Obituary of Ronald Lee Latil, Sr.
June 14, 1953 - October 16, 2025 Ronald Lee Latil, Sr., 72, of Sour Lake, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born in Beaumont, Texas, to Alex and Mable Latil, he spent his entire life working on oil rigs, eventually building his own company. After retiring from the oilfield, he joined the Railroad Commission, where he retired after many years of service. Ronald enjoyed hunting and camping, as well as traveling to see new and interesting places. But he was known in
Rita Shipp
Oct 17
Millions of Texans Could Lose Food Benefits if Shutdown Continues Past Oct. 27
TEXAS — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has confirmed that SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27. According to HHSC, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program relies on federal appropriations that are currently halted during the shutdown. If Congress fails to restore funding by the end of October, the state will not have authority to load November food benefits onto Lone Star Cards.
Rita Shipp
Oct 17
Babin requests pay to be withheld
East Texas - U.S. Rep. Brian Babin said he has requested that his congressional salary be withheld during the ongoing government shutdown. “If Democrats are forcing hardworking Americans, our troops, and federal law enforcement to go without pay during their reckless shutdown, then I will too,” Babin said in a statement. “I’ve asked for my own congressional pay to be withheld until the government reopens.”
J Sharp
Oct 17
Gosey, Richards Sentenced for 2023 Shooting of Newton Police Chief
L.C. Gosey Jr. (left) and Betty Jean Richards (right) were sentenced Friday, October 17, 2025, for their roles in the 2023 shooting of Newton Police Chief Will Jackson. NEWTON, Texas — Two defendants have been sentenced to prison for their roles in the 2023 shooting of Newton Police Chief Will Jackson, who was struck by gunfire while assisting with an eviction notice south of Newton. On Friday, October 17, 2025, Visiting Judge Mark Morefield of Liberty County, presiding in
Rita Shipp
Oct 17
Obituary of Pete Stark
September 16, 1937 - October 16, 2025 Pete Stark, 88 of Kirbyville passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at his home. Funeral service will be 11 am, Monday October 20, 2025 at Church of Christ in Kirbyville with burial at Davis Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 am prior to service. Born September 21, 1937 to George Robert Stark and Georgia Mae (Dougharty) in Fawil, Texas he retired as an operator with the paper mill. He is survived by wife, Cynthia Stark of Kirbyvill
Rita Shipp
Oct 17
Jasper County Arrest Report – Thursday, October 16, 2025
Amy Raylyn Myers, of Kirbyville, TX – Age 48 Driving While Intoxicated Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 5:22 AM Steven Dwayne Gilbert, of Jasper, TX – Age 62 Theft < $100.00 Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 12:17 PM Madison Folsom, of Lake Charles, LA – Age 24 Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:34 PM Paula Jones, of Jasper, TX – Age 29 Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Arresting Agency:
Rita Shipp
Oct 17
