

Longtime Woodville Business Owner and Community Leader Passes Away
WOODVILLE, TX — Sullivan’s Hardware announced Thursday that longtime owner Mr. Fred Sullivan passed away Thursday morning following recent health concerns. In a statement shared by the business, the Sullivan family said Mr. Sullivan had not been doing well over the past two weeks and expressed appreciation for the outpouring of support from the community. “We know he’s at peace now and is now home with Mrs. Sullivan,” the statement read. “Thank you all for all the thoughts,

Rita Shipp
Jan 23


Miss Gulf Coast Pageant Collects 250 Toys for Tyler County Toys for Tots in Its First Year
Kamryn Grammer and her niece delivering 250 donated toys to the Tyler County Booster — making Christmas brighter for local kids, one toy at a time. Photo by Tyler County Booster WOODVILLE, Texas — The 1st Annual Miss Gulf Coast Pageant, held Saturday, November 22 at Woodville High School, made a strong debut both on the stage and in the community by collecting 250 toys for the Tyler County Toys for Tots campaign. The pageant, coordinated by Kamryn Grammer, incorporated commu

J Sharp
Nov 25, 2025


Author Jenny Block to Headline Second Saturday on the Square in Woodville
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

Rita Shipp
Nov 5, 2025


Town Hall with Paulette Carson Scheduled for Nov. 10 in Woodville
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

Rita Shipp
Nov 1, 2025


Second Saturday on the Square Returns Nov. 8 — Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendors & Family Fun Take Over Downtown Woodville
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

Rita Shipp
Nov 1, 2025


Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Arrest in Tyler County
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

Rita Shipp
Oct 23, 2025


Employment Opportunities: Tyler County Hospital Hiring Across Multiple Departments
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

Rita Shipp
Oct 19, 2025


Livingston Police Arrest Woodville Man on Drug and Firearm Charges
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

Rita Shipp
Oct 14, 2025


From Tyler County to the SEC: Woodville QB Luke Babin Commits to Vanderbilt
Woodville, TEXAS – Woodville High School junior quarterback Luke Babin, a Class of 2027 standout and All A’s Honors student, has...

Rita Shipp
Sep 25, 2025


Employment Opportunities: Tyler County Hospital Hiring Across Multiple Departments
WOODVILLE, Texas — Tyler County Hospital is actively seeking qualified candidates to join its team, with several positions currently open...

Rita Shipp
Sep 23, 2025


Woodville Tire Fire – Cause Identified, 80% Contained
Heavy black smoke rises from the Woodville Tire Center fire on Saturday evening as emergency crews from across the region responded....

Rita Shipp
Sep 2, 2025


Massive Tire Fire in Woodville Draws 36 Fire Departments, Response Ongoing
Photo by Rita Shipp WOODVILLE, Texas – A lightning strike during Saturday’s storm sparked a massive tire fire in Woodville, prompting a...

Rita Shipp
Aug 31, 2025


Multiple Agencies Battling Tire Storage Facility Fire in Woodville
WOODVILLE, Texas – Firefighters from multiple departments are currently on scene battling a large fire at a tire storage facility located...

Rita Shipp
Aug 30, 2025


Woodville’s VFW Post 2033 to Host 3rd Annual Patriot Day Weekend
WOODVILLE, Texas – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2033 is inviting the community to come together in honor of Patriot Day with its 3rd...

Rita Shipp
Aug 25, 2025


UPDATE - Woodville Fisherman Helps Rescue Dog After Crash on Dam B Bridge
Photos courtesy of Beech Grove VFD. UPDATE: New information released by Beech Grove VFD confirms that several agencies responded to the...

Rita Shipp
Jul 18, 2025


TRAFFIC ALERT: WOODVILLE INTERSECTION HAZARD
Photo courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation - Beaumont. A vehicle has struck a traffic pole at the intersection of US 190 and US...

Rita Shipp
Jun 10, 2025


Woodville Man Sentenced to 15 Years in 2023 Fatal Hit-and-Run
This 2021 booking photo of Johnny Jacobo-Ramon, released by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, is from a prior arrest and not from his...

Rita Shipp
Jun 10, 2025


UPDATE: Suspect Arraigned in Fatal Shooting of Keniyah Williams
Kristopher Tayshaun Drayton Jr., 23, of Woodville, was formally arraigned Thursday on a manslaughter charge in connection with the May 27...

Rita Shipp
May 29, 2025


UPDATE: Woodville Teen Identified in Fatal Jasper Shooting
Editor’s note: This story is an update to our original coverage Jasper police have released new information following a fatal shooting...

Rita Shipp
May 28, 2025


Homicide Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting of Woodville Teen
Jasper Police have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman from...

Rita Shipp
May 28, 2025



















