

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, 2025


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, 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


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, 2025


"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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Big Dreams in a Small Town: Dillenbecks Bring Double D Storage to Life in Newton
Larry Cain, Frida Dillenbeck, and Michael Goode stand outside Southside Bank. Photo courtesy of Stephen F. Austin State University. What...

Rita Shipp
May 28, 2025


Newton woman arrested for felony warrant and methamphetamines in Jasper
36-year-old Elizabeth Gray of Newton-photo courtesy of Jasper County Jail 5-25-25 JASPER, TX- Early Sunday morning, around 12:21 am,...
Sandi Saulsbury
May 25, 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


Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard April 21, 2025 Cottonwood Entergy Plant Fire: On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a...

Rita Shipp
Apr 21, 2025


Burkeville and Newton VFD's and TFS worked together Thursday afternoon to fight a woods fire
Images courtesy of Newton VFD Captain Melanie Smith At 2:45 pm. Thursday afternoon, Newton Volunteer Fire Dept received a call to assist...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 17, 2025


Woods fire in Newton County appears to have started from an intentional stump fire
Just after 5 pm Friday, Roganville Volunteer Fire Department was called out to assist Newton VFD on a woods fire in the vicinity of 242...
Sandi Saulsbury
Apr 11, 2025



















