SPURGER / FRED, Texas — A routine traffic stop in the Spurger and Fred area resulted in felony narcotics arrests earlier this week, according to the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were patrolling the area around 10:15 p.m. on February 10 when they stopped an Oldsmobile passenger vehicle on Farm to Market 92 South at County Road 4565 for a traffic violation. Authorities identified the driver as Lawanda Gonzales, 42, of Kirbyville. While speaking with deputies, Gonzal

SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with a first-degree felony aggravated robbery involving a firearm. According to investigators with the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, Bradley Miller is currently being sought in connection with a December incident that occurred in the Cleveland area. Authorities allege Miller committed aggravated robbery with a f

March 28, 2000 - February 11, 2026 Jesse Cole Biscamp, Sr., 25 of Kirbyville passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm prior to service. Born March 28, 2000, in Beaumont, Texas to Jayson Biscamp and Penny (Baylor), he worked as an extractor operator in the refineries. Jessie is survived by his wife,

Gavin Bryce Tucker, of Beaumont, TX – Age 17 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Arresting Agency: DPS at 1:09 AM Olman Araely Lopez Sical, of Beaumont, TX – Age 24 Theft of Firearm Reckless Driving Unlawful Carrying Weapon Arresting Agency: DPS at 1:12 AM Marcus Manning, of Jasper, TX – Age 28 FTA / Bail Jumping – Resist Arrest, Search or Transport FTA / Bail Jumping – Criminal Trespass Capias – Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility Capias – Child Under 13 Years of Age Must

Photo Credit: Kirbyville High School Kirbyville High School is proud to recognize Senior Elijah Johnson as Student of the Week for February 9–13, 2026. During his four years at KHS, Elijah has made a lasting impact both in the classroom and in athletics. A respected leader among his peers, he has served as a strong example of dedication and character on the field and on the court. Elijah has competed in Varsity Football and Varsity Basketball for the past three years, earning

September 10, 1940 - February 10, 2026 Barnie Gail Denson 85 of Buna passed away, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his home. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, SAturday, February 14, 2026 at the funeral home. Born September 27, 1940 in Scott County, MS, he joined the US Navy and later worked as a welder. He was a resident of Buna, TX for over 50 years. He