Newton County Daily

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29/12/2023

In this exclusive interview, Sheriff Robert Burby reveals the details of the manhunt, the 1-year anniversary of a missing Newton County man and the call for ...

18/12/2023

Newton Volunteer Fire Captain Melanie Bowman said, "Be watching!! We'll start around the square and move through the neighborhoods."

14/12/2023

FROM NEWTON COUNTY JUDGE RONNIE COCHRANS OFFICE

We are attempting to gather 100 signatures by December 20th to petition the Newton County Commissioners Court to hold a public hearing for the creation of Emergency Services District No. 6 to provide ambulance services for all of Newton County. If you are a tax paying property owner in Newton County we would like to encourage you to reach out to Commissioner Precinct 1 Danny Bentsen at (409) 423-5206 to find out how you can sign this petition.

When signing the petition, please have your:

Property owner name
Residence address
Mailing Address
Date of Birth
Voters Registration number

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Ronnie Cochran Newton County Judge

13/12/2023

JOSHUA LARKIN, While Male, 6’0 feet tall, weighs 180 pounds – 39 Years of Age with short brown hair. Joshua Ian Larkin is still missing, and we are actively investigating his whereabouts over a year later. On November 17, 2022, Larkin was reported to have gone hunting at the Exotic Cat Refuge, 2...

12/12/2023

Today is the day!!!

12/12/2023

10/12/2023

This is a reminder that NCRC's meeting is going to be Saturday, Dec 16th at noon in Burkeville's historical Cade Building. As usual, it is pot luck so bring a favorite dish if you like. Besides having Daniel Hunt, Henderson County Republican Party Chairman, as speaker, we will be voting on 2024 NCRC...

09/12/2023

WANTED BY NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Bass, Dominique Rayvon DOB: 02/20/1996 The above subject has active warrants at the Newton County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Robbery and Bond Forfeiture on Indecency w/ Child Sexual Contact. If you have seen Bass or have any information on his wherea...

08/12/2023

Tommy Thompson and Gene Thompson reached out and invited me to sit down to discuss some of the details surrounding the information presented in Investigation Check #3. So, I did. It challenged me to consider a couple of things that I would like to go on record to clarify about these Investigation Ch...

07/12/2023

On December 5, 2023, Sheriff Burby submitted a proposed Inter-local agreement to be entered into between Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office and Newton County to house our overflow of jail inmates before a Newton County Commissioner’s Court Special Session. This Inter-local agreement was approved...

02/12/2023

A crowd gathered for Colton Havard's announcement at the pavilion south of Bleakwood on Hwy 87 on Saturday afternoon. Signs, Tshirts and cards were on had for the estimated 150 citizens from many different communities throughout Newton County. Precinct 4 Commissioner Bubba Powell introduced Havard s...

02/12/2023

It’s official… Constable Colton Havard throws his hat in the ring for Newton County Sheriff.
…stay tuned for the story

02/12/2023

Dangerfield pulls off an upset against the favored Eagles 42-21 on Friday night. Dangerfield advances to the State Semi-Finals.

27/11/2023

In this investigation check we will review documentation associated with Former Commissioner Gene Thompson and the FEMA Grant Buyout process that he experienced. The grant was specifically made available who received damages to their homes from a number of hurricanes. Since moving to Newton County a...

20/11/2023

On Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, we said bye to one of our dedicated employees. Mrs. Vicki, as she was affectionately called, retired from the Sheriff’s Office after 16 years of service. Retirement is a “bittersweet” thing. On one hand you are happy to see someone reach their ultimate goal-r...

20/11/2023

The Newton Co. Republican Club met Nov. 17 in the Newton Civic Center. Guest speaker, Joanne Shofner, 2024 H D-11 Candidate, spoke about her qualifications and conservative values in asking the audience to vote for her to represent Newton County in the Texas House of Representatives. She listed four...

18/11/2023

In a playoff rematch against Bowie, the Deweyville Pirates won on Friday night with a dominant 28-8 victory. At halftime, Bowie held a narrow 8-6 lead over the Pirates. Despite the uncertain start, Deweyville staged a remarkable comeback in the second half, dominating the game and scoring 22 unanswe...

17/11/2023

Final Newton 69 to New Boston 7. Purple Pride Never Dies!! Something overlooked many times during Newton Eagles' games are the number and type of blocking going on with offensive plays. During the game last night against New Boston there were numerous "pancakes" which is every lineman's dream. The t...

14/11/2023

01/11/2023

Newton County Courthouse and businesses around the square handed out candy to children. This young fella stopped into county Judge Ronnie Cochran's office and Courtney Lott helped get him taken care of.

31/10/2023

National Weather Service. Fire danger returning today. Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected Tuesday as gusty northern winds bring much drier air into the region. Elevated fire danger means that weather and land conditions are favorable for erratic fire spread. Fires can spread rapidly in t...

30/10/2023

30/10/2023

Oct. 30th - Nov. 1st. Monday - Wed. 8:00am - 5:00pm Nov. 2nd & Nov. 3rd. Thurs. - Friday. 8:00am - 7:00pm The November 7, 2023 Constitutional Amendment Election in Texas is very important! Proposition #4 is the 100,000 school H/S exemption on this ballot to lower school taxes If Approved by the Vote...

26/10/2023

Newton Volunteer Fire Department received a $20,000 grant for Personal Protective Equipment from Fire Department Assistance - Texas A&M Forest Service . Newton Volunteer Fire Department

26/10/2023

At 7:30 pm. Newton VFD responded to a smoke investigation at 511 Court St. The home belongs to Mr and Mrs. L. C. Platt. Upon entering the structure, the was a light haze and a slight smell of smoke. A thermal imaging camera was used and no high temperatures were found indicating fire. Occupants had....

23/10/2023

Sheriff Burby discusses the rumors involving the Sheriff's Office, the Bon Weir Community Watch, the Upcoming Election and the recent county budget.

21/10/2023

Newton Eagles ON PARADE!!!

20/10/2023

NRG will host a pumpkin patch across from the courthouse for homecoming! Please make plans to check Newton Square out this year- before and after the parade. We will have pumpkins for sale- but no purchase is necessary to come visit and take photos! Please don’t forget to visit The Powell Hotel, M...

19/10/2023

Newton County Judge Ronnie Cochran sits down to discuss the countywide burn ban and the current conditions that are