Newton County agrees to repay $806,991 after FEMA denies appeal; court approves $225,000 down payment from investments After FEMA denied appeals over a 2016 flood mitigation buyout project, Newton County commissioners approved a repayment agreement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and authorized a $225,000 initial payment from county investments to restart reimbursements; the remainder will be paid as county properties are sold.

Newton County is taking decisive action to resolve an $806,991 FEMA repayment issue from a 2016 flood project, starting with a $225,000 down payment!

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Newton County pauses new convenience-store approvals to curb clustering The county adopted an emergency moratorium on new convenience-store (C-store) applications in unincorporated Newton County after planners reported 16 active land‑disturbance permits and residents urged protections for neighborhood retail mix and food access.

Newton County has hit pause on new convenience store applications to tackle community concerns over retail clustering and promote healthier grocery options.

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Newton County hires Stantec to design decommissioning of William Street water facility after PFAS detection The board approved a professional services agreement with Stantec to design and decommission the William Street facility after PFAS was detected in the City Pond reservoir; staff said operations will be consolidated to another facility and the water tower at the site will be decommissioned.

Newton County is taking significant steps to ensure water safety by decommissioning the aging William Street water facility after discovering PFAS contaminants in City Pond.

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Newton County enacts emergency moratorium on data-center applications The Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an emergency moratorium halting acceptance of applications for data centers in unincorporated county areas while staff develops zoning text amendments and UDO updates to address noise, water and electricity impacts.

Newton County has hit the pause button on new data-center applications to protect residents from potential noise, water, and air quality issues.

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Votes at a glance: Newton County Commissioners Court, Feb. 10, 2026 A summary of formal motions and court outcomes from the Feb. 10 meeting, including audits and budgets for ESDs, airport contracts and beacon, vehicle lease, purchasing policy, investment policy, HMGP amendment, fair housing proclamation, ARC Center report, early voting dates, budget amendment and payment of bills.

The Newton County Commissioners Court made significant strides on February 10, 2026, approving budgets, contracts, and important policy updates that will shape the future of the community.

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Newton County approves Strickland Airfield Services contracts, moves contingency funds for airport lighting and beacon The county approved contracts with Strickland Airfield Services to replace aging runway lights and a rotating beacon damaged by lightning, authorized a reimbursable TxDOT grant claim, and approved a $100,000 contingency budget transfer to cover immediate costs.

Newton County is lighting up the skies again after approving $100,000 in upgrades for their aging airport runway lights and a new beacon struck by lightning!

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Newton County approves $1.84 million heavy rescue purchase, authorizes multiple fire‑safety grant applications The Board of Commissioners approved a $1.84 million heavy rescue apparatus purchase and unanimously authorized several grant applications and smaller equipment purchases for fire services, while staff noted some awards would require county match and later board acceptance.

Newton County just approved a whopping $1.84 million for a new heavy rescue apparatus and a series of strategic grants to enhance fire safety—what does this mean for your community?

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Aransas County vs. Newton County | Counties Across Texas Spotlight Series — TEXAS FORWARD PARTY Contrast the artistic vibe of the coast with the secluded beauty of the Deep East Texas forests and discover why Forward believes that the artist in Aransas County and the logger in Newton County…

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Forward believes that the artist in Rockport and the logger in Newton both cherish our natural resources. In #AransasCounty, the environment is the economy. #OpenPrimaries would allow the community to elect leaders who focus on conservation and resilient infrastructure, rather than partisan dogma. #RankedChoiceVoting would help the diverse coastal community find consensus. In #NewtonCounty, the rural voice needs a megaphone. #RankedChoiceVoting empowers the community to support candidates who prioritize flood control and rural healthcare, ensuring that the far East Texas border isn't forgotten in Austin.

From Whooping Cranes to Wild Azaleas. 🦢🌺 Aransas & Newton Counties are nature's paradise.

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Residents press Newton County over delayed Westside youth center and SPLOST transparency Multiple District 3 residents told the Newton County Board of Commissioners they have waited years for a promised Westside youth center and want clearer accounting for SPLOST dollars; commissioners reiterated support but said land acquisition, procurement and scheduling issues remain.

Residents are demanding answers from the Newton County Board about the long-delayed Westside youth facility, questioning the transparency of SPLOST funds and the lack of progress.

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Newton County commissioners seek fixes after digital radio upgrade leaves fire departments out of range Commissioners heard that a recent digital radio upgrade left areas north of FM 1414 with limited radio coverage for volunteer fire departments; the court directed staff to get vendor pricing and options to restore countywide vehicle and handheld communications.

Newton County volunteer fire departments are in a communication crisis after a digital radio upgrade left them unable to reach vital channels in large areas of the county.

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Newton County approves eight detention officer positions after sheriff's staffing and budget presentation After a fiscal overview showing growing inmate-related costs, the Newton County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Sheriff Ezell Brown to allocate eight additional detention officer positions to address staffing shortfalls and reduce mandatory overtime.

Sheriff Ezell Brown's urgent plea for eight new detention officer positions highlights a critical staffing crisis at the Newton County jail, with safety hanging in the balance.

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Newton County approves eight new detention-officer positions after sheriff warns of staffing shortfall The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 6 to authorize eight new detention-officer positions after Sheriff Ezell Brown presented budget history and staffing analyses he said show the jail is short-staffed and relying heavily on overtime.

Sheriff Ezell Brown warns that Newton County's jail is dangerously short-staffed, pushing for the approval of eight new detention-officer positions to ensure safety and proper inmate care.

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Board approves multiple land‑use cases, including heavy‑industrial rezonings tied to proposed transfer station The Newton County Board of Commissioners approved several land‑use petitions — a future‑land‑use assignment, a conditional use permit for a sawmill/tree service, and three rezoning actions including two companion heavy‑industrial rezonings to accommodate a proposed demolition/construction transfer station. Several approvals were conditional and included restricted/prohibited uses.

Newton County commissioners have made pivotal zoning decisions, paving the way for a controversial heavy-industrial transfer station while ensuring strict conditions to protect the community.

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Commissioners approve outside operations review of Newton County Fire Services after firefighters and residents warn of staffing crisis The board authorized a professional systemic review of Fire Services and an operations audit by Matrix Consulting Group, funded from the fire fund; firefighters urged urgent action, citing heavy attrition and daily staffing below national safety standards.

Newton County's firefighters are sounding the alarm on a staffing crisis, leading commissioners to approve a vital review of fire services operations.

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Residents press commissioners over proposed data campus; board says site is in Porterdale but will study county ordinances Residents from neighborhoods near Brown Bridge and Crow raised public concerns about a proposed data campus — citing inadequate notice, potential health and infrastructure impacts, and threats to property values — while commissioners said the parcel is annexed into Porterdale and that Newton County is updating its Unified Development Ordinance to address data‑center siting.

Residents are raising alarms at the Newton County meeting over a proposed data campus, fearing noise, health risks, and property value drops that could change their neighborhoods forever.

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Newton County urged to pin local drainage problems to qualify for flood-infrastructure funding A Texas Water Development Board regional flood planning representative urged Newton County to submit location-specific problems via a public survey/QR code so those projects can be considered for future flood infrastructure funding under regional plans.

Newton County has a golden opportunity to secure flood-infrastructure funding, but it all starts with pinpointing local drainage issues through a quick online survey!

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Newton County approves $9M-plus GLO CDBG shelter contract, will appeal kitchen-equipment denial Newton County Commissioners approved awarding a GLO CDBG-funded regional shelter contract to Construction Managers of Southeast Texas using the concrete base bid and will seek reconsideration from the Texas General Land Office over denial of funding for commercial kitchen equipment.

Newton County Commissioners have just approved a $9M contract for a new regional shelter, but a funding denial for essential kitchen equipment has sparked a heated debate!

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Newton County tables $15,000 reimbursement for Covington warming shelter after residents report lapses After multiple public commenters described poor conditions at a Covington warming shelter used last winter, the Newton County Board of Commissioners voted to table a request to provide up to $15,000 on a reimbursement basis and directed county staff to inspect the site and return with recommendations at the next meeting.

Following alarming reports of inadequate conditions at a Covington warming shelter, the Newton County Board of Commissioners has paused a $15,000 funding request, demanding a thorough site review before any decisions are made.

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Newton County objects to three annexation requests as residents warn of data-center impacts After extensive public comment about water, traffic and zoning, the Newton County Board of Commissioners voted to object to three proposed municipal annexations that would permit industrial uses including data centers and large warehouses. The resolutions direct the county attorney to transmit objections to the cities and the Georgia Department of

Newton County commissioners have taken a stand against industrial annexations, citing fears over water supply and neighborhood disruption after residents raised urgent concerns.

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Newton County commissioners object to three annexation requests for proposed data centers At a Oct. 21 Newton County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board approved resolutions to object to three annexation requests from neighboring cities that would rezone roughly 1,500 acres and other parcels for industrial uses, including proposed data centers. Commissioners cited water, infrastructure and land-use conflicts; the county will refer

Newton County commissioners have thrown a wrench in plans for massive data centers, raising concerns about water, infrastructure, and community impact!

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Newton County commissioners approve zoning changes, opioid fund allocations and construction contract adjustments; drive‑through restaurant draws public concern At its Oct. 7 meeting the Newton County Board of Commissioners approved multiple land‑use requests and spending items, including opioid settlement grants, right‑of‑way and change‑order work on road and bridge projects, and the appointment of a county clerk. A proposed drive‑through at Brown Bridge and Salem drew the most public opposition, but the 

Newton County's recent zoning changes have sparked heated debates, particularly over a controversial drive-through retail center that has residents voicing their concerns about food options and community needs.

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Newton County 4-year-old found safe after taken to wrong daycare Newton County Schools said a child was taken to the wrong daycare after school on Tuesday.

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Newton County tentatively adopts 10.31% tax increase for FY 26 budget Newton County announces a millage rate increase to support an $8.7 million budget hike.

Newton County is facing a proposed 10.31% tax increase that could impact homeowners and fund essential budget needs—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Commissioners Discuss $8.7M Budget Increase Amid Employee Turnover and Health Costs Commissioners address budget challenges including employee turnover and rising health insurance costs.

Newton County commissioners are grappling with an $8.7 million budget increase while striving to balance employee needs and the financial pressures faced by residents.

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Newton County Commissioners Detail Budget Challenges and Tax Rate Transparency Commissioners discuss budget cuts and maintain focus on taxpayer service without increasing taxes.

Newton County Commissioners are tackling tough budget challenges while promising to maintain essential services without raising taxes—find out how they're balancing fiscal responsibility with community needs!

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Newton County Board of Commissioners Reviews County Millage Rate Amid School Tax Clarifications Board clarifies its lack of authority over school tax rates at millage hearing.

As property tax concerns loom large, the Newton County Board of Commissioners held a crucial public hearing to clarify millage rates and empower residents with the right information.

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Newton County Board Discusses Property Tax Relief and Budget Allocation Initiatives County officials address tax relief measures and budget management for public services.

The Newton County Board is facing tough decisions on a millage rate increase while striving to maintain transparency and improve local infrastructure.

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