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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Photo Courtesy of Dam B VFD Facebook. Dam B Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched around 10 a.m. Thursday to FM 256 after a skid steer with a mulching attachment caught fire. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze before it could spread to surrounding trees or ground cover, preventing what could have been a much larger wildfire. Fire Chief Marc Holcomb reminded residents and landowners to use caution when operating heavy equipment, mowers, or other machinery that can gen

East Texas Banner File Photo Volunteer fire departments across East Texas are set to receive new trucks and equipment through record Texas A&M Forest Service funding. Twelve departments across Jasper, Tyler, and Newton counties were included in the $3.2 million allocation. EAST TEXAS — Volunteer firefighters across three East Texas counties are getting a major boost, as more than $3.2 million in new state funding will deliver modern trucks and firefighting equipment to 12 rur

Garlon Blake, 43, of Woodville, arrested on drug and firearm charges in Livingston, Texas. Photo Courtesy of Livingston Police Department. Livingston, Texas — A Woodville man was arrested Tuesday morning after police found him unresponsive inside a pickup truck at the Livingston Walmart parking lot with drug paraphernalia in his hand, according to the Livingston Police Department. Officers arrived on scene and identified the man as 43-year-old Garlon Blake of Woodville. After

WOODVILLE, Texas — Sheriff Bryan Weatherford has announced an employment opportunity within the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office for a full-time jailer position. The position offers an annual salary of $46,960.40, with a full benefits package that includes paid training and licensing, medical and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement through TCDRS. The posting will remain open until filled. According to the sheriff’s office, the jailer role includes ove

TYLER COUNTY, Texas —  Tyler County is now under a burn ban and local disaster declaration, effective immediately, following an order...

EAST TEXAS —  The air is crisp, pumpkins are popping up on porches, and it’s officially fall festival season  across Jasper, Newton, and...

Singleton, Germaine, 48, Woodville Unauthorized Use of Vehicle McInnis, Michael Randolf, 36, Spurger Criminal Trespass — Bond: $10,000...

Photos provided by the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office show the horse. CHESTER, Texas — Tyler County Sheriff’s Deputies, with assistance...

Booking photo of Jeffrey Brent Martin, 37. LIBERTY COUNTY – A former Tyler County high school coach and youth pastor has been convicted...

Warren, Texas – Warren Independent School District confirmed Thursday that an investigation took place at Warren High School after a...

Woodville, TEXAS – Woodville High School junior quarterback Luke Babin, a Class of 2027 standout and All A’s Honors student, has...

Livingston, Texas — A Tyler County man was arrested overnight in Livingston after a roadside investigation led to the discovery of...

Photo Courtesy of Tyler County ESD #4 - Warren Fire & Rescue WARREN, Texas  — The Warren Fire & Rescue team sharpened their skills this...

WOODVILLE, Texas — Tyler County Hospital is actively seeking qualified candidates to join its team, with several positions currently open...

Woodville ISD’s 2025 Homecoming Queen, Antavia Martin, takes the field in celebration on Friday night. Photo Courtesy of Coleman's Family...

CHESTER, Texas— The ongoing water crisis in Chester has officially escalated to a local state of disaster, declared Friday by Mayor...

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ENTERGY REGARDING UPCOMING AERIAL VEGETATION MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS IN JASPER COUNTY AND SURROUNDING...

The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) is taking steps to improve internet service across its 11-county region by launching...