

NCSO - Press Release
Date: January 12, 2024 Release By: Sheriff Robert Burby TERRORISTIC THREAT ARREST: On January 11, 2024, NCSO Dispatch received a call...
J Sharp
Jan 12, 2024


Burke seeking Bids for projects in Woodville & Newton Texas
Burke is seeking bids from qualified vendors to build a new 3,000 square foot office building in Woodville, Texas, and to renovate a...
Request for Bids
Jan 12, 2024


01/02/24 Weather Update 93PM)
The next seven days will be quite active across East Texas. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches will be common, with higher amounts...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jan 2, 2024


Burby released statement regarding the transfer of inmates to Louisiana
December 18, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Burby Transfer of Inmates to Louisiana On December 14, 2023, we executed the Interlocal...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 18, 2023


Newton County Sheriff's Report
December 18, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (December 11, 2023, to December 17, 2023): The Newton County...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 18, 2023


Newton VFD Santa Run coming soon!
Newton Volunteer Fire Captain Melanie Bowman said, "Be watching!! We'll start around the square and move through the neighborhoods."
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 18, 2023


Update on Missing Person - Joshua Larkin
JOSHUA LARKIN, While Male, 6’0 feet tall, weighs 180 pounds – 39 Years of Age with short brown hair. Joshua Ian Larkin is still missing,...
J Sharp
Dec 13, 2023


Havard releases Official Announcement
Greetings, my name is Colton Havard. After much thought, prayer and community encouragement, I would like to formally announce my...
J Sharp
Dec 12, 2023


NCRC to meet on December 16th
This is a reminder that NCRC's meeting is going to be Saturday, Dec 16th at noon in Burkeville's historical Cade Building. As usual, it...
P Wright
Dec 10, 2023


Wanted: Dominique Rayvon Bass
WANTED BY NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Bass, Dominique Rayvon DOB: 02/20/1996 The above subject has active warrants at the Newton...
J Sharp
Dec 9, 2023


Former Commissioner Thompson & son respond to Investigation Check #3
Tommy Thompson and Gene Thompson reached out and invited me to sit down to discuss some of the details surrounding the information...
J Sharp
Dec 7, 2023


Deweyville students visit Newton County Courthouse
Deweyville students were given a tour, a talk and a Q&A session with Newton County's District Attorneys, Clerk and Sheriff on Tuesday...
J Sharp
Dec 5, 2023


INVESTIGATION CHECK #3 Commissioner's appraisal used during FEMA's Buyout of his own property.
In this investigation check we will review documentation associated with Former Commissioner Gene Thompson and the FEMA Grant Buyout...
J Sharp
Nov 27, 2023


Newton County receives $13.6 million dollars for Community Center/Shelter
The General Land Office (GLO) awarded $13,627,000 for a Community Center / Shelter on Tuesday afternoon. Newton County Judge Ronnie...
J Sharp
Nov 21, 2023
















