JASPER COUNTY, TX — A month-long investigation by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has led to multiple arrests in what authorities describe as an organized copper theft operation targeting electrical substations and local businesses across Jasper County. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, several Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative substations were repeatedly hit by copper thieves over the past month, prompting an extensive investigation led by Investigator No

Joseph Dewayne Arnold, of Jasper, TX – Age 62 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 10:20 AM Criston Glenn Cobb, of Newton, TX – Age 54 Operate Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Trailer, Semitrailer Driving While License Invalid Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety at 3:36 PM Arlis Carl Garrett, of Silsbee, TX – Age 58 Disorderly Conduct Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 6:21 PM Alex Gordon Gordo

KIRBYVILLE, Texas — Cooper Kent and Lane Clark, sophomores at Kirbyville High School turned in a strong performance on the water finishing up the year, placing among the top finishers in the SETX High School Fishing 2025–2026 School of the Year. Kirbyville finished 8th overall in the current standings, posting consistent scores across multiple events to earn a total of 1,228.61 points, according to results released by the SETX High School Fishing Association . SETX High Schoo

Photo by Buna High School BUNA — Several students from Buna High School recently demonstrated their technical skill and dedication by earning welding certifications and placing in a competitive welding contest, earning recognition for both certification achievements and top finishes. Students competed across multiple levels, with several bringing home podium placements: Level 1 Certifications Olivia Johnson – Level 1 Certification, 8th Place Jace Dillion – Level 1 Certificat

Photo by Jasper County Sheriff's Office The Texas Department of Public Safety has released details regarding a crash on U.S. Highway 96 near County Road 639 that occurred Saturday, December 13, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m. According to DPS, a Chevrolet Impala was traveling northbound on U.S. 96 when a Chevrolet Silverado pulled from a private drive and failed to yield, resulting in a collision. The driver of the Impala, 32-year-old Redrick Adams of Kirbyville, and his pas

First responders and bystanders gather outside a manufactured home on FM 1013 West near Kirbyville after a pickup truck left the roadway and crashed into the residence Sunday afternoon. Photo by: East Texas Banner The Texas Department of Public Safety – Southeast Texas Region has released new information regarding the crash on FM 1013 West, near Kirbyville. According to DPS, the crash occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 2:23 p.m. A 2021 Dodge Ram pickup wa