Firefighters with the Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department responded Wednesday evening to a report of smoke behind a residence in the Brookeland area and quickly extinguished a fire that was burning during the current county wide burn ban. According to the department, crews were dispatched at 6:41 p.m. to a residence off County Road 212 in Brookeland after smoke was reported coming from behind the home. The department responded with six firefighters and two apparatus. Upon arrival,...

A Warren Junior High School student is making a national impact, traveling all the way to Washington, D.C. to advocate for individuals living with Tourette Syndrome. Fourteen-year-old Kathryn Johnson recently participated in the Tourette Association of America Youth Ambassador Program, where she joined other youth ambassadors from across the country to raise awareness and promote understanding for people living with Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders. Photo courtesy of Warren ISD...

JASPER, Texas —  The Jasper Police Department is inviting residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement through its first-ever Citizens Police Academy, set to begin this fall. The program is designed to give community members a deeper understanding of how officers serve and protect the Jasper community. Participants will learn about police operations, meet officers, and take part in hands-on demonstrations using real police equipment. Classes will be held every Thursday...

LIVINGSTON, Texas —  Livingston Independent School District is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill several campus leadership and teaching positions as the district prepares for upcoming school years. According to the district, multiple campus leadership roles are now open across Livingston ISD campuses. These positions include: Livingston Junior High Associate Principal – Academics Livingston High School Assistant Principal Livingston Junior High Assistant Principal Creekside...

WOODVILLE, Texas —  One of Tyler County’s most beloved spring traditions is just around the corner as the 83rd Annual Tyler County Dogwood Festival prepares to welcome visitors from across the region. Festival organizers say excitement is already building as Western Weekend, one of the event’s signature highlights, returns with rodeo performances scheduled for March 27 and March 28. The rodeo, a longtime favorite among festivalgoers, celebrates the area’s deep Western heritage and brings...

FRED, Texas —  A Tyler County man with multiple active warrants was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after deputies spotted him walking along a roadway near Fred. According to a press release from the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were patrolling the Fred area around 4:30 p.m. on March 1 when they observed a man walking south along Farm-to-Market Road 92. Deputies recognized the individual as Victor Reese Jr., 48, of Fred, who they knew had several active warrants for his arrest....