A 33-year-old Jasper woman was arrested Saturday following what authorities described as a consensual encounter with a deputy on a rural county road. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Kaylor conducted the encounter on February 14, 2026, after observing a vehicle parked along County Road 296 in Jasper. The woman, identified as Jamie Brown, was reportedly known to the deputy from previous encounters and was believed not to possess a valid driver’s license. During the...

BROADDUS, TEXAS -  Broaddus ISD’s UIL academic teams turned in a strong performance Thursday at the UILions Livingston International meet, bringing home multiple individual honors and two team championships under the direction of Coach Trey Smith. In the Number Sense competition, Laila Holloway earned third place, while Wyatt Baker placed sixth. The Bulldogs captured first place as a team in Calculator Applications. Connor Jones finished second individually, Wyatt Baker took third, Cheyanne...

Alex Joseph Warren, 23, of Jasper. JASPER COUNTY, Texas — A 23-year-old Jasper man was arrested Friday on a felony warrant related to child pornography charges. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, on February 13, 2026, Sergeant Spivey, Deputy Walker and Deputy Daigle responded to the 200 block of County Road 165 in Jasper to serve an arrest warrant on Alex Joseph Warren, 23, of Jasper. Authorities say Warren was wanted by Jasper County for Possession with Intent to Promote Child...

LAKE RAYBURN - Community members and businesses turned out in force to support the Lake Rayburn Fire Department, helping generate more than $56,000 during a recent fundraiser, according to organizers. An unofficial total shows $28,050 raised through sponsorships, $23,460 from the live auction, and $4,590 from the silent auction, bringing the current total to $56,100. Raffle ticket proceeds have not yet been finalized. “Our community showed up in a big way,” one organizer said in a statement....

HEMPHILL, TX — Put on your poodle skirts and leather jackets—there’s a mystery brewing at the vineyard. The Hemphill Little Theater, in partnership with Pineywoods Vineyard and Vicious Fire Kooken, has announced a special "Dinner & A Show" interactive event: The Fatal Fifties Affair. Scheduled for two nights only, February 20 and 21, the event promises an immersive evening of 1950s nostalgia, suspense, and fine dining. An Interactive Experience This isn't your typical sit-back-and-watch...

Mr. Fillyaw is running for Newton County Judge against Incumbent Ronnie Cochran. Fillyaw talks about his vision for Newton County and priorities that need to be addressed for Newton County to succeed.