Hazardous weather on the way...again
Thursday afternoon through Friday, we will have an active weather pattern with multiple rounds of heavy showers and the chance for severe...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 15, 2024
New & Returning City Council Members Sworn In
New and returning members to the Newton City Council were sworn in at the monthly council meeting Tueday evening. City Manager Donnie...
J Sharp
May 15, 2024
Suspects arrested in heavy equipment theft have been identified
From left to right: 36-year-old Rhodie Day and 35-year-old Michael Bennefield The names, and charges of those arrested in the heavy...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 14, 2024
Thomas Norvell Davis Obituary 7/24/60 - 5/11/24
Thomas Norvell Davis, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in The Woodlands, TX. He was born...
sharpcindy56
May 14, 2024
Newton County Sheriff Report
May 13, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (May 6, 2024, to May 12, 2024): The Newton County Sheriff’s Office...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 13, 2024
Green charged with crimes against a child
33-year-old Cody Green, of Newton, formerly of Kirbyville was arrested, allegedly for crimes against a child. Green was arrested on...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 13, 2024
Severe weather is on the way
The latest information from NWS Lake Charles regarding this afternoon’s potential for severe weather. Please remain weather aware as the...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 13, 2024
Severe weather brings larges hail and heavy rain to the area
Sunday afternoon storms in the Kirbyville/Bleakwood area brought some significant weather. These are all from the Highway 87 and FM 363...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 12, 2024
Arrests have been made in the stolen heavy equipment case
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby On Friday, May 10, 2024, we received a call from Jasper County S.O. regarding items we reported stolen...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 10, 2024
Post Flood Clean Up at City Park
Major cleanup at Caney Creek Park on Thursday morning. Assistant city Administrator, Landon Kelly stated “The crews are working hard to...
J Sharp
May 9, 2024
Annual BBQ Pit Build Off Competition
Newton FFA alumni held their annual BBQ Pit Build Off Contest May 7, 2024. 10 teams from 7 schools competed. Placings 1st- Newton team 1...
sharpcindy56
May 8, 2024
Attention Retired Military Members
By: W. R. Boughner TMCS(AW/SW) USN Ret Newton County Veteran’s Service Officer 509 Main St. (or) PO Bx.1380 Newton, TX. 75966 Telephone:...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 7, 2024
Newton County Sheriff Report and press release
May 6, 2024 Released by:  Sheriff Robert Burby On Monday, May 6, 2024, we were contacted by a Jasper Newton Electric Cooperative employee...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 6, 2024
Bean, Miller and Spivey WIN Newton City Council seats
Close to 400 citizens turned out to vote in the City of Newton for new and potentially returning City Council seats. Political Newcomer...
J Sharp
May 4, 2024
Sabine River Authority increases spillway gate release at Toledo Bend Reservoir Friday afternoon The current total release rate being released from the reservoir this morning was 35,196 CFS.
Author: Scott Eslinger (12NewsNow) Published: 10:07 AM CDT May 1, 2024 Updated: 4:07 PM CDT May 3, 2024 SOUTH TOLEDO BEND, Texas — The...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 3, 2024
Some schools cancel, delay start times in anticipation of severe weather on Friday 12News is updating this list as we receive new and updated information.
Author: Gabby Gaspard Published: 9:57 PM CDT May 2, 2024 Updated: 10:21 PM CDT May 2, 2024 BEAUMONT, Texas — Check with your school's...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 2, 2024
Daily Weather Forecast with KBMT 12 Patrick Vaughn
From our Media Partners at KBMT 12 News An active pattern is forecast for SE Texas the next couple of days as disturbances will move...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 1, 2024