

Smith is a recent graduate from Newton and now newly certified firefighter
You are looking at a certified firefighter!! Congratulations to Xavier Smith! He is a recent Newton High School graduate. Xavier was a...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 13, 2024


Newton County Sheriff Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report June 10, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (June 3, 2024, to June 9, 2024): The Newton...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 10, 2024


Updated Facts Sheets for SBA Loans for the recent disaster
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES & FLOODING. The primary Texas counties of: Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell,...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 7, 2024


Federal Disaster Declaration Fact Sheet
Congressional Affairs Division President Biden, granted a Major Disaster Declaration to Jasper and Hardin Counties making them elgible to...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 7, 2024


10 Day Forecast
After our widespread shower and thunderstorm activity Wednesday Morning, dry weather is forecast for SE Texas the next four days. This...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 5, 2024


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report June 3, 2024 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby NEWTON 3rd ANNUAL HORSE CAMP 2024. We held the 3rd Annual...
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 3, 2024


The 3rd Annual Newton County Horse Camp was a success!
The 3rd Annual Newton County Horse Camp was a success! In a Facebook post, organizers shared photos and special thanks to all who helped....
Sandi Saulsbury
Jun 2, 2024


Summertime blues? Not with this many fun kid activities in our area!
Summertime is upon us once again which means kids are home and parents are looking for summer adventures to keep them busy, learning, and...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 24, 2024


SBA loan information for those affected by the storms
All the disaster loan outreach centers in Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties have opened on May 6th and close on May 24th. The centers...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 20, 2024


Green charged with crimes against a child
33-year-old Cody Green, of Newton, formerly of Kirbyville was arrested, allegedly for crimes against a child. Green was arrested on...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 13, 2024


Severe weather is on its way
The latest information from NWS Lake Charles regarding this afternoon’s potential for severe weather. Please remain weather aware as the...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 13, 2024


Heavy hail and rain in the Bleakwood Community
Sunday afternoon storms in the Kirbyville/Bleakwood area brought some significant weather. These are all from the Highway 87 and FM 363...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 12, 2024


Tornado Watch
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a TORNADO WATCH until 7pm today for all of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. This includes...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 12, 2024


Arrests have been made in the Newton County Heavy Equipment Theft
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby On Friday, May 10, 2024, we received a call from Jasper County S.O. regarding items we reported stolen...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 10, 2024


Texas Senator Robert Nichols met with Jasper-Newton Long Term Recovery in Kirbyville today
With the recent flooding events, many families are still struggling to get the help they need to rebuild and to get back on their feet....
Sandi Saulsbury
May 9, 2024


10 day forecast with 12 News Storm Tracker Kerry Cooper
What a wild day! More storms Friday as a disturbance passes north of the region and interacts with today’s leftover boundary. Another...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 2, 2024


Be Aware of Weather Conditions and Flood Watch Now !
Per the Tyler County Emergency Management Office The National Weather Service-Lake Charles has issued a Tornado Watch for Tyler County,...
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