Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute Coming to Rusk
RUSK, Texas — The community of Rusk will soon have the opportunity to honor America’s fallen service members as The American Veterans Traveling Tributes' (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute makes a stop in Cherokee County. The tribute will be on display at 5592 State Highway 110, Rusk, TX 75785, in partnership with Branded by Christ Cowboy Church. Organizers say the double-sided replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands 6 feet tall and stretches 8
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Jasper County Booking Report – Friday, February 13, 2026
Jesus Ramirez, of San Juan, TX – Age 36 Unlawful Carrying Weapon Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: DPS at 2:33 AM Stephanie Leeshay Rocquemore, of Jasper – Age 26 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G No Driver License Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 3:12 PM Michael Eugene Traylor, of Wiergate – Age 55 Order of Commitment Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 5:59 PM Alex Joseph Warren, of Jasper – Age 23 Possession with Intent
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Shepherd Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — A Shepherd man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a violent roadside incident Friday afternoon, according to the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded February 13, 2026, to reports of a disturbance involving a naked male subject near the intersection of Red Road and U.S. Highway 59 in the Shepherd area. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a couple had pulled their vehicle to the s
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Jasper County Fugitive Arrested in Newton County on Felony Warrant
NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — A Jasper County fugitive was arrested Saturday morning in Newton County following a traffic stop conducted by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Colton Havard, the stop occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m. on February 14, 2026, on County Road 4101 for a traffic violation. While speaking with the vehicle’s occupants, Sheriff Havard recognized the passenger as Christopher Glen Stimits, who had an active felony arrest warrant out of
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Trent B. Morgan Announces Candidacy for Kirbyville CISD School Board
KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Trent B. Morgan has officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees. Morgan, a 2015 graduate of Kirbyville High School, said his family has called Kirbyville home for more than four generations. Now raising his two daughters in the community, Morgan said his decision to run is rooted in a desire to support and strengthen the local school district for current and future students. In
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Obituary of Shaun Shakeel Scott
July 3, 2008 - February 10, 2026 Shaun Shakeel Scott, 17, of Dallas, Texas departed this life on Tuesday February 10, 2026. Obituary for Shaun Shakeel Scott, is forthcoming. Services for Shaun Shakeel Scott, are currently pending. Services for Shaun Shakeel Scott, are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3031 / www.colemans
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