

Home in Bon Wier was a complete loss following early morning blaze
Bon Wier Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 6:37 this morning to a house fire on Hwy 190 in Bon Wier. They were assisted by...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 9, 2024


Newton HS cheerleaders are in Hawaii as part of the UCA All American Team!
Way to represent! Five Newton High School Cheerleaders have traveled to Hawaii as part of the UCA All American Team to perform in the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 8, 2024


Bon Wier VFD announce Firefighter and Jr. Firefighter of the year
The Bon Wier Volunteer Fire Department held their Annual Christmas Party today! They selected this years Firefighter and Jr Firefighter...
Sandi Saulsbury
Dec 7, 2024


Identity of Newton County homicide victim has been released
16-year-old Jerome "JJ" Rambo was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Newton County The family of the teen who was shot and killed...
Sandi Saulsbury
Nov 12, 2024


Newton County is investigating an early morning homicide
Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby Sunday morning at approximately 3:55, the Newton County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher received a call...
Sandi Saulsbury
Nov 10, 2024


Newton VFD share images and memories of relief trip to North Carolina
Newton Volunteer Fire Department has returned from their disaster relief trip to North Carolina. Below is a public release regarding...
Sandi Saulsbury
Nov 6, 2024


Newton VFD on the way to North Carolina
At 6 am this morning, a crew of Newton Volunteer Firefighters headed out with several 20 ft trailers to North Carolina to help the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Nov 2, 2024


Two vehicle crash near Wiergate sent two Californian's to the hospital
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 87, north of Wiergate, that happened...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 28, 2024


Driver flipped vehicle after hitting deer
The Newton Volunteer Fire Dept responded to a 1 vehicle roll over accident on Hwy 87 South at 6:33 am this morning. The driver of the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 28, 2024


The Newton County Nutrition Program seeking donations for the upcoming holiday season
Citizens of Newton County, As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 25, 2024


Newton High School Cornerstone Ceremony
On Saturday October 19, 2024 at 10:00 am CST, Rainbow Masonic Lodge #735 AF&AM of Newton, Texas had the honor, privilege and pleasure of...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 23, 2024


Jasper and Newton High Schools begin Hurricane Milton disaster relief drive for Central Florida
Jasper High School Student Council and Newton High School are teaming together with the Jasper Police Department, and other schools in...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 10, 2024


Disaster Relief collections and information in Jasper and Newton Counties for North Carolina
NOAA Newton and Jasper Counties are collecting items for disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Helena in North Carolina. Many...
Sandi Saulsbury
Oct 9, 2024


Change in calendar for Newton ISD
Newton ISD wants staff and students to know that they will be having classes tomorrow, September 30th. The district calendar was changed...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 29, 2024


Newton Alumni getting ready for tomorrow's Homecoming Parade
Newton's 2024 Homecoming Parade is tomorrow, but one group wants to make sure their members have an opportunity to participate. The group...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 27, 2024


Barbay to be a 2025 inductee into the Texas HS Coach Hall of Fame
Newton Coach Curtis Barbay will be a 2025 inductee into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. During his time, Coach...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 27, 2024


See You at the Pole 2024
Students from all over the world are taking part in an event today that began 34 years ago right here in Texas; "See You At The Pole"...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 25, 2024


Miss Pink Out Pageant to be held next month. Register now!
The Annual Miss Pink Out Pageant will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 in Newton. The deadline to register is September 23rd, 2024...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 13, 2024


Four VFD's battled three arson fires early this morning in Newton
Newton Volunteer Fire Department was called out to 2615 Hwy 87 North at 4 am this morning to battle three structure fires. All three...
Sandi Saulsbury
Sep 13, 2024


Rainbow Lodge 735 is holding a Scholarship Fundraiser
Scholarship Fundraiser to be held August 2nd in Newton on the square.
Sandi Saulsbury
Jul 31, 2024


















