Photo Courtesy of San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault of a child reported to have occurred in 2015. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after a victim made an outcry to the agency’s Patrol Division. The case was subsequently referred to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), where detectives conducted a comprehensive investigation that

The Jasper County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for its first Regular Session of the new year, addressing county business ranging from inmate housing and grant projects to employee support programs—while also pausing to honor the life of a longtime public servant. At the outset of the meeting, the Court asked the community to continue keeping the family of former County Judge Joe N. Folk in their prayers. Judge Folk passed away on January 17 and was remem

February 11, 1935 - January 18, 2026 Funeral Service Saturday, January 24, 2026 11:00 AM Rock Hill Baptist Church CR 310 Jasper, TX 75951 Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Rock Hill Cemetery.

January 12, 1936 - January 21, 2026 Mable Jean Hensarling, 90, of Woodville, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. Born in San Augustine County, Texas, to James and Laura Holmes, she lived in Woodville for many years. She worked for Keller Industries for 19 years before devoting her time to her own furniture business. She loved being outdoors in her garden, camping, and fishing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew and

January 18, 1938 - January 21, 2026 Juanita Gillespie Cloyd, 88, of Doucette, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Dogwood Trails Manor in Woodville, Texas. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. service time on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hopewell Cemetery all in Woodville. Officiating will be Pastor Billy Ringo. Serving as pallbearers will be, Conner Broussard, Aiden Pachall, Tracy Savage, Bubba Cloyd,

January 6, 1955 - January 15, 2026 Funeral Service Saturday, January 24, 2026 11:00 AM Lakeland Missionary Baptist Church 1651 Country Village Blvd Humble, TX 77338 Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Magnolia Springs.