

Radar shows the band of heavy rainfall slowly shifting east. Rainfall rates of over 2.50" per hour
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Latest Graf High Resolution Model shows an additional 2 to 4 inches now through Saturday morning...
Sandi Saulsbury
12 minutes ago


Temps into the 80's and possiblity of heavy rain in the forecast
US National Weather Service Lake Charles Good afternoon folks. A low pressure trough over south Texas will lift an axis of moisture...
Sandi Saulsbury
1 day ago


Early morning house fire was a complete loss in the Biloxi Community
Images courtesy of TCVFD Chief Jamie Bragg At 3:34 am early Monday morning, the Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a...
Sandi Saulsbury
4 days ago


Oilwell was struck by lightning during morning storms
Image courtesy of Jamie Bragg At 6:19 am Monday morning, the Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a small oil well...
Sandi Saulsbury
4 days ago


Slight chance of storms at the lakes early Monday, warm weather is on the way, and 7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Much warmer tonight with breezy winds off the Gulf. A few widely scattered showers will be possible...
Sandi Saulsbury
6 days ago


30's tonight, scattered storms, winds update, and updated 7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn You may want to cover your plants tonight particularly in the Lakes Area as patchy frost is possible...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 20


Another day of wildfires in Newton County - burn ban violators are being given citations
At 12:58 pm Thursday, Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Department as well as Newton VFD were called out for mutual aid to assist Bon Wier VFD...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 20


RED FLAG WARNING FOR CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS
National Weather Service Lake Charles ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 19


Current burn bans, wildfire danger, and updated 7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Patrick Vaughn Newton County becomes the first county locally to enact a burn ban across Southeast Texas. Out of...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 18


Newton County has issued a Burn Ban
Burn Ban in effect until March 25, 2025 When a burn ban is in effect, take these precautions to prevent wildfires: 🔹 No Outdoor Burning...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 18

Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report By Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard March 17th, 2025 We started our inmate work program last week at the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 17

Scholarship for Newton County Go Texan
Newton, TX - Toby Pennington of Newton County Go Texan announced a scholarship. Pennington said of the printable application, "If you...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 17


Kirbyville woman is missing
KIRBYVILLE, TX- 41-year-old Bonnie Beck of Kirbyville has gone missing. It is unknown how long she has been missing, but it is believed...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 17


7 Day Forecast
12News Meteorologist Kerry Cooper Chilly night ahead with light winds, clear skies and very dry air in place. Winds will be back off the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 17


Newton County ESD #6 proposed local sales and use tax election
Any questions? Contact Howard West 409-423-9065 Charles Duckworth 409-594-0323 Greg Ellis 409-423-0216
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 15

Three local VFD's received a portion of a $2.1 million dollar grant from A&M Forest Service
Each year the Texas A&M Forest Service's Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (RVDFA) provides grants to eligible volunteer...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 12


Announcement from Commissioner Powell regarding an inmate program
Newton County Commissioner Pct 4 Bubba Powell Heads Up: Don't be alarmed when you see Newton County inmates working in Precinct 4 this...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 11

Newton County Sheriff's Report
Weekly Sheriff’s Report Released by: Sheriff Colton Havard March 10th, 2025  On Tuesday of last week, we arrested a wanted subject in the...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 10

7 Day Forecast
Chilly night, decreasing clouds with plentiful sunshine Monday Next chance of rain arrives this upcoming Friday 12News Meteorologists...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 9

Summertime Groundwater Conservation and Waste Reduction Tips
John Martin Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District We are just barely seeing signs of spring but before we know it, summertime...
Sandi Saulsbury
Mar 7