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.

Rosland Yevette McQueen, of Woodville, Texas – Age 57 Charge: Driving While License Invalid (Previous Conviction/Suspension, No Financial Responsibility) Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety Arrest Time: 11:08 AM Chris Allen Harper, of Onalaska, Texas – Age 34 Charge: Driving While Intoxicated – BAC ≥ 0.15 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department Arrest Time: 3:27 PM Amanda Rochelle Finch, of Call, Texas – Age 39 Charge: Prohibited Substance or Item in a Corr

This is my last report of 2025. What a year it has been! I’ve learned so much, met so many amazing people, and I look forward to working with everyone in 2026. We have made some tremendous gains here in the county but still have a long way to go. I am excited to see what the new year will bring. I’d like to give a big shout out to the members of the Beech Grove Fire Department, Patrick’s Wrecker Service and JCSO Chaplain Tommy Cunningham for lunch, snacks and gifts for so

Local ESDs and Fire Department updates on the Control Burns going on throughout East Texas. Jasper County Emergency Services District # 4 500 acre control burn Hwy 96 and Hwy 255. Use caution while driving through the area. Dense smoke conditions!! Newton Volunteer Fire Department We are aware of 2 prescribed (control) burns currently being conducted in Newton Co. today 1) FM 1416 Jamestown area 165.9 acres to be burnt. 2) Hyw 87 North near Scrappin Valley 876 acres to be bur

KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Aubree Coleson of Kirbyville has earned All-American honors in youth softball after helping her team capture a championship in a two-day tournament. Coleson, 10, plays shortstop and pitcher. Her team won the championship game in decisive fashion, posting a 15–1 victory to secure first place in the All-American competition. Coleson has been playing softball since the age of 5 and was named a 10U All-American Champion  following the tournament. “I loved play