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  Handbook of Texas Online:
Newton County (L-22) is in southeastern Texas on the Louisiana border.
Newton, the geographic center and largest town of the county, is seventy miles northeast of Beaumont at 30°51' north latitude and 93°45' west longitude.
Newton County comprises 950 square miles of the lower regions of the East Texas timber belt.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/NN/hcn3.html   (1711 words)

  
 The Austin Chronicle News: Without Evidence: Executing Frances Newton: Another Texas death row case marked by official ...
Newton had the opportunity, they argued during her 1988 trial, and a motive – a troubled relationship with her husband, Adrian, and the promise of $100,000 in insurance money from policies she'd recently taken out on his life and on the life of their 21-month-old daughter Farrah.
Newton says she was shocked and dazed, but gave police as much information as possible – including the fact that she'd just removed a gun from the house.
Newton and her parents implored the trial judge to allow her to change attorneys, and Mock admitted to the judge that he hadn't talked to any prosecution witnesses, nor had he subpoenaed any defense witness.
www.austinchronicle.com /issues/dispatch/2005-09-09/pols_feature3.html   (2895 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Newton, the county seat of Newton County, is at the junction of State Highway 87 and U.S. Highway 190, fifty miles northeast of Beaumont in the north central section of the county.
Continued agricultural strength in the form of cotton, cattle, and hog raising; the presence of the county government; and the discovery of oil in the region apparently reduced the impact of the subsequent gradual decline in the number of timber-related manufactures.
Newton was incorporated in 1935 and had 886 inhabitants in 1940; by 1980 the figure stood at 1,620.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/NN/hjn5.html   (515 words)

  
 Historical Markers - Newton County Texas
The home of several leading Newton County businessmen, this house was constructed in 1912 by turpentine producer L. Autrey.
One of many lumber towns once prevalent in East Texas, the town of Call began in 1895-96 with the construction of a sawmill by George H. Adams and Dennis Call, Jr., for whom it was named.
The congregation is a significant part of the religious heritage of Newton County.
txnetwork.net /newton/hmarkers   (6696 words)

  
 Jasper & Newton, American Revolutionary War heroes and American towns and county names
Texas' Jasper predates Texas Independence, and Newton County was carved from Jasper's territory in 1846.
I came across your item on Jasper and Newton Counties and the guys after whom they are named while I was searching for similar information about Jasper and Newton Counties in Mississippi and the frequent pairing of the two names elsewhere.
The city of Newton, where I taught for seven years, is the seat of Jasper County.
www.texasescapes.com /FEATURES/Texas_town_names/Jasper_and_Newton.htm   (1035 words)

  
 Newton, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newton is a city in Newton County, Texas, United States.
It is the county seat of Newton County
The City of Newton is served by the Newton Independent School District.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newton,_Texas   (388 words)

  
 Newton, TX News
The prisoners are being housed in Texas because Idaho's prisons are overcrowded, and the move was prompted in part by a request from GEO Group, the company that oversees all three of the Texas prisons.
Two idaho inmates escaped from a texas prison this week, the latest in a string of problems at the facility that include a prisoner protest and allegations of abuse.
Newton County authorities are still searching for a missing convict, despite little sleep since the escape.
www.topix.net /city/newton-tx   (640 words)

  
 Nature Tourism In Newton County
Newton County is the easternmost county in Texas.
Newton is also home of the Deep East Texas Nature Club which has guided hikes open to the public throughout the year.
Newton County is home to 4 of the first 5 birding sites on the eastern leg of the Big Thicket Loop, a part of the Upper Texas Coast Birding Trail.
www.newton-texas.com /tourism/Nature/index.htm   (1607 words)

  
 Jasper Newton County Public Health District :: To protect and promote public health by providing quality care and ...
Jasper Newton County Public Health District (JNCPHD) is accepting sealed bids for the disposal of a 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier (VIN 1G1JC54G0M7256841).
Jasper Newton County Public Health District has received confirmation of one case of human West Nile Virus (WNV) in Jasper County.
Texas Department of State Health Services officials say that no human cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection associated with the consumption of bagged spinach have been reported in Texas at this time.
jaspernewton.org   (807 words)

  
 Newton Texas TX Network Zip 75966 - Index - What's in Newton Texas
It is located along the Sabine River in the pineywoods of East Texas, where the pine trees grow to the heavens.
The "Newton Forum" is our local mailing list that discusses the past, present and future happenings in Newton.
There might be a few people in Newton who are not members of the Newton Forum, but they probably don't have a computer yet.
newtontxnetwork.com   (231 words)

  
 Newton County
Newton County was originally part of the Spanish "
Atascosito District" and under Mexican rule it became "Liberty District." In 1835, the present county was part of what was known as "Municipality of Bevil" or Bevil's District.
At that time Jasper county included the land between the Neches and the Sabine rivers, but in 1846 Jasper county was cut in half, and Newton county was created from the eastern half.
www.rootsweb.com /~txnewton/index.htm   (202 words)

  
 Newton County, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newton County is the easternmost county in the U.S. state of Texas.
About 15.50% of families and 19.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.40% of those under age 18 and 17.30% of those age 65 or over.
Newton County Public Health District The Public Health District Website for Newton County.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newton_County,_Texas   (394 words)

  
 Economic Development Newton, Texas
Newton is located on Texas Highway 87 and U.S. The City is 20 miles south of Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Louisiana border, halfway between Houston and Shreveport and halfway between Dallas and New Orleans.
The local tax abatement policy is one of the most generous in the State of Texas because it not only abates the increased value of real property for a qualifying business, but includes the increased value of personal property as well.
The area labor market consists of Newton, Jasper, and Sabine Counties and some parishes within the state of Louisiana with a labor pool of approximately 31,000.
www.jas.net /~newtontx/economic.htm   (406 words)

  
 Newton, Texas
Newton, Texas, in Newton county, is 53 miles NW of Lake Charles, Louisiana and 121 miles NE of Houston, Texas.
Newton folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newton that were owner-occupied was 68%.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/texas/newton   (341 words)

  
 Newton, TX News - Page 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
When Mark Karpel opened the Newton Gym and Boxing Club he didn't specifically plan to help Frederico Johnson, but the 17-year-old was exactly the type he had in mind.
NEWTON, Texas - "One night in our back parking lot, I watched Methodist men pumping charismatic gas into Baptist chainsaws, getting ready for the next day of work cutting down Pentecostal trees - that's the way...
State Authorities Clear Confusion on Sex Offender's Parole Date The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is apologizing for a mistake it made involving a former high school band director in Newton.
www.topix.net /city/newton-tx/page2   (894 words)

  
 Newton, Texas, Newton County.
"Newton County's pioneer park was more than just a few picnic tables beside the highway.
Official settlement of the heavily timbered region was authorized in 1829, when Mexican authorities granted Lorenzo Manuel de Zavalaqv an empresarioqv contract that included much of Southeast Texas.
Newton County Chamber of Commerce - (409) 379-5527
www.texasescapes.com /EastTexasTowns/NewtonTexas.htm   (280 words)

  
 Texas Monthly: Texana Ranger
The Newton Boys, however, packs incredible firepower and comes off as a slick period action film -- atypical of the genre only in its lack of sex, profanity, and large amounts of graphic violence -- that could easily hold its own with films that cost five times as much.
As the final credits roll, Willis appears in documentary footage and Joe Newton is seen on "Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show." Both brothers, then in their seventies, are as unrepentant and hard-bitten as ever.
The film is based on public record and interviews with Willis and Joe Newton conducted and edited by Stanush and David Middleton in the 1970s.
www.texasmonthly.com /ranch/texana/texana.eapr.98.php   (590 words)

  
 First United Methodist Church
I claim that we are all the children of God and recognize no preeminence of our church among the many churches in the Newton Community.
At the same time, a group of local churches working together to transform the community is the best practical way to bring the Grace of God to people.
She is the current president of the Newton Garden Club and an outstanding quilter.
www.newtonmethodist.com   (1162 words)

  
 Downtown Tour of Newton Texas
Newton's depot was built in 1905 when the Orange and Northwestern train ran from Orange to Newton.
Later there was the Newton Independent, The Cut Over Land Farmer, and The Newton Harold run by N. Burnaman The current Newton County News has been servicing the community since 1969 and run by Glen Mitchell and family.
The hotel is now being refurbished through donations from Newton's community: businesses, organizations, senior citizens and children have given their money, time and talent to restore this historical structure.
www.toledo-bend.com /newton/community/index.asp?request=tours   (1346 words)

  
 Newton Accident Lawyer: Free Legal Services in Texas (TX)
Accident victims in Newton can get financial compensation for their injuries, pain, and suffering with the aid of an accident lawyer.
Please be advised that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to represent all lawsuits in all regions of Texas due to local and national limitations.
If Weitz and Luxenberg is unable to handle your case, we may refer you to a lawyer with whom we have a relationship, or to your local bar association for legal services.
www.weitzlux.com /texas/newtonaccidentlawyer_131408.html   (399 words)

  
 Newton Gym & Boxing Club Home Page
Located in Newton Texas, our facility provides recreational and competitive boxing classes for our youth as well as adults.
Newton Gym and Boxing Club is solely supported by contributions and small monthly fees.
NEWTON GYM and BOXING CLUB is a non-profit corporation and is operated by citizens in the Newton community who care about the youth in our area.
www.newtongym.com   (494 words)

  
 Newton County Texas
The Canyons are found North of the City of Newton on Texas 87, then 6.7 miles east on FM 1414, and then 1.8 miles of unpaved roads.
The City of Newton is located at the highway crossing of US 190 and Texas 87 in peaceful Newton County.
Further north on Texas 87 is the seventh largest man-made lake in America, Toledo Bend Lake.
www.toledo-bend.com /newton/index.asp   (375 words)

  
 The Index to Texas Probate Records
A W.P.A. project of the 1940's generated indexes for probate records housed in at least 30 Texas counties.
The counties include: Brown, Bowie, Camp, Chambers, Delta, Guadalupe, Newton, Robertson, Rusk, San Saba and Williamson.
Should you find a name that is of interest to you, please contact the Court House in that particular county for more information.
three-legged-willie.org /texas.htm   (333 words)

  
 Newton Middle School - Newton, Texas - TX - school information
Through 2001-2002, Texas tested students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 used a test called the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS).
TAAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The goal for this test was for 100% of students to pass at each grade level by answering at least 70% of test questions correctly.
www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/tx/taas/5018   (197 words)

  
 Newton, Texas Copywriters - Copy Writer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Here are the most recent Newton, Texas copywriter vendors that have requested a listing on Marketingtool.com.
This Newton, Texas copy writer featured listing has received 72 unique visitors in the past three months.
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Newton copy writer featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/copy/b.457.g.9244.html   (739 words)

  
 Newton, Texas TX, city profile (Newton County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Texas > All counties > Newton County > Newton
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Newton was $11,416, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Newton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $245.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=26833   (693 words)

  
 Newton County, Texas TX, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Newton County is one of 254 counties in Texas.
This was a decrease of -4.82% from the 2000 census.
Newton County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=22751   (604 words)

  
 Newton Wood Preserving - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.state.tx.us
The Newton Wood Preserving site is located 2 miles south of Newton, Texas on Highway 87.
September 1, 1993, effective date of the creation of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission from the joining of the Texas Water Commission and the Texas Air Control Board and a portion of the Texas Department of Health.
March 11, 1999, a legal notice was published in the Newton County News proposing to delete the site from the state Superfund registry pursuant to 30 TAC §335.344(d) that the site has been accepted into the
www.tceq.state.tx.us /remediation/superfund/state/newton.html   (391 words)

  
 Newton Gym & Boxing Club Cool Links Page
Up and running for nearly a year, NewtonSports.net promises to be a leader in presenting students athletes to prospective college recruiters and showcase their skills to all Websurfers.
Glenn Mitchell and staff continue to dedicate their efforts to highlighting all sports activities at Burkeville and Newton High Schools.
The volunteer staff at the Newton County Chamber of Commerce has done an excellent job and their Website only proves the point.
www.newtongym.com /cool_links/index.htm   (322 words)

  
 First Presbyterian Church of Jasper, Texas
Nestled in a grove of East Texas pine trees in a lovely residential area of Jasper, Texas, is the First Presbyterian Church of Jasper.
Viewing the sanctuary, the educational wing and Coleman Hall from 740 West Verna Street, the hymn, "The Little Brown Church in the Wildwood" comes to mind.
Serving the Greater Jasper, Texas area, including Woodville, Texas, Newton, Texas, Lake Sam Rayburn and Lake Toledo Bend.
www.jaspertexaspresbyterianchurch.org   (469 words)

  
 Newton County Chamber of Commerce Home Page
Enjoy visiting our distinguished Newton County Historical Center and review genealogy, museum artifacts or take a self-guided tour of our historical cemeteries, churches and other unique landmarks.
Visit the Powell Hotel Museum and Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Center, across from the Newton County Courthouse, and take a "step back in time" while getting some great tourist information and advice.
Good shopping and a diversity of services and health care are offered locally, in nearby towns as well as the major cities of Lake Charles, Beaumont, and Jasper.
www.newton-texas.com   (409 words)

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