by Sheriff Colton Havard Child Endangerment Arrest: On March 10, 2025, deputies initiated an investigation after an infant tested positive for multiple controlled substances at birth. Following interviews and collaboration with the Department of Family and Protective Services, a warrant was issued. On May 10, 2025, Gayla Caldwell was arrested for abandonment/endangerment of a child and booked into the Newton County Jail. Repairs made to the Newton County Jail: We have been in the process of trying to get our jail doors repaired to be able to achieve the maximum capacity of our … [Read more...] about Newton Co. Sheriff’s Report

On Monday May 12, 2025 at about 5:30 pm a 1989 black Ford F-100, driven by nineteen-year-old Gavin Manasco was involved in a minor traffic accident on Highway 62 near FM 1078. Gavin Manasco left the scene of that accident. At about 5:45 pm he was observed by Officer Nash, of the Pinehurst Police Department, near Strickland Drive and Martin Luther King. Gavin Manasco fled from Officer Nash, going south on Strickland Drive, and struck another car near The Home Depot. Gavin Manasco turned south onto Highway 87. He next collided with three cars at the intersection of FM 105. The truck driven by … [Read more...] about Accident(s) Following Chase

JEFFERSON, ORANGE, NEWTON COUNTIES – Expect lane closures beginning Tuesday, May 13 through Saturday, May 16. Contractors will be working on a seal coat operation beginning at 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Details are as follows: Date:          Tuesday, May 13thLocations:    Jefferson County – FM 366 near SH 347 to just south of Nederland AveOrange County – FM 105 from Byron Rd to FM 1135 Date:          Wednesday, May 14thLocations:    Orange County - SH 12 from the IH-10 westbound frontage road to FM 1132Orange County - FM 105 from FM 408 to SH 87 Date:          Thursday, May … [Read more...] about TxDOT Lane Closures During Week

Initial signs of fusarium wilt are yellowing leaves and wilting along one side of the plant, a leaf, branch, or several branches. As the fungus spreads, more yellowing and wilting occurs with leaves dropping off prematurely (image: ag.purdue.edu). By John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener, Orange, TX Gardeners, many of you have grown tomatoes at home and will understand my description of how homegrown tomato tastes. Homegrown tomato flavor is intensely rich and tangy, having a pleasant balance of sweetness to acidity, and where the fruit is juicy. It is my opinion the homegrown … [Read more...] about Why are my tomato leaves turning yellow?