

Newton County ESD #6 proposed local sales and use tax election
Any questions? Contact Howard West 409-423-9065 Charles Duckworth 409-594-0323 Greg Ellis 409-423-0216
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 15


Newton County located stolen vehicle and arrested two in the process
PRESS RELEASE March 13, 2025 Released by Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard Burkeville, Tx- On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 4:57 p.m.,...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 13


Three local VFD's received a portion of a $2.1 million dollar grant from A&M Forest Service
Each year the Texas A&M Forest Service's Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (RVDFA) provides grants to eligible volunteer...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 12


Announcement from Commissioner Powell regarding an inmate program
Newton County Commissioner Pct 4 Bubba Powell Heads Up: Don't be alarmed when you see Newton County inmates working in Precinct 4 this...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 11


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard March 10th, 2025  On Tuesday of last week, we arrested a wanted subject in the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 10


7 Day Forecast
Chilly night, decreasing clouds with plentiful sunshine Monday Next chance of rain arrives this upcoming Friday 12News Meteorologists...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 9


Summertime Groundwater Conservation and Waste Reduction Tips
John Martin Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District We are just barely seeing signs of spring but before we know it, summertime...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 7


Large controlled burn in Scrapping Valley announced
Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard The Newton County Sheriff's Office has been notified of a controlled burn in the Scrapping Valley...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 6


Orange County fugitive arrested in Newton County school zone
On March 4th, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Sheriff Colton Havard was monitoring traffic in the Deweyville School zone. Following a...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 4


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard March 3rd, 2025 Last Tuesday, we conducted a joint operation with the Texas...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 3


7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Windy weather is expected through Tuesday. Showers and a few thunderstorms will be likely with the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 2


The subject of yesterday's manhunt has today turned himself in without incident
39-yeqr-old Antonio Dewayne Jackson -image courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office Newton  County  - Newton County Sheriff Colton...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 26


Updated information: High speed chase, turned manhunt on Newton/Jasper County border
Official press release from DPS Media Sergeant Shana Clark; NEWTON COUNTY – Following a lengthy investigation led by the Texas...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 25


7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Patchy, dense fog is expected to form late tonight and persist through the early morning hours...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 24


Newton County Sheriff's Report and Arrest Report
February 24, 2025 Newton County Sheriff’s Report Sheriff Colton Havard On Friday, February 21, 2025, Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 24


TxDOT exposes TxTag text scam
There have recently been an overabundance of TxTag texts going out to people. Many people, including those who do not use TxTag or toll...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 24


Miss Mardi Gras 2025 Announced!
Congratulations to all of the winners! Miss Mardi Gras 2025 Winners Baby Miss: Charleigh Romero Tiny Miss: Maddison Huffman Petite Miss:...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 23


What to do in the case of a kitchen fire!
The Pineland Volunteer Fire Department has released some fire safety information that everyone needs to know; Picture this: You’re making...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 23


Do you know what your child is accessing online?
freepix Newton, TX With all the apps and websites bombarding children at every turn, parents need to be aware of the dangers that are out...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 18


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by : Sheriff Colton Havard February 17, 2025 We have been getting a lot of calls about people’s...
Sandi Saulsbury
Feb 18