Photos Courtesy of Sabine County Sheriff's Office HEMPHILL, Texas — The Sabine County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple arrests tied to methamphetamine possession and probation violations following separate incidents on December 29 and 30, 2025. According to the sheriff’s office, during the early evening hours of December 29, deputies observed a cream-colored Lincoln traveling in the area of Cedar Grove Road and Texas Highway 21 with an equipment violation. Deputies attempte

Photo courtesy of the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office. TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — The Trinity County Jail is currently out of compliance with Texas state jail standards following a combination of overcrowding and ongoing infrastructure failures, according to Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace. In a public notice issued Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Sheriff Wallace confirmed that he formally notified Trinity County Judge Danny Martin of the situation via email after the jail exc

October 3, 1949 - December 27, 2025 Celebration of Life 2:00 p.m. - Friday - January 2, 2026 Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Jasper, Texas Visitation 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Friday - January 2, 2026 Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Jasper, Texas Interment Newton City Cemetery Newton, Texas

October 21, 1959 - December 30, 2025 Dennis Ray Bowers, 66 of Jasper passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Timberridge Nursing Home. He was born October 21, 1959 in Beaumont to Alvie and Nettie Lois Bowers. He was a lifelong resident of Jasper, Texas. Dennis is survived by his brother, William Perego and wife, Lori of Kirbyville; sister, Jessica Cline of Kirbyville; uncle Wayne Bowers and wife, Sandra of Whitehouse, uncle Boyd Bowers of Lumberton; and aunt Dorothy Harr

March 21, 1961 - December 28, 2025 Phyllis Sue "Suzy" Herrin, 64, of Kirbyville died Sunday, December 28, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be held 10:00 am Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with cremation to follow. Visitation will begin at 9 am prior to service. Born March 21, 1961 in Houma, LA to Walter and Janis (Goodrum) Phillips, she was a long time resident of Kirbyville and was a retired LVN. She is survived by her husband, L

April 30, 1973 - December 24, 2025 An obituary for Paul Wood is currently pending and will be released by Coleman's Mortuary. East Texas Banner will update this article with full obituary details and service information once they become available.