Roses and thorns
City workers step up again
      The city of Jasper endured its second major flood Saturday, Dec. 30 and in true fashion, city workers stepped up and worked hard to keep the floodwaters from reaching area homes. These workers are to be commended for their hard work and diligence during the early morning hours when flooding rains ...
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A ten-point program for a better America
Mack Hall
      Although the next President will not take the oath until over two years from now, already the will-to-power bunch are pushing and shoving each other in hopes of someday being empowered by you and me to push and shove you and me.
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Letters to editor criteria outlined
      Letters to the editor of The Jasper Newsboy must meet the following criteria:  Should be of general or specific interest to the readership of The Jasper Newsboy  Should be limited to about 300 words  Must contain a valid signature, a valid mailing address and valid day and evening telephone...
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North Texas lawmaker campaigns to unseat current speaker
Ed Sterling
      A USTIN - When the Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 9, the 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives must choose who among them will preside as speaker. Incumbent Speaker Tom Craddick, R-Midland, will need 76 votes — 50 percent of 150, plus one - to retain his office.
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