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Neighboring counties may apply for SBA assistance Small businesses in Jasper and Tyler counties many not apply for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). "These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the counties of Angelina, Freestone, Limestone and Trinity beginning ... More ...
One of only 12 in nation By SHARON KERR local entrepreneur has achieved national distinction: Randy Milford, owner of Twin Lakes Housing, was recently awarded the "CSI gold," a customer satisfaction index rating. He's the only independent dealer in Texas, one of only 12 in the nation, to be have earned this level. More ...
Singing with one voice... Read the Story... Walking the halls By BETTY POWERS You have probably heard talk from teachers and students about the upcoming TAKS test, and you have been wondering, "Why is everyone so concerned about this test? Read on. What is the TAKS test? The TAKS test is short for "Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills" test, a state mandated test given... More ...
Cindy Lou VanDevender Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk products, lean meats, and physical activity are all key recommendations for good health included in the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) that was recently released. But, what about the importance of food safety? Avoiding foods that are c... More ...
GEORGE WILSON of Sam Rayburn is Few Primary School's artist of the month. Allan Pulliam is holding one of his engraved glass pieces. Pulliam and classmates Whitney Ford, NaKeisha Diggles and Megan Shaver interviewed the artist on his craft. More ... Recycling efforts benefit schools Recycle, recycle, recycle. The Jasper Beautiful campaign has placed barrels and boxes at Rowe and Jasper Junior High for aluminum can recycling. Money from the sale of the cans will go back into the schools' activity funds. Coordinator Patty Shaw reported 16 bags of roadside garbage were picked ... More ...
Ricky Thompson When is the best time to prune flowering trees and shrubs? The answer depends on whether the plant produces flowers on old (last year's) or new (this year's) growth. Too many gardeners in east Texas perform "Crepe Murder," which is cutting crepe myrtles back to main trunks every fall. More ... Dewhurst turns up heat on high school steroid testing By JIMMY GALVAN If Lt. Governor David Dewhurst has his way, there will be a mandatory random testing program in public schools for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs in the near future. For Jasper Independent School District athletic trainer Joe Guthrie, the plan will have long-lasting benefits. More ... Jasper man arrested on intoxicated manslaughter Seven months following an accident that claimed the life of a Lufkin woman, Timothy Steven Schroer, 30, of Jasper has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, according to the Department of Public Safety reports. Schroer was arrested last week following the results of a lab analysis which foun... More ...
"I feel like a natural woman" MORE THAN $6,000 and counting was raised for Project Graduation at the annual Bulldog Bark last Saturday in the Jasper High School auditorium. More ... Dr. Lowrie speaks at Newton Lions lunch Dr. Bonita Lowrie, district governor of Lions district 2-S1, will be guest speaker at the next Lions Club meeting in Newton Feb. 1 at noon in the First Baptist Church. Lowrie is a professional educator who has traveled to four continents and 17 countries. She will be leading the renewal initiative... More ... |
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