

Bucks & Hogs Down in Scrappin’ Valley!
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
J Sharp
Nov 2


Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran Announces Bid for Re-Election
Judge Ronnie Cochran — Newton County Judge NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran has announced his intention to seek...

Rita Shipp
Oct 7


Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Fraud Arrest in Newton County
Charles Kristopher Smith, charged with Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information and No Driver’s License. Photo Courtesy of...

Rita Shipp
Oct 7


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

Rita Shipp
Oct 6


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

Rita Shipp
Oct 6


NCSO and Game Wardens Recover Stolen Property, Arrest Wanted Man During CR 3103 Investigation
Donald Ray Buchanan, 43. Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office. NEWTON COUNTY — What began as a simple follow-up on a stolen...

Rita Shipp
Oct 5


Parole Violator Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Newton County
Mitchell Crooks Jr., taken into custody Sunday afternoon by Newton County Sheriff’s deputies after fleeing on foot from a traffic stop....

Rita Shipp
Oct 5


Deweyville High School Seniors Get a Head Start with Free College Application Week
DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Deweyville High School is encouraging seniors to take the next big step toward their futures during Free College...

Rita Shipp
Oct 5


Deweyville High School Crowns 2025 Homecoming King and Queen
Photos Courtesy of Deweyville ISD Congratulations to Elijah Milton and Gabriella Sanderson — crowned under the Friday night lights!...

Rita Shipp
Oct 4


Newton County Sheriff Reports Arrest of Wanted Man in Bon Wier
Booking photo of Gabriel Witmer. Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff’s Office. BON WIER, Texas — On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at...

Rita Shipp
Sep 22


Newton County Sheriff's Report
September 22, 2025 Narcotics arrest in Deweyville: On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 6:59 p.m., Deputy Brent Sonnier was...

Rita Shipp
Sep 22


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

Rita Shipp
Sep 22


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

Rita Shipp
Sep 22


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

Rita Shipp
Sep 15


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

Rita Shipp
Sep 15


Newton County Eligible for $555 Million in Federal Disaster Recovery Funds
A Newton County resident works to secure a tarp over storm damage after the 2024 severe weather events. Federal disaster recovery funds...

Rita Shipp
Sep 8


Dawn Pearl Sworn in as Assistant Auditor for Newton County
Photo Courtesy of Precinct 4 Newton County. NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — The Newton County Auditor’s Office has added a new face to its team....

Rita Shipp
Sep 6


Deputy Ortego Engages Deweyville High Students in Criminal Justice Lessons
Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office. Deweyville, Texas – Students at Deweyville High School got a hands-on look into the...

Rita Shipp
Sep 2


Newton County Secures Dedicated EMS Service: Allegiance Mobile Health Coming in 2026
NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — For the first time in Newton County history, residents will have dedicated, locally funded ambulance coverage — a...

Rita Shipp
Aug 19


Newton County Sheriff’s Office Adds Drone with Thermal Imaging to Boost Public Safety
Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff’s Office NEWTON COUNTY – The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has announced the purchase of a DJI...

Rita Shipp
Aug 18




