

Burkeville and Newton VFD's and TFS worked together Thursday afternoon to fight a woods fire
Images courtesy of Newton VFD Captain Melanie Smith At 2:45 pm. Thursday afternoon, Newton Volunteer Fire Dept received a call to assist...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 17


Caution ahead: TxDOT calls for safe driving in work zones
Work Zone Awareness Week is April 21-25 AUSTIN – When working on the side of the road you have to be aware of your surroundings at all...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 17


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Newton County Sheriff's Report April 14, 2025 Sheriff’s Report Shooting : On Thursday, April 10, 2025, deputies with the Newton County...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 14


7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Dry weather will continue the next several days. A weak front will work through the area Tuesday with...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 12


Woods fire appears to have been started by an earlier stump fire
NEWTON COUNTY, TX Just after 5 pm Friday, Roganville Volunteer Fire Department was called out to assist Newton VFD on a woods fire in the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 11


Two vehicle accident in the Trout Creek area sends two to local hospitals
Trout Creek, TX - Wednesday evening around 8:20 pm, Trout Creek First Responders and Trout Creek Fire Department, as well as DPS were...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 10




