Longview Funeral Home Chairman Indicted in Fraud Case Involving Prepaid Funeral Policy
Photo by Longview Police Department LONGVIEW, Texas — The chairman of a Longview funeral home is facing felony charges after investigators say he misapplied funds from a prepaid funeral policy belonging to an elderly East Texas resident. Joshua Henry Anderson Sr., 32, chairman of Rosewood Funeral Home in Longview, was indicted in late October 2025 on charges of Misapplication of Fiduciary Property and Securing a Document by Fraud, according to Gregg County records. The indic
Rita Shipp
Dec 8, 2025
Mexican National Living Illegally in East Texas Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
Federal authorities say the Splendora resident produced and distributed child pornography BEAUMONT, Texas — A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Texas has indicted Henry Alberto Calix-Martinez, 24, a Mexican national illegally residing in Splendora, on multiple child exploitation offenses, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Calix-Martinez is charged with production and distribution of child pornography, stemming from allegations that he sexually exploited a m
Rita Shipp
Dec 8, 2025
Trout Creek VFD Announces New Leadership and Celebrates $25,000 Texas A&M Forest Service Grant
ETB File Photo The Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department ended the year on a high note Monday night as Newton County Emergency Service District No. 2 convened its December 8, 2025 board meeting at Station 17400 on Highway 87. During the Fire Chief’s report, commissioners were updated on a recent award notification from the Texas A&M Forest Service. Following the meeting, Trout Creek VFD publicly announced that the department has been granted a $25,000 Fire/Rescue Grant that w
Rita Shipp
Dec 8, 2025
Fillyaw announces his Candidacy for Newton County Judge
NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — Lifelong Newton County resident Lee Fillyaw has announced his candidacy for Newton County judge, citing decades of public service, community involvement and small-business experience. Fillyaw posted this time stamped photo to social media Fillyaw said he was born and raised in Newton County and raised his family in the community. His public service includes time on the Newton Independent School District Board of Trustees, where he served as board presid
J Sharp
Dec 8, 2025
From Aggieland to Chester: A New Clinic Takes Shape
By Jordan Wilson CHESTER, Texas - A new healthcare option is on its way to Chester, marking a major step forward for local families who have long traveled out of town for routine medical needs. A community clinic, constructed by students at Texas A&M University, will be installed next to the bank on Highway 287 and is projected to arrive in February 2026. The facility will initially operate two to three days a week and will be led by family nurse practitioner Timber Wright, a
J Sharp
Dec 8, 2025
Newton County Sheriff's Report
December 9, 2025 Hopefully everyone had a great week! For the last several months, we have been working with a company to develop a smartphone application specifically for Newton County Sheriff’s Office. We are happy to announce that the app was officially launched today. We will post download instructions on our Facebook page, as well as share them with the local news. This app was paid for by our inmate telephone provider, NCIC, and did not cost the taxpayers of Newton Coun
Rita Shipp
Dec 8, 2025
