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Jasper Fugitive Amber Lynn Mock Arrested in Angelina County

A woman wanted on multiple charges in Jasper County has been taken into custody. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, Amber Lynn Mock, 35, of Jasper, was arrested early Saturday morning in Angelina County. Sheriff Havard said Mock was apprehended at approximately 5:30 a.m. while in possession of a stolen van connected to a church burglary in Tyler County. She was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held in the Angelina County Jail. Mock had

Jasper County

Rita Shipp

7 days ago

Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Raise Wildfire Concerns Across East and Southeast Texas

Residents across East and Southeast Texas are being urged to use extra caution with outdoor activities as elevated fire weather conditions develop across much of the region, according to state and federal fire and weather officials. While the most extreme fire danger — known as Red Flag conditions — is focused farther west in Texas, dry air, gusty winds, and warm winter temperatures are creating higher-than-normal wildfire potential on Thursday and Friday, including in Deep E

Jasper County

Rita Shipp

Jan 2

Jasper man dies less than 10 minutes after being returned from Angelina County Jail

Exterior of the Angelina County Jail in Lufkin, Texas. ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas — A Jasper man died after a rapid medical emergency shortly after being returned from the hospital to the Angelina County Jail, according to information confirmed by the sheriff’s office. Tony Jerome Irvine, 54, of Jasper, was incarcerated and waiting to be transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to begin serving a one-year sentence for felony theft. Sheriff’s officials reported tha

Angelina County

Rita Shipp

Nov 7, 2025

City of Zavalla Issues Burn Ban Effective Immediately

ZAVALLA, Texas — The City of Zavalla has announced that a burn ban is now in effect as of 8:34 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025. The ban...

Zavalla

Rita Shipp

Oct 3, 2025

14 Cadets Graduate from First Jasper County Law Enforcement Academy in Nearly 20 Years

Photos by Rita Shipp JASPER, Texas – History was made Thursday evening as Cadet Class 119 of the Angelina College Law Enforcement...

Jasper County

Rita Shipp

Oct 2, 2025

September is National Firefighter Month: Honoring the Heroes Who Protect Our Communities

Photo by Rita Shipp East Texas — When the sirens sound and the pager goes off, firefighters leave their families, their meals, and their...

Jasper County

Rita Shipp

Sep 3, 2025

East Texas Water Battle: Lawmakers Hit Pause on Big Pumping Project

Photo Credit: Jasper County Texas Development District #1 Lake Sam Rayburn, East Texas’ largest reservoir, is closely tied to the...

Jasper County

Rita Shipp

Aug 26, 2025

Zavalla VFD Battles Blaze Amid Water Crisis as City Works Toward Pump Solution

Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze in Zavalla on Saturday that destroyed multiple vehicles and debris from a demolished trailer...

Angelina County

Rita Shipp

Aug 23, 2025

Sam Rayburn Tournament Delivers Big Wins for Local Anglers in BFL Cowboy Division

Despite rough weather conditions, the third stop of the Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Cowboy Division,...

Sam Rayburn

Rita Shipp

Apr 8, 2025

Obituaries

Obituary of Dustin Ray Arrant

April 12, 1990 - January 11, 2026 Dustin Ray Arrant passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at UTMB in Galveston. Dustin was born on April 12, 1990 in Galveston, TX to Dennis Arrant and Vicki Galloway. He is survived by his father Dennis Arrant, mother Vicki Galloway of Silsbee; brother Drake Arrant and Taylor of Silsbee, sister Desirae Arrant of Silsbee, nieces and nephews Harper, Taitum, Cobe, Nova. He is preceded in death by his step-father Drew Galloway. Cremation is un

Obituary of Arlethia B. Middleton

February 27, 1956 - January 11, 2026 Arlethia B. Middleton went home to her heavenly Father Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 69. Services for Ms. Middleton will be Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Armstrong Memorial CME Church located at 648 County Road 114, Jasper, Texas. The visitation will be at 12:00 P.M. prior to the funeral at 1:00 P.M. The interment will follow in the Campground Cemetery located at 1859 County Road 139 N., Jasper, Texas. Services are under the dire

Obituary of Verline Wright

July 3, 1939 - January 15, 2026 A Celebration of Verline Wright’s Life, age 86, of Jasper, Texas, will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper, Texas. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Funeral Home. Verline passed away on, Thursday, January 15, 2025 at Groveton Nursing Home in Groveton, Texas. Verline was born on July 3, 1939 in Tyler County, Texas. A former resident of Colmesneil and Beau

Obituary of Beverly Gail Avila

August 26, 1946 - January 14, 2026 A Celebration of Beverly Gail Avila’s Life, age 79, of Burkeville, Texas will be held at a later date. Beverly passed away on January 14, 2026 at Rayburn Health Care and Rehabilitation. A native and a longtime resident of Groves, Texas, she has been a resident of Burkeville, Texas for the past 20 years. Beverly was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Port Arthur, Texas. She loved her dogs, Ally and Poo Bear, her grandchildren and she

Obituary of Mollie Dee Vieau

July 10, 1940 - January 15, 2026 Mollie Dee Vieau, 85, of Ivanhoe, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026. Born in Blooming Grove, Texas, to Buford and Dorothy Holliefield, she lived in Ivanhoe for many years. She retired from B.P. Solvay after many years of service. Mollie loved making quilts that she lovingly gave to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who cherish them dearly. Along with traveling and going to the casino, she enjoyed her garden, the be

Obituary of Jane Becker Worrell

January 13, 2026 Jane Becker Worrell, 80, of Livingston, passed away January 13, 2025. Born in Cairo, Illinois, to Rev. Walter and Vera Becker, she lived in Livingston for many years. She retired from Mobil Oil after many years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend to all who knew and loved her. Jane was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Walter B. Becker; mother, Vera Evelyn McCoy Becker; husband, Malcolm H. Worrell; and a brother, Walter Ward Be

Obituary of Betty Boyett

February 1, 1943 - January 14, 2026 Betty Boyett, 82 of Buna passed away, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral service will be 2:00, pm Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Friday, Jan. 16, at the funeral home.. Born February 1, 1943 in Mauriceville, Texas to Jack and Verna (Duquant) Scott, she had lived in Buna 34 years. She is survived by her

Obituary of Della Mae Jones

March 5, 1957 - January 5, 2026 Della Mae Houston Jones went to her heavenly home Monday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born Tuesday, February 5, 1957 in Jasper, Texas. The services for Mrs. Jones will be Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Westside Church of Christ located at 489 Texas State Hwy. 63 W., Jasper, Texas. The visitation will be at 12:00 P.M. prior to the funeral at 1:00 P.M. The interment will follow in the Indian Creek Cemetery located at County Roa

Obituary of Cody Darnell Davis

December 2, 1981 - January 12, 2026 Cody Darnell Davis, 44, of Hillister Texas passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Cody Darnell Davis was born December 2, 1981. He made his journey home on January 12, 2026 at the age of 44. Cody worked oilfield jobs and at one time he owned his own business, Davis lawn care which he really enjoyed. Cody was a complex person with a big heart who was loved by his family and friends. He always had a big beautiful smile. He is survived by hi

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Jasper Fugitive Amber Lynn Mock Arrested in Angelina County

Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Raise Wildfire Concerns Across East and Southeast Texas

Jasper man dies less than 10 minutes after being returned from Angelina County Jail

City of Zavalla Issues Burn Ban Effective Immediately

14 Cadets Graduate from First Jasper County Law Enforcement Academy in Nearly 20 Years

September is National Firefighter Month: Honoring the Heroes Who Protect Our Communities

East Texas Water Battle: Lawmakers Hit Pause on Big Pumping Project

Zavalla VFD Battles Blaze Amid Water Crisis as City Works Toward Pump Solution

Sam Rayburn Tournament Delivers Big Wins for Local Anglers in BFL Cowboy Division

Obituaries

Obituary of Dustin Ray Arrant

Obituary of Arlethia B. Middleton

Obituary of Verline Wright

Obituary of Beverly Gail Avila

Obituary of Mollie Dee Vieau

Obituary of Jane Becker Worrell

Obituary of Betty Boyett

Obituary of Della Mae Jones

Obituary of Cody Darnell Davis