Make voice heard on budget process
      All our local entities are in the budget process at this moment. Most have approved a proposed budget for the upcoming year. It's time now for the citizens of the county to let their voices be heard. If you disagree with something in the school district's budget, speak up now. After the board ap...
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Down from the door where it all began
Mack Hall
      The road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began Now far ahead the road has gone And I must follow, if I can Pursuing it with eager feet Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet -
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Sayers met his Waterloo Monday
By WINCY WALKER Jasper
      If you're about to be mugged by a clown, don't hesitate ... go for the juggler. My friends think that Randy Sayers being my city councilman proves that God has a wonderful sense of humor. Thankfully, the 3-ring circus vacated City Hall; has a new clown. I refer to Sayers' over-reaction to whining...
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Hurricane Dean response crews stand down
Capital Highlights A summary of the week's significant events in Austin
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN Gov. Rick Perry on Aug. 21 ordered the withdrawal of disaster response personnel and equipment deployed to South Texas in anticipation of Hurricane Dean. Perry issued the order after the hurricane began tracking on a westerly path away from Texas.
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City proud to have Hunter here
By CARL FLETCHER Jasper
      Ladies and gentlemen, after attending Monday's City Council Meeting, I am here to tell you that the City of Jasper has an assertive, bonafide Chief of Police in Todd Hunter. Chief Hunter is 100 percent supportive for the City of Jasper and more importantly he is totally dedicated to his departmen...
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Letters to editor criteria outlined
      The Jasper Newsboy would like to publish your thoughts and concerns about issues that are important to you. All Letters to the Editor should be accompanied with the writer's name and daytime telephone number for verification purposes.
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In Jasper County School starts....
     Newsboy photo/Sharon Kerr
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