August 20, 1946 - October 21, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Shaw, a devoted father and grandfather whose life was marked by kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love for his family. Donald departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations. He was a pillar of strength and compassion. Known for his warm smile and gentle demeanor, he created a welcoming home for all who entered. His grandchildren were t

JASPER — The Jasper-Newton County Public Health District issued a notice today reminding Cottage Law operators of regulations regarding self-service or “honor stand” sales. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), cottage food products must be packaged, labeled, and delivered directly to the consumer at the point of sale. Prepaid orders may be left for pickup by prior arrangement, but unpurchased foods cannot be displayed in unattended self-service m

CHESTER, Texas — Chester ISD dismissed students early on Monday afternoon after a water service interruption left the campus temporarily without running water. According to the district, TXDOT crews accidentally struck a water line while performing nearby road work, leading to a disruption in water service. Initially, the outage was expected to be short-term, and staff provided bottled water and alternative resources for students and employees. When repairs took longer than

November 15, 1924 - October 21, 2025 Ola Mae Williams, 100, of Woodville, passed away peacefully into her Lord and Savior on October 21, 2025. Born in Haslem, Texas, to Bud and Ola Mae Hilton, she grew up in Warren, where she lived a life of serving others. She loved the Lord and shared her faith with everyone about her Lord and Savior. The greeter of Woodville Health and Rehab, she was someone who loved people and always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed

JASPER, Texas — The Jasper County Jail has officially passed its annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, confirming the facility remains in full compliance with state law and all required operational standards. The inspection, conducted yesterday morning, included a thorough audit of jail records, policies, training procedures, and interviews with both staff and inmates. Following the extensive review, the Texas Jail Commission deemed the facility compli

Donald Dwain McCulley, Jr., of Katy, TX – Age 25 Possession of Marijuana <2oz Arresting Agency: DPS at 2:55 AM Travis Varner, of Jasper, TX – Age 43 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Arresting Agency: DPS at 5:32 AM Latrice Marie Johnson, of Austin, TX – Age 42 Terroristic Threat to Impair Public Service/Public Fear of Serious Bodily Injury/Influence of Government Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 12:23 PM Jeremy Wayne Hughes, of Kirbyville, TX