FIRE DESTROYS MOBILE HOME
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
Kountze Fire Department volunteers examine the remains of a mobile home that was destroyed by fire on Sept. 11.
News
Sheffield named GM at Farmer Funeral Home
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
LOCAL
Darrell Sheffield was announced as the new general manager for Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee.
Sheriff announces release of new app, new website
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
COUNTY
KOUNTZE — Sheriff Mark Davis announced the release of a new cellphone app and a new website.
Council cruises through light agenda
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
SILSBEE
The Silsbee City Council held a relatively short meeting, compared to several past meetings, and completed action on their agenda items in 50 minutes on Sept. 16.
Enrollment up in LISD, down among other districts
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
EDUCATION
Lumberton ISD experienced a growth in enrollment of almost 100 students, while three other school districts in this area experienced declines in enrollment.
THE BUZZ
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
Sheffield not seeking re-election as district attorney
After three four-year terms as District Attorney, David Sheffield announced he will not seek a fourth term in office.
HOMECOMING ROYALTY
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
Jillian McDonald (left) and Austin Everett were named the Kountze High School homecoming queen and king before the KHS-Deweyville football game on Sept. 13.
Suspect in 1988 murder case gets life
Wed, 09/18/2019 - 12:00am
CRIME
WOODVILLE — A cold case murder suspect was found guilty by Tyler County jury on two charges unrelated on Sept. 10.