Births

Brandon Scott Mettlen II

Brandon and Jennifer Mettlen of Jasper announce the birth of their son, Brandon Scott, born July 4 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Elizabeth McCollum and Lesa Hughs.

Great-grandparents are Edward and Darline Johnson and Charles and Patricia Haynes.