

Can You Identify This Person? Newton ISD Police Investigate Stolen School Bus
NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — The Newton Independent School District Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a school bus early Thursday morning. According to Newton ISD Police, at approximately 2:40 a.m., an individual pictured in surveillance footage, along with an accomplice in a separate vehicle, stole an unoccupied school bus from Newton Middle School. The bus was later located in Merryville, Louisiana, and was s

Rita Shipp
Jan 8


Newton Eagles Dominate Warren, Clinch 14th Straight District Championship
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

Rita Shipp
Nov 4, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Local Students Commit to SFA During DETCCA Decision Day Ceremony
Photo courtesy of Deep East Texas College & Career Academy On Tuesday, Deep East Texas College & Career Academy (DETCCA) celebrated SFA...

Rita Shipp
May 7, 2025


Newton ISD Students Step Up to Support Local Food Share
Courtesy of Newton ISD Students from Newton Independent School District recently volunteered their time at Newton Food Share, assisting...

Rita Shipp
May 5, 2025


Newton 4th Grader Cadence Rivera Wins Statewide Art Contest Recognition
Cadence Rivera, a talented 4th grader and proud member of the NES Art Club, has been named a winner in the 29th Annual “Treasures of the...

Rita Shipp
May 2, 2025



















