Stolen Truck Recovered in Jasper County Following Community Tip
The stolen truck was recovered in a wooded area of Jasper County following a tip from the community, according to Sheriff Chuck Havard. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Jasper County deputies and investigators recovered a stolen truck Wednesday evening following a tip from the community, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. On the evening of January 7, 2026, deputies received information regarding a vehicle that may have be
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Jan 7
Obituary of Linda Maud Pryor
July 19, 1948 - January 6, 2026 Graveside Celebration of the Life of Linda M. Pryor, age 77, of Jasper, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026 at Bean Cemetery in Kirbyville, Texas Linda passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper, Texas. A native of Brenham, Texas and longtime resident of the Jasper area, Linda was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and taking care of her home. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Linda is su
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Obituary of Alice Faye Morris
January 18, 1942 — January 5, 2026 Alice Faye “Honey” Morris, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2025 in Lufkin, Texas. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Jasper. Alice was born on January 18, 1942 in Wiergate, Texas to Enzor & Bertha Smith. She was a resident of Pineland and graduated from Pineland High School until she moved to Jasper in 1964. She worked for Billingsley Auto Repair as a bo
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Tyler County Animal Abuse Cases Mirror Wider East Texas Pattern, Advocates Say
By Sal Baldovinos Content Warning : This report contains descriptions and images of animal neglect and abuse that may be disturbing to some readers. Animal abuse and neglect cases documented in Tyler County, including a recent situation in the Ivanhoe area, are prompting renewed concern among advocates who say the incidents reflect a growing regional problem rather than isolated events. The cases were detailed through the Concerned Citizens of Tyler County Operation: Exposin
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Burglary Investigation Ends With Parole Warrant Arrest in Cougar Country
Randal Jeans, 41, of Buna JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A follow-up investigation into a burglary that occurred several months ago in Cougar Country led to the arrest of a Buna man on a parole warrant Wednesday morning. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, on January 7, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigators were conducting follow-up interviews related to the burglary. While interviewing a potential suspect, Randal Jeans, 4
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Jasper County Arrest Report – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Chance Alan Kerr, of Burkeville, TX – Age 30 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1g Theft of Property <$2,500 (2 or More Previous Convictions) Theft of Property <$2,500 (2 or More Previous Convictions) Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:04 AM Vernon Heath Morton, of Vidor, TX – Age 38 Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction / Suspended / Without Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 4:34 PM Kaden
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