Our Viewpoint
Make voice heard on two local fronts
      Just what direction the city of Jasper and its school board takes weigh in the balances this Saturday. Two seats on Jasper's city council and two seats on the Jasper ISD Board of Trustees are available for voters to decide during Saturday's election.
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Your Viewpoint
      Evil exists By JEFFREY SCOTT Jasper In the aftermath of the tragedy shooting at Virginia Tech last month, I felt compelled to throw in my two cents in after reading and watching the news media. I listened to the people of the psychology field talk about psychopath peopl...
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In Jasper County
Independent studying....
      JJH STUDENT Caitlyn Dubose performs an original composition during the school independent study fair.
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Capital Highlights
Tax cut for seniors, disabled reaches governor
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN - Gov. Rick Perry signed legislation reducing the amount of property tax that a school district may impose on the home residence of Texans who are over 65 or disabled. The legislation, HB 5 by Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, is a one-time tax cut that expires on Sept. 1...
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