NEWTON COUNTY, Texas —  The Newton County Judge’s Office has announced the launch of a new faith-based Christmas outreach initiative: Newton County C.A.R.E.S. (Compassionate Actions Reaching Every Soul) .  The program’s mission is to share the hope and comfort of Scripture with individuals currently incarcerated during a season when despair, loneliness, and separation from family can weigh heavily on the human spirit. Judge Ronald J. Cochran said the program reflects the coun

We would like to congratulate Jasper County District Attorney pro tem, Mr. John Burt. The relationship between a Sheriff’s Office and a District Attorney‘s Office is vital to the success of the criminal justice system. We depend on our District Attorney to ensure our cases are legally sound, well prepared and victims’ rights are protected. We look forward to working with Mr. Burt and his office. Congratulations Mr. Burt! Over the past several weeks, numerous burglaries have b

JASPER COUNTY, Texas — The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Brookeland man on a felony warrant related to sex-offender registration requirements. On December 9, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Sergeant Chris Wade took William Lawrence Kelly, 66, of Brookeland, into custody in Jasper. The arrest follows a warrant issued on December 8, 2025, for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Duties, a Third-Degree Felony under Texas law. According to Sheriff Chuck Havard,

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping statewide review of nearly 1,000 Texas cities — an effort to determine whether local governments are following long-standing financial audit requirements and whether any municipalities have unlawfully raised taxes above the state-mandated no-new-revenue rate. The initiative stems from SB 1851, a new Texas law that prohibits cities from increasing taxes if they fail to meet state transparency and audit standards. Paxton

Christopher Harold Lackey, of Jasper, TX – Age 54 Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 6:12 AM Warrant/Ref#: 25-11481 John Allen Cooke, of Brookeland, TX – Age 57 Driving While License Invalid Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility Arresting Agency: DPS at 12:26 PM Warrant/Ref#: 150026 Edmund Lee Parker, of Houston, TX – Age 43 Federal/Motion to Revoke Probation Dog Fighting: Owns/Possesses Dog Fighting Equipmen

Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks at a campaign event after officially filing to run for the U.S. Senate on December 8, 2025. (Texas Tribune) TEXAS — U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) officially filed to run for the U.S. Senate on December 8, 2025, entering the Democratic primary just hours before the deadline and shortly after former Rep. Colin Allred exited the race to focus on keeping his House seat. Crockett currently represents Texas’ 30th Congressional District, first elect