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AGENCIES & PROGRAMS
VETERANS SERVICES:
Dave McLane
P.O. Box J
Newton, Texas 75966
Office: 409/379-9017
Home: 409/379-2005
(Meets only on Wednesdays 8am-4:30pm
VA Toll-Free Help Line For Gulf War Veterans & Families
800/749-8387
JASPER / NEWTON PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
Office: 409/384-6829
For On-Site Sewer / Septic System Specs & Inspection Contact:
Tom Marsh
409/384-6829 Extension 249
NEWTON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER
(Also Known As Fillyaw Correctional Facility)
Loop 505
RT 3, Box 22
Newton, Texas 75966
Correctional Services Corporation-Operator
Office: 409/379-3000
Fax: 409/379-3011
TEXAS REHABILITATION COMMISSION
Keith Sanson
Office: 409/938-4294
HOUSING AUTHORITY - CITY OF NEWTON
Hwy. 87
Newton, Texas
Office: 409/379-5198
Fax: 409/379-5219
TEXAS DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Clay Kennelly-Regional Liaison Officer
Office: 409/898-0770
HEAD START PROGRAM
Services Provided By Tri-Community Action, Inc.
Located At Newton City Hall
Rhonda Allison
Office: 409/379-5903
THE SALVATION ARMY
Judge Truman Dougharty - 409/379-5691
Sheriff Wayne Powell - 409/379-3636
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Bob Martin - 800/662-2531
SOCIAL SECURITY
Kathern Walker - District Director - 409/839-2600
Representative Visits Newton The 3rd Tuesday Of Each Month
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION
Assists Needy Families With Food, Shelter or Utilities
400 East Main Street
Newton, Texas 75966
Angie Hippler
Office: 409/379-8741
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
FAMILY HEALTH CARE
Kalyan Rath, M.D.
104 W. Court Street
Newton, Texas 75966
409-379-2177
FAX: 409-379-2188
familyhc2003@yahoo.com
NEWTON FAMILY CLINIC
207 Court Street
Newton, Texas 75966
Office: 409/379-2647
Dr. Larry Brown
GULF COAST HEALTH CENTER
1010 Hwy 87 South
Newton, Texas 75966
Office: 409/379-8338
SHADY ACRES HEALTH CARE
Long-Term Convalescent & Alzheimer's Care
405 Shady Acres Lane
Newton, Texas 75966
Office: 409/379-8911
Email
Link
Website
Link
AID TO AGING / DEEP EAST TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Jasper, Texas
409/384-5704
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Burke Center - Jasper 409/384-6864
BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS PHARMACY
Hwy. 190 West
Newton, Texas 75966
409-379-5160
NEWTON PHARMACY, PLLC
Jody & Landa Karr
701 W. Court St.
Newton, Texas 75966
409-379-9999
FAX 409-379-2542
Email Link
INDIGENT HEALTH
CARE
NEWTON COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
Hwy 87 South
P.O. Drawer A
Newton, Texas 75966
Gwendolyn Simmons - Coordinator
Office: 409/379-5027
Home: 409/423-4126
Deweyville Office (Fri. Only): 409/746-2540
NEWTON COUNTY AGING SERVICE
Provides Meals-On-Wheels & Other Senior Citizen Services
East Texas Support Services - Contractor
109 W. Water Street
Jasper, Texas 75951
Bruce Brodnax - 409/384-8751
Newton Center - Weater Jellison - 409/379-8083
JASPER/NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
Located Behind Civic Center In Newton (North End)
Office: 409/379-5291
Fax: 409/379-3054
WOMEN INFANTS & CHILDREN PROGRAM (WIC)
Located Behind Civic Center In Newton (North End)
Office: 409/379-2753
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Located By Elementary School At Old Hospital In Newton
Food Stamps - 409/379-8334
Medicaid - 409/379-8212
UTMB (University Of Texas Medical Branch @ Galveston)
800/392-6440
Rides To UTMB From Newton Contact:
Yolanda - 409/379-5291
NEWTON COUNTY CIVIC
ORGANIZATIONS
NEWTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dedicated to the economic betterment of our County through
volunteerism. Meets the second Thursday,
monthly at 12 noon at Civic Center. However, since the Newton County
Courthouse fire, the County has held court in the Civic Center. Please
check the Chamber Newsletter, call 409.379.5527 or
Email
to confirm the meeting place in advance.
NEWTON LIONS CLUB
Serving the needs of our community
through Lionism. Meets first Thursday of the month at 12
noon at the First Baptist Church Family Center on Court Street & East
Street. Contact: Joe Miller, President, at 409/383-9564.
NEWTON GARDEN CLUB
Creative people dedicated to the beautification of our homes and
community through nature related projects.
Meets third Wednesday, monthly at 9:30 a.m. at member's home.
Contact: Etta Hughes, President at 409/379-3268. P.O. Box 1145,
Newton, TX 75966
NEWTON AREA BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION (NABA)
NABA is an organization that assists in leadership training, special community
improvement projects and economic development programs.
Meets fourth Wednesday, monthly at 12 noon at City Hall. Contact: Octavene Booker at 409/379-5829. P.O. Box 658, Newton, TX 75966
NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
For 36 consecutive years, Commission
members have received the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas
Historical Commission." Commission members meet second Tuesday every other month at 1:00 p.m. at
the Howard Civic Center. Contact: Francis Simmons, Chairman, at 409/379-2109.
Mail P.O.
Box 662, Newton, TX 75966
NEWTON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
An outstanding group of county residents who consistently help
the youth of our community with agricultural projects.
Meets first Monday, monthly at 7:00 p.m. at Fair Grounds Arts &
Crafts Building, Newton. Contact: Ricky Simmons, President
at 409/379-8463. P.O. Box 1245, Newton, TX 75966
SENIOR CITIZEN ASSOCIATION
Dedicated citizens that assist senior citizens with many needs
and programs. Meets first Friday,
monthly at 11:00 a.m. at Senior Citizens Center, Newton. Contact:
Lloyd Drummond, President at 409/379-2621.
Rt. 2, Box 104, Newton, TX 75966
RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Former teachers and administrators that provide fellowship and
continuing education and political awareness.
Meets second Thursday, monthly at 3:00 p.m. at Civic Center. Contact:
Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry, President at 409/379-3091.
P.O. Box 1546, Newton, TX 75966
AMERICAN LEGION POST
Honoring those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United
States and provide community service.
Meets third Tuesday, monthly at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post
Building. Contact: W.D. Smith, Commander at 409/379-8240.
P.O. Box 1248, Newton, TX 75966
NEWTON COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE & 4H CLUB
Leadership for our youth through agricultural development
programs and activities. Contact:
Molly Westbrook, Administrative Assistant at 409/ 379-4831. P.O. Box
624, Newton, TX 75966
NEWTON EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
The Tradition Continues ... Provides
information, communication and activities for ex-students especially
during Homecoming Weekend. Homecoming Parade & Bazaar on October
12 & 13. Contact Sue Owens at 409/379-8203. Rt. 1, Box 38-C,
Newton, TX 75966
MISS NEWTON SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT ASSOCIATION
A great organization that is dedicated to helping area youth
develop exceptional self-esteem, interaction skills and confidence. Contact Angie Alford at 409/397-4378. P.O.
Box 1274, Newton, TX 75966
NEWTON GYM & BOXING CLUB
Non-profit organization providing area youth opportunities to learn
amateur boxing in a structured atmosphere.
Practices after school on weekdays except Fridays during football
season. Well
supervised ... young amateur athletes are trained in Newton by retired
volunteer professional and amateur Golden Glove champions. Contact
Ed Tracy at 409-379-4800,
Mark Karpel at 409-382-0871 or
Email for more details and visit their Website at
www.NewtonGym.com |
