A Jasper student is being recognized for academic excellence at Midwestern State University following the Fall 2025 semester. Emily Shierry of Jasper, a Psychology major at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, earned placement on the Dean’s Honor Roll, an achievement that reflects strong academic performance and dedication throughout the semester. Midwestern State University recently announced that 1,075 students were recognized on its academic honor rolls for Fall 2

EVADALE, Texas — Two men were arrested Thursday following a burglary investigation in Evadale that unfolded after a business owner reported suspected stolen property, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. On December 18, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chad Ainsworth was contacted by a local business owner who reported that individuals were attempting to sell items the owner believed to be stolen. Shortly after that report, a separate complainant contacte

Toby Mitchell Phillips, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 18 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 < 1G Arresting Agency: Texas DPS at 12:42 AM on December 18, 2025 Jesse Lee Davis, of Vidor, TX – Age 37 Reckless Driving Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 1:31 PM on December 18, 2025 Marc Murphy, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 40 Failure to Appear – Criminal Non-Support Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:47 PM on December 18, 2025 Tristen Keith Loftin, of Silsbee,

Seth Andrew McNamara, of Freeport, TX – Age 41 Theft of Material (Aluminum/Bronze/Copper/Brass) Under $20,000 – Enhanced Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:40 AM Dustin Harry Jackson, of Groves, TX – Age 33 Theft of Property $2,500–$30,000 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 9:45 AM Raymond John Fleming, of Floydada, TX – Age 41 Fraudulent Financial Statement – Forged Fraud Use/Possession of Identifying Information (Under 5 Items, Elderly Victim) Arrest

August 25, 1946 - December 16, 2025 Larah Ruth Sims, 79 of Kirbyville passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her home. Funeral service will be 10 am, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday, December 19 at the funeral home. Born August 25, 1946 to Jasper West and Jo Francis (Smith), she was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Bronson Sims; son, T

The Wall Hawks defeated the Newton Eagles in the 3A Division II State Championship game Thursday evening. Arlington’s AT&T Stadium is the goal for every high school football program throughout the state.  This was the first time the Wall Hawks have played for a State Championship in school history. This year’s team was full of seniors with a chip on their shoulders and a 15-0 season record coming into the game. The first half was a mix of penalties and turnovers resulting in