

Accident Thursday night near Buna ball park was not a fatality as some believed
As it sometimes happens, we were unable to get the information on this accident until just now. The following is the DPS report in its...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 23, 2024


Yearly Open House at Buna Public Library
Join us on April 18th for the yearly Open House at 1:00. Meet authors Rhonda Drake, Marilyn Peveto, Bill Davis, Katie Moak, Margaret...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 14, 2024


Two vehicle accident sent two to hospital, one flown for life-threatening injuries
The Texas Department of Public Safety and Jasper County Sheriff's Department investigated a crash on U.S. Highway 96, at the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 11, 2024


Updated information as of 5:30 pm Wednesday on flooding in the Kirbyville area
Jasper County Judge Mark Allen said at around 4 pm Wednesday, "As I understand the flooding has subsided a bit, but 96 is still closed. ...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 10, 2024


Secondary accident occurred just 15 minutes after the initial one, this time resulting in injuries
Part two: On April 2nd at 3:15, Jasper County officials were assisting in an accident on U.S. Highway 96, at County Road 907 when just...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 4, 2024


Wreck between Toyota SUV and tractor trailer surprisingly ends with no injuries
Part one of two: The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated a two-vehicle non-injury crash on U.S. Highway 96, at County Road...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 4, 2024


Updated: Driver falls asleep, causing three vehicle wreck as truck catches fire
Updated information: The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning ,April 3, on U.S....
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 4, 2024


Buna Native Dr. Charles Breithaupt named 2024 Lamar University Distinguished Alumnus
Charles E. Breithaupt currently holds the position of executive director at the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) and is also...
sharpcindy56
Apr 2, 2024


Lamar University announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni award recipients
by April Thompson Lamar University is announcing the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Established in 1970 by the Lamar...
sharpcindy56
Apr 2, 2024


Camper fire in Buna Saturday evening
At around 7pm Saturday evening, Buna Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a structure fire off of Whitehead Refinery road in Buna....
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 30, 2024


Service Without Walls
It's time! We are doing a Service Without Walls on Friday April 5th at 6pm at the Magnolia Pavilion in Kirbyville! God is on the move, so...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 23, 2024


Body discovered near OCBM in Buna
On Saturday, March 16, the body of a man was found in his car at the storage units in Buna near OCBM. The man, identified as 63-year-old...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 21, 2024


Duncan has a message for Jasper County citizens
To the citizens of Jasper County, I have enjoyed serving you. If elected, I promise to do the best I can to not let you down. I promise...

J Sharp
Mar 4, 2024


Newton County Sheriff Report
February 26, 2024 By: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (February 19, 2024, to February 25, 2024): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 26, 2024


License to Carry Class March 2, 2024
Per Billy Rowles, Jr. there will be a License to Carry Class March 2, 2024, 9:00 a.m. in Buna. The class will be $75 per person. (Cash or...
sharpcindy56
Feb 23, 2024


Two jailed after burglary at abandoned church in Buna
Above from left to right; 46-year-old Steven Massey of Jasper and 36-year-old Deric Blankenship of Buna The Jasper County Sheriff’s...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 21, 2024


Jasper County Chief Deputy Report
Scott Duncan, Chief Deputy Jasper County Sheriff’s Office February 12, 2024 The crisis at our Texas border is developing daily. Although...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 13, 2024


Buna High School Robotics Team Undefeated-moving to the Quarterfinals
Buna Robotics students are doing all the good! A school spokesperson said, "We are proud of our BHS Robotics students for their...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 5, 2024


Buna's Showcase Central was absolutely amazing!
The Buna Central Baptist Church 2024 Showcase Central was a huge success! Special friends from all over the area came to the show last...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 4, 2024


Cougar Country house fire before midnight-owner left with more questions than answers
Just before midnight Thursday, a home owned by Michelle Whatley 'mysteriously' burned to the ground. According to friend Elizabeth...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 2, 2024