HARDIN COUNTY, Texas — Two men were found dead early Sunday morning following a shooting near Silsbee, according to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of gunfire around 2:30 a.m. in the 4000 block of Fresenius Road. When they arrived, they found two men lying near the roadway with gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Locals told the EastTexasBanner that an event was held on the same stretch of road Saturday evening, though investigators have...

WOODVILLE, TX – November 2025  — The Pickett House is opening its doors this Thanksgiving to ensure no Tyler County resident spends the holiday without a warm meal or a welcoming place to gather. Staff members announced that they will be serving a community Thanksgiving Dinner and are inviting anyone who needs a traditional holiday meal or simply a place to spend the day. According to the Pickett House, enough food has been prepared to serve 150 people, with 110 meals still available. The...

Woodville, TX – Nov. 24, 2025. A crash in the 6000 block of FM 1013 is blocking both lanes of traffic, according to information reported by The East Texas Banner and confirmed by Tyler County Emergency Management. TCOEM is asking drivers to avoid FM 1013 at this time while emergency crews respond to the scene. Motorists traveling toward Woodville from Spurger are advised to divert onto FM 1746, and those coming from the Hillister or Warren area along U.S. 69 should use alternate routes....

SUSAN FERN BLACK April 21, 1947 - October 10, 2025 Susan Fern Black, 78, of Buna, died Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1947, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Marion Fern Pearson Parker and Gladwin “Bud” Parker. Susan worked for Evadale Independent School District for over twenty years. She was a member of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church in Evadale, where she had a passion for children’s ministry. Survivors include her loving husband, Bill Black; children, Kenneth Edward...

Jack Mitchell Childress, 66, of Buna died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at his home. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Monday, Feb. 5, at...