

East Texas Could See Boost in Hospital and EMS Support Under New Laws
Photo Courtesy of The Office of the Governor Greg Abbott AUSTIN — Rural Texans, including those in Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties,...

Rita Shipp
Sep 9, 2025


National Public Lands Day Returns Sept. 27 at Lake Sam Rayburn
BROOKELAND, Texas — Mark your calendars and lace up your boots — National Public Lands Day is set for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at...

Rita Shipp
Sep 9, 2025


Reviving Browndell: Community Center & Playground Needs Your Help
Photo Courtesy of Support Browndell Community Center and Playground Facebook Page. BROOKELAND, Texas — The Browndell Community Center...

Rita Shipp
Sep 9, 2025


Jasper County Arrest Report – Monday, September 8, 2025
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Monday, September 8, 2025: Roy Smith, of Jasper, TX – Age 52 Injury...

Rita Shipp
Sep 9, 2025


Evadale Man Arrested After Staging Stabbing for Social Media Skit
Dorian Harris, 37, of Evadale. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office. EVADALE, Texas — What began as a 911 call for help...

Rita Shipp
Sep 8, 2025


Lockdown Quickly Lifted at Evadale ISD After Nearby Incident
EVADALE, Texas — Evadale ISD was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after law enforcement responded to a reported incident at Eastex...

Rita Shipp
Sep 8, 2025


Jasper County Urgent Care Expands Services, New Hours Announced
JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Local patients will soon see a familiar name with a broader reach. Beginning September 15, Hooked on Health will...

Rita Shipp
Sep 8, 2025


Jasper County Arrest Report – Sunday, September 7, 2025
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Sunday, September 7, 2025: James Alan Beck, of Jasper, TX – Age 42...

Rita Shipp
Sep 8, 2025


Elderly Man Injured in RV Park Assault; Suspect Arrested in Jasper County
Booking Photo: Roy Lee Smith, 53, of Jasper — charged with Injury to a Child/Elderly/Disabled Individual (Third-Degree Felony) Photo...

Rita Shipp
Sep 8, 2025


Armed Robbery Reported at Buna Family Dollar; Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help
Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office BUNA, Texas – The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that...

Rita Shipp
Sep 8, 2025


Need help with VA, Social Security, IRS? Babin Mobile Office in Jasper Sept. 24
JASPER, Texas — U.S. Rep. Brian Babin’s district team will hold mobile office hours at the Jasper County Courthouse Annex on Wednesday,...

Rita Shipp
Sep 7, 2025


Jasper County Arrest Report – Saturday, September 6, 2025
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Saturday, September 6, 2025: Wadell Demond Barlow, of Jasper, TX –...

Rita Shipp
Sep 7, 2025


East Texas Water Fight Not Over: Senate Strips Pause from Groundwater Export Bill
Photo by Rita Shipp. Everyday water sources, like this rural well in East Texas, could be affected if large-scale groundwater pumping...

Rita Shipp
Sep 6, 2025


Jasper County Arrest Report – Friday, September 5, 2025
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Friday, September 5, 2025: Robert Ray Hampshire, of Jasper, TX – Age...

Rita Shipp
Sep 6, 2025


Jasper County Adopts FY 2026 Budget, Lowers Tax Rate
JASPER COUNTY, Texas — The Jasper County Commissioners Court met in special session Friday, September 5, where members adopted the...

Rita Shipp
Sep 5, 2025


Jasper County Arrest Report – Thursday, September 4, 2025
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Thursday, September 4, 2025: James Lewis Guillory, of Brookeland, TX...

Rita Shipp
Sep 5, 2025


Jasper County Arrest Report – Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Wednesday, September 3, 2025: Jack Corbin Condron, of Newton, TX –...

Rita Shipp
Sep 4, 2025


Jasper County Arrest Report – Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Tuesday, September 2, 2025: Nicole Denmon, of Fred, TX – Age 53 Bail...

Rita Shipp
Sep 3, 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...

Rita Shipp
Sep 3, 2025


Proposed Federal Housing Cuts Could Hit Rural East Texas Hard
Illustration created by Rita Shipp, East Texas Banner — Representing modest rural housing similar to what is found across East Texas,...

Rita Shipp
Sep 2, 2025




















