NEWTON, TEXAS — Newton County has officially announced the dates for its 2026 County Fair, with the local tradition scheduled to run from April 3 through April 11, 2026. The fair, a significant fixture on the county’s annual calendar, will bring nine days of entertainment and agricultural tradition to the community. Featured Arena Events and Competitions This year's program features a variety of youth and community competitions, including: • Mutton Bustin’ and the Calf Scramb

Photo Credit: Shannon Brown It was a long night in Newton County on election night for everyone involved. The evening started as usual on the courthouse lawn, gathered around the gazebo and waiting for JP Mike Greer to walk out the County Clerk’s office with paper in hand. Dry erase marker in the other. Newton County still uses the Dry Erase Board method of notifying the watchers of the election results. One on looker said, “I’m 74 years old and Newton County was using this s

Aaron A. Glaspie, of Bon Wier – Age 36 Walking in Roadway – Point Other Than Crosswalk Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 8:21 AM Michael Earl Green, of Jasper – Age 62 Expired Registration No Driver License (x2) Failed to Maintain Financial Responsibility Speeding Arresting Agency: Jasper Police Department at 11:14 AM Mark Peyton Simpson, of Pineland – Age 30 Bench Warrant – District Court Arresting Agency: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 1:29 PM Clendon S

LUFKIN, Texas —  A Livingston man wanted on felony narcotics charges was taken into custody Monday following a coordinated effort between multiple law enforcement agencies across Southeast Texas. According to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety Southeast Texas Region and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, investigators received credible information regarding the whereabouts of Michael Linan of Livingston, who had outstanding felony warrants for Manufa

JASPER, Texas — A Jasper man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after a traffic stop revealed multiple outstanding warrants, including a probation violation tied to a robbery charge. According to information released by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Gray conducted a traffic stop at approximately 4:42 p.m. on March 3, 2026, in the 2100 block of North Wheeler Street. The stop was initiated after authorities confirmed the registered owner of the vehicle had a

A competitor tees off during last year’s AJGA Junior at Rayburn Resort. The nationally recognized junior golf tournament returns March 26–29 to Rayburn Resort & Marina in Brookeland. Photo Credit: Rita Shipp Brookeland will once again serve as a launching pad for golf’s next generation when the AJGA Junior at Rayburn Resort presented by the City of Jasper returns March 26–29, 2026, at Rayburn Resort & Marina. For four days, the fairways of Rayburn will host some of the nation