HARDIN COUNTY, Texas — Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel has issued a countywide Declaration of Disaster and Order Restricting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban), effective immediately and lasting for seven (7) days unless renewed by the Commissioners Court. The decision comes as the county faces severe drought conditions, elevated wildfire danger levels, and worsening forecasts for the days ahead. “I understand that burn bans can be inconvenient, especially for those in rural area

Newsflash: As of 8 a.m. this morning, a BURN BAN is in effect! This past week I, along with my staff attended the National Night Out hosted by the Jasper Police Department at Sandy Creek Park. This annual event promotes neighborhood safety through community building and provides a stronger partnership between law-enforcement and our community. I’d like to give a big shout out to JPD Chief Garrett Foster, his staff and other officials for coordinating and hosting this event.

JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Jasper County is now under a burn ban following a local disaster declaration issued early Tuesday morning by County Judge Mark Allen. Allen said several factors led to the decision, including ongoing drought conditions, weather forecasts, and a recent increase in grass and brush fires across the county. “Several factors are involved in issuing a burn ban, including the drought conditions, weather forecasts, and numbers of increasing fires throughout th

JASPER — Long before most folks had their morning coffee, Jasper County Jail trustees were already putting in the work — this time lending a hand at the Jasper County Senior Center on North Fletcher Street. Under the supervision of Jail Administrator Kenny Widner and Captain Joe Pomponio, trustees helped move a Coke machine for the center, part of their ongoing service work that often goes unseen but makes a big difference in the community. “Most people in our county aren’t

March 11, 1951 - October 11, 2025 Duane Crews, 74, of Colmesneil, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at his residence in Colmesneil, Texas. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. service time on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville. Officiating will be Dale Brantley. Duane was born March 11, 1951 to James Harley and Margarete Crews in Woodville, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Colmesneil and a member of the First Bapti

Photos Courtesy of Beech Grove VFD JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Multiple roadside fires forced the temporary closure of Highway 63 West between FM 1747 and County Road 082 Monday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response to stop the flames from spreading into nearby woods. According to Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Gunter, units were dispatched at 2:35 p.m. to assist Angelina River Fire and Rescue with several grass and brush fires burning along both sides o