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Founder of Jasper declines his name By KATIE WALDROP Staff Writer The history of John Bevil and his family has been obtained from documents at the Jasper County Historical Commission in the Old Jail Museum on the courthouse square. John Bevil, first American to settle in what is now Jasper County, was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on Aug. 24, 1784... More ...
Chamber offers maps, relocation packets, shopping tips, birding info, business events The Jasper Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce is adding a "local interest" room to acquaint visitors with some of what East Texas offers, according to special events coordinator Liz Street. "I never realized what a big deal birding is," Street said. "People come from all over to do our bir... More ...
'Think what this could be worth if any go pro' Bidding as of Monday was up to $400 on the offical framed and signed photo of the Jasper state champion baseball team, according to Chamber of Commerce representative Liz Street. "Just think what this photo could be worth if any of these boys go pro," Street said. "This is a chance to own a keeps... More ... Skeeter honors Dawson Marine Skeeter Products, Inc. recently recognized Dawson Marine, with locations in Beaumont and Jasper, as a top ten dealer during the company's 2008 dealer meeting in Shreveport, LA, to begin Skeeter's 60th anniversary. More ... Unemployment numbers remain at 4.1 percent The June seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent, unchanged from May, compared to the unemployment rate last year of 4.9 percent. "This remarkably low unemployment rate reflects the strength of the Texas economy," said Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chair Diane Rath. "Work... More ... BBB warns that credit fraud can hurt more than a home break-in Americans spend millions of dollars each year protecting their home and vehicles from theft by purchasing alarms and other anti-theft devices. In a world where information is power, mail theft and its offspring, credit fraud, can be more damaging than a car or home break-in. More ... LIT Workforce Training sets occupational courses for summer sessions The Workforce Training Department at Lamar Institute of Technology is offering several occupational training courses and continuing education opportunities during the summer. Continuing education offerings, dates and cost are: AutoCAD Intermediate, July 28 to Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $300; Prim... More ...
Newsboy photo/Mary Clerc THE CRUISIN' KIRBYVILLE event was held Saturday in Kirbyville and featured vintage automobiles and events for the whole family. More ... Brady secures $1.3 million for Town Bluff Dam, Steinhagen Lake U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) successfully secured House approval for $1.3 million of additional funding for Town Bluff Dam and B.A. Steinhagen Lake. The funding was in addition to the $3 million for Town Bluff in President George W. Bush's budget proposal. More ... County makes changes in pay periods Waxman provides grant update By SHARON KERR Staff Writer During public meetings on budget hearings last Thursday and Friday, Jasper County Commissioners also considered grants and county pay periods. Grants County grant writer David Waxman presented a plan to seek additional grants for debris removal and bridge improvements to alleviate flooding in t... More ... Blowing in the wind? County explores options with Pecos County land By SHARON KERR Staff Writer If all goes as planned, Jasper County commissioners will meet in public session in Houston next week with BP (British Petroleum) officials to discuss wind generation in Pecos County. Why Jasper is involved in energy production in far west Texas is a long story. More ... DETCOG to host meeting in Hemphill Thursday The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday, July 26, at the Hemphill ISD Cafeteria in Hemphill. A Grants Application Review Committee meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. before the luncheon and board meeting. More ... Tri-County Community Action moves to new office in Kirbyville Starting Aug. 1, the Jasper County office of the Tri- County Community Action, Inc. will be in a new office in Kirbyville for a more central location. The Tri-County Community group is a nonprofit organization that helps local residents, specifically the elderly and indigent. More ...
The Better Business Bureau's council has announced 11 pledges from food and beverage companies have been approved under the CBBB's Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative recently. More ... Railroad Commission completed gas records for the Barnett Shale As part of an ongoing process to digitize and index the records for more than one million oil and gas wells drilled in Texas since 1919, the Railroad Commission recently completed imaging all the gas records for the Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth area. More ... South Jasper Water District to hold meeting July 26 The South Jasper Water District will hold a public meeting in Buna Thursday, July 26, at 6 p.m. in the Jasper County sub-courthouse. County Judge Mark Allen said a positive outcome could bring a $350,000 grant to improve water problems in that part of the county. More ...
Courtesy photo PRETTY GIRL is a puppy that needs a home. Call the Jasper Lakes Area Humane Society at 384-8251 (11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Fri.). More ... Prevent property damage during a hurricane When a hurricane watch is issued, take a few measures to prevent or minimize damage to your home or property. Protect windows, sliding glass doors, and skylights with shutter or plywood. Put your car in a garage or other shelter. Secure boats and trailers. Secure outdoor furniture and any other... More ... |
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