<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[East Texas Banner]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Texas Banner]]></description><link>https://www.easttexasbanner.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:59:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Woodville Nursing Home Incident Leads to Fugitive Arrest, Multiple Felony Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[WOODVILLE, Texas  — A man with an active out-of-state felony warrant was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly assaulting a Tyler County deputy and nursing home staff during an attempted arrest at a Woodville facility. According to a press release from the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on March 1, 2026, when a deputy was dispatched to Dogwood Trails Manor Nursing Home, located just west of Woodville, in reference to the reported theft of a cell phone....]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/woodville-nursing-home-incident-leads-to-fugitive-arrest-multiple-felony-charges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a98e3395f896866354df23</guid><category><![CDATA[Woodville]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:09:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_24384f8ce3e040868d47003daf4dcd1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_412,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic Stop Leads to Large Narcotics Seizure, Athens Man Arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATHENS, Texas —  A traffic stop conducted by Henderson County narcotics investigators on Tuesday led to the discovery of a large quantity of illegal narcotics and the arrest of an Athens man. According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics Investigators Jonathan Barrios and Jude Bonner conducted a traffic stop around 2:16 p.m. on March 3, 2026, at the intersection of Loop 7 and Farm to Market Road 2495 in Athens for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle was identified...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/traffic-stop-leads-to-large-narcotics-seizure-athens-man-arrested</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a98cd3a29c2f9814785a8a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:03:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_4ce7ed2cc1564d22816e092e7a222853~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Edgefield, Louisiana — Tremors Felt Across East Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents across East Texas and western Louisiana were jolted awake early Thursday morning after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Edgefield, Louisiana around 5:30 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred about 6 miles west of Edgefield in Red River Parish at a depth of roughly 3 miles, making it strong enough to be felt across a wide portion of the Ark-La-Tex region. While earthquakes are relatively uncommon in the Ark-La-Tex, this event is considered notably...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/breaking-4-9-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-edgefield-louisiana-tremors-felt-across-east-texa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9898e95f896866354d4e8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:58:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_613c485fded14885b847909994cf74d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelbyville Man Facing Multiple Felonies Following High-Speed Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo credits: Shelby County Sherriff’s Office A Tuesday afternoon traffic stop in Center escalated into a multi-agency pursuit that spanned over 20 miles and ended with a crash on private property. Ricardo Reyes, a 21-year-old from Shelbyville, is now in the Shelby County Jail facing several felony charges following the incident. The situation began around 2:00 PM on March 3, 2026, when a Center Police Department officer tried to pull over a white 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Instead of...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/shelbyville-man-facing-multiple-felonies-following-high-speed-chase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a975ecb5dd0587334618c6</guid><category><![CDATA[Shelby County]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:25:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c104d_cb92d54de4774332bf39f331808dbd42~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_200,h_160,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J Sharp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn Ban Violation Fire Extinguished by Lake Rayburn Fire Department]]></title><description><![CDATA[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,...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/burn-ban-violation-fire-extinguished-by-lake-rayburn-fire-department</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8f8e6f1929985ec95d925</guid><category><![CDATA[Brookeland]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:38:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_ab7647defc5c414cb20c051456f7046c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_773,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary of George Edward Kelly, Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[February 19, 1941 - February 26, 2026 George Edward Kelly, Jr. of Kirbyville, Texas went to his Heavenly home, Thursday, February 26, 2026. The services for Mr. Kelly will be Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church located at 105 W MLK, Jr, Kirbyville, Texas. The visitation will be at 1:00 P.M. prior to the funeral at 2:00 P.M. The interment will follow in the West Greenlawn Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas. Services are under the direction of Robinson Funeral Home-Silsbee, TX.]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/obituary-of-george-edward-kelly-jr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8f8381fb1895eb2724382</guid><category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:28:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_22ab198d0a904642bf5dcfad6d8dfdc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_200,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warren Junior High Student Advocates for Tourette Awareness on Capitol Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/warren-junior-high-student-advocates-for-tourette-awareness-on-capitol-hill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8c799ffff75773ebae1d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Warren]]></category><category><![CDATA[Warren ISD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tyler County]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:02:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_b4f7abe637464c2a944de8d8486b1967~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jasper Police Department Launching First Citizens Police Academy This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/jasper-police-department-launching-first-citizens-police-academy-this-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8ae810df7a7bf5035bdae</guid><category><![CDATA[Jasper]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:14:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_d759ce0f5fdc46d1bc053bfc9ab2f8f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livingston ISD Announces Campus Leadership and Teaching Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/livingston-isd-announces-campus-leadership-and-teaching-opportunities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8ac5c2ba75494a0323cb0</guid><category><![CDATA[Livingston ISD]]></category><category><![CDATA[Polk County]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:06:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_0d57ab4de8544b93a5b68124546d7d4a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_717,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[83rd Annual Tyler County Dogwood Festival Approaching; Western Weekend Rodeo Set for March 27–28]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/83rd-annual-tyler-county-dogwood-festival-approaching-western-weekend-rodeo-set-for-march-27-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8a70cf1929985ec951c94</guid><category><![CDATA[Woodville]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tyler County]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:45:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_76ad7eaa796f40128de1016d2cb1aaf2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler County Fugitive Arrested Near Fred After Deputies Spot Suspect Walking Along FM 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[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....]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/tyler-county-fugitive-arrested-near-fred-after-deputies-spot-suspect-walking-along-fm-92</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a88be12ba75494a031ea40</guid><category><![CDATA[Fred]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tyler County]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_c4b5915f2ee44dabb9f80686dfdec8a5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_408,h_513,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broaddus Lady Bulldogs are heading back to the State Championship game]]></title><description><![CDATA[BROADDUS — The Broaddus Lady Bulldogs are proving that last year was only the beginning. With the semi-final win secured, Broaddus has officially been named 2026 State Semi-Final Champions. The win moves the team into the State Championship game for the second year in a row, keeping their dreams of a back-to-back title defense very much alive. School officials credit the team’s continued success to a familiar mix of "Bulldog determination" and a lot of heart. While the pressure of a state...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/broaddus-lady-bulldogs-are-heading-back-to-the-state-championship-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a863662ba75494a0318185</guid><category><![CDATA[Broaddus]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:53:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c104d_331fa99e0a7849dd96e2b70532150120~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J Sharp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newton County Fair Returns for 2026 Season in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEWTON, TEXAS — Newton County has officially announced the dates for its 2026 County Fair, with the local tradition scheduled to run from April 3 through April 11, 2026. The fair, a significant fixture on the county’s annual calendar, will bring nine days of entertainment and agricultural tradition to the community. Featured Arena Events and Competitions This year's program features a variety of youth and community competitions, including: • Mutton Bustin’ and the Calf Scramble • The Greased...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/newton-county-fair-returns-for-2026-season-in-april</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a862a9ffff75773eb9eb92</guid><category><![CDATA[Newton County]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:50:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c104d_e0f73295854840f28e5220decef9bff7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J Sharp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Night in Newton County...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo Credit: Shannon Brown It was a long night in Newton County on election night for everyone involved. The evening started as usual on the courthouse lawn, gathered around the gazebo and waiting for JP Mike Greer to walk out the County Clerk’s office with paper in hand. Dry erase marker in the other. Newton County still uses the Dry Erase Board method of notifying the watchers of the election results. One on looker said, “I’m 74 years old and Newton County was using this same method when I...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/long-night-in-newton-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a84517b9582c4b5c8c61ea</guid><category><![CDATA[Newton County]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:27:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5c104d_2ca3c6118a5b4289bbc6b68792098f86~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J Sharp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jasper County Booking Report – Tuesday, March 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron A. Glaspie, of Bon Wier – Age 36 Walking in Roadway – Point Other Than Crosswalk Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 8:21 AM Michael Earl Green, of Jasper – Age 62 Expired Registration No Driver License (x2) Failed to Maintain Financial Responsibility Speeding Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 11:14 AM Mark Peyton Simpson, of Pineland – Age 30 Bench Warrant – District Court Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:29 PM Clendon Spikes, of Jasper...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/jasper-county-booking-report-tuesday-march-4-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8425419d1c2714028ef81</guid><category><![CDATA[Jasper County]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:32:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_e345621eaf394577b842178dc15098e3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fugitive Wanted on Felony Narcotics Warrants Arrested at Lufkin Motel]]></title><description><![CDATA[LUFKIN, Texas —  A Livingston man wanted on felony narcotics charges was taken into custody Monday following a coordinated effort between multiple law enforcement agencies across Southeast Texas. According to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety Southeast Texas Region and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, investigators received credible information regarding the whereabouts of Michael Linan of Livingston, who had outstanding felony warrants for Manufacture and...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/fugitive-wanted-on-felony-narcotics-warrants-arrested-at-lufkin-motel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8416df0b3e2caeb60e574</guid><category><![CDATA[Lufkin]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_59d7072b91fc4440812c38b3667668cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_511,h_535,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jasper Man Arrested on Felony Robbery Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[JASPER, Texas —  A Jasper man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after a traffic stop revealed multiple outstanding warrants, including a probation violation tied to a robbery charge. According to information released by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Gray conducted a traffic stop at approximately 4:42 p.m. on March 3, 2026, in the 2100 block of North Wheeler Street. The stop was initiated after authorities confirmed the registered owner of the vehicle had an outstanding...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/jasper-man-arrested-on-felony-robbery-warrant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a84009f1929985ec941a88</guid><category><![CDATA[Jasper]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:24:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_855234989c8d4b8185151dc7a874ead1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_392,h_337,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Generation of Golf Tees Off at Rayburn This Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A competitor tees off during last year’s AJGA Junior at Rayburn Resort. The nationally recognized junior golf tournament returns March 26–29 to Rayburn Resort &#38; Marina in Brookeland. Photo Credit: Rita Shipp Brookeland will once again serve as a launching pad for golf’s next generation when the AJGA Junior at Rayburn Resort presented by the City of Jasper returns March 26–29, 2026, at Rayburn Resort &#38; Marina. For four days, the fairways of Rayburn will host some of the nation’s most...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/next-generation-of-golf-tees-off-at-rayburn-this-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a79fbab7ed4896814ad2f1</guid><category><![CDATA[Sam Rayburn]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brookeland]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:26:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_5500ec4e0f374e63929775ef23f7c2b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_393,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Bullfrogs Started Biting: An East Texas River Story Worth Telling]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many East Texans, the sounds of spring mean one thing — bullfrogs beginning to bellow along the riverbanks. For Kit Hardy, that sound brings back a memory from years ago on the Angelina River that still makes him laugh. Hardy recently shared a photo from a frog-hunting trip with his nephew, showing off a table full of bullfrogs and two hefty ones held proudly in his hands. The picture stirred up an old story from his younger days — one that perfectly captures the spirit of East Texas...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/when-the-bullfrogs-started-biting-an-east-texas-river-story-worth-telling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a79b5cb7ed4896814ac73c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:47:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_bc21b5ec4312473ca5803639a7b484f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots, Bling &#38; Big Energy: International Women’s Day Celebration Set for March 26 at Rayburn Resort]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to dust off their boots and bring their sparkle for an unforgettable International Women’s Day celebration. “Boots &#38; Bling” is set for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the beautiful Rayburn Resort, promising a night filled with music, creativity, and celebration of the incredible women who help our region shine. This high-energy evening will feature: Music Bingo Build-Your-Own Stations , including: Perfume...]]></description><link>https://forgemetrx.wixsite.com/banner/post/boots-bling-big-energy-international-women-s-day-celebration-set-for-march-26-at-rayburn-resort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a76c9a7c30ee3798310de5</guid><category><![CDATA[Sam Rayburn]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:21:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/052880_eb8e3d492e7542e2b1a309d8a09c90ed~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rita Shipp</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>