Temps into the 80's and possiblity of heavy rain in the forecast
US National Weather Service Lake Charles Good afternoon folks. A low pressure trough over south Texas will lift an axis of moisture...
Sandi Saulsbury
1 day ago
Early morning house fire was a complete loss in the Belgrade Community
Images courtesy of Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jamie Bragg At 3:19, early Wednesday morning, Trout Creek and Newton...
Sandi Saulsbury
2 days ago
Newton County Commissioners Court "Honoring Those Who Rebuild Lives"
Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran Honoring Those Who Rebuild Lives Today in Commissioners Court, we had the privilege of recognizing two...
Sandi Saulsbury
3 days ago
Jasper to Host 2025 Little Dribblers Regional Tournament: Community Support Needed
Jasper has officially been selected to host the 2025 Little Dribblers Regional Tournament, and the excitement is building across town....
Rita Shipp
4 days ago
Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard March 24th, 2025 We received several calls on County Road 4018 regarding...
Sandi Saulsbury
4 days ago
Trout Creek VFD called out to battle oil well fire
Photo courtesy of TCVFD Chief Jamie Bragg At 6:19 am Monday morning, the Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a small...
Sandi Saulsbury
4 days ago
Early morning house fire was a complete loss in the Biloxi Community
Images courtesy of TCVFD Fire Chief Jamie Bragg At 3:34 am early Monday morning, the Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department was called out...
Sandi Saulsbury
4 days ago
Slight chance of storms in the Lakes area early Monday, warm weather is on the way, and 7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Much warmer tonight with breezy winds off the Gulf. A few widely scattered showers will be possible...
Sandi Saulsbury
6 days ago
30's tonight, scattered storms, winds update, and updated 7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn You may want to cover your plants tonight particularly in the Lakes Area as patchy frost is possible...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 20
Another day of wildfires in Newton County - burn ban violators are being given citations
At 12:58 pm Thursday, Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department as well as Newton VFD were called out for mutual aid to assist Bon Wier VFD...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 20
The Rainbow Bridge to be closed beginning tomorrow
Wikipedia Rainbow Bridge Maintenance Project March 20, 2025 BEAUMONT , TX – On Friday, March 21, Southern Road and Bridge, LLC will...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 20
RED FLAG WARNING FOR CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS
National Weather Service Lake Charles ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 19
Burn bans across the state, wildfire danger, and updated 7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Newton County becomes the first county locally to enact a burn ban across Southeast Texas. Out of...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 18
"Our area has the highest overdose death rate per 100,000 people in Texas and the rise of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids has only worsened the crisis"
In the quiet town of Lufkin, Texas, 17-year-old Jacob never thought he would see his life spiral out of control. A talented athlete with...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 18
Newton County has issued a Burn Ban
Burn Ban in effect until March 25, 2025 When a burn ban is in effect, take these precautions to prevent wildfires: 🔹 No Outdoor Burning...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 18
Scholarship for Newton County Go Texan
Toby Pennington of Newton County Go Texan announced a scholarship. Pennington said of the printable application, "If you need an actual...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 17
Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report By Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard March 17th, 2025 We started our inmate work program last week at the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 17
7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Chilly night ahead with light winds, clear skies and very dry air in place. Winds will be back off the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 16
Local firefighters in overdrive, fighting wildfires all afternoon-High winds and dry vegetation make burning outdoors very dangerous
Images courtesy of Trout Creek VFD Chief Jamie Bragg TROUT CREEK, TX- Tensions were high Sunday afternoon for property owners and...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 16
Newton County ESD #6 proposed local sales and use tax election
Any questions? Contact Howard West 409-423-9065 Charles Duckworth 409-594-0323 Greg Ellis 409-423-0216
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 15
