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News May 9th, 2007
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Pace Gardens offers tranquil retreat in midst of Hemphill
      In Hemphill, in an old gas station where Bonnie and Clyde once bought gas, now blooms a garden nursery with pebbled paths and a winding creek criss-crossed with bridges. Owner Mary Ann McDaniel encourages people to "come and just wander," which they do.
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Brookeland voters can pass bond, still see tax reduction
      Voters in Brookeland will decide May 12 whether to pass a $5 million bond to enlarge and upgrade the schools. Early voting ended yesterday; voting will take place at the superintendent's office from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Accident claims life of Jasper man
      A two-vehicle accident Friday, May 4 claimed the life of a Jasper man. According to Department of Public Safety accident reports, a vehicle driven by Sharon Borel, 41, of Kirbyville crossed the centerline on U.S. Highway 96 and struck another vehicle head-on Friday morning ...
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Christus announces policy to deal with uninsured patients
      In honor of national 'Cover the Uninsured Week,' Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, St. Mary and Jasper Memorial are announcing a new program which provides discounts to uninsured patients receiving medically necessary acute care services, who do not otherwise qualify for priva...
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Private road moratorium heads to Perry's desk
      As the former transportation commissioner, Robert Nichols (RJacksonville) testified to lawmakers in 2005 that toll roads were the best way to solve congested highways in Texas. As State Senator for District 3, Nichols now has completely changed his mind.
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Police arrest two on drug charges
      Jasper Police arrested two suspects on weapons and possession of a controlled substance charges Friday, April 27. Police arrested Kenrick Lacarl Jones, 22, and Cedric Cortez Williams, 22, both of Jasper, after a long investigation into their alleged drug activity.
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Suspect search
      JASPER POLICE DETECTIVE Mike Poindexter and Texas Ranger Danny Young attempt to serve a federal warrant on Cecil Ray Cauley, 45, of the Dixie Community. Cauley was indicted for the distribution of cocaine.
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Senior Center lunch
      Thursday, May 10 - Spaghetti, steamed broccoli, field peas, garlic toast, cake Friday, May 11 - Fried catfish, cole slaw, baked beans, bread, pudding Monday, May 14 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green peas, bread,
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Mobiloil breaks ground on new $2.2 construction
      Mobiloil Federal Credit Union broke ground last week for a bigger office in their own building to be constructed at 465 East Gibson. Chris McDonald, president and CEO, announced Mobiloil will spend $2.2 million, not counting land, for the 5,500 square foot building, equipme...
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Ag funding available through USDA Rural Development grant
      Bryan Daniel, USDA Rural Development State Director, announced April 17 in Temple that USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for the Value-Added Producer Grant Program. Funding in the amount of $19.3 million is available to develop agriculture business ventures.
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Sabine Bank announces appointments
      Sabine Bancshares, Inc. and Sabine State Bank, which recently opened a branch in Jasper, announced new appointments for several board members and bank positions after the recent death of James R. "Bob" Cole.
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