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Joining forces with EasTex a strong move
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This week, the Jasper Police Department joined forces once again with EasTex Crime Stoppers in order to solve a recent case of vandalism.

Authorities are searching for information which might lead to the arrest of a suspect or suspects in a tire slashing spree that plagued the town in early July.

Through the program, a recreation of the event will be filmed and broadcast on a Beaumont television station in an effort to reach more viewers that might have information on the case.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Crime Stoppers number and can remain anonymous.

If the tip turns out to be valid, the caller then will be eligible for a $1,000 reward if it leads to a conviction.

There lies the key to the program.

To any person that might have witnessed something strange the night of July 5, now is the time to step up and do the right thing and help put an end to this case.

Another factor in the case is we all know there is no honor among thieves. Wiggle some money in front of their eyes and someone will chirp like a canary for the right price.

The people victimized in this incident need restitution and should find justice for this reckless, child-like behavior.

Roses go to….

t Alton Booker, for his 20 years of service to the Kirbyville Consolidated School District. Booker died in an automobile accident Sunday and will be missed by the school district and the Kirbyville community.

t The members of the TNS gymnastics academy out of Newton for their strong showing at the National Championships.

t State Comptroller Susan Combs, for moving the sales tax holiday to the third weekend in August to coincide with the late start in the school year. The sales tax holiday had been traditionally held the first weekend in August.