Texas students, including those in Newton, Jasper, and surrounding East Texas counties, have an opportunity to receive financial support for college through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (RodeoHouston) scholarship program, with the application deadline quickly approaching. RodeoHouston officials say scholarship applications are currently open and must be submitted by February 2. The program helps Texas students pursue higher education by providing financial assistance

BUNA, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers have released additional information in connection with a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning along State Highway 62 near County Road 784 in Jasper County. Troopers have identified the deceased driver as Dustin Spears, 43, of Many, Louisiana. Spears was pronounced dead at the scene by a justice of the peace. The crash occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026. Accor

Reader advisory: Images associated with this case shared by law enforcement may be graphic in nature. Donald Lewis, 82, of Kirbyville, faces a cruelty to livestock charge following an investigation by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Kirbyville man was arrested Monday afternoon following multiple reports of livestock neglect, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. Sheriff Havard stated that on January 12, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m.

Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department firefighters battle a fully involved storage building fire in the 7600 block of FM 252 Monday afternoon. Crews were able to extinguish the blaze before it spread into nearby woods or homes. (East Texas Banner photo) JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Just before 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 7600 block of Farm-to-Market Road 252 for a fully involved storage building fire. The fire was clo

September 10, 1962 - January 11, 2026 Colinda Faye Church, 63, of Buna died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Memorial service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, January 14, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Colinda was born September 10, 1962 in Woodville, Texas to Aubrey Ray and Beverly (Adams) Russell. She was a longtime resident of Buna and was a retired teacher for Buna ISD. Sh

Joseph Kain Marshall, of Jasper, TX – Age 30 Abandon/Endanger Child (Intentional, Knowing, Reckless, Criminal Negligence) Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B (≥1g <4g) Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 4:23 a.m. Warrant/Ref#: 15535JD; 15597JD Meriam Isabella Young, of Jasper, TX – Age 24 Theft Under $100 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 7:06 a.m. Warrant/Ref#: On View Crissy Marie Carter, of Colmesneil, TX – Age 44 Public Intoxic