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Tyler County District Attorney Lucas Babin says a jury has convicted and levied the maximum allowable fine against a business fraudster. The jury found 60-year-old Richard Kollin guilty on two counts of Deceptive Business Practices, and ordered him to pay a total fine of $8,000.00. According to Babin, prosecutors presented...

WOODVILLE, Texas — A Woodville Independent School District teacher has been arrested and is no longer employed at the district. On October 3, 2024, the district was told that Zachary Truelove, who worked at the middle and high school campuses, was arrested after an investigation that "does not relate to school-based conduct or students of WISD", according to the district.

Jasper, Tx - The Jasper Police Department announced on Wednesday plans to soon begin a roundup of individuals wanted in outstanding warrants. Lt. Garrett Foster said the roundup, which will begin the next few days, will include those wanted for numerous crimes, including outstanding traffic tickets that have not been paid.

The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as “The Northern Lights”, was visible in our area on Thursday night. Liz Weaver, who lives on FM 252 south of Jasper, shot a photo of the phenomenon shortly before 10:00 and shared it with KJAS News. Weaver’s photo shows a predominantly pink...

Increasing drought in East Texas is bringing about more burn bans. Tyler, Polk and Newton County have been added to over 100 county-wide burn bans currently in effect as of Friday.

Bryan is an excellent student who not only pushes himself to do better, but is always willing to help other students. Bryan has shown great leadership skills in the classroom. He comes to class with a smile that just brightens the room. Bryan not only pushes himself in the classroom, he strives to be a better athlete and grow his skills in soccer. Bryan’s positive can-do attitude will help him accomplish anything he desires. He is a true pleasure to have!

CROCKETT, Texas (KTRE) - Some counties in East Texas are banding together to create a regional foreign trade zone. “An area that becomes a foreign trade zone is what I would call a safe haven,” Nancy Windham, the president and CEO of Texas Forest Country Partnership, said. A foreign...

Members of the City Council of the City of Crockett are scheduled to be traveling to Jasper, Texas to visit a business prospect on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A quorum of the Mayor/Council Members may or may not be traveling together. This is not...

Jasper, Tx - In the last regular monthly meeting of the Jasper Economic Development Corporation, which was held on Tuesday, October 1st, Board Member Jen Miranda asked if the board was operating properly and legitimately, and it now appears that her concerns might have been well founded. It has been...

JASPER, Texas — In Jasper a 3-year-old boy is alive thanks to CPR training that his mom and aunt took. Now they are encouraging others to learn the lifesaving technique. 3-year-old Landon Fisher's mother and aunt started CPR after he suddenly lost consciousness and stopped breathing. It's a testament to how life-saving training is needed throughout Jasper County.