May 20, 1955 - October 15, 2025 Pamela Aileen Loper, 70 of Kirbyville passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Funeral service will be 10 am, Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Call Junction Baptist Church with burial at Bean Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Monday, October 20, 2025 at Call Junction Baptist Church. Born May 20, 1955 in Jasper, Texas to Aubrey Crane and Emma Lee (Haney), she was a lifelong resident of Kirbyville. Pam, was a devoted mother, and a faithful Christ

August 23, 1956 - October 14, 2025 Juanita “Miss Janie” Hernandez, 69, of Woodville, Texas, passed peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at her residence. Juanita “Miss Janie” Hernandez was a devoted homemaker for many years and truly a jack of all trades. She loved to cook and feed others, and she was especially known for her famous pan de palvo during the holidays. Miss Janie had a remarkable way of keeping laughter in the air and bringing joy to every gathering. She had a

Official emergency burn ban order issued by Newton County Judge Ronald J. Cochran, effective October 12–19, 2025. Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard reminded residents Thursday that the countywide emergency burn ban remains in effect through October 19 unless extended by Commissioners Court. The order, originally issued by County Judge Ronald J. Cochran on October 12, prohibits all outdoor burning — including brush piles, campfires, and activities that could cause sparks or

Photo Courtesy of Dam B VFD Facebook. Dam B Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched around 10 a.m. Thursday to FM 256 after a skid steer with a mulching attachment caught fire. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze before it could spread to surrounding trees or ground cover, preventing what could have been a much larger wildfire. Fire Chief Marc Holcomb reminded residents and landowners to use caution when operating heavy equipment, mowers, or other machinery that can gen

Tyler Dain Payne, of Buna, TX – Age 25 MTR / Evading Arrest or Detention Assault Causing Bodily Injury Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 9:08 AM Gecoby Djuan Elam, of Silsbee, TX – Age 22 Sexual Assault of a Child Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 9:23 AM Gecoby Djuan Elam, of Silsbee, TX – Age 22 Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear (Felony) Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 9:33 AM Triston Matthew Carrell, of Silsbee, TX –

JASPER COUNTY, Texas — The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has recognized Major Steve Crowell as its Employee of the Month for September, honoring his outstanding leadership, commitment, and service to the citizens of Jasper County. Sheriff Chuck Havard commended Major Crowell for his dedication both to the department and to the community, describing him as a key figure in the daily operations of the sheriff’s office. “I’ve known Steve for 27 years. When I got to DPS, Steve h