The new Tower One ladder truck proved it's worth at a fire that broke out in the old Louisiana Pacific plywood plant on U.S. Highway 63 East Monday evening about 5 p.m. Jasper deputy fire chief Bob Gary said, "It's not a $700,000 flagpole like some people have said. Just because we don't have high... More...
Jasper County Judge Mark Allen announced last week that the county will accept additional applications for the housing grants available from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Two grants totaling $900,000 will allow the county to reconstruct or replace approximately 17 ... More...
The small white crosses on the Jasper courthouse square are not part of any Easter celebration- they represent the 227 abused and neglected children who died last year in Texas. Judy Biscamp, administrative assistant for Advocates for Children, said the crosses are to bring attention to Child Abus... More...
For years, many have pointed to the city of Jasper's ladder truck and wondered why a city of this size would require such a truck. It was called a $700,000 flagpole that was only used to give Santa Claus a ride during the Christmas parade. But Monday evening, that question was not being raised at... More...
Jim and Mae Brown of Flint, MI., announce the engagement of their daughter. Rebecca Lynne Brown of Austin, to Art Achariyakosol of Austin. The groom-elect's parents are Veronica Schuler and Dr. Archana Achariyakosol, both of Jasper. He is the grandson of Frances Lawrence of Jasper and the late Joh... More...
The following persons were charged but not convicted of the crimes listed. Jasper County Sheriff Ronnie McBride provided this information under the Texas Open Records Act, Article 6252-17. More...
John 12:1-8 Why did Mary use a whole pound of oil of spikenard when one ounce would have been plenty? Imagine that you have some "Joy," which is an established, old-line, French perfume. It was created by the Jean Patou Company in 1930 and sells for $100 for 0.2 ounces (6 ml) from Amazon.com. That... More...
The Jasper Lady Bulldog softball team split last week, picking up a 5-2 win over Kirbyville Tuesday and then losing out to Orangefield 6- 4 Friday at home. Jasper is now 4-5 in the second round of district competition. "We seem to be jinxed on our own field," Coach Nancy Walker said. "We play bet... More...
Welcome to another edition of "Walking the Halls" at Jasper Junior High School. Several events have occurred since the last time we walked the halls. These include the following: (1) Spanish class trip to a Spanish concert in Woodville; (2) career day - Mrs. Joyce Coleman was the keynote speaker du... More...
One bite - one hookset - one big bass is all it takes to win a Big Bass Tournament. Three-hundred sixty-five anglers went out on Sam Rayburn March 31 in search of that one bite to win a part of the $80,000 in cash and prizes given away. The five top bass of each hour received a check, and at the... More...
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