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For the third time in two months, the Sabine State Bank ATM was hit by robbers in the early morning hours.  Sheriff Robert Burby sent us the latest details on the attempted robbery that occurred Sunday morning around 5 a.m.  He told us that the alarm was set off at the Sabine State Bank in…

By Sergeant Stephanie Davis Early Friday morning, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested Mark Sawyer McCauley of Kirbyville after he failed to stop and fled in a motor vehicle. At approximately 8:30 a.m., a DPS Trooper was working routine patrol on CR 3073 and observed a 2006 Toyota SUV with an expired registration.…

Photo courtesy SRA As of Monday, May 3, at 12 noon, the Surface Elevation was 172.30.  Generator #1 – 24 hours at 7610 cfs; Generator #2 – 24 hours at 6400 cfs; Spillway – 5000 cfs; Generators – 14,010 cfs; Total: 19,010 cfs.  5 Gates are Currently open one foot.

UPDATE: WANTED for THEFT On April 28, 2021, An Arrest Warrant was issued on LEO BURT MITCHELL JR., he is charged with THEFT 31.03 (e) (6) (B) Attempt (F3). He is not in custody and is wanted by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for the above offense. He is one of two suspects who is…

On Monday morning around 5:40 a.m., the Newton County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting an attempted burglary at Sabine State Bank in Burkeville on Hwy. 63 and FM 692. This is the second attempted robbery in two months.  On March 4, 2021, another attempted robbery occurred at the same location. One of the suspects…

Friday, April 23, marked the official “Grand Opening” of Hometown Flowers and Gifts in Newton.  Owners, Brittney and Coy Holmes and Mike and Jessica Poindexter were thrilled to host such a happy celebration for the shop.  Thank you all for coming by with well wishes as they begin their new adventure. Be sure to stop…

Photo by Kristol Perez The Relay For Life pageant was held at the Howard Civic Center Saturday, April 24.  This pageant’s purpose is to raise funds for Relay For Life supporting those undergoing cancer treatment from our area. Pictured is Baby Miss – Jaylee Trahan; Tiny Miss – Emery Metcalf; Petite Miss – Kaitlin Swearingen;…

The 175th Anniversary Celebration in Newton County was an absolute success.  The event included a parade, coloring contests and decorating contests, historical re-enactments and so much more. Newton County Judge Kenneth Weeks welcomed everyone to the event and shared a message that reminded us of the strength and determination of Newton County and its resilience…

Photo by Heather Foster The Grand Champion Steer at this year’s Newton County Fair was shown by Liam Hopson.  The buyer was Diamond H Ranch. Congratulations Liam!

Photo by Heather Foster Pictured is Jr. Fair Sweetheart, Kammie Fowler, Young Miss Fair Sweetheart, Emma Hollinshead, Sr. Fair Sweetheart, Allyson Behan, Tot Fair Sweetheart, Raylee Kirby and Jr. Fair Sweetheart, Raylie Selph. Congratulations ladies!