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Shopping local not only helps you, it serves an entire community. Here are just eight reasons you should shop local. 1. Inject money into the local economy. When you shop local, your money (and tax dollars) stay in the community, helping your schools, your streets, and your energy service providers. 2. You also keep money…

The first scrimmage was held on Friday night at Nederland where the Newton Eagles played the Lumberton Raiders and Nederland Bulldogs. It was a three-way scrimmage where the Eagles held Lumberton 1 td to 0 and held the Nederland Bulldogs to 1 td. We spoke to Head Coach Drew Johnston and he said it was…

Superintendent Keith Jones -Deweyville ISD received B ratings at both campuses with the High School achieving an increase of 17 points over the 17-18 school year.  Deweyville Elementary earned distinctions in Math, Academic Growth, Closing the Gaps and Post Secondary Readiness indicators and was just one point from an A rating. Deweyville ISD is blessed with an…

The Newton ISD in recognition of Coach WT Johnston’s leadership and contributions to the Athletic Department and students of Newton has officially named the field house at Newton High School the WT Johnston Field House. We spoke with the new NHS Athletic Director and son of WT, Drew Johnston and he shared that he family…

My name is Cynthia Hall.  I am running for the Sheriff of Newton County.  I am currently serving as the Newton County Chief Deputy.  I am 61 years old and was raised in Burkeville, Texas.  I am the daughter of the late John R. and Estelle Mayo.  I have a daughter, Ashley Morrow and her…

Newton County Sheriff Billy Rowles was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas at their 141st Annual Training Conference held in San Antonio, July 27-July 30, 2019.  More than 1,500 participants were in attendance at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center where they heard outstanding speakers, had opportunities for significant…

On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 5 p.m.,  a Commemorative Celebration was held in Jamestown to honor the memory of former Pittsburgh Steeler and Wiergate resident, Ernie Holmes. The event was held at Pine Hill Church in Jamestown.  Ernie Holmes was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers original “Steel Curtain” that helped the franchise win…

Commemorative Event Jamestown, Texas  – On Saturday, August 10, 2019, an event commemorating Ernie Holmes, a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers original Steel Curtain that helped the franchise win Super Bowl IX and X,  will be held at Pine Hill Church located at CR 1019 Jamestown, Texas 75966. The program kicks off at 5 pm…

The Newton Lions Club met on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Eagle’s Landing with 16 in attendance. The group heard from Newton Head Coach Drew Johnston about the upcoming football season.  To say he is excited is an understatement.  He announced that the football team has been working out during the summer and is ready…

A camper trailer was destroyed in a fire last Monday afternoon leaving a family of 7 without a residence.  According to Newton Volunteer Fire Department Captain Melanie Smith Bowman, NVFD was called out to the fire at 4 p.m. on Hwy. 87 South.  The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.  Living in…