Photo Courtesy of Jasper Junior High School JASPER, Texas — Jasper Junior High School honored the legacy of former principal and longtime Jasper educator David Burt today with the dedication of the campus media studio, now officially named David Burt Studios. Photo Courtesy of Jasper Junior High School The studio, home to the school’s student broadcast program known as the Pawedcast, represents everything Burt believed in for students: creativity, hands-on learning, and fearl

JASPER, Texas  — The City of Jasper is hiring for several key positions across multiple departments and is encouraging qualified candidates to apply and join their dedicated team serving the community. Available positions include: Library Clerk Equipment Operator in the Right of Way Department Public Works Electrician Interested applicants can apply in person at Jasper City Hall, located at 465 South Main Street, Jasper, Texas 75951, or visit the city’s official website at ww

🚨 Public Assistance Needed 🚨 The Jasper Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the individuals shown in the photos. 📅 Incident 1: Date: September 22, 2025 Description: Black male wearing camo shorts, camo hat, red shirt, and red shoes 📅 Incident 2: Date: October 14, 2025 Description: Black male wearing a black T-shirt and black shorts Both incidents occurred at Walmart in Jasper, Texas. If you recognize either of these individuals or have any inf

Hello everyone, It’s that spooky time of year again! Join us Friday, October 31st from 6:00–8:00 PM for Halloween Around the Square — a fun, safe, and family-friendly evening right in the heart of Jasper! Let’s come together as a community and give our kids a great night of trick-or-treating all in one place. 🍬 We’ll have two sides of the Square blocked off (Lamar &Main) for vehicles to set up for trunk-or-treating, or you’re welcome to bring a table and tent to hand out can

JASPER — The Jasper-Newton County Public Health District issued a notice today reminding Cottage Law operators of regulations regarding self-service or “honor stand” sales. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), cottage food products must be packaged, labeled, and delivered directly to the consumer at the point of sale. Prepaid orders may be left for pickup by prior arrangement, but unpurchased foods cannot be displayed in unattended self-service m

Photo Courtesy of Jasper Police Department JASPER, Texas — Detectives with the Jasper Police Department’s Safe Streets Division, working alongside the Southeast Texas Violent Crime Task Force, apprehended a wanted parolee Monday afternoon following a brief vehicle pursuit through Jasper. Around 3:00 p.m., investigators located a vehicle driven by Kenneth Mitchell Woods, who was wanted by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for violating parole on his original charge of As

JASPER COUNTY — When a Jasper Police Department officer suspected a driver might be hiding narcotics during a traffic stop on Monday afternoon, October 20, 2025, he called for backup — and the help of a four-legged partner whose nose doesn’t miss a thing. Lieutenant Chad Ainsworth with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and his K9 partner Rhino responded to assist at Highway 190 and Main Street. The driver had refused consent to search the vehicle, prompting the JPD officer

Photo Courtesy of UMC of the Pines JASPER, Texas — What a difference a few hours can make. Volunteers from across East Texas rolled up their sleeves Saturday to pack an incredible 12,000 meals for local food banks serving Jasper, Newton, Sabine, and San Augustine counties. Hosted by United Methodist Church of the Pines, the “Feeding East Texas” event turned fellowship into full-on community impact — with 320 bags of rice, 20 bags of oats, and 20 bags of beans boxed and ready

JASPER, Texas — The Jasper County Emergency Services District No. 4 met Monday evening at 6 p.m., with Vice President Joe Morgan calling the meeting to order in the absence of President Sam Job. Commissioner Todd Parsons opened with prayer before the board turned to a full agenda of financial approvals, departmental updates, and new equipment discussions. New Board Member Appointed Vice President Morgan introduced Steve Smith as the district’s newest board member, filling the

East Texas - U.S. Rep. Brian Babin said he has requested that his congressional salary be withheld during the ongoing government shutdown. “If Democrats are forcing hardworking Americans, our troops, and federal law enforcement to go without pay during their reckless shutdown, then I will too,” Babin said in a statement. “I’ve asked for my own congressional pay to be withheld until the government reopens.”

JASPER, TX - UHY Advisors Mid-Atlantic Forensics Auditor, Jack Reagan spoke at the Jasper City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, revealed the findings of comprehensive evaluation of the city's financial activity for fiscal years 2019 through 2023. The Jasper City Council voted in April earlier this year to spend $99,680.00 with UHY Advisors covering a 5-year audit that would focus on 5 subject areas - Jasper United, General Operations, DETCOG Building, Proposition A Jasper

Photo Courtesy of UMC of the Pines Facebook JASPER, Texas — Got a few hours to spare this Saturday? You can help fight hunger right here at home. East Texans are invited to join forces for a hands-on community event to pack 12,000 meals for local food banks serving Jasper, Newton, Sabine, and San Augustine Counties. The Feeding East Texas event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 740 Verna Street in Jasper, and organizers are asking for volunteers ages 12 and up to help assemble t

The new Dixie Station in Beech Grove will soon house the department’s first-ever new fire apparatus, made possible through $345,000 in Texas A&M Forest Service grants. BEECH GROVE, Texas — Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone this week after receiving two state grants totaling $345,000 through the Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The grants include $300,000 for a new tanker truck and $45,000 for

Jasper County Commissioner Dennis Marks has been recognized for completing an advanced course of study in county government through the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC). Marks received his Certificate of Achievement from the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT) during the organization’s 103rd Annual Conference held Oct. 6–9 in Galveston County. The CCAC program represents the highest level of voluntary education available to county offici

Photos Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Multiple roadside fires forced the temporary closure of Highway 63 West between FM 1747 and County Road 082 Monday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response to stop the flames from spreading into nearby woods. According to Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Gunter, units were dispatched at 2:35 p.m. to assist Angelina River Fire and Rescue with several grass and brush fires burning along both sides o

Two Legends, One Legacy: Jasper’s own Ann Thomasson-Wilson joins fellow angling great Rick Clunn as they’re honored at the Texas...

Article by Wyatt Winters JASPER, TEXAS- Today the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6380 hosted their 3rd annual Trade Days, a swap...

JASPER, Texas — The Jasper Police Department is reminding all business owners that beginning October 13, 2025, a new city ordinance...

At 4:40 PM East End VFD was dispatched to an area of Highway 63 E just West of Bishop Chapel Church. Crew found a White Chevy truck with...

At 7:56PM East End VFD was called to an area of Highway 190 E just East of the LP Plant for a single vehicle accident with a horse...