November 26, 1974 - December 13, 2025 Jason John Miller, 51 of Navasoto, previously of Kirbyville passed away in his home December 13, 2025 Funeral service will be 1 pm, Friday, January 2, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Magnolia Springs Cemetery. Viisitaion will begin at 12 pm, prior to service. Following the interment, everyone is invited back to Call Junction Baptist Church for food and fellowship and to share their memories of Jason. J

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER, TX — The fourth and final suspect connected to an organized copper theft ring targeting Jasper County has been taken into custody, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Jasper Police Department received an anonymous tip regarding the whereabouts of Trey Price, who had been wanted in connection with a felony theft involving entry into a truck on Verna Street. Members of the

Jody Christopher Buckley Jr., of Silsbee, TX – Age 33 Theft of Property ≥ $100 < $750 Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:09 AM Dustin Wayne Ross, of Austin, TX – Age 41 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 2:32 AM Melissa Loudenslager, of Jasper, TX – Age 34 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:07 PM Lane Kesinger, of Huntington, TX – Age 23 Motion to A

April 1, 2003 — December 13, 2025 Noah Jacob Nichols, age 22, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Jasper with interment to follow at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, Louisiana. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Shultz Funeral Home in Jasper. Noah was the beloved son of Niles and

NEWTON, Texas — The City of Newton weathered the rain in full force for yet another send off of their Newton Eagles to the State Championship game. The Newton Eagles(14-1) are headed back to Arlington for another chance at a state championship, set to face the Wall Hawks(15-0) this week at AT&T Stadium. Newton Eagle football is synonymous with winning and this season has not been any different. Newton advanced to the 3A Division II state championship game after another domina

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Deputy Brian Gray is the employee of the month for November 2025. Deputy Gray is a 14-year law-enforcement veteran. Deputy Gray continuously exhibits exceptional job performance, attitude and dedication. He is an extremely hard worker and always gives a day’s work for a day’s pay. He always goes the extra mile. Although we go to great lengths to protect and train our employees to deal with emergencies and dangers, s