Colmesneil News

June 2009 The weather's hot, the kids are bored and there is nothing on TV. Well, here's an opportunity to get out for a fun filled day of activity for the entire family, and you won't even have to travel far! The countdown is on for the 3rd Annual Family Fun Day, Saturday, June 27th at Lake Tejas in Colmesneil.

Tyler County Booster - June 2009 U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady's Eighth District Mobile Office will be making its rounds to local communities throughout the region from Tuesday, June 23 through Thursday, June 25.

Families looking for a fun way to spend the day with the kids might consider a trip to Hemphill for the "Art Walk on the Square." Walk the square in downtown Hemphill as the kids participate in various art projects including bean mosaics, metal tooling, art trading cards, tie dye and more.

May 2009 A two year old boy who wandered away from his mother and fell into the water on the far side of Lake Tejas in Colmesneil Saturday is doing fine now, thanks to the quick response of a number of individuals at the facility.

Four Southeast Texas men were sentenced Tuesday to federal prison for their roles in a drug distribution ring, according to a release from U.S. Attorney John M. Bales' office.

A Tyler County family lost their home and all of their possessions to a Wednesday night fire.

By all accounts, the turnout for City and School Boards elections around the county Saturday were very good.

April 2009 May 2, 2009, 8a.m.-1p.m., Located at the Moffett Gym in Colmesneil. Highlights of the Day will be Comprehensive Lab Screening--$20 - provided by Tyler County Hospital.

April 2009 I think there is nothing like Dogwood Time in Tyler County to make your spirits soar.

Tyler County Booster - April 2009 It is often surprising to discover that folks you have known or seen around town have some interesting "other lives." Local resident Lacy Jones is not your average school teacher.

February 2009 The 44th annual Miss Tyler County Pageant will be held Saturday, February 7th at the Eagle Summit Auditorium.

January 2009 Congratulations to our own Gloria Newsome who was recognized at the annual County Chamber of Commerce banquet with the Legacy Award for her volunteerism through the years with the Colmesneil ...

They had it all wrong. Everyone knows Santa's elves wear pointy hats and shoes - not letter jackets, or John Deere and Astros T-shirts. Elves wear little bells, not gold necklaces and other forms of "bling" ...

The final two defendants, of 16 people who were indicted in an investigation of a Southeast Texas drug ring, have pleaded guilty to methamphetamine trafficking charges.