February 18, 1947 - November 29, 2025 U.S. Veteran John R. Meadors was born on February 18, 1947, in Pasadena, Texas, to Sadie Fay Friday Meadors. He passed away peacefully, in Trinity, Texas on November, 29, 2025. At the age of eight, John's life took a turn when his mother married Jodie McQueen, an Airman in the United States Air Force. Due to Jodie’s military career, the family moved often throughout Texas, relocating approximately every two years as required by military

San Augustine County Courthouse, where the city will be officially recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community during a ceremony on December 5. SAN AUGUSTINE — Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that the City of San Augustine has officially been designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, joining a statewide network of cities recognized for supporting musicians, live-music venues, and arts-driven economic development. San Augustine is now the 91st

December 1, 2025 Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had an extremely busy week at the Sheriff’s Office. We are continuing to investigate leads pertaining to the dog fighting investigation. Friday night we had the annual Deweyville Christmas parade. I appreciate everyone that makes it happen year after year. Saturday night I attended the lighting of the Newton County Courthouse. Great job to everyone that made this happen. It’s always a great time seeing the c

Jail Activity Report for 11/24/25 through 11/30/25 Jordan David Boykin, 20 Residence: Bon Wier, Texas In custody: No Charges: No driver’s license when unlicensed Failure to maintain financial responsibility (no insurance listed) Christopher Allen Jarrell, 43 Residence: Bon Wier, Texas In custody: No Charges: Assault causes bodily injury – Bond: $3,500 Terroristic threat causing fear of imminent serious injury – Bond: $2,000 Tonya Renea Shields, 64 Residence: Call, Texas In cu

DEWEYVILLE, Texas  — Residents in the Deweyville area say they have gone nearly a week without mail delivery and are reporting confusion and inconsistent information from the Orange Post Office. Several customers say postal staff told them the regular carrier had called out last week and that no updates were available on when service would resume. One resident said they were encouraged to contact federal authorities after days without mail. Other complaints include packages m

JASPER, Texas - Superintendent John Seybold confirms that Jasper ISD received no complaints about bullying concerning the 13-year-old junior high school student who passed away on November 23 rd .   Questions about the student being bullied have been raised by those in the community.   “The school must follow a state law called David’s Law for any situation involving reports of bullying or even cyberbullying. There is a bully check list protocol that we follow to handle any c