Hardin County Jail

Teacher surrenders, in jail for improper relationship with student

A Kountze ISD teacher has been booked in the Hardin County jail on two counts on improper relationship with a student, according to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) website. Theresa Michelle Pinckney, 41, of Lumberton, turned herself into HCSO about 3 p.m. Oct.

Jail returning 'soon' to state compliance

A Southeast Texas county jail, which was one of 20 found to be in non-compliance with Texas Minimum Jail Standards as codified in the Texas Administrative Code, should soon return to compliance.