

7-Day Burn Ban Issued for Newton County Amid Extreme Fire Danger
NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — Citing dangerously dry conditions and an increased wildfire threat, Newton County Judge Ronald J. Cochran has...

Rita Shipp
3 days ago


Newton Middle School Recognizes October All-Star Students
Newton Middle School has announced its October All-Star Team, celebrating students who have gone above and beyond in leadership,...

Rita Shipp
Oct 1


Local Toys for Tots Campaign Seeks Drop-Off Partners, Supporters
Newton Feed Store The Newton and Tyler Counties Toys for Tots campaign has officially kicked off preparations for the 2025 season, with...

J Sharp
Sep 14


Years in the Making: $2.8B Bon Wier Biofuel Plant Moves Forward With New Partners
Photos courtesy of USA BioEnergy USA BioEnergy CEO Nick Andrews stands at the Bon Wier site where the company plans to build a $2.8...

Rita Shipp
Sep 10


Regional Fire and Emergency Leaders Convene in Jasper to Strengthen Community Response
Photos Courtesy of Judge Mark Allen JASPER, Texas – The State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts (SAFE-D) Southeast Texas Team...

Rita Shipp
Aug 30


Fugitive Wanted Out of Jasper County Arrested Near Buna
NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard, along with Texas Game...

Rita Shipp
Aug 23


Call Community Man Arrested on Assault Charge
Samuel McGallion, booked into the Newton County Jail on a charge of assault causing bodily injury–family violence. Photo Courtesy of...

Rita Shipp
Aug 21


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


Community Leaders to Host Public Forum August 16 in Newton
Join local leaders for an informative afternoon at the Howard Civic Center in Newton, Texas, on Saturday, August 16th, starting at 12...

Rita Shipp
Aug 5


Newton Eagles Team Up with Food Share to Serve Community
Photo Courtesy of Newton Food Share. Last Thursday, July 24, the Newton Food Share saw record-breaking community support during its...

Rita Shipp
Jul 31


Newton Students Attend Prestigious STEM Camp at Rice University
Pictured from left to right: Rosalind Spikes, Lane Fomby, Harley Watson, Emily Morrison, Madelyn Foster, Octavian Holloway, and Carson...

Rita Shipp
Jul 28


Newton ISD Hosts Annual Community Prayer Walk Ahead of New School Year
Newton ISD will hold its annual Prayer Walk on Sunday, August 10, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at all three campuses—elementary, middle, and...

Rita Shipp
Jul 28


Planned Power Outage to Affect Weirgate Area in Newton County on Tuesday
Residents served by the Weirgate Substation, Circuits 2 and 4, should prepare for a planned power outage scheduled for Tuesday, July 29,...

Rita Shipp
Jul 25


"Help Bring Him Home" Joshua Larkin’s Family Pleads for Answers as His Birthday Nears
East Texas Banner File Photo. Birthdays are supposed to be a time of celebration — but for the family of Joshua Larkin, they’re a painful...

Rita Shipp
Jul 21


Woman accused of pouring gasoline on a Newton man and setting him on fire, has been arrested
39-year-old Lakeisha Marie Owoigbe, was arrested in Lufkin Thursday NEWTON, TX- The Newton County Police Department has announced that an...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 30


Newton woman arrested after allegedly trying to stab her mother
20-year-old Trinity Kennebrew of Newton NEWTON, TX- On Monday, June 23rd, at 4:43 p.m., Newton County Dispatch received a call regarding...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 24


Miss Firecracker 2025 winners have been announced!
NEWTON, TX- 2025 Winners Baby Miss: Serenity Bisor Tiny Miss: Malloreigh Grant Petite Miss: Stella Bailey Little Miss: Aida Inman Junior...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 22


Newton man set ablaze during disturbance Wednesday
NEWTON, TX- Newton Police were called out Tuesday evening at around 4:30 pm to 105 Forward Street regarding a disturbance that had become...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 19


UPDATE: DPS Releases Identity and Cause in Fatal Newton County Crash
This article is an update to a story originally published on June 16, 2025. Photo Courtesy of East End VFD. The Texas Department of...

Rita Shipp
Jun 17


Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash on Hwy 63 East Under Investigation
Photo courtesy of East End VFD. Emergency crews responded to a fatal single-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler Monday afternoon on...

Rita Shipp
Jun 16