Newton County Tax Commissioner Brent Bennett addressed concerns over several years of unpaid property taxes on the county digest, and how issues with collections mean he’s stuck “chasing shadows.” ...

Residents of Newton County express concerns over ExxonMobil's proposed carbon capture project, fearing potential risks to future generations.

Election results are still up in the for an east Texas county whose first unofficial results were so inaccurate that the county clerk asked for a judge for a recount.

A zoning lawsuit pertaining to the Morgan Farms property off of Highway 278 has ended in a legal victory for Newton County.

Gracie Woodward of Newton College & Career Academy and Journey Hay of Newton County STEAM Academy have been named Newton County Schools’ (NCS) 2026 CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) ...

A recount is underway in Newton County after a ballot error affecting Democratic primary results was reported by voting vendor ES&S and flagged by Texas officials.

Multiple agencies conducted New Year’s Eve checkpoints in Newton County. Officers made seven DUI arrests and issued dozens of citations. Sheriff says the effort focused on roadway safety and ...

A software glitch delayed vote results in Newton County, leaving a handful of residents waiting outside the courthouse until ...