Photo Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office POLK COUNTY — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a pickup truck was reported stolen late last week. According to a Crime Stoppers press release, deputies received a report on Friday, January 16, 2026, that a 2018 Ford Super Duty pickup had been stolen from Mill Gate Road. The truck is white in color and is equipped with a black Ranch Hand bumper and a 5th wheel hitch. The stolen vehicle bears

July 27, 1932 - January 17, 2026 U.S. Veteran Early in the morning of Saturday, January 17, 2026, Joe Neil Folk, age 93, went to be with the Lord. He was born to Freddie and Lurana Folk on July 27, 1932, at their home in Fairfield, Texas. Joe received both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Sam Houston State University in 1953. He then served two years in the United States Army before marrying his beloved bride, Sue Spivey Folk, in 1957. Together they moved to K

KIRBYVILLE, Texas - The Kirbyville Volunteer Fire Department recognized service, leadership and community support during its annual Officer’s Installation and Awards Banquet held Saturday night. The event featured guest speaker Greg Bostwick, chief meteorologist at KFDM, who delivered an informative presentation on weather patterns, hurricane preparedness and forecasting. Bostwick was also presented with an appreciation plaque for his years of service educating and informing

Davonte Johnson, of Brookeland, TX – Age 31 Criminal Trespass Fail to Identify – Fugitive Intent / Giving False Information Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:10 AM on January 17, 2026 Keith Allen Burkart, of Orange, TX – Age 64 Possession of Marijuana (<2 oz) Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 10:59 AM on January 17, 2026 Sonja Kay Dworaczyk, of Orange, TX – Age 58 Aggravated Assault – Date/Family/Household with a Weapon Causing Serious

March 22, 1947 - January 13, 2026 U.S. Veteran A Celebration of Daniel Edward’s Life, age 78, of Roganville, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home, Jasper, Texas Daniel passed away on Tuesday, January, 13, 2026 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital. A native of Kentucky and a longtime resident of Roganville, Texas. A proud Marine serving for 4years, receiving several medals, including the Purple Heart. But if you asked him a Mari

September 18, 1957 - January 16, 2026 Charlette Louise Horn, 68, from Call, TX, passed away on Friday January 16, 2026 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Charlette was born on September 18, 1957 in Beaumont, TX to Charles and Charlene Booth. She is survived by her husband of 44 years Charles Horn; her siblings Linda Hemphill and husband Kenneth, Hazel Werner, Jane Fountain and husband Ben, John Booth and wife Karen. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who all love