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Seniors Lunch Thursday, June 7 - Pork riblets on a bun, dirty rice, black-eyed peas, cake Friday, June 8 - Fried catfish, pork and beans, potato salad, bread, pudding Monday, June 11 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, bread, More ... BBB warns parents to exercise care when choosing camp The Better Business Bureau advises parents seeking a summer camp for their kids, whether it is a day camp or sleep-away camp, to exercise care and common sense. With application deadlines fast approaching, it can be tempting to panic and choose the first camp that has an opening. More ...
Wanted: James Dickens Greg Abbott Attorney General of Texas Child Support Evader: James Dickens Owes: $39,613 Last Address: Fort Worth, TX Occupation: Plumber Born: 07/08/64 Height: 6' 0" Weight: 180 Color of Eyes: Brown Color of Hair: Brown Race: Caucasian Attorney General Greg Abbott needs your help to find Child Support Evader James Dickens, one of t... More ... Archeology site celebrates 250th anniversary MENARD, Texas - Join in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the largest Spanish fort in Texas during the week of June 9- 16. More ...
In what Jasper County sheriff's investigators are calling "the perfect union of citizens and police working together," a series of burglaries in the Lake Sam Rayburn area was solved last week, according to Lt. Paul Tomplait. Six burglaries occurred in the Lakeland Addition in a 10-day period, Tom... More ...
Brady to host town hall meeting here Saturday By SHARON KERR Staff Writer U. S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Woodlands) will hold a town hall meeting Saturday, June 9, from 1 - 2 p.m. in the district courtroom upstairs in the Jasper County courthouse. Brady expects to field questions from the public on the war in Iraq, immigration, the economy and pending legislation. More ... Documentary focuses on life of James Byrd Jr. By BETH GALLASPY The Enterprise Adocumentary about the life of James Byrd Jr. of Jasper will premiere Thursday on the ninth anniversary of his brutal death in a racially charged dragging behind a pickup that led to three capital murder convictions. The June 7, 1998, crime and its aftermath drew attention in at least two previou... More ...
Sabine State Bank and Trust held their grand opening for yet another Texas branch at 565 E. Gibson in Jasper; they also have offices in Hemphill and Center, and throughout Louisiana. Branch manager VinceAnn Taylor said the local office employs five people. More ... Fire Marshal to file charges in Lela fire When one fire leads to another, questions of liability and insurance coverage become complicated, according to Jasper Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson. Almost a year ago, a small white frame home on Lela Street was destroyed in a fire that started around midnight, June 22, and destroyed the home. More ...
Active local club has full summer scheduled with field trips, annual show, new clubhouse set to open Local rockhounds took advantage of a cool May weekend to haul chunks petrified wood out of a creekbed near Rayburn Country. The Pine Country Gem and Mineral Society of Jasper hosted the field trip, which drew associate club members from as far as Austin. More ... Summer Lunch Thursday, June 7 - Grande nachos with beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, refried beans, fruit, choice of milk Friday, June 8 - Pizza, garden salad, whole kernel corn, pretzel, fruit choice of milk Monday, June 11 - Grilled cheese, vegetable soup with crackers, carrots with ranch, stuffed crust br... More ... Brady advises apply for passports early With summer right around the corner, and many folks planning to travel overseas for vacations or on church missions, Congressman Brady (R-The Woodlands) is encouraging constituents to apply early for their passports. The U.S. Department of State Passport Services Office is experiencing unpreceden... More ...
County leaders warn residents to 'get yourselves ready' for season By SHARON KERR Staff Writer If there is one common thread through every administrator's hurricane preparedness advice, it is "get yourself ready." Not that the predictions for this season are any worse than usual. It's just that experience with Hurricane Rita in 2005 taught everyone that storms write their own rules, and fi... More ... Map out evacuation plan ahead of time Where to go Part of every evacuation plan should be having a destination. For many, that will be family or friends further north. Motels fill up quickly, and the weather won't be conducive to camping. Thousands of people quickly overwhelmed shelter facilities during the last storms. More ...
t Tropical Storm Winds 39-73 mph t Category 1 Hurricane - winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt) No real damage to buildings. Damage to unanchored mobile homes. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Also, some coastal flooding and minor pier damage. More ...
Special Needs Evacuations Plans are in place to better accommodate people evacuating in their own vehicles, according to emergency management coordinator Billy Ted Smith, however, even more planning has been invested in people who cannot leave on their own. More ... Take care of animals when storms near When disaster strikes not only does it affect you, but it affects your animals too. They need care and attention when it comes to moving to a new place. Pets Make sure you have their ID tags with your home telephone number and one of your primary out-of-town contact. More ... Handle children with care during storms Children look to their parents for guidance, support and assurance that they will be cared for. Here are some different steps you can take to speak to your children when a storm threatens your area: More ... Food supply, safety should not be taken lightly after storm During a hurricane you have to be resourceful with the necessities you have. Food supply and safety should not be taken lightly. Here are some ways to keep food safe and take care of yourself while trying to find what to eat in a hurricane. More ... Avoid water illnesses by following announcements One way to prevent water illnesses during a hurricane is to listen to and follow public announcements. Local authorities will tell you if tap water is safe to drink or to use for cooking or bathing. If the water is not safe to use, follow local instructions to use bottled water or to boil or dis... More ... Storms present real challenge to disabled, elderly For the millions of Americans who have physical, medical, or other disabilities, hurricanes present a real challenge. More ...
TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD members were dispatched to Jasper following Hurricane Rita to pass out rations to residents. Supplies such as water and food items were handed out at several locations in town. More ... Make your own hurricane supplies list To prepare for a hurricane precautions can be essential. One way is to assemble your own disaster supplies kit. More ... Hurricane terms you should know now Know the terms used by weather forecasters. Hurricane watch means a hurricane is possible within 36 hours. Hurricane warning means a hurricane is expected within the next 24 hours. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. t Listen for local radio or television weather forecasts. Purchase a NOA... More ...
WORKING UNDER PILES OF DOWNED TREES, linemen worked day and night to restore power to the region that was without power for almost two months. More ... Choose generators wisely If you choose to buy a generator, make sure you get one that is listed with the Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM). Appliances and equipment usually have labels indicating power requirements on them. More ... |
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