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After spending most of my life in Orange County, my family and I made the move to Jasper County in 2023. While I work full-time in the Public Sector, photojournalism has been a lifelong passion of mine, dating back to my high school years when I was deeply involved in journalism.


My love for community involvement was shaped early on by my father, a U.S. Marine, who became a Community Coordinator for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in 2002. Volunteering alongside him in Orange and Jefferson Counties sparked my own passion for service, leading me to become a Community Coordinator myself, now serving Tyler and Newton Counties.


I believe communication is key. Keeping our community informed and aware of what’s happening is something I take pride in. Through my work in photojournalism, I strive to provide transparency and truth—visually documenting significant moments and events to inform and engage the public. Capturing these moments through imagery is something I truly love to do.


Beyond my work and volunteer efforts, I am also a wife and mother, and I cherish the balance between my personal and professional life.





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Jul 16, 20251 min
In Memory of James Matthews
January 22, 1947 - July 11, 2025 James Matthews, 78, native of Kountze, Texas departed this life Friday, July, 11, 2025. The obituary for...

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Jul 15, 20252 min
Obituary of Leo "Tony" Brochtrup
October 9, 1950 - July 13, 2025 U.S. Veteran Leo Anthony “Tony” Brochtrup, Jr., 74, of Woodville, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at...

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Jul 15, 20251 min
Obituary of Dennis Hall
July 16, 1967 - July 12, 2025 Dennis Hall, 57, of Warren, Texas passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. Dennis, was a loving and caring...

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Jul 15, 20252 min
Obituary of Pat Chance
April 3, 1937 - July 13, 2025 A Celebration of Pat Chance’s Life, age 88, of Jasper, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025...

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Jul 15, 20252 min
Jasper County Deputy Arrests Newton Man for Copper Theft in Evadale
James Knighton, 49, of Newton, was arrested by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for copper theft in the Evadale area. Photo courtesy of...

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Jul 15, 20254 min
Jasper County Sheriff's Report
7/15/2025 I am currently at the Sheriff's Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, networking with Sheriffs across Texas and learning new ways to...

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Jul 15, 20251 min
Jasper County Arrest Report - 7/14/25
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Monday, July 14, 2025: Corey Parnell Collins, 52, of Jasper, Texas •...

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Jul 15, 20253 min
Jasper City Council Bans Game Rooms, Delays JEDCO Appointments, and Celebrates Launch of $1 Public Transit Program
Photos by Rita Shipp The Jasper City Council met Monday evening, July 14, 2025, to address a range of issues including transportation,...

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Jul 14, 20251 min
Obituary of Robert Applegate
August 17, 1952 - July 12, 2025 A Celebration of Robert Applegate’s Life, age 72, of Jasper, Texas, will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 18,...

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Jul 14, 20251 min
Honorary Officer DJ Daniel Meets Jasper and Newton County Sheriffs at State Conference
From left to right: Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, honorary peace officer DJ Daniel, and Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard at the...

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Jul 14, 20252 min
Local First Responders Rally for Texas Hill Country Flood Relief — BBQ Fundraiser Set for This Friday
When disaster strikes, Texans step up — and this Friday, local first responders are doing just that. In response to the devastating...

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Jul 14, 20251 min
Jasper County Arrest Report - 7/13/25
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Saturday, July 13, 2025: Charles Daniel Taylor, 26, of Tallahassee,...

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Jul 13, 20251 min
Obituary of Octavio Laguna
October 11, 1940 - July 11, 2025 U.S. Veteran Octavio Laguna, 84, of Kirbyville died Friday, July 11, 2025 at John Sealy Hospital in...

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Jul 13, 20252 min
UPDATE: East End VFD responded to two additional crashes overnight and early Sunday morning, including a two-vehicle wreck at Highway 63 & FM 1408 and an ATV crash at FM 1738
One Transported Following Two-Vehicle Accident on Highway 190. At approximately 7:21 p.m. on Saturday, East End Volunteer Fire Department...

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Jul 13, 20251 min
Jasper County Arrest Report - 7/12/25
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Friday, July 12, 2025: Brooke Landis Magee, 27, of Buna, Texas •...

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Jul 12, 20251 min
Woman Arrested for Theft of Trailer from Kirbyville Business
A Bon Wier woman has been arrested in connection to the theft of a gooseneck trailer from a Kirbyville business, following a weeks-long...

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Jul 12, 20251 min
Happening Now: Newton Firefighters Collecting Donations for Back-to-School Drive
On this Saturday morning, Newton Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) firefighters are out at the intersection of Highways 190 and 87,...

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Jul 12, 20251 min
Jasper County Arrest Report - 7/11/25
The following individuals were booked into the Jasper County Jail on Thursday, July 11, 2025: Joshua Joel Smith, 38, of Daisetta, Texas •...

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Jul 12, 20251 min
Obituary of Luvenia May O'Berry Burns
May 28, 1948 - July 8, 2025 Luvenia May O'Berry Burns of Kirbyville passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at her home. Born May 28, 1948 in...

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Jul 12, 20252 min
Wanted Felon Captured After Two-Day Manhunt in North Jasper County
Joshua Maddox, 47, was booked into the Jasper County Jail following his arrest on multiple felony warrants. Booking photo courtesy of...

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