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

Hopefully everyone has had a wonderful week. We’ve had an extremely busy week around the office. On Saturday night, we responded to a domestic disturbance at the Sabine ATV Park. The disturbance stemmed from an argument between a husband and wife that turned physical. Their son attempted to intervene, and the father pulled a knife on him. Long story short, he went to jail and was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Assault–Family Violence. On Sunday morni

Photo from Trent B. Morgan Hello All, I am writing to inform you of my candidacy to be the next Newton County Republican Party Chair. It is my belief that Newton County deserves common sense, straightforward leadership in our party. Leading this county party in the conservative principles of Faith, Family and Freedom is my top priority and it is my strong belief that Newton County can be that (in President Reagan's words) "shining city on a hill", for those conservative princ

NEWTON COUNTY, TEXAS - Levi Hopson, of Newton, harvested an 8-point buck with his 7mm Magnum on opening weekend, at their hunting club “Hurricane Creek Hunting Club” in north Newton County Little brother, Liam Hopson, also of Newton, brought in his very first buck, a4-point cull buck, using his 7mm-08. Liam’s buck had an unbranched antler which made it a cull buck and Liam was hunting in his own stand for the first time and was able to make the decision on his own to harvest

Judge Ronnie Cochran — Newton County Judge NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran has announced his intention to seek...

Charles Kristopher Smith, charged with Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information and No Driver’s License. Photo Courtesy of...

October 6, 2025 Warrant arrest at Deweyville Boat Ramp: On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 8:44 a.m., Deputy B. Sonnier was...

Jail Activity Report for September 29, 2025 – October 5, 2025 Donald Ray Buchanan, 53, of Call — In custody. Fail to Appear (underlying...

Donald Ray Buchanan, 43. Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office. NEWTON COUNTY — What began as a simple follow-up on a stolen...

Mitchell Crooks Jr., taken into custody Sunday afternoon by Newton County Sheriff’s deputies after fleeing on foot from a traffic stop....

DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Deweyville High School is encouraging seniors to take the next big step toward their futures during Free College...

Photos Courtesy of Deweyville ISD Congratulations to Elijah Milton and Gabriella Sanderson — crowned under the Friday night lights!...

Booking photo of Gabriel Witmer. Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff’s Office. BON WIER, Texas — On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at...

September 22, 2025 Narcotics arrest in Deweyville: On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 6:59 p.m., Deputy Brent Sonnier was...

Deweyville, Texas – A routine traffic stop in Deweyville late Saturday night led to the recovery of a stolen UTV and the arrest of two...

Jail Activity Report for September 15, 2025 – September 21, 2025 Nathaniel George Brush, 64, Jasper (Not in custody) Charges: No DL...

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

Jail Activity Report for September 8, 2025 – September 15, 2025 Dustin Paul Courmier City/State: Starks, LA Age: 34 In Custody: No...

A Newton County resident works to secure a tarp over storm damage after the 2024 severe weather events. Federal disaster recovery funds...

Photo Courtesy of Precinct 4 Newton County. NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — The Newton County Auditor’s Office has added a new face to its team....