Jake Tyrone Neal, of Buna, TX – Age 44 Burglary of Habitation (Felony) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 8:42 PM on January 1, 2026 Warrant: FM25-0022J6 Kaleb Odomes, of Houston, TX – Age 27 Assault / Family Member Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 10:15 PM on January 1, 2026 Warrant/Ref #: 2549574 All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Woodville native JaCorey Hyder carries the ball for Lamar during the 2025 season. (Photo courtesy of Lamar Athletics) While college football’s brightest spotlight often shines on bowl games and playoff runs, consistent production week after week is just as valuable — and that’s where JaCorey Hyder has carved out his role this season. Hyder, a senior tight end for the Lamar Cardinals, has emerged as one of the team’s most dependable offensive weapons during the 2025 campaign,

Jake Neal, 44, of Buna, was arrested on January 1, 2026, on a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation (Felony 2). JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A Buna man was arrested on New Year’s Day following an investigation by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office that stemmed from multiple tips from the public. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, on January 1, 2026, deputies received several tips regarding the whereabouts of a wanted individual. The suspect was identified as Jake Neal,

The remains of a camper are seen following a fire Wednesday night on County Road 226 near Lake Rayburn. The camper was serving as the home of Richard Cole and was a total loss. BROOKELAND, Texas — A camper fire Wednesday night has left a Jasper County man with nothing after flames destroyed his home, vehicle, and wheelchair. According to family members, the fire occurred late Wednesday night on County Road 226 near Lake Rayburn, when a camper serving as the residence of Rich

Joyce Marie Cook, of Call, TX – Age 69 • Theft of Property < $2,500 (2 or More Previous Convictions) • Issuance of Bad Check Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department Arrested: December 31, 2025 at 6:17 AM Warrant/Ref#: 150145; HC00-059734 Brad Elliot Richards, of Jasper, TX – Age 46 • Motion to Revoke / Criminal Trespass Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Arrested: December 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM Warrant/Ref#: JC37375 Kyle Anthony Marlow, of Trinity, TX – Age 27

Running back Dre Washington of Hemphill, Texas, will be part of college football’s biggest stage today as University of Alabama Crimson Tide faces Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal. The Tide are coming off a dramatic first-round CFP victory over Oklahoma Sooners, rallying from a 17-point first-half deficit to win 34–24. The comeback marked the first road win in the new 12-team College Football Playoff format. The Hoosiers are making their