On this Saturday morning, Newton Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) firefighters are out at the intersection of Highways 190 and 87,...

Newton VFD Chief - Herb Kelley A brush fire on County Road 3018 in Newton county was contained through the combined efforts Newton...

12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Scattered showers and storms will be on the increase this week as a mid/upper level trough works west...

12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Hot, humid weather conditions are forecast through Friday with very isolated afternoon showers and...

Image courtesy of 12News GIST, TX- At 2:36 p.m. today, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office received a call stating that a woman was...

In Southeast Texas, the 4th of July is a really big deal. From fireworks, to BBQ, and watermelon- families everywhere are looking to have...

39-year-old Lakeisha Marie Owoigbe, was arrested in Lufkin Thursday NEWTON, TX- The Newton County Police Department has announced that an...

June 30, 2025 Sheriff’s Report Fugitive Arrest on County Road 2110 in Burkeville: On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 7:26 a.m., deputies with...

JAIL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR 06/23/2025 00:00 THRU 06/29/2025 23:59 ANDERSON, LOGAN PAUL BURKEVILLE, TX 26yo CRIMINAL TRESPASS BAKER, CASEY...

Hotter and drier this week High pressure aloft with dry mid level air will reduce the coverage of showers this week Author: Patrick...

12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn The surge of gulf moisture, responsible for the wet weather, is slowly moving west away from the area...

20-year-old Trinity Kennebrew of Newton NEWTON, TX- On Monday, June 23rd, at 4:43 p.m., Newton County Dispatch received a call regarding...

Images courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office BUNA, TX- Just before noon Monday, a man walked into Buna Tractor Supply and walked...

BARNES. JAMES HOWARD BON WIER, TX 44yo PROBATION VIOL OOS (BURGLARY) PAROLE VIOLATION OOS (BURGLARY) COUCH, MYRANDA TIOWELL ORANGE, TX...

June 23, 2025 Sheriff’s Report South Newton County Multi-Jurisdictional   Crime Suppression Operation: On Thursday, June 19, 2025, the...

Scattered showers through Wednesday Moisture levels will increase through mid week with scattered storms returning. Author: Patrick...

Images courtesy of Dana Thompson NEWTON, TX- 2025 Winners Baby Miss: Serenity Bisor Tiny Miss: Malloreigh Grant Petite Miss: Stella...

NEWTON, TX- Newton Police were called out Tuesday evening at around 4:30 pm to 105 Forward Street regarding a disturbance that had become...

12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn A typical summertime weather pattern is forecast for Southeast Texas through the end of this week and...

JAIL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR 06/09/2025 THRU 06/15/2025 DAVIS. KEYNAN RAYNAL NEWTON, TX 27yo ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ Bond 3.500 GRAHAM,GARY...