More than 400 students earn academic honors at Lamar State College Orange for Fall 2025
ORANGE, Texas — Lamar State College Orange has announced the names of students who earned academic honors for the Fall 2025 semester, recognizing outstanding scholastic achievement across a wide range of programs. According to the college, 263 students were named to the Dean’s List, while 185 students earned placement on the President’s List for the fall semester. President’s List: Students named to the President’s List must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and earn a
Rita Shipp
Jan 30
Jasper County Arrest Report – Thursday, January 29, 2026
Jarrod Colin Kelley, of Jasper, TX – Age 47 Criminal Trespass Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 10:53 AM Clinton Lee Jones, of Diboll, TX – Age 71 Assault on EMS Personnel / Provider Services Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 2:48 PM
Rita Shipp
Jan 30
Two Former Sweeny Fire Department Members Linked in Child Sexual Assault Investigation
Sweeny police have confirmed a connection between two former members of the Sweeny Fire Department who are facing multiple felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of children. According to Sweeny Police, investigators have determined that Timothy Webb, former Sweeny Fire Chief, and Coleman Pollock, a former volunteer firefighter, were neighbors and are now under investigation for potential involvement in related criminal activity involving minors. Charges and Arres
Rita Shipp
Jan 30
Kirbyville High School Honors Senior Brady Popham as Student of the Week
Kirbyville High School is proud to recognize Senior Brady Popham as Student of the Week for January 26–30, 2026. Brady has spent the past four years at KHS demonstrating many of the qualities educators value most, including a positive attitude, respect for teachers and peers, and a friendly demeanor that brightens the school day. Faculty describe him as a hard worker and a student who consistently sets a positive example for others. He is actively involved in UIL News Writing
Rita Shipp
Jan 30
Huntington man sentenced to life in child pornography case
Choe Chance Evans, 51, of Huntington An East Texas man arrested in Angelina County on child pornography charges has been sentenced to life in prison following a guilty plea. Choe Chance Evans, 51, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges related to the possession and promotion of child pornography and agreed to maximum sentences as part of a plea agreement, according to the Angelina County District Attorney’s Office. Evans was charged with six counts of promot
Rita Shipp
Jan 30
All Four Suspects Indicted in Joshua Larkin Murder Case as Search Continues
NEWTON COUNTY — A Newton County grand jury has formally indicted all four men previously arrested in connection with the 2022 killing of Joshua Ian Larkin, pushing the long-running investigation into its next phase as efforts to locate Larkin’s remains continue. Joshua Ian Larkin, who has been missing since November 17, 2022. The indictments were formally filed January 27, 2026, according to court records obtained by the East Texas Banner. Larkin has been missing since Nov
Rita Shipp
Jan 29
