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RICKY THOMPSON Half the trees in Jasper look like they are decorated for a Halloween fright night, festooned with spooky brown webs. It's not spiders, it's the so-called "fall webworm," Hyphantria cunea. These inch-long green or yellow caterpillars, bristling with silky hairs, are actually moth larvae. More ...
THE JASPER FIRE DEPARTMENT CAR ran in Pink All Out in Houston in June. You may catch a rerun on Speed TV. More ... Step back in history to '76 bicentennial In 1976 as the 200-year anniversary of the United States approached, Jasper was celebrating. From bells to fireworks, the town was coming together for the bicentennial. More ... WATER is required for fireworks "Remember the water if you are planning to shoot off fireworks tonight," Jasper Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson said. "City ordinance requires you to have a water source, either a hose with the water turned on or at least five gallons of water," Williamson said. More ... Farm Service Agency open for nominations for ag committee The Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee nomination period is an important time for the community because county committee members make federal farm program delivery decisions that significantly affect producers and the areas agricultural sector as a whole, according to Lloyd Ford, FSA count... More ... Tom Beall moves store Tom Beall, of Beall's Furniture Appliance and Electronic Center, has announced the new location of Beall's at Hwy 87 North in Hemphill, next to Ritter Lumber. Along with the opening will be new manager AJ 'Junior' Wood. More ...
Dana Ellen Horn-Trujillo has been awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award for exceptional performance while serving as the administrative support executive assistant, 1st Combat Support Brigarde (Maneuver Enhancement), Fort Polk, LA from June 1995 - May 2007. More ...
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THE JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE hosted a Texas Rangers meeting last Wednesday, June 27, following the East Texas Police Officers Association convention. Front row: Jeff Cook, Bryant Wells, Joe Haralson, Lieutenant L.C. More ... County to receive more aid for road repair, cleanup By SHARON KERR Staff Writer Jasper County Judge Mark Allen said the county received some much-needed good news last week: Jasper is approved for up to $1.8 million in a federal grant for cleanup and repairs from the storm and flooding of October and December 2006. More ... Judge leaves Jasper court to testify in Hemphill trial Jasper County Judge Mark Allen was presiding at the third legal trial of his career when he had to order a recess so that he could testify at another trial. In the Jasper trial, the jury eventually found Leona Fletcher guilty on two counts of resisting arrest. More ... Murder-suicide victims ID'ed By SHARON KERR Staff Writer The shooter in a murdersuicide in Woodville has died and Woodville police have released the name, Gustavo Aldaba Longoria, 24, shot Dulce Mayeli Zaragoza-Hernandez, 27, and then shot himself in the head. The shooting took place in a home where Henandez and her three-month-old son were staying wit... More ...
Every day is a good day for a party at Jasper Nursing and Rehabilitation, but activities director William Hoffman likes to come up with a theme for the events he plans for residents. The latest was a June Bride event last Friday, June 29. More ... Parties agree McClurg did all for project Tiger Truck Executive Michael S. Ward said he was "shocked" to hear that JEDCO Director Tom McClurg had tendered his resignation last week. Ward praised McClurg at the Tiger Truck initial announcement March 12 and said his opinion has not changed since that time. More ...
Jasper County becoming attractions to retirees By KATIE WALDROP Staff Writer The Texas Forest Country has been claimed as a place for retirees to come and settle down. Jasper County is one of the 13 counties a part of the Texas Forest Country. More ... Baby boomers inching closer to retirement age Baby boomers, people born between 1946 and 1964, make up one of the largest and most prosperous generations in U.S. history. More ... Avoid new surprises when calling it quits Many people assume that they will retire someday, but when that day comes, they are often taken by surprise. Planning for retirement can make this time more enjoyable. The first issue people think about is money. This is always something to consider. More ...
Retirement can be exciting, yet challenging time When you finally retire you feel that you have definitely earned it. The excitement and work involved in the process will be behind you, the dust will have settled and the rest of your life will be in front of you. It can be the most exciting and challenging time of all. More ... Avoid future problems Probate hearings finalize family issues By SHARON KERR Staff Writer One thing active seniors are choosing to ignore is that the merry-go-round eventually stops. Whether it is as abrupt as a heart attack or the slow spiral of Alzheimer's, at some point it is left to the remaining family members to sort out the estate. More ...
(ARA) - For many seniors, the golden years are a time to reward yourself after a life on the job or raising the kids at home. Many seniors follow their dream of travel in the retirement years. Whether it's seeing the grandkids across the country or an adventure across the globe, it is important to... More ... 'Get a life' Program puts seniors back into workforce When the grey-headed sixty-somethings were mere thirty-somethings, a popular phrase was " get a life. More ... Travel's number one for retirees (ARA) - If you were to venture a guess, what would you say is the number one pastime of today's retirees? It's not golf, gardening or completing crossword puzzles, but doing something they didn't have the time to do when they were working: travel. More ...
Hobby can lead to lasting love for art Art is an affordable hobby that sometimes yields surprising benefits for seniors. In Jasper, the East Texas Regional Art Center on Austin Street offers classes in many different mediums. Bill Wise is currently teaching a watercolor class on Thursday nights. Wise is known for his paintings of his... More ... |
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