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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 ...
Greater Tuna "dress" rehearsals have begun at the Violet Tonahill Center for the Performing Arts in Jasper. The "dress" part is usually an inside joke because all of the zany character, male and female, are normally played by two men who have to be quick change artists. More ...
Jasper Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson has begun ticketing East Texas "yard art," junked vehicles that clutter the landscape. The legal definition of a junked motor vehicle (JMV) is one that does not have current registration and inspection and is not operational, regardless of whether wrecked or ... More ... Magnolia Fest include talent, pet contests The 22nd annual Magnolia Festival will sponsor an amateur talent contest Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. The contest will be divided into two groups, 16 years old and under and 17 years old and older. Cash prizes will be given for first place, $125; second place, $75 and third place, $50 in each grou... More ...
WITH A HOLE THE SIZE OF CARLSBAD CAVERNS, and growing, in front of the Lakes Area Hospice Thrift Shop, executive director Jeanette Coffield said they might make more money charging for tours. More ...
GINGER AND LUCY are two little long haired pups about 18 months old, seeking homes. Contact the Jasper Lakes Area Humane Society at 384-8251 (11am-7pm Mon-Sat) or visit the Petlink at our web site: www.jas.net/~jar. More ... BBB warns residents to be leery of new scams By SHARON KERR Staff Writer In the same week that the Better Business Bureau released warnings about scams, two Jasper residents reported their first-hand experiences. Stacie Wallace brought in a letter her daughter received that promised, "It is with great honor that we are delighted to announce you as the grand prize winne... More ... Eight indictments returned by March 27 grand jury Jasper District Attorney Steve Hollis reported his first three months in office have been busy. Hollis said in a plea bargain agreement made in March, Robert Jason Johnson accepted a 20 year sentence to the Texas Department of Criminal justice for aggravated sexual assault of a child. More ... Tyler County seeks 'wet' election Sonja Cowart, owner of Lakeside Variety Store in Dam B, is leading a campaign to get signatures on a petition to legalize alcohol sales in Tyler County. She had more than a thousand signatures for "The legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption only," but she needs about 2,000. If she... More ... Fund helps offset costs of being victim of crime Law enforcement officers shoulder the great responsibility of protecting Texans and their communities from violence. This great responsibility also carries great risk. Officers regularly put themselves in harm's way, sometimes sustaining injuries that can result in disability or death. More ...
"A really good evaluation," was the way Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Executive Director, Walter Diggles, characterized the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center's (NERRT) appraisal of Tuesday's twelve-county emergency response drill. He received a call from his e... More ... Texas employers add new jobs in February Seasonally adjusted nonagricultural employment in Texas increased by 14,300 jobs in February - almost double the five-year average February job gain. With an annual job growth rate at 2.3 percent, the Texas economy gained 231,200 jobs over the past 12 months. The February seasonally adjusted unem... More ... Brady re-appointed to joint economic Congress committee House Republican Leader John Boehner has re-appointed U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) to the Joint Economic Committee for the 110th Session of Congress. Brady will become the second-highest ranking House Republican on the bi-cameral committee. More ... Allen starts hearing first criminal cases By SHARON KERR Staff Writer Jasper County Judge Mark Allen has completed the required courses through the judicial academy and begun hearing civil, criminal and probate cases. He ruled in his first criminal case last week. Defendant Labib Waalee was charged with failure to identify a fugitive from justice to a peace officer.... More ... TxDOT begins SH 63 improvements The state's transportation agency is improving more than three miles of SH 63 in Jasper County. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says the project includes overlaying the highway with new water and noise reduction asphalt. Beginning Tuesday, April 10, the project contractor will begi... More ... Meeting for Miss Jasper Pageant set for April 10 Sabine State Bank of Jasper will be among corporate sponsors of the 43rd annual Miss Jasper Scholarship Pageant held annually by the Jasper Kiwanis Club. An informational/registration meeting will be held Tuesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rowe Intermediate School cafeteria. One contestant who ... More ...
CITY OF JASPER crews put up the signs for the 61st Annual Jasper Lions Rodeo, which will be held May 9-12 and will feature John Conlee and Heartland. More ...
Tomorrow's leaders shine during rainy sale Newsboy photos/Georgia Purdy IT MAY HAVE BEEN RAINING SATURDAY, but the the leaders of Jasper were shining brightly at the auction barn as Jasper County 4-H and FFA members were participating in their annual auction and sale of their project animals. Pictured above is Kahlie Tomplait, right, of Kirb... More ...
Event still deemed a success Following are the results from the Jasper Livestock Show and Auction held Saturday afternoon. There was an additional $20,000 in add-ons after the sale was completed and not reflected in the auction sale price. Grand Champion Steer, shown by Dustin Askew, of Buna FFA, sold to Landmark Nursery for... More ...
SENIORS HAVE two computer stations at the Senior Center on Fletcher Street, thanks to a grant from Wal-Mart. Wal- Mart co-manager Ethel Odom shows Ronnie Mitchael of Jasper her favorite website, while Elbert Peddy explores an online game. More ...
Photos by Jimmy Galvan Bragging rights for 2007-08 go to these winners of the 12th annual Taste of Jasper: Best entree, Lone Star Buffet for their etouffee Best dessert, Hamburger Depot for their fried croissant Best decorated booth, TaMollie's People's Choice for all around favorite, Lone Star Buffet More ... |
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