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Newton County looking into creating ESD#6 and requesting community response

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 23

Newton County

Newton County looking into creating ESD#6 and requesting community response

Begining next month, we will begin taking the important steps forward for the well-being and safety of Newton County citizens by holding...

Burby recently attended Family Services of SETEX training

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 19

Newton County

Burby recently attended Family Services of SETEX training

By Sheriff Robert Burby On August 14, 2024, I attended mandatory Board Member training at St. Elizabeth Hospital for the Family...

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 18

Jasper County

Excessive heat warnings

Excessive heat warnings with heat index from 108°-112°

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 16

Jasper County

Peck sentenced to 20 years

Pictured left: John Michael (Toby) Peck. Pictured right: Randy Holmes A Newton County man has been acquitted of murder, but has been...

Burkeville man critically injured in rollover accident

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 15

Jasper County

Burkeville man critically injured in rollover accident

The East End Volunteer Fire Department, The Department of Public Safety and Jasper County Sheriff's Department were called out to a...

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 14

Jasper County

Current heat index

Current heat index. Stay hydrated and make sure pets have plenty of water available.

Newton County Go Texan Scholarship Fundraiser

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 12

Newton County

Newton County Go Texan Scholarship Fundraiser

Newton County Go Texan is having a Bingo competition to benefit their Scholarship Fund!

Newton VFD dealt with two fires Sunday from electric lines

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 12

Newton County

Newton VFD dealt with two fires Sunday from electric lines

Newton Volunteer Fire Department responded to two fires Sunday, on FM 1414, approximately 1 mi apart. Newton VFD Captain Melanie Smith...

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 12

Newton County

Drowning victim name has been released

August 12, 2024 Released by :  Sheriff Robert Burby  On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 4:36 pm, NCSO Dispatchers received a call of a...

Updated: Newton County searching for possible drowning victim

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 10

Newton County

Updated: Newton County searching for possible drowning victim

Updated: The search has been called off for the night. They will resume searching at 8 am tomorrow. Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby...

Updated: Burkeville Fire Chief-"Took 57 minutes for Newton County Deputy to arrive"

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 9

Newton County

Updated: Burkeville Fire Chief-"Took 57 minutes for Newton County Deputy to arrive"

Updated information: The Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a D.O.A or 'Dead On Arrival' at 10:40 am Thursday...

Newton County suspect shot while fleeing

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 7

Newton County

Newton County suspect shot while fleeing

PRESS RELEASE DATE: August 7, 2024 Released By: Sheriff Robert Burby On August 7, 2024, at 0325 hours, we responded to the 900 Block of...

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 5

Newton County

Newton County Sheriff's Report

Weekly Sheriff’s Report August 5, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (July 29, 2024, to August 4, 2024):  The...

Newton County Back to School Bash and Touch a Truck event was a huge success

Sandi Saulsbury

Aug 5

Newton County

Newton County Back to School Bash and Touch a Truck event was a huge success

The 2024 Newton County Back to School Bash and Touch a Truck event is in the books! Tons of children came out Saturday and were able to...

Sandi Saulsbury

Jul 29

Newton County

Newton County Sheriff's Report

July 29, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (July 22, 2024, to July 28, 2024):  The Newton County Sheriff’s Office...

New scam focused on Veterans and their survivors

Sandi Saulsbury

Jul 25

Jasper County

New scam focused on Veterans and their survivors

Ray Boughner, TMCS USN Ret, Newton and Jasper County VSO Vets beware of possible scams. An individual going by the name of David Cooper...

Wonders released statement regarding dogs running loose and owner liability

Sandi Saulsbury

Jul 22

Newton County

Wonders released statement regarding dogs running loose and owner liability

PLEASE BE ADVISED Newton County Constable Pct 4 Howie Wonders has released a statement regarding dogs and the liability of pet owners. We...

Sandi Saulsbury

Jul 22

Newton County

Newton County Sheriff's Report

Weekly Sheriff’s Report July 22, 2024 Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (July 15, 2024, to July 21, 2024):  The Newton County...

Sandi Saulsbury

Jul 15

Jasper County

7 Day Forecast

Dry air aloft will limit the coverage of showers again for Tuesday. Moisture levels deepen by mid week into the weekend with better rain...

Know the difference. It could save a life!

Sandi Saulsbury

Jul 15

Jasper County

Know the difference. It could save a life!

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too...

Obituaries

Obituary of Ellen Lorrine Wilson August 14, 1944 - December 21, 2024

Ellen Lorrine Wilson, 80, of Lufkin, Texas passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Parkwood in the Pines in Lufkin, Texas. Visitation...

Obituary of Harry Jeff Medley March 4, 1940 - December 19, 2024

Harry Jeff Medley, 84, of Chester, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 in Chester, Texas. A service in Celebration of Harry’s Life...

Obituary of Margie Ellen Coleman July 13, 1951 - December 18, 2024

Obituary of Margie Ellen Coleman July 13, 1951 - December 18, 2024 Margie Ellen Coleman, 73 of Kirbyville passed away Wednesday, December...

Obituary of Billie Jeanne Clark June 23, 1930 - December 17, 2024

Billie Jeanne Clark, 94 of Buna passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Silsbee. Funeral service will be 11...

Obituary of Lonnie Lynn Johnson Friday, February 22nd, 1963 – Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Lonnie Lynn Johnson, 61, of Moscow, Texas passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. The obituary for Lonnie Lynn Johnson is currently...

Obituary of Philis Ann Lee Robinson August 9, 1952 - December 12, 2024

A Celebration of Philis Ann Lee Robinson’s Life, age 72, of Wiergate, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Weeks...

Obituary of Robert Wayne Huffman September 4, 1946 - December 15, 2024

Robert Wayne Huffman, 78 of Dickinson, Kirbyville, passed away Sunday December 15, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper. Funeral service will...

Obituary of Wanda Ella Woods August 6, 1939 - December 14, 2024

Wanda Ella King Gray Woods, 85 of Jasper, previously of Kirbyville passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Chi St Lukes in Lufkin...

Obituary of Nancy Jean Rhodes Nicholson January 7, 1942 - December 15, 2024

Nancy Jean Rhodes Nicholson 82, of Jasper and Brookeland, Texas passed away peacefully at home December 15, surrounded by her loving...

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