Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Car Burglary Suspect
JASPER, Texas – The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a vehicle...
Rita Shipp
Aug 30
Christus Jasper Memorial Earns First-Ever 5-Star Rating
Photo by Rita Shipp JASPER, Texas – Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital has joined an elite group of just 290 hospitals nationwide...
Rita Shipp
Aug 30
Spend Labor Day at the Coffee House in Jasper
JASPER, Texas — The East Texas Regional Arts Center will host its Coffee House event on Monday, September 1, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30...
Rita Shipp
Aug 29
Community Mourns Loss of 11-Year-Old Karsyn Slaydon, Fundraiser Launched to Support Family
Remembering 11-year-old Karsyn Slaydon. Photo Courtesy of GoFundMe. BEECH GROVE, Texas — The community is grieving the tragic loss of...
Rita Shipp
Aug 28
11-Year-Old Dies After UTV Accident in Beech Grove; 7-Year-Old Also Injured
Photo Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD BEECH GROVE, Texas – A tragic accident Tuesday evening claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy and left...
Rita Shipp
Aug 26
JCSO Reunites Lost Toddler with Family in Jasper
Photo by Rita Shipp JASPER, Texas — What could have been a tragedy turned into a moment of relief Tuesday morning when the Jasper County...
Rita Shipp
Aug 26
Update: Beech Grove Fire Station Expands With New Bays and Upgraded Doors
The Beech Grove Fire Department has expanded its main station to five bays, replacing its original roll-up doors with sturdier, insulated...
Rita Shipp
Aug 23
City of Jasper Lineman Injured in Highway 96 Collision While Responding to Power Outage
Photos Courtesy of City of Jasper JASPER COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a serious two-vehicle...
Rita Shipp
Aug 22
Multiple Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 190 East of Jasper
Photos Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD JASPER COUNTY, Texas – A serious crash Friday afternoon east of Jasper left multiple people injured,...
Rita Shipp
Aug 22
String of Burglaries Leads to Arrest of Newton Man in Jasper
Jacob Paul Wiltz, booked into the Newton County Jail on burglary-related charges. Photo Courtesy of Newton County Sheriff's Office....
Rita Shipp
Aug 21
Hospital District Donates $125K to Cover Jail Medical Expenses, Taking Burden Off Taxpayers
Pictured from left to right: Chief Deputy Larry Pulliam, Major Steve Crowell, Sheriff Chuck Havard, JHD Vice President Rodney Norsworthy,...
Rita Shipp
Aug 20
New JEDCO Board’s First Meeting Brings Shakeup: Resignations, Bylaw Change, and New Leadership
Photos and Video by Rita Shipp The new JEDCO board holds its first meeting on August 19, 2025. Full Video of Meeting JASPER, Texas — Two...
Rita Shipp
Aug 19
Jasper Upgrades West Side Water Lines, Adds Hydrants for Fire Protection
Photos Courtesy of The City of Jasper The City of Jasper is making a major investment in public safety and infrastructure with the...
Rita Shipp
Aug 19
From half pennies to millions: JEDCO’s impact on Jasper
Lequin Hilderbrand, Jasper City Council Member District 5 At-Large. JASPER, Texas — Jasper City Council Member Lequin Hilderbrand...
Rita Shipp
Aug 19
Multiple Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash at Dam B Bridge — Same Location as Recent Wrecks
Photos Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD JASPER COUNTY, Texas – A Sunday afternoon crash on U.S. Highway 190 at the Dam B Bridge sent several...
Rita Shipp
Aug 17
Jasper Police Arrest Man After Shots Fired Call
ETB File Photo Update: Sunday 2:42 p.m. Jasper Police Chief Garrett Foster released additional details regarding the use of a Taser...
Rita Shipp
Aug 17
Jasper City Council Special Meeting Tackles JEDCO Questions, Legal Opinions, and Board Appointments
Photos and Video by Rita Shipp Full Meeting Video JASPER, Texas — A dispute over legal opinions and council authority took center stage...
Rita Shipp
Aug 15
Deputies Arrest Lufkin Woman for Injury to a Child in Jasper
Tina Wiesinger, 51, of Lufkin, arrested for Injury to a Child – 3rd Degree Felony. Photo Courtesy of JCSO. JASPER, Texas — A Lufkin...
Rita Shipp
Aug 13
Minor Injuries Reported in One-Vehicle Crash Near East Gibson and Bevil Loop
Photo Courtesy of Katherine Sharp JASPER, Texas — Just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, EMS, Jasper Police Department, and the Jasper...
Rita Shipp
Aug 13
Jasper City Council Tables JEDCO Board Vote; Special Meeting Set for Friday
Photos and Video by Rita Shipp Full meeting video It was standing room only inside Jasper City Hall Monday night, as residents packed the...
Rita Shipp
Aug 11
