The Miss Mardi Gras Pageant will be held on Saturday, February 24th. The deadline to register is January 29th. To enter the pageant,...

Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby announced Wednesday the retirement of K9 Bruce from service. K9 Bruce was officially retired from...

A Newton County log truck driver had a very close call this morning after his fully loaded log truck was hit by a train. Texas Department...

Here is another Awarness Tip from us to you. This is the bottom side of a candle warmer. They should be periodically checked for any heat...

Following a lengthy investigation, a former Newton County Jailer and 911 Dispatch Operator was arrested and charged with having an...

The individuals included in this report have been charged with the crimes listed, but have not necessarily been convicted. As such, they...

The next seven days will be quite active across East Texas. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches will be common, with higher amounts...

January 1, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (December 25, 2023, to December 31, 2023):  The Newton County...

Kirbyville Police Captain Josh Hancock said Friday, that we are moving into the biggest theft time of the year. "January thru March is...

The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a Newton woman following an investigation into a crash on County Road 4123, east of state...

by Sal Moriarty Even casual college football fans seem to be aware of the brouhaha surrounding the College Football Playoff and the...

At 6:42 am Friday morning, the Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department were called out to a structure fire in the Liberty Community....

The individuals included in this report have been charged with the crimes listed, but have not necessarily been convicted. As such, they...

The individuals included in this report have been charged with the crimes listed, but have not necessarily been convicted. As such, they...

December 18, 2023 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (December 11, 2023, to December 17, 2023): The Newton County...

Newton Volunteer Fire Captain Melanie Bowman said, "Be watching!! We'll start around the square and move through the neighborhoods."

December 15, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Burby On December 14, 2023, DPS Narcotics Agents, DPS Patrol, Jasper County, and Newton County...

Updated: 33-year-old Rodney Blankenship is currently housed in Jasper County Jail without bond. On top of his already hefty charges of...

December 11, 2023 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (December 4, 2023, to December 10, 2023): The Newton County...