Photo courtesy of Lufkin Police Department LUFKIN, Texas — One person was killed and multiple others were injured following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on a busy stretch of College Drive in Lufkin, according to the Lufkin Police Department. Police were called to the scene around 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, after a collision occurred on College Drive near the entrance to Texas Bible College, an area that serves as a major connector between residential neighbo

Photos courtesy of the family of Judge Joe Folk, Jasper County Treasurer Rene’ Ellis, and retired Sheriff Billy Rowles. Jasper County is mourning the loss of Judge Joe Folk, a longtime public servant, veteran, educator, and community leader whose decades of service left a lasting mark on the county and the region. Jasper County Judge Mark Allen confirmed that Judge Folk passed away Thursday morning and entered “his eternal home in Heaven.” Judge Folk served Jasper County as C

Dustin Wayne Ross, of Jasper – Age 41 Motion to Revoke for Forgery of a Financial Instrument (3 counts) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 2:29 AM Dawson Lee Horn, of Conroe – Age 23 Burglary of Habitation Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arresting Agency: Out-of-County at 8:42 AM Johnathon Garret Samilo, of Crosby – Age 27 Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon Theft of Property ≥ $2,500 < $30,000 Arresting Agency: Out-of-County at 8:52 AM Christopher Alan

April 23, 1961 - January 14, 2026 Velma Elaine Sontag, 64, of Woodville, Texas passed away on Monday, January 14, 2026. The Obituary for Velma Elaine Sontag is currently pending. Cremation Services for Velma Elaine Sontag 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.colemansfamilymortuary.com To share condolence and

Newton County Courthouse Newton County Judge’s Administrative Assistant Courtney Lott has resigned and filed a complaint with the TWC and the Ethics Committee. Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran said the resignation stems from an audit performed by the Newton County Auditor’s office surrounding the rentals of the Newton civic center. According to Judge Cochran, if money is brought into the office, it must be turned into the treasurer’s office by the end of the workday. Cochra