

Allegiance Mobile Health, PHI Air Medical to Launch Air Medical Services in Jasper County
Photo Courtesy of Allegiance Mobile Health JASPER COUNTY, Texas – Emergency response in Jasper County is set to reach new heights this...

Rita Shipp
Sep 13, 2025


East Texas Could See Boost in Hospital and EMS Support Under New Laws
Photo Courtesy of The Office of the Governor Greg Abbott AUSTIN — Rural Texans, including those in Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties,...

Rita Shipp
Sep 9, 2025


East Texas Water Fight Not Over: Senate Strips Pause from Groundwater Export Bill
Photo by Rita Shipp. Everyday water sources, like this rural well in East Texas, could be affected if large-scale groundwater pumping...

Rita Shipp
Sep 6, 2025


September is National Firefighter Month: Honoring the Heroes Who Protect Our Communities
Photo by Rita Shipp East Texas — When the sirens sound and the pager goes off, firefighters leave their families, their meals, and their...

Rita Shipp
Sep 3, 2025


Proposed Federal Housing Cuts Could Hit Rural East Texas Hard
Illustration created by Rita Shipp, East Texas Banner — Representing modest rural housing similar to what is found across East Texas,...

Rita Shipp
Sep 2, 2025


Woodville Tire Fire – Cause Identified, 80% Contained
Heavy black smoke rises from the Woodville Tire Center fire on Saturday evening as emergency crews from across the region responded....

Rita Shipp
Sep 2, 2025


Massive Tire Fire in Woodville Draws 36 Fire Departments, Response Ongoing
Photo by Rita Shipp WOODVILLE, Texas – A lightning strike during Saturday’s storm sparked a massive tire fire in Woodville, prompting a...

Rita Shipp
Aug 31, 2025


Regional Fire and Emergency Leaders Convene in Jasper to Strengthen Community Response
Photos Courtesy of Judge Mark Allen JASPER, Texas – The State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts (SAFE-D) Southeast Texas Team...

Rita Shipp
Aug 30, 2025


Multiple Agencies Battling Tire Storage Facility Fire in Woodville
WOODVILLE, Texas – Firefighters from multiple departments are currently on scene battling a large fire at a tire storage facility located...

Rita Shipp
Aug 30, 2025


Task Force 1 on Standby in Jasper County with Boats Ready for Flood Response
Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER County — Six members of Texas A&M Task Force 1 are on standby in Jasper County,...

Rita Shipp
Aug 30, 2025


Weekly News Roundup – 8/29/25
↓↓ Click below to listen now ↓↓ This week’s wrap-up brings you the top stories you may have missed. Click above to hear the full recap,...

Rita Shipp
Aug 29, 2025


East Texas Water Battle: Lawmakers Hit Pause on Big Pumping Project
Photo Credit: Jasper County Texas Development District #1 Lake Sam Rayburn, East Texas’ largest reservoir, is closely tied to the...

Rita Shipp
Aug 26, 2025


Woodville’s VFW Post 2033 to Host 3rd Annual Patriot Day Weekend
WOODVILLE, Texas – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2033 is inviting the community to come together in honor of Patriot Day with its 3rd...

Rita Shipp
Aug 25, 2025


Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council Serves Families in Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties
ADAC teamed up with Armstrong Family & Friends in Jasper for a back-to-school event, sharing school supplies, snowcones, and resources to...

Rita Shipp
Aug 22, 2025


Tyler County Arrest Report - 8/11/25 - 8/17/25
Jail Activity Report for August 11, 2025 – August 17, 2025 Larry Glen Bohler, of Hearne, TX – Age 50 Driving While Intoxicated w/Child...

Rita Shipp
Aug 18, 2025


7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologists Patrick Vaughn, Jeff Gerber, Kerry Cooper Scattered storms the next several days as moisture increases from the ENE...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 17, 2025


DPS UPDATE: Multiple Vehicles Involved in Crash at Dam B Bridge
Photo Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD JASPER COUNTY, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released additional details...

Rita Shipp
Aug 17, 2025


Multiple Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash at Dam B Bridge — Same Location as Recent Wrecks
Photos Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD JASPER COUNTY, Texas – A Sunday afternoon crash on U.S. Highway 190 at the Dam B Bridge sent several...

Rita Shipp
Aug 17, 2025


Mid-Week Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn BEAUMONT, TX — Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected each afternoon through the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Aug 13, 2025


SPJST Members from East Texas Help Raise $623 for Czech Center Museum Houston
(Left to right) District 5 Director Bradley Stavinoha, FIC, District 5 Council Chair Dorothy Pflughaupt, Czech Center Museum Executive...

Rita Shipp
Aug 12, 2025



















