Powerlifters claim first at opener
By GEORGIA PURDY
      Jasper varsity boys powerlifting team took first place with 35 points in the season opener in Woodville this past weekend. Jomar Cauley, Marques Johnson and Travon Limbrick set meet records. "We are proud of all of these young men," coach Eric Farrar said. "They performed with a great attitude and...
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WO-S holds off Jasper to force six-way tie
By GEORGIA PURDY
      As the third quarter buzzer sounded, Roman Land's 50-foot shot arced expertly toward the basket, clearing the net without even a bump on the rim. The crowd went wild even though the shot didn't count. Jasper was leading West Orange-Stark by five points.
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Youth Trout Derby to cast off Saturday
      Youth anglers will be casting in droves this Saturday at the Jasper city pond. The 6th annual Jasper Youth Trout Derby will be held Saturday as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Division has stocked the pond with 1,800 rainbow trout. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon for you...
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2007 day-use park passes now available
      Day-use passes for recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas are now available for purchase. The pass entitles visitors to unlimited day use in participating fee areas forest wide from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, and includes such things as access to boat launches, picnic areas, swim...
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ETCBA to host tourney
      The East Texas Christian Bass Anglers will host its next fishing tournament at The Villages Marina on Lake Palestine Jan 13, the host of our first team tournament of 2007. The event is $100 per team with a $50 per person membership. In addition to the paybacks, $1,000 will be paid to the Angler of...
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