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2 days ago · Southeast Texas Stand Down event for military vets will be Fri, Nov 15th. KJAS Community News. Nov 8, 2024. The 2024 Southeast Texas Stand Down Event for military veterans will be held on Friday, November 15th. It will be at the Jasper County Courthouse Annex Building on East Lamar Street in Jasper from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Trial set for man accused of a child sex crime
5 days ago · Oct 10, 2024. Oct 10, 2024. The Jasper County District Attorney’s Office is preparing to go to trial against a man accused of a child sex crime. According to District Attorney Anne Pickle, 52-year-old Lufkin resident Kevin Easley is charged with Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child. Easley was first arrested by the Jasper County Sheriff’s ...
Jasper County Appraisal District purchases former Southside Bank ...
4 days ago · Oct 7, 2024. Oct 7, 2024Updated Oct 7, 2024. The Jasper County Appraisal District has voted to purchase the building that once housed the Southside Bank in Downtown Jasper for a total of $554,000 pending inspection of the facility which is located at the northeast side of the courthouse square. Photo by Mike Lout.
Turn out great for the Jasper Police Department Night Out Event
Oct 27, 2024 · Turn out was great for the Jasper Police Department Night Out Event that was held on Tuesday evening at the police station on South Main Street. In addition to hot dogs, popcorn, donuts and other treats, there were also displays and demonstrations from not only the police department but also, firemen, the Jasper County Emergency Corps and others.
Fire and explosions destroyed a large travel trailer
Oct 13, 2024 · Save. Fire and explosions destroyed a large 5th-wheel travel trailer on Sunday afternoon. It happened at about 1:00 on Farm to Market Road 252, approximately 4 miles south of Jasper. A neighbor, Leif Howard, said that he was in his house, heard an explosion and looked outside to see the travel trailer in flames.
Jasper Police to soon begin roundup of those wanted in …
4 days ago · Jasper Police announced Wednesday that officers will soon begin a roundup of those named in outstanding warrants and unpaid traffic tickets. KJAS file photo
Driver stopped for school bus rear-ended, three injured
Oct 10, 2024 · The Texas Department of Public Safety says a driver that was stopped for a school bus was rear-ended by another driver and the crash resulted in three injuries. It happened shortly after 4:00 Thursday afternoon on Highway 96 near Tractor Supply in Buna. According to DPS Sergeant Shana Clark, 44-year-old Jeffrey Seegers, of Hemphill, was driving ...
Havard names patrol and investigation commanders
Oct 9, 2024 · Jasper County Sheriff-Elect Chuck Havard has announced his appointments head up the patrol division and the criminal investigation division (CID) once he takes office on January 1st. Havard says Chad Ainsworth will serve as Lieutenant Patrol Commander, while Jason McClelland will retain his current position as Lieutenant CID Commander.
Kaleb Wingfield named Kirbyville High School Student of the Week
4 days ago · KHS is proud to honor Sophomore Kaleb WIngfield as our Student of the Week this week! Kaleb is such an asset here at KHS where he is always quiet, attentive and respectful in class. Kaleb's grades are stellar and he is a great example to others in class. Kaleb is a member of our WIldcat Band where he plays the Saxophone.
House destroyed by fire in Hemphill | Local News | kjas.com
5 days ago · A house was destroyed by fire in Hemphill early Wednesday morning. It happened shortly before 7:00 at 720 Mann Street, about 3 blocks south of the Courthouse Square. According to Hemphill Fire Chief Glenn Chance, it was a very old house that was constructed with pine wood, which resulted in the flames quickly spreading and consuming the structure.