Archives for 2018

When the Texas Department of Transportation began tearing the cover off of Highway 87 north between I-10 and the Hartburg bridge, many questioned that the road wasn't that bad to begin with.  But if it results in a smoother surface, so be it.  Now the question is when will it be better? Residents and businesses in the area are getting a taste of what Bridge City residents and travelers have been dealing with with the overlay of Texas Ave. which is still not completed after more than a year. After taking a layer off, making it much rougher than before, loose rock has occasionally been put … [Read more...] about Hwy. 87 North Worse Before Better

At 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Newton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a burglary in progress at the Newton County Correctional Center (originally Fillyaw Correctional Center).  It was reported by a citizen that a vehicle was inside the locked compound and there was a lot of noise coming from the area.  A short time later the citizen reported to the Sheriff’s Office that the vehicle was leaving the Correctional facility headed north bound on Highway 87 towards Burkeville.  It was reported that the vehicle was pulling a lowboy trailer that was loaded with what … [Read more...] about Thieves Arrested Thanks To Call

On Tuesday, September 25th 2018 at approximately 11:00PM, Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division were working in the area of North 105 at Highway 1131. Investigators observed a white in color Nissan pick-up truck traveling north on Highway 105.  The subject vehicle was observed traveling partially in the turning lane and was then observed to travel onto the shoulder of the roadway. A traffic stop was conducted and a white male identified as Christopher Cox, 31, of Winnie, was found to be the driver. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 290 … [Read more...] about 290 Grams of Meth Off The Street

The Commissioners Court adopted the county budget for next fiscal year Tuesday in a split vote.  The vote was 3 to 2 to adopt the budget.  The Court unanimously adopted the tax rate of $0.542 per $100 value for next year. County Judge Dean Crooks was joined by Commissioners Johnny Trahan and John Gothia in approving a revised budget completed that morning by County Auditor Pennee Schmitt.  The biggest question was the designating of restricted funds from money in the general fund.  County Treasurer Christy Khoury was asked to present information on banking options to separate the restricted … [Read more...] about Court Votes 3-2 To Adopt Budget