Photos Courtesy of Trinity County Sheriff’s Office TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — A Trinity County capital murder case that has haunted the community for more than two years has reached its conclusion, delivering justice for two victims and their family. A Trinity County jury has found Jacob Patrick Chrones guilty of Capital Murder in connection with the September 2022 kidnapping and killing of Karen Waters and the brutal murder of her husband, Clayton Waters. The Honorable Judge Ma

December 15, 2025 Hopefully everyone is staying warm around the county—but if you give it a couple of days, it will be warm again. We assisted South Newton County Fire with a travel trailer fire on Highway 62 in the Old Champion community. Fortunately, no one was inside the travel trailer, and all residents were accounted for. Friday night, we received a call regarding a husband and wife involved in a disturbance. Long story short, deputies arrived on scene, and the husband w

Jail Activity Report for 12/08/25 through 12/14/25 J. Dolores Arteaga Garcia (Bon Wier, TX) Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Bond: $4,000 In custody: No Quience Deandre Fowler Charges: Stalking (JCSO); Criminal Trespass (JCSO) In custody: Yes Kenneth Dewayne Henderson (Newton, TX) Charge: Parole Violation In custody: Yes Kyrstie Lorraine Jackson (Kirbyville, TX) Charges: Driving While License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction/Suspension/No Financial Responsibility; MTRP The

November 26, 1974 - December 13, 2025 Jason John Miller, 51 of Navasoto, previously of Kirbyville passed away in his home December 13, 2025 Funeral service will be 1 pm, Friday, January 2, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Magnolia Springs Cemetery. Viisitaion will begin at 12 pm, prior to service. Following the interment, everyone is invited back to Call Junction Baptist Church for food and fellowship and to share their memories of Jason. J

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER, TX — The fourth and final suspect connected to an organized copper theft ring targeting Jasper County has been taken into custody, according to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Jasper Police Department received an anonymous tip regarding the whereabouts of Trey Price, who had been wanted in connection with a felony theft involving entry into a truck on Verna Street. Members of the

Jody Christopher Buckley Jr., of Silsbee, TX – Age 33 Theft of Property ≥ $100 < $750 Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:09 AM Dustin Wayne Ross, of Austin, TX – Age 41 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 2:32 AM Melissa Loudenslager, of Jasper, TX – Age 34 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:07 PM Lane Kesinger, of Huntington, TX – Age 23 Motion to A