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

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

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

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,

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

March 2, 1963 — October 26, 2025 Sarah Boyd, 62, of Jasper passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Jasper. A Celebration of Life Service and Gathering will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at 105 Houston St. Newton, Texas. Sarah was born on March 2, 1963 in Saratoga, Texas to Raden Woodrow & Rose Boyd. Sarah’s heart and career were devoted to caring for others. She worked for many years as a CNA at Timberidge Nursing Home in Jasper, treating every patient