

Wildfire Prevention Starts at Home: Educating Your Family on Fire Safety
Newton County Emergency Management Wildfires pose a significant threat to homes and communities, and it's essential to take proactive...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 17, 2024


Newton County Burn Ban extended plus fire prevention tips
Newton County Emergency Management offers fire prevention tips to the public. The burn ban for Newton County continues until October 22,...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 16, 2024


Jasper and Newton Counties to become part of the Department of Justice's Project Safe Neighborhoods
Father and son, Jasper County Sheriff-Elect Chuck Havard and Newton County Sheriff-Elect Colton Havard won't take office officially until...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 16, 2024


Deputies are searching for an RV Stolen from Kirbyville
Jasper County Information Officer Karli Cherry has released information on a stolen RV. According to the press release, Cherry said, "On...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 16, 2024


Newton County Veterans Memorial now accepting applications for names to be added to the wall
Veterans Memorial Accepting Applications for the memorial located on Courthouse Square Newton County Texas Newton County Veterans...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 15, 2024


Tropical Update
An area of low pressure located over the central tropical Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This system is...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 15, 2024


7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Patchy fog is possible overnight and Tuesday Morning followed by possible record highs Tuesday...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 15, 2024


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly  Sheriff’s  Report October 15, 2024 Released  by :  Sheriff  Robert  Burby      Calls To Service (October 7, 2024, to...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 15, 2024


Newton County burn ban has been extended
Burn Ban has been extended until October 22, 2024.
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 15, 2024


Newton County meeting about creating ESD#6 for ambulance service on Thursday
Meeting about creating a ESD#6 for ambulance service. 10-17-2024 @ 6pm at Trout Creek Fire Station. Everyone is welcome to attend. In...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 15, 2024


Obituary of Danny Ray Freeman June 19, 1958-October 10, 2024
Danny Ray Freeman Obituary Danny Ray Freeman, 66, of Call, Texas passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at his home. Funeral service will...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 15, 2024


One Born Every Minute
by Sal Moriarty Never fall in love with politicians. They're all a disappointment. They can't help it, they just are. Peggy Noonan A good...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 15, 2024


Buna bicyclist hit by a Mack truck received only non-life-threatening injuries
Just after noon on Monday, a Buna man was struck by a Mack truck while he was riding his bicycle. The accident happened at the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 14, 2024


Jasper Farmers Market Opening Day!
Fall is here and it's the perfect time for a Farmers Market!  30+ vendors - Hawaiian 🌺 fresh cooked foods. Homemade pork skins, wood...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 13, 2024


Toys for Tots in Newton and Tyler Counties: apply for toys or sign up to help
Toys for Tots: Spreading the Joy of Christmas to children in need in Tyler & Newton Counties this Christmas Season! If you live in Tyler...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 13, 2024


Local VFD hosts fundraising Haunted House
Local VFD hosts fundraising Haunted House! The Evadale Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their very own Haunted House!! Come out & let...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 12, 2024


Mennonite Disaster Services are in Jasper and Newton Counties and they're here to help
Joe Miller The Mennonite Disaster Service is in Jasper and Newton Counties!! Doug Goertzen and Matt Troyer-Miller with MDS met with the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 11, 2024


Video - Dr. Pham discusses the Primary Care Pavilion
Primary Care Pavilion
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 11, 2024


Newton County Burn Ban has been issued
There is a burn ban in effect for the next 7 days at which time we will reassess the situation for possible renewal
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 11, 2024


Jasper and Newton High Schools begin Hurricane Milton disaster relief for Central Florida
Jasper High School Student Council and Newton High School are teaming together with the Jasper Police Department, and other schools in...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 10, 2024




