Jasper, TX

Since 1893      AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER Todd Staples recognized Debra Harris Johnson and Richard Franklin Johnson of Triple D Johnson Farm in Jasper County at the Family Land Heritage Ceremony.They were recognized at the Capitol in Austin for acceptance into the Family Land Heritage program for 100 years of contin... More ... Wright's Long Black Line set to show at Boomtown Film Fest       The Long Black Line, Herman Wright's documentary, will be shown at the Boomtown Film and Music Festival in Beaumont May 17. Wright is the son of Herman Wright Sr., longtime member of the JISD school board. This year, he helped Diane Pace's junior high history classes to obtain video recording eq... More ... Aud, Diaz plan June wedding       Mark and Debbie Aud of Jasper announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leigh Aud to Arnaldo Joel Diaz of Guayama, Puerto Rico. The wedding is set for June 14 at Saint Anthony of Padua, Guayama, Puerto Rico. Aud is the granddaughter of Ethel Granger of Pt. Arthur, and Jimmy and Juanice ... More ... Tyrone Sylvester Completes Ph.D. from LBU       Pastor Tyrone Sylvester, the son of Arthur & Patsy Sylvester of Jasper, has earned a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary in Shreveport, LA which was conferred on Friday, May 2, 2008. Dr. More ... Faces & Places       Cowboy Stew The Woman's Civic Club will sell cowboy stew for lunch on the courthouse square in Jasper May 7. Barbecue sale The Tri Community Volunteer Fire Department will sell barbecue May 7 next to the P.N Ashy Store at 10 a.m. until the parade. More ... Griffin - Rowe Wed       Miss Megan Elizabeth Griffin and Mr. Christopher Don Rowe were united in marriage on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at half past six o'clock in the evening at First Baptist Church in Jasper, Texas. The traditional double ring ceremony was officiated by Reverend Bryan South and W.W. Williford, III. Music fo... More ... Jemece Mays Richard receives her Masters of Social Work Degree       Jemece Mays Richard, a native of Jasper, Texas, will be obtaining her Masters of Social Work Degree from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. on May 16th. More ...