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

Ladonna Michelle Barlow, 52, of Woodville Driving While Intoxicated – 2nd offense Bond: $3,500 Seth Aaron Fasske, 36, of Colmesneil Criminal Trespass; Resisting Arrest, Search or Transport; Stalking Bonds: $2,500; $3,500; $20,000 Troy Glynn Jernigan, 71, of Woodville Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Bond information not listed Rose Reynoso-Munoz, 38, of Warren Burglary of a Habitation (three counts) Bond information not listed Herbert Phillip Wilson, 42, of Livingston Org

The Jasper County Commissioners Court met in a brief special session on Monday, December 29, 2025, to address several end-of-year agenda items, including law enforcement funding, staffing policy updates, infrastructure improvements, and county personnel matters. Sheriff’s Office Receives Private Donations The Court first heard from Chuck Havard and Chief Deputy Larry Pulliam Jr., who requested approval to accept private donations for the Sheriff’s Office vehicle budget. The C

August 6, 1964 - December 27, 2025 William “Willie” Bates, 61, of Woodville, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Tyler County Hospital in Woodville, Texas. A celebration of life service for William will be held at a later date. Williams was born August 6, 1964 to Wiley Edward and Laverne Coaker Bates in Birmingham, Alabama. A former resident of Orange and had lived in Tyler County for the past 10 years. He was a retired wireman from the Local IBEW #479. He had enjoy