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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Obituaries

Obituary of Larah Ruth Sims

August 25, 1946 - December 16, 2025 Larah Ruth Sims, 79 of Kirbyville passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be 10 am, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, December 19 at the funeral home. Born August 25, 1946 to Jasper West and Jo Francis (Smith), she was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Bronson Sims; son, T

Obituary of Ercel Ray Boyett

December 11, 1939 - December 18, 2025 Ercel Ray Boyett, 86 of Buna passed away, Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home. Funeral service will be 12, pm Monday, December 22, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Sunday, December 21, 2025. Born December 11, 1939 to Dallas Texas Boyett and Amy in Hemphill, Texas; he was a retired truck driver. He is survived by wife, Betty Boyett; children, Donald Boyett, Ro

Obituary of Bonnie Carol Gary

July 26, 1957 — December 15, 2025 Bonnie Gary, 68, of Wiergate passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Bonnie was born on July 26, 1957 in Utica, New York to Nelson and Pauline Leigh. Bonnie was a strong-willed woman who would help anyone in need. She worked in the healthcare industry for many years. She loved her coffee and sending "Good Morning" memes to a dozen or more family and friends every morning. She was active in her community and was always available when called

Obituary of Deborah Kay Boykin

November 2, 1956 - December 17, 2025 Deborah K Boykin, most affectionately known as “Moo,” Passed away on Dec, 17th at her home in Buna, Tx surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3:00 pm at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Moo cowgirl through and through. Her life was rooted in grit, love, and the open road, always chasing the next horizon. She found her greatest joy alongside her daughter, Stephanie her best friend and partner

Obituary of Sandra Jean Ringer

November 19, 1942 - December 13, 2025 Sandra Jean RInger, 83 of Call passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Trout Creek Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 2:30 prior to the service. Born November 19, 1942 in Houston to Raymond Shelton and Gladys, Sandra owned various stores over the years. She is survived by husband, Harold RInger; sons, James Odom, James Marshall, Kevin Marsh

Obituary of William Earl Brodnax

August 20, 1942 - December 14, 2025 William Earl Brodnax, 83 of Buna passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home. Born August 20, 1942 to Thomas Brodnax and Katherine in Spendora, Louisiana he worked as a Sheriff in law enforcement. He is survived by his wife, June Maricle of Buna; daughter, Gwen Oliver of Buna; grandchildren, Dakota Mills, Lucas Oliver; great grandchild, Natalie Mills. Cremation is under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna.

Obituary of Jason John Miller

November 26, 1974 - December 13, 2025 Jason John Miller, 51 of Navasoto, previously of Kirbyville passed away in his home December 13, 2025 Funeral service will be 1 pm, Friday, January 2, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Magnolia Springs Cemetery. Viisitaion will begin at 12 pm, prior to service. Following the interment, everyone is invited back to Call Junction Baptist Church for food and fellowship and to share their memories of Jason. J

Obituary of Noah Nichols

April 1, 2003 — December 13, 2025 Noah Jacob Nichols, age 22, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Jasper with interment to follow at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, Louisiana. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. Noah was the beloved son of Niles and

Obituary of Joseph E. Griggs

July 16, 1950 - December 11, 2025 A Celebration of Life for Joseph E. Griggs, age 75 , of Jasper, Texas, will be Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper, Texas with burial following at Kirbyville City Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas. Visitation is 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

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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 Larah Ruth Sims

Obituary of Ercel Ray Boyett

Obituary of Bonnie Carol Gary

Obituary of Deborah Kay Boykin

Obituary of Sandra Jean Ringer

Obituary of William Earl Brodnax

Obituary of Jason John Miller

Obituary of Noah Nichols

Obituary of Joseph E. Griggs