Today, I’d like to take a moment to thank all our military veterans for their service in all branches of the US Armed Forces. It was an honor to attend the 59th annual Veteran’s Day program at Kirbyville High School this morning. These men and women answered the call of duty, often putting themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms and uphold the values we hold dear. Their service reminds us that liberty is never free – it is earned through commitment, resilience, and

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

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

Jerry-Micheal Norton, of Rusk, TX – Age 27 Harassment Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 6:44 AM Korey Allen Ignac Valka, of Jasper, TX – Age 28 Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety at 1:04 PM Bradford Cardale Shaw, of Jasper, TX – Age 45 Burglary of Habitation Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 5:50 PM Clyde W. Coleman, of San Augustine, TX – Age 50 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspensio

Center ISD athletic trainer Christopher Lemoine resigns following inappropriate student relationship arrest. Booking Photo CENTER, Texas —  A Center Independent School District athletic trainer has resigned and been arrested following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. Christopher Lemoine, 40, was taken into custody on November 5 and charged with Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison

November 10, 2025 Hopefully everyone had a great week! As we approach the holiday season, I would like to remind everyone to be mindful of your surroundings when you’re out shopping and keep your valuables locked up. Traditionally, during holiday season, we receive a higher amount of theft calls. Veteran’s Day is tomorrow, if you see a veteran around, be sure to thank them for their service. We would like to honor our staff that have served in the United States Military; Depu