Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center - Texas Parks and Wildlife - SUMMER Internship
Texas Parks & Wildlife have opened their summer internship program accepting applications until March 11th. This is great for those want to look into a potential carrier with the Texas Parks & Wildlife. Now Until March 11th - Summer Internship applications are now open! APPLY at https://bit.ly/TPWDInternProgram REGISTER FOR OUR INTERNSHIP FAIR at https://forms.office.com/g/iHr6hUba2r
J Sharp
2 days ago
East Texas Banner Facebook Polls Draw Strong Participation Ahead of Republican Primary
East Texas Banner readers turned out in significant numbers this week to weigh in on several contested Republican primary races across the region. The informal Facebook polls launched Wednesday, February 11 at approximately 8:30 p.m. and closed Sunday, February 15. During the four-day period, the four polls generated a combined total of 1,600 votes. While not scientific, the polls provide a snapshot of how followers responded ahead of the upcoming primary. Below are the full
Rita Shipp
2 days ago
77-Year-Old Newton Man Killed in Sunday Morning Crash on County Road 4002
UPDATE (February 16, 2026): The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the driver of the Lexus as 77-year-old Timothy Knighton of Newton. No additional information has been released. NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — A 77-year-old Newton man was killed Sunday morning following a two-vehicle crash on County Road 4002, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred at approximately 7:35 a.m. on February 15, 2026, near Private Road 8002. Preliminary inv
Rita Shipp
2 days ago
Obituary of Dinah Lee Jones
August 28, 1947 - February 15, 2026 Dinah Lee Jones, 78, of Call, Texas died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at her home. Dinah was born August 28, 1947 in Call to Jack and Mary (Lazenby) Holmes. A lifelong resident of Call, she was a retired bus driver for Kirbyville School District. Dinah is survived by two daughters, Paulina Jones and Stella Jones, both of Lumberton; 2 grandchildren, Alex Castro and wife Christina and Chad Pruett; and 2 great grandchildren, Tynslee Pruett and
Rita Shipp
2 days ago
Two Women Arrested in South Jasper County for Burglary of a Habitation
JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Two women were arrested Sunday in South Jasper County following what authorities describe as a forced entry and assault inside a residence. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, deputies were dispatched February 15, 2026, to the 600 block of County Road 828, also known as Sunset Drive, in reference to a Burglary of a Habitation. Deputy Walker and Deputy Daigle arrived on scene and made contact with the victim, who reported that two females —
Rita Shipp
3 days ago
$400,000 Bond Set for Christopher Stimits in Aggravated Assault Case
JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A $400,000 bond has been set for Christopher Glen Stimits following his arraignment on a charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Judge Gina Cleveland arraigned Stimits Sunday morning and issued the substantial bond in connection to what authorities described as a recent violent assault involving his girlfriend. Sheriff Havard said the bond amount is “significant
Rita Shipp
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