The East Texas Banner is proud to announce the winners of the East Texas Teacher Spotlight Giveaway, an initiative created to celebrate exceptional educators across our region. Community members were invited to nominate teachers who go above and beyond in Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties. While no Tyler County submissions were received this round, the heartfelt nominations from Jasper and Newton Counties showcased the incredible dedication of local educators. Each winner wi

Local partners unite to bring Christmas joy to children across Newton and Tyler Counties. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign serving Newton and Tyler Counties has officially launched its 2025 toy collection season. Businesses, schools, law enforcement agencies, and community partners across both counties are stepping up once again to ensure that local children experience the joy and excitement of Christmas morning. In September, the campaign announced early prepa

Deweyville ISD just made district history. Five senior students — Austyn Addison, Emily Meyers, Braley Revere, Madison Clasby, and Rylee Moody — have been accepted as the first-ever Clinical Nursing cohort at Deweyville High School. Through a partnership with Lamar State College Orange (LSCO), the students will graduate in May 2026 with their Medical Assisting Certification, an industry-recognized credential typically earned after high school. Photo Courtesy of Deweyville Hig

November 10, 2025 Hopefully everyone had a great week! As we approach the holiday season, I would like to remind everyone to be mindful of your surroundings when you’re out shopping and keep your valuables locked up. Traditionally, during holiday season, we receive a higher amount of theft calls. Veteran’s Day is tomorrow, if you see a veteran around, be sure to thank them for their service. We would like to honor our staff that have served in the United States Military; Depu

Jail Activity Report for November 3, 2025 – November 9, 2025 HALL, Jaden Allen, 20, Broaddus, TX — Not in custody Charge: Duty on Striking Fixture/Highway Landscape ≥ $20. Bond: $1,000. JARRELL, Christopher Allen, 43, Bon Wier, TX — In custody Charge: Terroristic Threat (Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury). Bond: Not listed. JOHNSON JR., Richard Byron, 37, Huntington, TX — In custody Charge: Aggravated Kidnapping with Deadly Weapon. Bond: Not listed. PRINCE, Olivia

Congratulations Everyone!!! KEEP THEM COMING OUR WAY!!!! Donald Morton Nov 2nd - 7 point - Scrappin Valley Tx Janis Jackson, Beach Grove, .243 - 16 inch’s wide and a 11 point Stormi Freeman October 10, 2025. Hardin County Texas. 8 point with a 15 3/4 inch spread. my bow. This was my first buck with a bow. Tyler Cropper 12 Gauge Shotgun, Sandy Creek Park Core Land, 10-26-2025, 3 points Shot in Newton county Sunday evening by Bryce Burkhead - 16pts

Deadline Approaching — First Come, First Served If you live in Anderson, Bell, Brazoria, Caldwell, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Hays, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Kaufman, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, and Wharton County and your home suffered ANY damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, or Hurricane Beryl in 2024, you may qualify for free home repairs or reimbursement — u

Photo by Bobby Bean The Newton Eagles left zero doubt Thursday night, hammering Warren with a 62–6 victory and securing the program’s 85th straight district win — a streak that spans well over a decade and remains one of the most dominant in Texas high school football. The win also locks in Newton’s 14th consecutive district championship and officially punches their ticket to the postseason, marking 32 straight playoff appearances for the Eagles. In Newton, playoffs aren’t a

Jail Activity Report for October 27, 2025 – November 2, 2025 BYRD, Kevin Glen, 45, Conroe, TX — Not in custody Charges: Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction (Cherokee County); FTA—DWLI w/ Previous Conviction (Cherokee County). Bond: $500; $5,000. COKER, Tencil Chase, 39, Bon Wier, TX — Not in custody Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury. Bond: $2,000. COURMIER, Dustin Paul, 34, Silsbee, TX — Not in custody Charges: Possession of CS PG 1-A <20 AU; Possession of

November 3, 2025 Hopefully, everyone had a great Halloween and the kiddos got plenty of candy! We had a lot of visitors here at the Sheriff’s Office on Halloween night, and there were many neat costumes. Luckily, we didn’t have any injuries reported during the trick-or-treating festivities. On to other news, we conducted a fugitive operation with the U.S. Marshal’s Service on Thursday morning in Deweyville. During the operation, we safely took Steven Claude Gribble Jr. into c

NEWTON COUNTY, Texas  — Jay Gunter of Newton County turned in an 8-point buck Sunday morning around 8:45 a.m. Gunter said he used a .300 Win Mag rifle and described the experience as unforgettable. “I thought he was going to jump in the stand with me — crazy hunt!” Gunter said. Send all of your Deer Photos and stories to Editor@EastTexasBanner.com

SOUTHEAST Texas - The Youth Big Buck Contest is off an running! Youth hunters all across Newton and Jasper counties are making their submission for this year’s Youth Buck Contest, a free regional event designed to promote outdoor skills and conservation awareness among hunters 16 and younger. Registration remains open through the entire season, which runs from Sept. 27, 2025, through Feb. 28, 2026. Eligible participants must hold a valid Texas hunting license and harvest thei

DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Jeremy Slone, of Deweyville, harvested a 13-point whitetail deer at about 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 1 using an 8mm rifle. Slone has set the bar for big bucks in Southeast Texas. NOTE: Send Us Your Big Bucks to editor@easttexasbanner.com Sloan with this massive Buck

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Newton County authorities located and arrested a woman wanted on a felony warrant stemming from a recent vehicle pursuit in Deweyville. According to Sheriff Colton Havard, Deputy Brent Sonnier and Deputy Kiana Dixon traveled to a residence on County Road 4146 to serve an active felony warrant on Bailey Nicole Johnson. Johnson, who was sought by Newton County for evading arrest or detention with a motor vehicle, had been on law enforcement’s rada

DEWEYVILLE, Texas — In the early morning hours Wednesday, a coordinated multi-agency fugitive apprehension operation in Deweyville resulted in the arrest of an individual wanted on felony warrants out of Orange County and by federal authorities. According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were working alongside the United States Marshals Service and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office as part of a planned fugitive search effort. At approximately 6:00 a.m., office

Former Texas Game Warden featured on ‘Lone Star Law’ accused of falsifying credit applications, court records show. SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas - A San Augustine County grand jury has indicted Justin Charles Eddins on a charge of making a false statement to obtain credit, according to court records. The indictment accuses Eddins of intentionally and knowingly making a materially false or misleading written statement to Southside Bank between March 2022, and November 2023. The indict

October 27, 2025 I hope everyone has had a great week! Thankfully, we received some rain over the weekend, and our burn ban had been rescinded. It’s been a busy week around Newton County. We had a man report to probation last week and when the probation officer told him to take a urine analysis, he went into the restroom and poured water into the cup. He was arrested for Falsification of Drug Test Results. Friday evening, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Old Sa

Jail Activity Report for October 20, 2025 – October 26, 2025 Hunter Acreman, 22, of Call — charged with Public Intoxication. Worthy Dale Arrant Jr., 56, of Newton — charged with Probation Violation (Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 4g–200g); bond set at $75,000. Chance Alan Kerr, 30, of Newton — charged with Falsification Device for Drug Test; bond set at $1,500. La Bron Oneal Spikes, 17, of Newton — charged with Robbery; bond set at $50,000. Jeremy Ra

NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — The Newton County Judge’s Office has officially rescinded the Disaster Declaration and Burn Ban Order issued on October 21, 2025. Effective Monday, October 27, residents are once again allowed to conduct safe outdoor burning, including trash, brush, and campfires. In the official statement released through the Newton County Emergency Alert System, the County Judge’s Office emphasized that although burning is permitted, residents must exercise extreme c