Our Viewpoint
Complex, community needs to change view
      There is a change going on at 700 Pollard and this time it's for the best. This week, the apartment complex announced new ownership that is planning a new beginning, new attitude and new name for the complex. While some may scoff at the idea, we firmly stand behind the new attitude change at the...
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Guest Commentary
If men gave baby showers
Mack Hall
      A friend is soon to have a baby, and your 'umble scrivener was invited to the shower. The fatherto be was trapped in the gifting thing, but the uncle-to-be and y.'u.s. escaped to the kitchen to nibble early from the buffet and to exchange existential angst about an alien milieu involving women, re...
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In Jasper County
High school memories....
      MAUREEN COLEMAN AND JESSE PALMER look back at an old high school yearbook and recall memories of yesteryear.
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Letters to the Editor
      Welcome signs show real pride By SHERRY NICHOLS Jasper Jasperites, if you haven't been down Hwy. 96 North lately, you are missing a treat. Look at the "Welcome to Jasper" sign! We definitely are the "Jewel of the Forest." The sign shows how proud we are of Jasper. If we have pride - othe...
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Capital Highlights
Annual sales tax holiday set Aug. 17-19
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN - The annual state sales tax holiday is Aug. 17-19 and Texas shoppers will get a break from state and local sales taxes for most clothing and footwear priced under $100. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
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