Gary Bass
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Recent articles by Gary:
‘Suspicious’ fire destroys 2 Newton County homes
A “suspicious” fire in Newton County destroyed two houses late Monday night, according to a post on the Newton Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page. → Read More
Victim who confronted catalytic converter thieves at Nacogdoches apartments attacked
Nacogdoches police are investigating a catalytic converter theft that turned in an assault Saturday night. → Read More
Sheriff: Trinity County wildfire ‘100% contained;’ SH 94 open again
A wildfire in the Glendale community is 100 percent contained, and state Highway 94 has been re-opened, according to Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace. → Read More
Fire crews battling 100-acre wildfire at Glendale Hunting Club in Trinity County
Firefighters with Trinity Fire and Rescue and the Texas A&M Forest Service are battling a 100-acre wildfire at the Glendale Hunting Club, according to Trinity City Manager Steven Jones. → Read More
Tyler County deputies arrest man accused of punching wife, holding gun to her head
Tyler County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man earlier this month in connection with allegations that he punched his wife in the head and face multiple times and then placed a loaded gun to her head. → Read More
Newton County deputies arrest Orange man in connection with fatal shooting
Newton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 20-year-old man Saturday evening in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Deweyville. → Read More
Former Shelby County jailer arrested for allegedly stealing cash from inmate
A former Shelby County Sheriff’s Office correctional officer turned himself in to authorities after an internal investigation revealed that he allegedly stole cash from an inmate who was being booked into the jail. → Read More
Lufkin police arrest man accused of shooting mother of his children
Lufkin police officers arrested a 35-year-old man Friday afternoon in connection with allegations that he shot the mother of his children. → Read More
‘I’ve had a wild ride:’ Longtime Trinity police chief stepping down
Longtime Trinity Police Chief Steve Jones, who has become something of a celebrity over the years due to his appearance on a CMT reality show called “Big Texas Heat,” is stepping down. → Read More
Couple indicted in connection with shooting death of man found after Jasper fire
Two people who were arrested in connection with the death of a Lufkin man whose body was found in a burned home in Jasper have been indicted on murder charges. → Read More
PHOTOS: Fort Worth firefighters fight to save large dog injured in house fire
After firefighters with the Fort Worth Fire Department battled a house fire early Wednesday morning, they worked for almost 20 minutes trying to revive a large dog suffering from smoke inhalation. → Read More
Documents obtained by lawyer show SFA to pay former president $800K severance
A Nacogdoches lawyer obtained a document that shows Stephen F. Austin State University paid Dr. Scott Gordon, the college’s former president, a severance package of more than $800,000 that was split into two equal payments. → Read More
Jacksonville firefighters, police at scene of large structure fire near El Paso, Austin intersection
Jacksonville police and fire personnel have responded to a large structure fire near the intersection of Austin and El Paso Streets. → Read More
Armed stranger shows up at Jasper County church service
After a church member spotted a stranger armed with what appeared to be a handgun at a Wednesday night service, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is urging local church congregations to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. → Read More
Missing Buna girl found safe in Beaumont
A 14-year-old Buna girl who was reported missing Monday has been found safe, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Former unit road engineer files whistleblower lawsuit against Angelina County, commissioner
Earlier this month, Chuck Walker, the former unit road engineer for Angelina County, filed a “whistleblower” lawsuit against the county and Pct. 3 Commissioner Terry Pitts. → Read More
Police arrest Nacogdoches man accused of using blunt object to hit woman
Officers with the Nacogdoches Police Department arrested a 20-year-old man early Sunday morning in connection with allegations that he hit a woman with a blunt instrument at an apartment complex on EJ Campbell Blvd. and then fled. → Read More
Jasper County deputies act on tip, arrest man in connection with stolen truck
After an alert gas station employee called 911 on Friday, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with a vehicle theft that occurred in Beaumont. → Read More
Report: Pilot in fatal Shelby County crash was disoriented by clouds
A report by the National Transportation Safety Board stated that a fatal plane crash near Center on May 20 was caused by its non-instrument-rated pilot flying into clouds and getting disoriented before he lost control. → Read More
Longview police looking for 14-year-old runaway
The Longview Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 14-year-old runaway. → Read More