By Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran Tomorrow we commemorate Juneteenth, a day of profound significance in the history of our nation and...

Yesterday the Jasper County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Twin Dikes State Park in reference to a theft. A 2004 White Ford F250...

Summertime is here, which means it's time for DECA!! This is the 18th year and we plan on taking it higher than it's ever been! DECA is...

"Potential tropical cyclone one is NOT an issue for Southeast Texas", Patrick Vaughn. FORECAST Scattered rain, locally heavy downpours...

Weekly Sheriff’s Report June 17, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Bon Wier Neighborhood Watch: The Bon Wier neighborhood watch...

Moisture levels continue to increase across the are as noted over SW Louisiana. Deep tropical moisture will arrive overnight through...

Newton Volunteer Fire Dept hosted two classes today at Newton City Hall. Departments from Bon Wier Fire Department , Devil' Pocket VFD,...

Hot and dry weather will continue across southeast Texas through much of Sunday. Moisture will increase late Sunday into next week with...

Congratulations to Zane Barrow on passing both of his Hazmat exams! Zane is a 2024 Newton High School graduate and a student in the...

Still on track for deep Tropical moisture to arrive Sunday through the middle of next week. Top image below (Click on it) shows the...

Weekly Sheriff’s Report June 10, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (June 3, 2024, to June 9, 2024):  The Newton...

Newton County Constable Pct 4 Howie Wonders released a statement Sunday regarding a recent rash of gas thefts. Wonders said, "I've...

Credit CDC During extremely hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to...

Dry weather is forecast for SE Texas through the weekend thanks to upper-level high pressure. Afternoon highs in the lower and middle...

SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES & FLOODING. The primary Texas counties of: Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell,...

Weekly Sheriff’s Report June 3, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby NEWTON 3rd ANNUAL HORSE CAMP 2024.   We held the 3rd Annual...

Hurricane season is once again upon us, and this one is expected to be a record-breaking one to remember. We all remember Hurricanes...

Information from Billy Ted Smith, Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency District ( SAFE-D) President. Are you signed up for THE...

Weekly Sheriff’s Report May 28, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (May 20, 2024, to May 26, 2024):  The Newton...