

Kenny Rawls Talks FCA in East Texas
The East Texas Banner sat down with Newton First Baptist Pastor Kenny Rawls to discuss his passion for young people in our schools and the impact Fellowship of Christian Athletes. FCA is expanding to reach 53 campuses and more than 33,000 students and coaches. This isn’t just an announcement — it’s a movement. Join the vision. Nov. 6 · 6 PM First Methodist Church, Jasper

J Sharp
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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
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Ground Up: How Pineland Turned a Wild Idea Into a CDL Career Pipeline for Rural East Texas
Photo by Communities Unlimited PINELAND, Texas — When Nathaniel Sessions scrolled Facebook and saw an ad that said “Free CDL class — apply now,” he assumed it was a scam. “A free CDL class? There’s no way this is real.” — Sessions Eight weeks later, the young man from Lufkin held his commercial driver’s license, a full-time job, and a plan to grow his family’s small trucking business. Stories like his are becoming common in Pineland (Sabine County), where a new Commercial D

Rita Shipp
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FCA Expanding to Serve Deep and Southeast Texas; Community Invited to Vision Meeting
JASPER, Texas — Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is expanding its reach into Deep East and Southeast Texas, forming a new territory that stretches from Lufkin to Lumberton, according to FCA representative Kenny Rawls. The organization is hosting a community prayer and vision meeting on: Thursday, November 6 6:00 PM First Methodist Church – Jasper, Texas Rawls says the goal is to connect local churches, schools, coaches, and students with FCA’s mission — strengthening s

Rita Shipp
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Obituary of Sandy Marie Gary
December 2, 1975 - November 2, 2025 Sandy Marie Simonis, 49 of Village Mills passed away Sunday November 2, 2025 at her home. A visitation will be Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with cremation to follow, She was born December 2, 1975 in Harris County. She is survived by daughters, Nikki Marsh and Tommy of Village Mills, Amber Guillory and John of Kirbyville, Carley Elliott of Austin; brother, Bubba Sackett; grandchildren, Thomas,

Rita Shipp
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Obituary of Darrell Keith Richards
September 10, 1958 - November 4, 2025 Darrell Keith Richards, 67 of Beaumont passed away Tuesday November 4, 2025 at his home. Funeral service will be 10 am, Friday, November 7, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Morse Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 am prior to service. Born September 10, 1958 to RV Richards and Nerlene (Whitmire) in Beaumont, he worked in construction. He is survived by children, Kalin Richards and Alejandra of Fort Worth, K

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