KIRBYVILLE, TX — A Kirbyville woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon following an investigation into a reported vehicle burglary on County Road 451, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. On January 27, 2026, at approximately 2:37 p.m., Deputy Shannon Davis Jr. with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary of a motor vehicle at 9591 County Road 451 in Kirbyville. The victim reported that his neighbor, Amber Granger, 39, of Kirbyville, admit

KIRBYVILLE, Texas - The Kirbyville Volunteer Fire Department recognized service, leadership and community support during its annual Officer’s Installation and Awards Banquet held Saturday night. The event featured guest speaker Greg Bostwick, chief meteorologist at KFDM, who delivered an informative presentation on weather patterns, hurricane preparedness and forecasting. Bostwick was also presented with an appreciation plaque for his years of service educating and informing

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

Reader advisory: Images associated with this case shared by law enforcement may be graphic in nature. Donald Lewis, 82, of Kirbyville, faces a cruelty to livestock charge following an investigation by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Kirbyville man was arrested Monday afternoon following multiple reports of livestock neglect, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. Sheriff Havard stated that on January 12, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m.

Matthew Laney, 36, of Kirbyville, was arrested Monday night and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (PG1 <1G), a state jail felony. Photo courtesy of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Kirbyville man was arrested Monday night following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, December 29, 2025, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Deputy Shannon Davis con

KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Aubree Coleson of Kirbyville has earned All-American honors in youth softball after helping her team capture a championship in a two-day tournament. Coleson, 10, plays shortstop and pitcher. Her team won the championship game in decisive fashion, posting a 15–1 victory to secure first place in the All-American competition. Coleson has been playing softball since the age of 5 and was named a 10U All-American Champion  following the tournament. “I loved play

KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Cooper Kent and Lane Clark, sophomores at Kirbyville High School turned in a strong performance on the water finishing up the year, placing among the top finishers in the SETX High School Fishing 2025–2026 School of the Year. Kirbyville finished 8th overall in the current standings, posting consistent scores across multiple events to earn a total of 1,228.61 points, according to results released by the SETX High School Fishing Association . SETX High Schoo

First responders and bystanders gather outside a manufactured home on FM 1013 West near Kirbyville after a pickup truck left the roadway and crashed into the residence Sunday afternoon. Photo by: East Texas Banner The Texas Department of Public Safety – Southeast Texas Region has released new information regarding the crash on FM 1013 West, near Kirbyville. According to DPS, the crash occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 2:23 p.m. A 2021 Dodge Ram pickup wa

Booking photo of Jeremiah Beck, 38, of Kirbyville. Jasper County, Texas — A Kirbyville man was taken into custody Wednesday night after deputies say he threatened family members with a knife during a disturbance call. According to Sheriff Chuck Havard, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded on December 4, 2025, at approximately 8:08 p.m., to the 8000 block of County Road 451 in Kirbyville for reports of a disturbance involving a weapon. Deputy Tipton arrived on scene an

Rebecca Cofty Knight, 62, of Kirbyville. Kirbyville, Texas — A routine patrol in the Kirbyville area led to a felony arrest this week after a Jasper County deputy located a wanted suspect out of Newton County. On December 4, 2025, Deputy Tipton with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The driver, identified as Rebecca Cofty Knight, 62, of Kirbyville, was found to have an active State Jail Felony warrant from Newton County f

We are having the 1st Annual Youth Market Trade Day!!!! If you make something, bake something, sell something..... Please register with me to book a FREE vendor spot at The Kirbyville Duck pond. Any youth, up to 18 years of age, can set up and sell your items (you are responsible for set up and take down). There will be pictures with the Grinch for sale by Op Grad. Please take the time to show up and show out for the future generation. As soon as we are done with the ev

By Wyatt Winters ROGANVILLE, TX- On Wednesday evening, Roganville Baptist Church hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner where they serve the community by providing free food to their congregation and anyone hungry looking for company. Volunteers prepared all the Thanksgiving favorites such as turkey, ham, dressing, pumpkin pie, country sweet tea and more! Over 50 people were treated to home style cooking! “I’ve been here for over eleven years,” said Pastor Paul Swearingen. “

by Wyatt Winters KIRBYVILLE, TEXAS- Kirbyville Highschool held their 59th annual Veteran’s Day Program. Servicemen and women were invited to come and eat as well as partake in the festivities in their honor. The Highschool prepared a free breakfast in the library that was served at 8 a.m. where Veterans were treated to letters and pictures drawn by Kirbyville students. The program began at 9 a.m. in the gymnasium. Live music was provided by the Highschool band and veteran gu

Kirbyville made history this past Sunday at the Lone Star Cheer Competition, and they didn’t just show up — they showed out. The Kirbyville Youth Football Association (KYFA) Cheer program entered a team in every division: Flag Division  (ages 5–6) Junior Division  (ages 7–8) Senior Division  (ages 9–12) Each team faced tough competitors from across the region, including Silsbee, Kountze, Buna, Woodville, Huntington, and Evadale. But from the moment Kirbyville stepped into the

By Wyatt Winters KIRBYVILLE, TEXAS - On October 26th, Kirbyville was treated to not just one, but two fall events hosted by two different churches: The Life Restoration Outreach Church had their Pumpkinpalooza and the Kirbyville Missionary Baptist Church held their trunk or treating event. Both events were free and offered games and food for visiting familiars to have a fun and safe experience this Halloween season. The first church boasted tracker hay rides and a free Pumpki

KIRBYVILLE, TEXAS - On October 29th, 2025, at approximately 8:57 p.m., Deputy Gray and Kirbyville Officer Goings made contact with a suspicious vehicle located at Ellis Truck and Trailer Parts at 482 FM 363 in Kirbyville that was currently closed for business. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Matthew Gene Haskins, 44, of Kirbyville. While speaking with the driver, Deputy Gray had reason to believe that narcotics may be in the vehicle and asked for consent to search

Photo by Rita Shipp KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Emergency response in southern Jasper County just got a major upgrade. After months of planning and contract work, Jasper County Emergency Services District No. 3 (ESD 3) has officially launched a dedicated ambulance unit operated by Allegiance Mobile Health — one of the largest private EMS providers in Texas. This marks the first time ESD 3 has had an ambulance assigned solely to its jurisdiction, serving rural areas outside city limi

Article By Wyatt Winters KIRBYVILLE Texas - Wednesday evening. Kirbyville High School hosted Fields of Faith, at the Wildcat Stadium. The event is organized by the student-led Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FDC) who brought together musicians and school faculty to fill the night with worship and testimonials for the community. Doors opened at 6 p.m. where guests were greeted with free admissions and hotdogs provided by Faith Christian Assembly Church and a complementary

KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Two brothers were arrested late Saturday night after Jasper County deputies responded to reports of gunfire during a fight in Kirbyville. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, deputies Gray, Roy, Morgan, and Kaylor, along with Kirbyville Police Officer Lilly, were dispatched around 10:52 p.m. on October 18 to the 3700 block of County Road 443 for a disturbance involving shots fired. When officers arrived, they found Azion Mahathay, 21, and his

Joni Waldrup, 47, of Kirbyville — courtesy of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. KIRBYVILLE, Texas — On Sunday afternoon, October 12, 2025, at approximately 3:37 p.m., Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies were taking a report of a stolen vehicle in the Kirbyville area when the case took an unexpected turn. While the complainant was still on the phone with deputies, they spotted the vehicle traveling north on U.S. Highway 96 toward Kirbyville. Kirbyville Police quickly located an