Despite cold damp air that covered Jasper like a wet blanket on Saturday, thousands came out to enjoy the 2021 Christmas in the Park. Fortunately, the crowds only had to endure on and off sprinkles during the day, and as if the timing was planned with divine intervention, a light rain began … Read more
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department in Leesville is investigating the death of a Newton County man, who they believe was murdered by his son.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says they will have troopers out in force through the Thanksgiving weekend as people travel to and from their holiday destination.
A tragic story coming out of Lufkin on Thanksgiving Eve where a driver died when his big-rig crashed completely through an auto parts store. KTRE 9 News in Lufkin is reporting that it happened at about 4:25 Wednesday morning on Timberland Drive.
The Angelina County Sheriff’s Department says the bodies of a man and his dog were found in a submerged vehicle in Lake Sam Rayburn on Sunday.
They’re investigating a homicide in Polk County, and currently a search is on for the victim’s son and his girlfriend.
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a portion of a load that fell from an 18-wheeler caused a major accident in Tyler County on Monday afternoon, and so far they’ve not been able to locate the big-rig or its driver. DPS Sergeant Shana Clark says it happened at about 2:00 on U.S. Highw…
The window has opened for those seeking election or re-election to county and state level offices. Here in Jasper County the 2022 March Primary ballot is filling up, and it appears that there will be at least one contested race.
A Jasper County deputy was involved in a high speed pursuit Sunday morning with a vehicle that had just been reported stolen in Orange County. It happened shortly before 8:00 on Highway 96 near Evadale.
The lights came on at 6:00 on Saturday evening as a large group of people came out to celebrate the arrival of the Christmas Season marked by the lighting of the Jasper County Courthouse.
Country music legend Gene Watson has cancelled an upcoming local show due to health reasons. Watson was scheduled to play Honky Tonk Texas in Silsbee on Saturday, December 4th. However, word came on Tuesday that Watson wouldn’t be able to appear.
Country Club Park & RV Resort will hold a Christmas Expo during the first weekend in December.
We are still finding some of the boats and tackle that were stolen a couple of weeks ago. The thieves were stripping the boats then selling them piece by piece. We have arrested three, but there will be more arrests to come.
HOLIDAY SAFETY: This week starts the holiday season. I hope everyone make sure to think safety first, second and always as we go about our personal travels and family activities.
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