I would like to take the opportunity to announce that I have officially declared my candidacy for re-election to serve another term as your Newton County Judge. These past four years have been some of the most challenging yet rewarding years of my life. We have faced hardships an uncertainties and we havent seen the last of them but through it all, I have seen the strength, resilience, and heart of the people of Newton County. That is what keeps me going every single day. Ser

The City of Newton Utilities will have a scheduled power outage for Tuesday, Oct. 14th, at 8 am -3pm for pole replacement. Area affected...

Grand champion Jasper County, Go Texan Reserve grand champion first financial bank, Newton, Texas First place dessert P& E cookers First...

September 15, 2025 Pursuit – Fugitive Arrest: On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Sheriff Colton Havard...

Join local leaders for an informative afternoon at the Howard Civic Center in Newton, Texas, on Saturday, August 16th, starting at 12...

Photo Courtesy of Newton Food Share. Last Thursday, July 24, the Newton Food Share saw record-breaking community support during its...

Newton ISD will hold its annual Prayer Walk on Sunday, August 10, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at all three campuses—elementary, middle, and...

Residents served by the Weirgate Substation, Circuits 2 and 4, should prepare for a planned power outage scheduled for Tuesday, July 29,...

August 28, 1978 - July 9, 2025 U.S. Veteran James “Alex” Ebarb, 46, of Jasper passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Beaumont, Texas....

James Knighton, 49, of Newton, was arrested by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for copper theft in the Evadale area. Photo courtesy of...

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...