By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.com Peter SpartaThe felony charge against a candidate for the San Jacinto County Precinct 3 constable’s position, arrested in January, was dismissed Friday because …
Police agencies from a three-county area were involved in a high-speed pursuit of a robbery suspect on March 18. Courtesy photo From SJNT Staff The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office …
STOCK PHOTO By Tony Farkasnews@sanjacnews.com A candidate for the San Jacinto County Precinct 2 constable’s position was arrested in January, a move that he is calling politically …
A large quantity of drugs were found when San Jacinto County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating an assault. Courtesy photos SJNT staff POINT BLANK — A frantic 911 call led to a large …
STOCK PHOTO SJNT staff SAN JACINTO COUNTY — A Jasper woman was killed and numerous people injured in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S 59 on Jan. 15. Selina Gilchreist, 37, died in the …
Special to the News-Times AUSTIN — The Texas Workforce Commission has launched a new mobile app to help Texans explore potential career pathways and discover step-by-step resources to achieve …
San Jacinto County Sheriff’s deputies recovered almost 3 pounds of methamphetamines after a traffic stop. Courtesy photo SJNT staff A Pennsylvania man was arrest and almost 3 pounds of …
Special to the News-Times A pre-construction meeting was held last week at the Lufkin District Office, signaling the start of an 8-year construction project that will be the largest project to …
STOCK PHOTO SJNT staff SAN JACINTO COUNTY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a fatal crash on Farm-to-Market Road 3081, near the 424-mile marker, that occurred, …
STOCK PHOTO SJNT staff CLEVELAND — San Jacinto County Sheriff deputies made 19 arrests and confiscated 96 roosters after investigating a call of animal cruelty. On Oct. 15, after …
A semi carrying hazardous material caught fire on Oct. 9. Courtesy photo ~NEWLINE~SAN JACINTO — The Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a crash on U.S. Highway 59, near Red …
Special to the News-Times AUSTIN — Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see — and safely avoid — pedestrians. October saw the …
STOCK PHOTO SJNT staff SHEPHERD — A Shepherd resident died and another suffered smoke inhalation in a house fire that broke out in the 100 block of South Hill Avenue in Shepherd on Sept. …
Special to the News-Times LUFKIN — Deep East Texas Council of Governments is now taking applications for funding of solid waste projects for FY 2024. DETCOG anticipates the awarding of …
By Ali JuellThe Texas Tribune Texas lawmakers are making it harder for those convicted of animal cruelty to own any animals – at least for the next five years after their initial offense. …
SJNT staff SAN JACINTO COUNTY —Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a crash on U.S. Highway 59 at the intersection of FM 1127 that occurred Aug. 12. The preliminary crash …
STOCK PHOTO SJNT staff An 18-year-old female was killed in an attempted murder-suicide on Saturday. According to San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers, at about 6:35 p.m. Saturday, …
The winner of the summer Buy one subscription, get a new subscription free for a friend/family member , has been announced. The drawing was held August 17, and the …
Crews from across San Jacinto County helped battle a blaze that consumed about 275 acres last week. Photo courtesy of Emmett Eldridge By Tony Farkassjntnews@gmail.com COLDSPRING — A …
Special to the News-Times AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, …