

Updated: Manhunt ended in the arrest of Rodney Blankenship
Updated: 33-year-old Rodney Blankenship is currently housed in Jasper County Jail without bond. On top of his already hefty charges of...

Jay Sharp
Dec 15, 2023


Newton County Sheriff's Report
December 11, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (December 4, 2023, to December 10, 2023): The Newton County...

Jay Sharp
Dec 13, 2023


Jasper County Arrest Reports
The individuals included in this report have been charged with the crimes listed, but have not necessarily been convicted. As such, they...

Jay Sharp
Dec 13, 2023


Havard announces bid for Newton County Sheriff
Greetings, My name is Colton Havard. After much thought, prayer, and community encouragement, I would like to formally announce my...

Jay Sharp
Dec 13, 2023


Update on Missing Person - Joshua Larkin
JOSHUA LARKIN, White Male, 6’0 feet tall, weighs 180 pounds – 39 Years of Age with short brown hair. Joshua Ian Larkin is still missing,...

Jay Sharp
Dec 13, 2023


Seasons of Change to Give Away 1,000 Free Christmas Toys and Baby Supplies to Families in Newton
Seasons of Change Inc. to Give Away 1,000 Free Christmas Toys and Baby Supplies to Families in Newton Respected Arlington, Texas-based...

Jay Sharp
Dec 12, 2023


Updated: Unidentified man struck and killed by train in Vidor Monday afternoon
Updated; Authorities have identified a man killed Monday when he was struck by a train. He was identified as Aidan Montondon, 21, of...

Jay Sharp
Dec 11, 2023


Newton County Weekly Sheriff's Report
December 4, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Services (November 27, 2023 to December 3, 2023): The Newton County...

Jay Sharp
Dec 4, 2023


MASA's 3rd Annual Walk With Santa Food Drive
Updated information! After carefully considering the severe weather forecast for Saturday MASA'S Committee has voted to have our 3rd...

Jay Sharp
Dec 4, 2023


Found safe!! 17-year-old Kirbyville girl still missing
It's aways a good day when the bad guy gets caught. Thankfully that's exactly the news the family of a missing Kirbyville girl received...

Jay Sharp
Dec 2, 2023


Elvis is appearing at the Palace Theater in Kirbyville!
Jeff Rainey of Lumberton is Elvis personified! Come out to the Palace Theater to enjoy a super entertainer. He has previously appeared at...

Jay Sharp
Nov 30, 2023


ETB proudly welcomes Siau as Weather Anchor!
The staff of ETB welcomes 21-year-old Brayden Siau as East Texas Banner Weather Anchor! A current resident of Norman Oklahoma, Siau...

Jay Sharp
Nov 30, 2023


Weather update
The Storm Prediction Center has outlined a chance for severe weather today in East Texas. The primary threat will be isolated tornadoes....

Jay Sharp
Nov 30, 2023


Severe weather predicted for our area tomorrow
The NOAA website is reporting that severe weather is becoming more of a concern in particular over areas of southeast Texas on Thursday,...

Jay Sharp
Nov 29, 2023


Blowout sends one to St. Elizabeth
NEWTON COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety investigated a crash on Farm-to-Market Road 1004, just east of County Road 3100,...

Jay Sharp
Nov 29, 2023


Newton County Sheriff's Report
November 27, 2023 Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby Calls To Service (November 20, 2023, to November 26, 2023): The Newton County...

Jay Sharp
Nov 27, 2023


Smith Wanted by Newton County Sheriff's Department
Thomas Lee Smith, Jr AKA T-Bo Smith DOB: 04/21/1980 Smith is wanted by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for Theft of Property greater...

Jay Sharp
Nov 27, 2023


Blankenship Wanted by Newton County Sheriff's Department
Rodney Allen Blankenship DOB: 03/09/1990 is wanted by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for multiple felony warrants including...

Jay Sharp
Nov 27, 2023


Kirbyville's own Christmas in the Park coming this Saturday!
This year there will be 45 food & craft booths at Kirbyville's own Christmas in the Park. Santa will be coming to the park on a fire...

Jay Sharp
Nov 24, 2023



















