This Week In East Texas

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Columnists

Before it’s too late

I remember the first funeral I attended. There was a lot of crying and a lot of remorse. Unspoken words like saying, “I’m sorry” needed to be said, but it was too late.  Now granted, …

It’s dry

It is getting dry again in Trinity County. As a result, fire danger has increased, and the local fire department’s deployments to active fires have increased significantly. The Trinity Police …

One of my favorite months of every year

October is almost over. The grand finale of course is most children’s favorite, Oct. 31, Halloween Night, when Treats on the Street is being held downtown in front of the Trinity Police Station on …
Opinion

Only the shortsighted celebrate socialism

“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” — G. Michael Hopf, “Those Who Remain.” Friday, Oct. 23, was …

Of pamphlets and panic: The politics of misinformation

I can recall a time when the older folks would give the younger generation words of warning about buying into claims made on the then-nascent internet. Nowadays, it seems that the older generation is …

No one needs this, despite what the Jetsons said

I don’t want to talk about elections. I don’t want to talk about politicians. I don’t want to talk about really really bad policy at the local, state and federal level, cause …
Sports & Recreation

Returning from bye for final home game 

The Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs return to action Friday night to host the Normangee Panthers in another important district matchup. After an open week, the Bulldogs will look to continue their …

Self-destruction

Even with five turnovers in the first half, Livingston football still had an opportunity with one second remaining in the game, falling a touchdown short at 27-20 Friday night in Lumberton. …

Lady Jackets in playoffs

The Lady Jacket volleyball team concluded district play this past week securing a first seed playoff spot as undefeated District Champions. The Lady Jackets swept Burkeville 25-9, 25-12, and …

Water supply a top concern for the state

Early voting is under way across Texas and will continue through Friday, with Election Day scheduled for Nov. 3. Exercising our right to vote is one of the most important civic responsibilities …

State has record number of registered voters

With early voting ending Friday, Oct. 30, Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden announced the state has 19 million registered voters — a record number ahead of the Nov. 3 election. “Texas …

Bite by Bite

Homemade Soups – The Greatest Hits

White Bean Chicken Chili

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve told you, Dear Reader, that I love a good homemade soup, that my mind automatically goes to soup when there’s an abundance of a particular ingredient, and …

Obituaries
Bertis Best
Bertis Best
Bertis Wade Best , 85, of Woodville, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Dogwood Trails Manor in Woodville, Texas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 5 – 7 p.m. at …
Ruby Hext
Ruby Hext
Ruby Hext, 93, of Woodville, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at her residence in Woodville, Texas. Ruby was born September 1, 1933 to Lonnie Lloyd and Cora Eva Laura Slay Reider in …
Jane Marshall Brister
Jane Marshall Brister
Jane Marshall Brister, 88, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches, …
James Thomas Murphy
James Thomas Murphy
James T. (Jim) Murphy passed peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his three sons on Monday, October 5, 2026 at the age of 106 in Arroyo Grande, California. He was a long-time resident of the …
Lewis White
Lewis F. White
Lewis Frederick White, affectionately known as “Lou,” passed away on May 30, 2026, in Houston, Texas, following a short battle with glioblastoma. Born March 28, 1940, in Elma, New York, Lou lived …
Outdoors
Mirza Kovacevic with a big 12-point taken on the Buck and Bass Ranch. Note the green leaves in the buck’s mouth. This is called the last bite (letzter bissen), a practice observed in several European countries to show honor to the animal harvested.

Venison and antlers not the only reward

There was a time in my life when I thought a successful deer hunt always resulted in venison for the freezer or antlers for the wall. This is not that time; this was my mindset as a young hunter. I …

The real opening day 

I’ve been hunting with a bow for much of my adult life. For a couple decades I hunted deer exclusively with a compound bow and enjoyed taking advantage of hitting the woods in early October, a full …
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