Our Viewpoint
Board missed point
      We would like to congratulate the Jasper High School graduates of 2007 Once again, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
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Guest Commentary
This week's storm of the century
Mack Hall
      Wow! What a hurricane season already! After the trauma of Sub- Tropical Storm Andrea I taped this bit from The Whether Channel last night in advance of a new not-reallya storm, and as a public service I feel I must share this with The People:
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In Jasper County
Rodeo royalty crowned....
      2007 DUCHESS Michelle Lasater is crowned during ceremonies at the Jasper Lions Club Benefit Rodeo Saturday, May 12. Four queens were crowned during Saturday's ceremonies.
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Your Viewpoint
Letters to editor criteria outlined
      The Jasper Newsboy would like to publish your thoughts and concerns about issues that are important to you. All Letters to the Editor should be accompanied with the writer's name and daytime telephone number for verification purposes.
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Capital Highlights
Voters approve tax relief for seniors, disabled
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN - Texas voters approved Senate Joint Resolution 13 in the May 12 election. Unofficial results available May 13 revealed the statewide turnout was only seven percent, with 88 percent of the voters casting ballots in favor of the resolution.
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