BROOKELAND, TX  — A 41-year-old Jasper man has been arrested following a burglary investigation in the Brookeland area on March 1, 2026. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Spivey and Deputy Kaylor were dispatched to the 200 block of Longleaf Drive after receiving a report of a burglary in progress. A concerned neighbor called authorities stating a male was seen stealing items from a garage. Deputies were advised the suspect had left the property on a go

HEMPHILL, Texas — Two men were arrested this week in connection with separate incidents in Sabine County that authorities say highlight the importance of neighbors reporting suspicious activity. According to a February 27, 2026 press release from the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were first dispatched during the afternoon hours of February 26 to Rayburn Ridge in the far southwestern corner of the county after reports of a man walking around homes and checking open

SABINE COUNTY, Texas — In a major development in the Bronson Cemetery Road shooting investigation , the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office announced at 8:01 p.m. Monday evening, that Todd Lawrence Stevens has been located and arrested. According to officials, the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma, was able to locate and take Stevens into custody. Stevens was arrested on a charge of Aggravated Assault with a Dea

Todd Stevens, 36, is wanted in connection with a shooting investigation in Sabine County. Authorities consider him armed and dangerous. SABINE COUNTY, Texas — A major development has emerged in the investigation of Sunday night’s shooting on Bronson Cemetery Road, as authorities now believe a burned vehicle discovered in Chambers County may be connected to the case — and could contain the remains of the missing victim. According to an update released at 4:53 p.m. by the Sab

Todd Stevens of Bronson is wanted in connection with a Sabine County shooting. Do not approach. Contact law enforcement if seen. SABINE COUNTY, Texas  — The Sabine County Sheriff’s Office has obtained an arrest warrant for Todd Stevens of Bronson in connection with the reported shooting on Bronson Cemetery Road Sunday night. According to an updated press release issued February 23, 2026, Stevens is now wanted for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The warrant has been e

SABINE COUNTY, Texas — The Sabine County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a reported shooting that occurred Sunday night, February 22, 2026, on Bronson Cemetery Road and is asking for the public’s assistance as the search continues for those involved. According to a press release issued by the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy received information at approximately 8:15 p.m. that a shooting had taken place at a residence along Bronson Cemetery Road. Deputies

Photo Credit: Pineland VFD PINELAND, TX — A family of four has been left homeless after a structure fire destroyed a home at Katherine Sage Temple Park in Pineland late Friday. According to the Pineland Volunteer Fire Department, firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at the “park house” located at the City of Pineland’s park at 700 Maple Street. Crews worked to contain the blaze, but the home was declared a total loss. All occupants were able to escape safely,

Golfers from across Southeast Texas are invited to hit the links for a cause as CASA of the Sabine Neches Region hosts its 6th Annual CASA Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Wildwood Golf Course. The four-person scramble will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start, offering participants a day of competition set against the scenic backdrop of the Big Thicket’s towering oaks and pines. Proceeds from the tournament benefit CASA volunteers who advocate for abused

Texas Parks & Wildlife have opened their summer internship program accepting applications until March 11th. This is great for those want to look into a potential carrier with the Texas Parks & Wildlife. Now Until March 11th - Summer Internship applications are now open! APPLY at https://bit.ly/TPWDInternProgram REGISTER FOR OUR INTERNSHIP FAIR at https://forms.office.com/g/iHr6hUba2r

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-bac

Photo Credit: West Sabine ISD Students from West Sabine ISD proudly represented their school and community at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Region III Conference held this past weekend in Waco, competing against students from across the region. Among those students was Taylor Richardson, who earned 4th place in the Serving Up Success competitive event — an accomplishment that advances Richardson to the FCCLA State Conference later this year. Phot

Tri-County Community Action, Inc. is seeking individuals to serve as Representatives of the Poor on its Board of Directors, with two vacancies currently available. According to the organization, one board position will represent Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby counties, while the second position will represent Jasper, Newton, and Tyler counties. Applicants must reside in one of the counties associated with the position and must be low-income or have recent, firsthand experi

Photo Courtesy of Jasper County Sheriff's Office JASPER COUNTY, Texas — Former Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden and Lone Star Law television personality Justin Charles Eddins, 47, turned himself in to authorities at the Jasper County Jail early Wednesday morning, according to Chuck Havard. Sheriff Havard confirmed that on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Eddins surrendered at the jail in connection with recently returned felony indictments. Eddins i

Justin Eddins, a former Texas Parks & Wildlife game warden, faces multiple felony indictments across East Texas. JASPER COUNTY, Texas —  Criminal cases against former Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden and Lone Star Law television personality Justin Charles Eddins, 47, have expanded again, with a Jasper County grand jury returning three new felony indictments during the January 2026 grand jury term. Court records show the Jasper County indictments allege timber theft, tamperi

This Deer Season came and went with a good turn out for our Deer Down Exclusives. We want to thank all of the individuals who submitted photos and details of your experiences. We are looking to grow our Sports and Outdoors Section coming with the New & Improved ETB site coming soon... We are looking for writing contributors that are East Texas Based and look to share some of the stories, knowledge, tactics and reviews with our readership. If you are an avid outdoorsmen and yo

The Sabine County Sheriff’s Office has released its December 2025 activity report along with a comprehensive year-end review detailing jail operations, patrol activity, investigative work, and associated costs throughout the year. December 2025 snapshot During the month of December, the Sabine County Jail housed 35 inmates, with 17 local inmates and 18 housed out of county. Deputies made 33 arrests, averaging 1.06 arrests per day. Jail-related expenses for the month included

CASA of the Sabine Neches Region has launched a new community outreach and marketing initiative aimed at bringing its mission directly into the communities it serves across Southeast Texas. The initiative, titled “Kickin’ It with CASA,” will take representatives of CASA of the Sabine Neches Region on the road twice each month to visit all six counties in its service area: Orange, Jasper, Hardin, Newton, Sabine, and Tyler counties. Through the outreach effort, CASA will spotli

Residents across East and Southeast Texas are being urged to use extra caution with outdoor activities as elevated fire weather conditions develop across much of the region, according to state and federal fire and weather officials. While the most extreme fire danger — known as Red Flag conditions — is focused farther west in Texas, dry air, gusty winds, and warm winter temperatures are creating higher-than-normal wildfire potential on Thursday and Friday, including in Deep E

Running back Dre Washington of Hemphill, Texas, will be part of college football’s biggest stage today as University of Alabama Crimson Tide faces Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal. The Tide are coming off a dramatic first-round CFP victory over Oklahoma Sooners, rallying from a 17-point first-half deficit to win 34–24. The comeback marked the first road win in the new 12-team College Football Playoff format. The Hoosiers are making their

Photos Courtesy of Sabine County Sheriff's Office HEMPHILL, Texas — The Sabine County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple arrests tied to methamphetamine possession and probation violations following separate incidents on December 29 and 30, 2025. According to the sheriff’s office, during the early evening hours of December 29, deputies observed a cream-colored Lincoln traveling in the area of Cedar Grove Road and Texas Highway 21 with an equipment violation. Deputies attempte