

Newton County Sheriff Report and press release
May 6, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby On Monday, May 6, 2024, we were contacted by a Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative employee...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 6, 2024


Sabine River Authority increases spillway gate release at Toledo Bend Reservoir Friday afternoon The current total release rate being released from the reservoir this morning was 35,196 CFS.
Author: Scott Eslinger (12NewsNow) Published: 10:07 AM CDT May 1, 2024 Updated: 4:07 PM CDT May 3, 2024 SOUTH TOLEDO BEND, Texas — The...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 3, 2024


Some schools cancel, delay start times in anticipation of severe weather on Friday 12News is updating this list as we receive new and updated information.
Author: Gabby Gaspard Published: 9:57 PM CDT May 2, 2024 Updated: 10:21 PM CDT May 2, 2024 BEAUMONT, Texas — Check with your school's...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 2, 2024


Daily Weather Forecast with KBMT 12 Patrick Vaughn
From our Media Partners at KBMT 12 News An active pattern is forecast for SE Texas the next couple of days as disturbances will move...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 1, 2024


Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran has released a statement regarding flooding, recovery, and ordinances
Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran has released a statement regarding the flooding situation and ordinances to help citizens to recover...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 1, 2024


Links to possible disaster loans
Possible Disaster Loan Links: These can be for homes or businesses. Small Business Association: Disaster Loan for storm events 04/08/24 -...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 1, 2024


Federal SBA assistance has been granted in Jasper County and directly affects Newton County as well
Jasper County Judge Mark Allen has just announced that Jasper County was granted the federal SBA Declaration. This will be for Jasper...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 30, 2024


Newton County Pct. 3 issues project update
The Contractors will begin paving in the morning (May 1st) on CR 2001 beginning at the Stewarts and moving towards FM 2626. Please bear...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 30, 2024


Newton County Sheriff Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report April 29, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (April 22, 2024, to April 28, 2024): The...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 29, 2024


Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For East Texas Severe Storms, Flooding
April 29, 2024 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has requested a disaster declaration from the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 29, 2024


Be Aware of Current Weather Conditions!
Per the Tyler County Emergency Management Office The National Weather Service-Lake Charles has issued a Tornado Watch for Tyler County,...
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Apr 28, 2024


Tornado Watch
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties until 2 am.
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 28, 2024


Updated intake information for disaster assistance
DISASTER WAITING LIST APPLICATIONS INTAKE SCHEDULE Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran said, "Representatives from my office will also be...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 28, 2024


Newton County Sheriff Department attended TCOLE training on De-escalation Friday at Eagles Landing
April 26, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby The Newton County Sheriff's Office would like to thank DETCOG and Instructor J.B. Smith...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 27, 2024


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EDIT: Representatives from my office will also be on-site to help flood victims complete the required floodplain application permits from...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 26, 2024


Veterans and final planning: What's available and how do you or your loved ones aquire it
One of the inevitable eventualities in life is that we are, sooner or later, all going to die. To help ease the burden on loved ones, we...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 23, 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


Hopson for Commissioner Pct 3
Ladies and gentlemen of Newton County Precinct 3, I come to you today with a deep sense of responsibility and dedication to the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 19, 2024


National Weather Service has extended flood warning
Effective: 2024-04-18 08:21:00 CDT Expires: 2024-04-19 08:30:00 CDT Urgency: Immediate Severity: Severe Certainty: Observed Target Area:...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 18, 2024