

Lake Rayburn Fireman Clark part of Montgomery County ESD9
Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Firefighter, Brett Clark received his Montgomery County ESD9 badge in a pinning ceremony yesterday afternoon....
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 11, 2024


Rayburn Country Resort is hosting the 1st Annual Under Armour Junior Tour
Rayburn Country Resort is hosting the 1st Under Armour Junior Tour. The first tournament of the Fall is just two weeks away! So, it's...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 10, 2024


Early morning house fire was a complete loss
The Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department, and was called out to assist Pineland and Bronson Volunteer Fire Departments extinguish a...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 10, 2024


Sleep in Heavenly Peace named Chamber Member of the Month!
Jasper Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce announce their September Member of the Month! Hello, September! It is time to announce...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 3, 2024


Get ready for 'The Great Sam Rayburn Cardboard Boat Regatta'!
The event will be on August 31st at 1705 FM-2851 in Broaddus.
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 22, 2024


Back to School Bash at Church in the Country
Calling all youth, grades 6-12, and area youth groups! Don’t miss this evening of food, fun, and fellowship! After the food & fun the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 31, 2024

Small electrical fire at the Stump
Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department extinguished an electrical fire at the Stump this morning. The wiring for the neon sign burned,...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 26, 2024


Campsite fire gets out, setting Lake Rayburn VFD into action
Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a slow burning ground cover fire in Audubon Hills earlier today. The fire appeared to...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 5, 2024


Big Bass Splash community mourning loss of founder Bob Sealy
In a public release, the death of Big Bass Splash founder Bob Sealy was announced this morning. It is with profound sadness that we share...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 3, 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


Boating accident on Lake Rayburn
Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department responded to a boating accident this afternoon. The operator lost control of the boat due to a...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 17, 2024


Storm at Sam Rayburn caused a tree to fall on a home
Around 6:50 pm Lake Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department and Jasper County ESD 4 were called out to the 300 block of private road 6070 in...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 12, 2024


Unconfirmed Tornado hit the North end of Jasper County
A Sam Rayburn resident told ETB reporter Rita Shipp Sunday that a tornado came off the lake which is right next to her home. Audrey...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 12, 2024

Do you have a graduating Senior?
Do you have a graduating Senior you want to acknowledge? We are offering our readers a personalized 'ad' featuring your student for just...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 29, 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


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

Driver still at large following Friday night wreck-Passenger has now been identified
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a single-vehicle crash on state Highway 63, near County Road 032, that occurred...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 11, 2024

Jasper ESD #1 Meeting - January 30th
JASPER COUNTY, TEXAS EMERGENCY SERVCES DISTRICT #1 AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING January 30, 2024 The regular meeting of the Board of...
J Sharp
Jan 25, 2024


Not what we want to think about, but...
W. R. Boughner TMCS USN Ret Newton County Veterans Service Officer 509 Main St. (or) PO Bx.1380 Newton, TX. 75966 Telephone: 409-379-9017...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 23, 2024


Havard declines to Debate
Jasper County Sheriff's Candidate Chuck Havard informed the East Texas Banner (ETB) that he is "declining to participate" in the upcoming...
J Sharp
Jan 23, 2024