Photos courtesy of MLF5. Howe brothers celebrate a big showing at the Sam Rayburn BFL season opener. SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR — The 2026 tournament season got off to a strong start on Sam Rayburn Reservoir as the Howe family turned in an impressive performance during the Phoenix Boats Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division opener. Evan Howe of Keatchie, Louisiana, topped the field with a five-fish limit weighing 20 pounds, 3 ounces, securing the Cowboy Division win and marking his

Clendon Antajuan Dasean Spikes. Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office. A Jasper County fugitive was taken into custody Monday after deputies spotted a vehicle connected to him while assisting with a separate traffic crash. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, on January 5, 2026, Jasper County deputies were assisting the Jasper Police Department with a traffic crash on Premier Drive near Lowe’s when a deputy observed a vehicle associated with a known fug

January 5, 2026 Happy New Year from the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. I want everyone to know it has been an honor and privilege to serve Newton County over the last year. This was our first year in office, and I could not be more proud of the staff here at the Sheriff’s Office for their dedication and hard work. As I look back on my first year in office, I am proud of the positive changes we have implemented within the Sheriff’s Office. Friday night, deputies responded to

Jail Activity Report for December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Johnny Andrew Caldwell, 30 – Bon Wier Discharge Firearm from Public Roadway; Hunt White Tail Deer from Public Road; Hunting Without License; Hunting Without Hunter Education Not in custody Billy Dewayne Collins, 54 – Orange Driving While License Invalid (Previous Conviction/Suspension/No Financial Responsibility) Bond: $2,500 Not in custody Sonya K. Dworaczyk, 58 – Deweyville Aggravated Assault – Family/Household wi

June 21, 1936 - January 4, 2026 Jewel Kolb Murphy, 89, of Warren, passed away January 4, 2025. Born in Woodville, Texas, to Bryant and Lillie Bell Kolb, she graduated from Woodville High School in 1954. After graduation, she joined the Air Force, where she served until 1957. In 1986, she attended the Tyler County School of Nursing and earned her LVN license. She then began a long career in nursing, working at UTMB in Galveston and retiring from the Gib Lewis Unit in Woodvi

October 4, 1952 - January 5, 2026 Christine Francis Larson, 73 of Kirbyville passed away, Monday, January 5, 2026 at her home. A memorial service will be 2 pm, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville. Born October 4, 1952 in The Bronx, New York to Frank Ajello and Jennie (Mercadante) she moved to Kirbyville in 1974 and worked for Eastex Credit Union. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Larson; son, Ben Larson of Oak Ridge, TN; brothers,