Kountze

Holt opens district office in Hardin County

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
District 18 State Rep. Janis Holt (R-Silsbee) announced the opening of a second district office located in the Hardin County Courthouse, 300 West Monroe, Suite 133A, in Kountze. The space was donated by Hardin County.
Kirby Hill House

Kirby Hill House

Spring Time on the Square

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Kountze Chamber of Commerce and Kountze Historic District will present “Spring Time on the Square” on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with the third annual Art Extravaganza at the Kirby-Hill House. The event is free and open to the public.
In Class 4A Division I, LC-M finished second overall with a total score of 90.53, which was 2 points behind first place Mabank. Lumberton finished fourth with an 88.07. Courtesy photo.

In Class 4A Division I, LC-M finished second overall with a total score of 90.53, which was 2 points behind first place Mabank. Lumberton finished fourth with an 88.07. Courtesy photo.

Sports Shorts: UIL State Spirit Championships

News Staff
Friday, January 20, 2023
Multiple area cheerleading squads competed in the UIL State Spirit Championship last weekend in Fort Worth, Texas. In Class 4A Division I, LC-M finished second overall with a total score of 90.53, which was 2 points behind first place Mabank. Lumberton finished fourth with an 88.07.
Kountze High School winners pictured here.

Kountze High School winners pictured here.

Kountze HS grad on national judging team

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Former Kountze High School graduate Hayden Holland and the Texas Tech University wood judging team took first at the National Western Stock Show Wool Judging Competition. Holland is a 2022 graduate and former Kountze FFA member. The 117th National Western Stock Show was Jan. 7-22 in Denver.
An American Red Cross Disaster Relief vehicle

An American Red Cross Disaster Relief vehicle

Small city facing $500K gas bill, claims price gouging

Dannie Oliveaux
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Due to enormously high natural gas pricing for a two-week period in February 2021, a small Southeast Texas city finds themselves with a dilemma. The City of Kountze, which operates its own gas system, typically pays about $12,000 for natural gas for the month of February.
Someone canoeing on the waters of the Big Thicket National Preserve

Someone canoeing on the waters of the Big Thicket National Preserve

Big Thicket canoe trip

Chad Cooper
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the Big Thicket National Preserve on Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m. The program targets the casual and novice paddler, but canoes, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes.
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