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By SHARON KERR Staff Writer What happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas, according to the Dogwood Doughboys of Woodville. In fact, they brought it home with them, and a major part of the town is now in on "it." "It" is a fitness program that won the Doughboys an expensepaid trip to Las Vegas a month ago. More ...
A framed photo of the state champion Jasper Varsity Baseball team can be yours for the highest bid in a silent auction sponsored by the Jasper Lakes Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce. Each member of the team signed the photo. More ... Robbery, credit card abuse investigated Lt. Paul Tomplait of the Jasper County Sheriff's office is investigating two cases, one an armed robbery in the county, and another involving credit card abuse and identity theft of a county credit card. An armed robber entered Solly's #3 package store near Brookeland about 6:30 p.m. More ... Fair tax would come with monthly prebate By SHARON KERR Staff Writer What's a prebate? It's a check you would get from the government every month under the Fair Tax proposal (see related story). Talk show host Neal Boortz and Congressman John Linder (R-Georgia) have written "The Fair Tax Book" that says killing the "bureaucratic monster that destroys initiative an... More ... U.S. Marshals nab Shaw in Louisiana U.S. Marshals from the Beaumont office assisted the Jasper Narcotics Division with the arrest of Antonio Ladon Shaw. Shaw was wanted out of Jasper for theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, failure to identify and evading arrest. More ... Waxman gives county update on grant projects "We already know there may be a couple of projects we'll have to cancel." - Willie Stark By SHARON KERR Staff Writer County grant-writer David Waxman appeared before Jasper County Commissioners Court July 9 to review the status of several grants and proposed improvement projects. Buna Water District The South Jasper Water District in Buna may be eligible for a grant program to expand service. More ...
Teachers Sue Saunders, of Jasper High School, and Arleen Broughton and Cindy Nicks, both of Buna Junior High School participated in the Lamar University Departments of Mathematics and Professional Pedagogy and Region 5 Education Service Center program, June 20-22, in Beaumont. More ... Entertaining kids with free ideas Who knew the National Security Agency (NSA -super secret serious spy stuff) could be such fun? If you are a troop leader, a day care provider or just find yourself stuck in the house with kids on a rainy day, entertaining them intelligently is as close as www.kids.gov. More ...
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor Fresh off of turning away from Jasper, Tiger Truck has landed in Poteau, Oklahoma. In a telephone interview with Tiger executive Michael S. Ward on July 3, he stated there was no decision made on a future site for the plant. "There are plenty other locations that we could start in tomorrow witho... More ... Board tabs Ellis with JEDCO interim title Keri Ellis, who has served as secretary and public information officer for the Jasper Economic Development Corporation, has been selected as acting executive director for the group. Ellis was chosen for the position during the monthly meeting of the JEDCO board July 3. More ... Council slates public hearing on final budget City signs off on EDA grant Jasper's city council set a public hearing for the 2007- 2008 fiscal year budget for Aug. 13 at 5:45 p.m. Two budget workshops have been held by city council in preparation for the approval of this year's budget. More ... KJB plans garden for Pine View Keep Jasper Beautiful is planning a garden for Pine View Apartments on Pollard Street and a Texas Forest Service tree give away to be announced, but the big news is a KJB concert, according to coordinator Patty Shaw. Shaw met yesterday with Danny O'Flarrity, an Irish performer who now lives in Ja... More ...
THIS YOUNG MIX male puppy is in need of a home. Call the Jasper Lakes Area Humane Society at 384-8251, Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. More ... Jasper requires weeds mowed, trash bagged The recent rains are a sure sign that the grass and weeds will need cutting in the near future. Jasper Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson issued a "gentle reminder" that grass and weeds need to be kept below 12-inches in height. More ... DA's office resolves seven more cases Jasper County Criminal District Attorney Steven Hollis reported seven cases were resolved with guilty pleas in Judge Jerome Owens' court July 5. Thomas L. More ...
The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) installed seven new officers Thursday at its board meeting in Nacogdoches. The judge from the Four Hundred Twentieth Judicial District of Texas, Ed Klein, administered the oaths of office. More ... BBB warns consumers of nationwide locksmith swindle The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to beware of untrustworthy locksmith companies that are ripping off consumers across the country. More ... Lamar hosts All-State Choir camp Something to sing about: Lamar to host All-State Choir Camp July 16-20; enrollment reflects dramatic increase Eduardo Garcia-Novelli greeted 16 young voice students when he conducted his first Lamar University choir camp in the summer of 2002. More ... |
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