

CASA to hold annual fundraiser
Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran Please join us for CASA’s annual fundraising breakfast, Justice IS Served! provided by Elijah’s Café...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 9, 2024


Updated: Burkeville VFD Chief -"Took 57 minutes for Newton County Deputy to arrive"
Updated information: The Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a D.O.A or 'Dead On Arrival' at 10:40 am Thursday...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 9, 2024


It's not little green men, but it is from outer space!
Facebook is all abuzz with questions regarding "streaks of light shooting fast and low across the nighttime sky", but the good news is we...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 8, 2024


7 Day Forecast and Tropics Update
12News - Meterologist Patrick Vaughn TROPICS UPDATE | A tropical wave, in the far eastern Atlantic, has a moderate chance of development...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 8, 2024


August 15th is last day to apply for FEMA assistance
According to the FEMA website, homeowners and renters in Anderson, Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton,...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 8, 2024


7 Day Forecast and Heat Index up to 109°
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Strong upper-level high pressure centered over Northwest Texas to the Four Corners is responsible for...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 7, 2024


Newton County suspect shot while fleeing
PRESS RELEASE DATE:Â August 7, 2024 Released By:Â Sheriff Robert Burby On August 7, 2024, at 0325 hours, we responded to the 900 Block of...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 7, 2024


Tropical Outlook and 7 Day Forecast
A tropical wave in the Eastern Caribbean has a low chance of development during the next 7 days. It is expected to stay south of our area...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 5, 2024


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report August 5, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (July 29, 2024, to August 4, 2024):  The...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 5, 2024


Briefing on missing Kirbyville man, Joshua Larkin
"It all started on November 17, 2022", said Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby in regards to the disappearance of 38-year-old Joshua...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 5, 2024


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report July 22, 2024 Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (July 15, 2024, to July 21, 2024):  The Newton County...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 22, 2024


Newton County Sheriff Report
July 15, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (July 8, 2024, to July 14, 2024):  The Newton County Sheriff’s Office...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 15, 2024


HHSC to allow SNAP food replacement benefits following Beryl
HHSC has received federal approval to allow SNAP recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl to apply for replacement benefits for food lost...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 12, 2024


It's time for the Newton VFD School Supply Drive!
Newton VFD School Supply Drive! In a Facebook post, the department reminded the public, "We are beginning our school supply drive....
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 12, 2024


JNEC gives massive shout out to all those who helped restore power!
Jasper Newton Electric Co-op gave a great big Southeast Texas thank you to all the linemen and companies who came out and worked...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 11, 2024


Did your home or business receive damages, register with the iStat survey today
Jasper County Interjurisdictional Emergency Management asks that everyone who received damages from the weather events stemming from...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 10, 2024


Hurricane Beryl power outage update
Update provided by Jasper Newton Electric Co-op Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – 5:30 PM HURRICANE BERYL OUTAGE UPDATE JNEC restoration crews have...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 9, 2024


Briefing on missing Kirbyville man, Joshua Larkin
"It all started on November 17, 2022", said Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby in regards to the disappearance of 38-year-old Joshua...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 9, 2024


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report July 8, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (July 1, 2024, to July 7, 2024):  The Newton...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 8, 2024






