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Shooting Sends One Man to Hospital, Another to Jail
A man is behind bars in the Jasper County Jail following a shooting. Investigators say Thomas Wayne Barrett, 35, fired two shots at Shannon Maddox, 31, early Wednesday morning at Barrett's home on FM 82 in ...
Man Indicted for Capital Murder in Martin Byerly Killing
The Jasper County grand jurt has indicted a man for capital murder. The grand jury indicted Eric Smith, 35, on a charge of capital murder in the killing of Martin Byerly.
Jasper's Dickerson Hospital, ER Close; Clinic Remains Open
A Jasper hospital that was facing foreclosure shut its doors Friday night, with a sign on the hospital's front door stating the hospital and emergency room have closed, but the clinic remains open.
Jasper County Wreck Kills Bridge City Woman
A two vehicle wreck north of Buna has claimed the life of a Bridge City woman. The DPS reports that 79-year old Elverna Berry was a passenger in a vehicle that was being driven by her husband that turned off of ...
Deputies on Scene of Fatal Accident in Jasper County
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal accident on Highway 96 between Buna and Kirbyville.
Loss of hours and use of patrol car led to Kirbyville officers leaving
Slashed hours and losing the benefit of taking their patrol cars home proved to be too much for the four Kirbyville police officers who have resigned in the last week.
Storm collapses animal refuge, pets in need of homes
By Tommy Mann Jr. The Orange Leader VIDOR - Dozens of pets which have found a safe haven at an animal refuge are in need of help once again.
Jasper County Woman Charged With Murdering Husband
Jasper County deputies have arrested a Buna woman on a charge of murdering her husband.
Buna Woman Arrested for Husband's Death
Jasper County Sheriff's deputies say they have a woman in custody in connection with the shooting death of her husband.
Jasper Police Recover Murder Weapon in Byerly Killing
Jasper Police Chief Todd Hunter tells KFDM News his officers have recovered the weapon they believe Eric Smith used to kill Martin Byerly, and the chief says Smith has been cooperating with investigators.
Texas town still shadowed by dragging death
Ten years after James Byrd Jr. was dragged to death down a three-mile stretch of country road simply because he was black, some things have changed in Jasper.
Jasper can't forget horrific dragging murder
It was 10 years ago that word came out of Jasper, Texas, about a crime too horrible to imagine.
Byrd Family, Community Leaders React to Dragging Death - 10 Years Later
It was ten years ago this week that the dragging death of James Byrd, Junior made national headlines and prompted people across the nation to talk about race relations.
Speedy Executions Unlikely for Area Death Row Inmates
Despite the State of Texas resuming executions Tuesday, it could be a while before any of the Brazos Valley's four death row inmates are put to death.
Jury Sentences Man to Life in Prison for Murder
A Jasper County jury has sentenced Jack Dotson to life in prison in connection with a 2005 fatal shooting in Jasper.
Storm Damage in Hardin, Jasper Counties
A storm early Sunday morning blew down trees and caused scattered power outages in Hardin and Jasper Counties. via KFDM-TV Beaumont
Toddler's Mother Says Indictments Another Step on Road to Justice
“I think we'll feel more relieved when it's all done and we can put everything to rest”
The Jasper County Grand Jury has indicted the father and stepmother of a toddler with capital murder in his death. via KFDM-TV Beaumont
Evadale Couple Indicted for Baby's Death
A Jasper County Grand Jury has indicted an Evadale couple on Capital Murder charges in connection with the death of a 21-month old child. via Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM
Brazos Valley Death Row - Web Only
The Supreme Court has upheld Kentucky's method of execution by lethal injection. via KBTX-TV Bryan
Breaking Weather - 2PM Update - Tornado Watch In Effect Until 6PM
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Tyler and Hardin Counties until 2:45 p.m. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms stretches from northern Jasper County southwestward through northern Liberty ... via KFDM-TV Beaumont