
Disaster Relief collections and information in Jasper and Newton Counties for North Carolina
NOAA Newton and Jasper Counties are collecting items for disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Helena in North Carolina. Many...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 9, 2024


Change in calendar for Newton ISD
Newton ISD wants staff and students to know that they will be having classes tomorrow, September 30th. The district calendar was changed...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 29, 2024

Newton Alumni getting ready for tomorrow's Homecoming Parade
Newton's 2024 Homecoming Parade is tomorrow, but one group wants to make sure their members have an opportunity to participate. The group...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 27, 2024

Barbay to be a 2025 inductee into the Texas HS Coach Hall of Fame
Newton Coach Curtis Barbay will be a 2025 inductee into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. During his time, Coach...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 27, 2024


See You at the Pole 2024
Students from all over the world are taking part in an event today that began 34 years ago right here in Texas; "See You At The Pole"...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 25, 2024

Miss Pink Out Pageant to be held next month. Register now!
The Annual Miss Pink Out Pageant will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 in Newton. The deadline to register is September 23rd, 2024...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 13, 2024


Four VFD's battled three arson fires early this morning in Newton
Newton Volunteer Fire Department was called out to 2615 Hwy 87 North at 4 am this morning to battle three structure fires. All three...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 13, 2024


Rainbow Lodge 735 is holding a Scholarship Fundraiser
Scholarship Fundraiser to be held August 2nd in Newton on the square.
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 31, 2024


Newton VFD Blood Drive is coming up! Register at this link:
The Newton Volunteer Fire Department blood drive is just around the corner! We are scheduled for 08/03/2024 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM. @...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 30, 2024


Newton VFD School Supply Drive needs your help!!
Newton Volunteer Fire Dept needs a little bit of help! Our school supply drive is Saturday and we're still short a few supplies. We...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 30, 2024


BBQ Benefit Fundraiser planned for Mike and Missy Smith
Missy Smith, wife of Roganville Fire Chief and Kirbyville Justice of the Peace Mike Smith has been battling cancer and expenses are...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 17, 2024


The 1st Annual Summer Bash is only 2 weeks away!
Our Summer Bash is only 2 weeks away! We’re asking for 6 Vendors who would be willing to commit to bringing a case of water for the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 25, 2024

Lee standing trial this week in March 2023 Kirbyville manslaughter case
26-year-old Jadarian Lee of Kirbyville is standing trial this week in Jasper for the March 2023 shooting death of 21-year-old Chase...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 25, 2024


Madelyn Foster crowned Miss Newton 2024
The 57TH annual Miss Newton Scholarship Pageant was held last Saturday. Madelyn Foster was crowned the 2024 Miss Newton after winning...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 19, 2024


Newton VFD hosted mandatory safety classes today
Newton Volunteer Fire Dept hosted two classes today at Newton City Hall. Departments from Bon Wier Fire Department , Devil' Pocket VFD,...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 15, 2024


Newton graduate and Fire Fighter passed both Hazmat exams at Kilgore Fire Academy!
Congratulations to Zane Barrow on passing both of his Hazmat exams! Zane is a 2024 Newton High School graduate and a student in the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 12, 2024


Day 2 of the Tx B.A.S.S. National High School Regional Championship
Day 2 of the Tx B.A.S.S. National High School Regional Championship. Remington Fowler and Cameron Fuller finished 9th, Trent Wall and...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 28, 2024


Newton County Sheriff Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report April 22, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (April 15, 2024, to April 21, 2024): The...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 22, 2024


Newton home was a complete loss- homeowner was uninsured
At approximately 11:42 p.m. Saturday night, Newton VFD responded to a call for a structure fire at 5131 County Road 4002. The home of...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 21, 2024