Kirbyville Community Pulse

Jasper VA Clinic Shooting Updates

• 🔥 Officers Respond to Shooting: Officers responded to a shooting outside the Jasper VA clinic where the...

• Chilly 40s-50s mornings shifting to sunny, low 70s by noon and 80s later
• Elevated fire weather possible 2-8pm from dry conditions and winds to 10mph – no red flag yet
• High 85° today, 88° Thursday, warm/dry into next week – eye outdoor plans closely

Key public safety updates from Jasper VA Clinic incident:

• Pickens County authorities investigating shooting near clinic, gathering facts and...

Jasper's Azalea Festival rolls into Sandy Creek Park this weekend—ideal local outing if weather holds.

• Classic car show, food, fun, and...

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Shooting at Jasper VA Clinic: Jasper Police responded to shots fired at the VA Clinic around 1:30 PM on March 17, 2026,...

• New scam hitting Kirbyville: Fraudulent texts claim active tickets linked to your phone number, urging quick action.
• Police Chief Paul Brister:...

Alert for Kirbyville area: Shots fired at Jasper VA Clinic around 1:30 PM Tuesday.

• Officers found suspected shooter on scene and shot him during...

Public safety push at Commissioners Court:

• Sheriff’s Office to apply for immigration law enforcement grant and invoiced $33,575 housing inmates from...

East Texas including Kirbyville rebounds from chilly start:

• Morning lows: Middle-upper 20s, near records
• Today afternoon: Low-mid 60s with...

Handy resource for tracking local arrests:

• Address: 106 S Elizabeth St, Kirbyville, TX 75956
• Phone: (409) 423-6111
• Website: cityofkirbyville.com/police-department

Severe Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Thunderstorm Line Incoming: A line of thunderstorms is expected in Jasper County between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM today,...

• Grab a jacket: Cold and windy out there this morning—stay warm!
• Road risks nearby: Gusts caused wrecks across Texas, including near-zero...

Interconnected hazards trending in Jasper County:

• Severe thunderstorms today (11AM-2PM) bring damaging winds and possible tornadoes—stay alert.
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Hazardous winds grip East Texas, with gusts 30-40 mph until 7pm east of US 69 corridor.

• Fire danger extreme in Jasper, Tyler, Newton Counties – no...

Big step for public safety near Kirbyville:

• ESD #4 unanimously hires Brad Parsons full-time as academy coordinator, lead instructor, and FRO admin...

• Lone Star Youth Council hosts Teen Summit Saturday, March 21, 10am-1pm at Lone Star Community Center, 750 Burch St, Jasper
• Key topics:...

The Jasper community has lost a pillar: Reverend John Hardin, longtime pastor at Mount Olive Baptist Church on North Main Street, passed away Sunday at his home in Hitchcock at age 96. Funeral services are pending at Coleman's Mortuary in Jasper.

Severe Weather Impacts

• 🔥 East Texas Storms: Thunderstorms with high winds and rain moved across East Texas on Sunday evening, breaking limbs...

Kirbyville Varsity Girls Softball team dominated Buna High School 14-1 on Friday, Mar 13! A huge win to kick off the season right.

Tracking severe thunderstorms near Kirbyville:

• Sunday Evening: High winds (33 mph NW) broke limbs across Newton County, damaged shed/truck in Town...