Tourney helps kids get hooked on fishing, not drugs
By PATTY LENDERMAN Lakecaster Managing Editor
      For 20 years, the East Texas Get Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs program has been a positive force with the youth in the lakes area to teach kids healthy fun positive outdoor activities. This year nearly 400 kids with their families participated at Sam Rayburn Marina (formerly known as Twin Dikes Marin...
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Jasper Lions Club Rodeo
Parade ushers in beginning of rodeo week in Jasper
      Whoopi-ty-aye-oh, Tiger Truck's in the saddle this time. Four Tiger Trucks filled with Jasper High School cheerleaders will be in the Jasper Lions Club Rodeo parade this year. Tiger Truck is the new manufacturing plant expected to bring more than 100 jobs to the Jasper area. The company is revampi...
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Despite bumps, 'grandaddy of East Texas' rodeos ready
      Last year, Jasper Lions Club Rodeo Chairman Scott Burton had to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Rita and its impact on the annual fund-raising event. But this year had its own bumps in the road as well. "I thought last year would be the one to end all but this year's has had its own fun and ...
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Queen's Contest
Contestants vie for rodeo royalty positions
      The Jasper Lions Club Rodeo Queen will be announced at 7 p.m. before Saturday's performance of the rodeo. Reigning Royalty The 2006 Jasper Lions Club Rodeo Queen is Kelsey Bohlen of Hondo. She is the daughter of Alan and Linda Bohlen. Kelsey is a high school junior, and enjoys participating in F...
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Wednesday Night
Opening night shines spotlight on family
      The first night of the Jasper Lions Club Rodeo this year will once again feature the theme of "Family Night" as it will be dedicated to an old-fashioned night of family fun. "This the night that we roll back ticket prices and we have the school vouchers for all the schools in the county to come ou...
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Thursday night
Favorite to help spur on Lions membership drive
      One of the major projects of the Jasper Lions Club is providing eyeglasses and examinations to schoolchildren in Jasper County. So who better to usher in Thursday evening's rodeo but Mr. Rose Colored Glasses himself - John Conlee. The rodeo will begin at 6:30 p.m. with muttin' bustin' for childr...
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Friday Night
Tradition continues with up-and-coming Friday star
      If it's Friday night, then it must be time for an up-andcoming entertainer and time to raise funds for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. The Jasper Lions Club Rodeo is organizing a whole night to the fund that aids injured rodeo performers. The fund was established in 1989 to help professional rode...
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Saturday night
'Tough enough' moves to Saturday night
      In order to reach a bigger audience, the Jasper Lions Club has moved the "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" theme to Saturday night. On Saturday, May 12, the rodeo theme is "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" in honor of breast cancer awareness. The event was started at the National Finals Rodeo in 2004 when on...
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If it's May, then it's time for the Jasper Lions Club Rodeo and time to get... Back in the Saddle Again
      THE PARADE WILL KICK OFF the 61st annual Jasper Lions Club Rodeo May 9-12.The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo will feature barrell racing and all the bulls and cowboys one can handle during the four-day event.
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