February 2012

13 Feb

Community

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Spurger ISD adding new technology

by Emily Waldrep - Almost every school in the country is on a bit of a tighter budget this year, but that didn't stop one Tyler County School from upgrading its technology to better serve its student... read more..

12 Feb

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Woodville Eagle Choir Soars Again

The Woodville Eagle Choir has recently performed at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest and was very successful. 76 middle school singers and 27 High School singers represented our community very we read more..

County Clerk Updates Voters On 2012 Election Changes

11 Feb

News

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County Clerk Updates Voters On 2012 Election Changes

by Kelli Barnes- There have been some big changes to voting laws, and an uncertain primary election date because of the redistricting challenges. Tyler County Clerk Donence Gregory offers Tyler... read more..

10 Feb

Community

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Courthouse Square Project Complete

by Emily Waldrep- The construction and repairs at the courthouse square have officially been completed. The sidewalks have been corrected and straightened, and all of the tree roots have been trimmed... read more..

10 Feb

Death Notices

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Death Notices 2-16-2012 - 2-23-2012

Elton Allison, Sr., 90, of Woodville, passed away February 16, 2012. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Woodville under the direction of ... read more..

10 Feb

Death Notices

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Death Notices 2-9-2012 - 2-16-2012

Robert W. Rushing, 66, of Warren, passed away February 9, 2012. Services are pending at Riley Funearl Home in Woodville. Ivy Andrews, 79, of San Antonio, died February 9, 2012. Services were entruste... read more..

Spurger Pirates Snag 3rd Place In District

10 Feb

Sports

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Spurger Pirates Snag 3rd Place In District

by Emily Waldrep The Spurger Pirates defeated the Legget Mustangs in a close game on Tuesday, February 7. The game determined which team would take the 3rd place spot in playoffs this year, and was a ... read more..

Kevin Miller Recital Video 'Greatest Hits' And Slide Show

10 Feb

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Kevin Miller Recital Video 'Greatest Hits' And Slide Show

Kevin Miller's Students were featured in a recital Thursday, February 9, on the Emporium for the Arts stage in Woodville. The packed house wasn't dissipointed with the fine performances turned in by t... read more..

Yellowjacket girls defeat Lady Cards 30-22

10 Feb

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Yellowjacket girls defeat Lady Cards 30-22

by Bethany Bruce The Chester Yellowjackets played great games against High Island Friday night, February 3. The girls defeated the Lady Cards with a final score of 30 to 22.Timber Wright was the high ... read more..

09 Feb

Community

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2012 Invitation for Dogwood Duchesses

The Tyler County Dogwood Festival has invited surrounding cities to send a senior girl to represent them as a duchess in the royal court to her highness the 2012 Dogwood Queen. The festival would also... read more..

Two car collision near Colmesneil sends one to hospital

09 Feb

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Two car collision near Colmesneil sends one to hospital

by Kelli Barnes- DPS officer Buck Odom and Tyler County Sheriff's department responded to reports of a two car accident on US Hwy. 69, south of Colmesneil near Wolf Creek on Thursday, February 9. Th... read more..

'Knock and Talk' leads to three arrests in Fred Home

09 Feb

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'Knock and Talk' leads to three arrests in Fred Home

On February 2, 2012, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Tyler County Sheriff 's Office (TCSO), assisted by the Hardin County Sheriff s Office, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and th... read more..

09 Feb

Community

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Old "The Tree" location to get new life

by Emily Waldrep- "The Tree" Restaurant has moved from its old location in Hillster to its new home in Woodville, and many people are wondering what the fate of the old building in Hillister will be.... read more..

08 Feb

Sports

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Lady Warriors play last away game

by Mitchell McCluskey The Lady Warriors competed against the Hardin Hornets on January 31, but despite their solid efforts, the Hornets finished triumphantly. This was the Lady Warriors' last away gam... read more..

08 Feb

Sports

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Eagles soar into District Playoffs

by Debby Harrison- Seventh Grade Boys Basketball The Woodville seventh grade boys' A team had a big win Thursday night, February 2, against the Corrigan Bulldogs, where the 45-7 victory locked up a di... read more..

German Pellet has green light to move forward with project

08 Feb

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German Pellet has green light to move forward with project

German Pellet Plant update- It was reported in a November issue of the Tyler County Booster, that the proposed German Pellet Plant, to be built south of Woodville at the former chip mill location, ha... read more..

Former businessman Tom McGuire arrested for sexual assault

08 Feb

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Former businessman Tom McGuire arrested for sexual assault

Thomas Richard McGuire, 72, of Colmesneil is out on bond after being arrested February 1 for sexual assault of a child under age 18. According to Tyler County Chief Deputy Trisher Ford, a witness cam... read more..

Chamber hold Ribbon Cutting For The Tree Restaurant

07 Feb

Community

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Chamber hold Ribbon Cutting For The Tree Restaurant

The Tree restaurant has relocated from Hillister to Woodville. Tyler County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for the new restaurant Tuesday with a great turnout to welcome them to Woodville. ... read more..

Motorcycle-Car collision sends one to hospital

06 Feb

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Motorcycle-Car collision sends one to hospital

by Emily Waldrep- Police responded to reports of a motorcycle and car accident at the intersection of Highway 190 and 256 on Monday, February 6. Shortly after 2:00p.m, the wreck was called in and Ty... read more..

06 Feb

Sports

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Pirates lose to Legget in district play

by Emily Waldrep- On Friday, February 3, the Spurger varsity boy's basketball team faced the Legget Pirates in one of the last few games of the season. The district game started off slowly, as both te... read more..

Chamber holds Ribbon Cutting For The Tree Restaurant

06 Feb

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Chamber holds Ribbon Cutting For The Tree Restaurant

The Tree restaurant has relocated from Hillister to Woodville. Tyler County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for the new restaurant Tuesday with a great turnout to welcome them to Woodville. ... read more..

05 Feb

Places Of Interest

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W.T. Colmesneil House

by Jim Powers Jerri Smart hated seeing all the businesses and buildings that she had grown up with in Colmesneil disappearing one by one. Colmesneil had once been the largest town in Tyler County, but... read more..

05 Feb

Places Of Interest

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Allan Shivers Library & Museum

by Jim Powers Allan Shivers Library & Museum certainly offers a look back on its past through its collection of memorabilia from former Texas Governor Allan Shivers. More than that, though, it loo... read more..

05 Feb

Places Of Interest

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Tyler County Dogwood Festival

by Jim Powers "It's Dogwood Time In Tyler County." Every year, Tyler County folks have celebrated Spring for over 60 years with the Annual Tyler County Dogwood Festival. This year will be the 69th tim... read more..

05 Feb

Places Of Interest

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Heritage Village Museum

by Jim Powers Take a step back into 19th Century Tyler County history with a visit to Heritage Village, and see how folks lived here at the turn of the century. Located on Hwy 190 West in Woodville, H... read more..

05 Feb

Places Of Interest

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The Cooper-Reid House

by Jim Powers Most Tyler County folks know the Cooper-Reid house in Woodville as the big house on West Bluff St. that's just always been there. In fact, for anyone born in the last 160 years, it reall... read more..

05 Feb

Places Of Interest

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Tyler County Art Gallery

by Jim Powers An Art Gallery in Tyler County? Visitors to Tyler County are often surprised to find out that there is not only a Gallery, but also a thriving art community! Over the last few years, the... read more..

05 Feb

Places Of Interest

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Cypress Creek Ranch

by Kelli Barnes Think you have to travel a lot to experience that once in a lifetime exotic animal hunt? Well, thanks to Hurricane Rita and Tyler County businessman Phil McClure, you no longer have to... read more..

05 Feb

Places Of Interest

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Alabama-Coushatta Tribe Of Texas

by Kelli Barnes - Located 17 miles East of Livingston and 14 miles West of Woodville is the Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas. The reservation centers around the beautiful 26 acre Lake Tombigbee and of... read more..

04 Feb

Community

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Local church helps the needy

by Emily Waldrep- One church in Tyler County is taking a stand to help the hungry by offering free fresh produce to the needy. The program is called "The Produce Ministry" and operates strictly off ... read more..