorous Plants Halloween Hike Date and Time: October 25th 10:00 AM -

The East Texas Banner is inviting residents across Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties to help shine a light on the incredible teachers who make a difference in classrooms every day. The East Texas Teacher Spotlight Giveaway, sponsored by El Charrito Mexican Restaurant in Jasper, celebrates educators who go above and beyond for their students — from late-night grading to early-morning pep talks and everything in between. Community members can submit nominations now through 11:

Despite recent showers, conditions remain dangerously dry — and one illegal burn just scorched 12 acres. Photos Courtesy of Tyler County Emergency Management Office Tyler County officials are warning residents that the burn ban is still in full effect across Newton, Tyler, and Jasper counties. Emergency crews were called out Sunday after a fire in the Spurger area grew out of control when someone tried to burn trash during the ongoing dry spell. According to Tyler County Emer

WOODVILLE, Texas — Tyler County Hospital is expanding its team and currently accepting applications for several positions across multiple departments. The Admissions Department is seeking both PRN Admissions Clerks and a Full-Time Night Admissions Clerk for 12-hour shifts. These roles include weekend and night availability. Apply online at: https://tchospital.us/job/admissions_clerk_prn/ Or for the full-time position: https://tchospital.us/job/admission-clerk_ft_nights/ TCH

New emergency alert buttons have been installed in every Chester ISD classroom as part of the district’s recent safety upgrades. Photo Courtesy of Chester ISD. CHESTER, Texas — Chester ISD is making big strides in campus security this fall, rolling out new technology and infrastructure upgrades aimed at keeping students and staff safer than ever. During the district’s fall break, every classroom was outfitted with a new Safety Panic Alert Button system — giving teachers the