The Texas Commission on Jail Standards cited the Jasper County Jail for three violations following a limited compliance inspection, according to a notice of non-compliance issued Sept. 23.
A sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed and a police officer was injured late Tuesday night during a warrant service that ended in a shootout south of Canton, authorities said.
“I like how he’s speaking about the issues and is really willing to hear everybody out on all sides whether or not you’re red or blue or in between. I just really respect that,” Abbigail Maeng said.
University of Texas at Tyler IT cybersecurity professor Dr. Tim Nix spoke about ways East Texans can protect themselves from cybersecurity attacks and how AI is making these attacks harder to detect.
“We want our community to be assured we are sharpening our skills and knowledge through this drill with all of our fellow public servants so we are all prepared should something happen in our community, “ PIO Jackie Zimmerman said.
Nearly one in four Deep East Texas students has tried vaping, according to a 2025 regional needs assessment from the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council.
For 20 years, the Mosaic Center in Lufkin has helped women rebuild their lives. Now, a $5,000 grant from Angelina County will give five more women that chance - fully funded.
