Lauve left mark
      During his five-year career in Jasper, Danny Lauve amassed a 44-21 record while leading the Bulldog football squad. Including in that was a trip to the Class 3A state finals and trips to the playoffs in four of his five years. Lauve resigned his position with the district last week to accept a si...
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Hanel thankful for all the help
By KHRISTINA HANEL
      I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everybody in the Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn area who has taken care of me over the last three and a half years. When I first moved to the area, I didn't know a soul. But now, as I'm getting ready to move to Savannah, I'm leaving behind some of the close...
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Hall's column pure fabrication
By CATHY NORMAN
      The outrageous rumor David Miscavige, a leader in the Church of Scientology, compares Tom Cruise to Jesus Christ was started by a London tabloid well known for accepting rumors without verifying them in any way, or even just making them up. And the idea is so contrary to the very basis of Scientolo...
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Genuises at work
Mack Hall
      The Cartoon Network's recent promotional scheme blew up in their faces, but only metaphorically. Advertising for a new television show called (I am not kidding) Aqua Teen Hunger Force involved placing curious devices with blinking lights in various places around Boston.
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House limits flow of legislation in first 60 days on session
Ed Sterling
      A USTIN - When the Legislature convenes, one of the governor's duties, so says the Texas Constitution, is to recommend to lawmakers "such measures as he may deem expedient." That means the allimportant state budget and the governor's top issues - usually referred to as emergency issues - go to ...
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