EVADALE, Texas — A wanted fugitive was taken into custody Sunday following an arrest by Jasper County deputies in the Evadale area. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, on January 18, 2026, Deputies Kaylor and Morgan responded to a residence in the 4000 block of FM 1131 while attempting to locate a wanted individual. Deputies made contact with Stephen Costlow, 59, of Vidor, and placed him under arrest without incident. Authorities said Costlow had three active war

Several East Texas students earned degrees from Sam Houston State University during the Fall 2025 semester, according to the university’s Office of Marketing and Communications. The following graduates represent communities across Southeast Texas and completed undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines: Fall 2025 Graduates Buna Jordan Clark — Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Evadale Justin Rogers — Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leade

Photo Credit: Jace Roden Kirbyville High School’s cheer squad proved once again why they are a force to be reckoned with, bringing home multiple top honors from the Grapevine Mustang Invitational over the weekend. The Wildcats captured the 3A Championship and went on to earn the Overall Grand Champion title across Classes 2A–5A, outperforming teams from much larger schools. Kirbyville also took home Overall Crowd Leading, finishing first among all competing divisions. Adding

Dewayne Davis Jr., 25, was booked into the Jasper County Jail on an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle charge. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office EVADALE, Texas — A 25-year-old Spring man was arrested Tuesday in Evadale after deputies recovered a vehicle that had been reported stolen, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Deputy Matt Harrell with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to Smurfit Westrock in Evada

EVADALE, Texas — Two men were arrested Thursday following a burglary investigation in Evadale that unfolded after a business owner reported suspected stolen property, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. On December 18, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chad Ainsworth was contacted by a local business owner who reported that individuals were attempting to sell items the owner believed to be stolen. Shortly after that report, a separate complainant contacte

Photo by Jasper County Sheriff's Office On December 7, 2025, at approximately 12:25 p.m., Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard received a call from a woman in Beaumont reporting that her mother in Evadale was experiencing a medical emergency. The caller stated the woman was disoriented, unable to move, and in urgent need of assistance. Sheriff Havard, along with Deputies “Coach” Morgan and “Dr.” Tipton, responded immediately. Upon arrival, the team spotted an open window at the

Evadale, Texas — The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two juveniles in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred Friday night in Evadale. According to Sheriff Chuck Havard, deputies responded on October 24 to a residence in Evadale after receiving reports of a possible assault earlier in the evening. During the investigation, evidence revealed that the suspects — a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old — had allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old victim and stolen mo

SUSAN FERN BLACK April 21, 1947 - October 10, 2025 Susan Fern Black, 78, of Buna, died Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1947, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Marion Fern Pearson Parker and Gladwin “Bud” Parker. Susan worked for Evadale Independent School District for over twenty years. She was a member of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church in Evadale, where she had a passion for children’s ministry. Survivors include her loving husband, Bill Black; children, K

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Evadale Little Dribblers will start sign ups Monday, September 22ND. LAST SIGN UPS will be Friday October 24th. This will be the last...

Dorian Harris, 37, of Evadale. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office. EVADALE, Texas — What began as a 911 call for help...

EVADALE, Texas — Evadale ISD was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after law enforcement responded to a reported incident at Eastex...

Photos Courtesy of JCSO Evadale, Texas – Two firefighters were injured Monday evening when an Evadale Fire Rescue medical truck crashed...

Gayland Ridings, 60, of Navasota, was arrested in Evadale on an active parole violation warrant. Photo Courtesy of JCSO. EVADALE, Texas —...

BUNA-EVADALE, TX- At 12:44 am early Monday morning, Jasper County Dispatch received a call regarding a 2016 Kenworth truck carrying a...

EVADALE, TX- Wednesday evening at approximately 6:25 pm, a two-vehicle accident occurred on US Hwy 96 in a construction zone in Evadale....

45-year-old Arquimedes Chavez Cordova of Baytown EVADALE, TX- Two weeks ago, June 25th at around 9:30 pm, an Evadale resident witnessed a...

43-year-old Joshua Stimits of Buna A Jasper County Deputy was on patrol last night, June 4th in Evadale at 8:20 p.m., when he noticed a...

52-year-old Sharlean Perio of Evadale EVADALE, TX- Early Sunday morning, Jasper County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding a...