Results needed on health care front
      U.S Congressman Kevin Brady came to East Texas last week with an healthcare reform agenda on his mind. Brady has been touring his district seeking ideas on how the healthcare field can be improved. The conference room of Dickerson Memorial Hospital was filled to capacity with members of the medic...
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In Jasper County
Old and new memories....
     Newsboy photo/Georgia Purdy THE CLASS OF 1971 held its reunion and honored Jesse Borner, center, a player for the team. Borner finally saw his son, Jesse Borner Jr. (50) play for the first time Friday against Livingston. Pictured left is Michael Ratcliff.
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Office photocopier squeals once again
Mack Hall
      The office photocopier can be a marvelous source of wisdom as well as of trivia. Sometimes one clears the scanner glass and learns what joys and revelations a fellowship / church / ministry / outreach / under the inspired leadership of Reverend Doctor Bishop Brother So-and-So has planned for the n...
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Get informed before casting vote
By RAYMOND DESADIER Colmesneil
      With the dire straits our country now finds itself in it is imperative that more people get informed about our government leaders. I urge all local residents to take a heightened interest in the upcoming Presidential election. Additionally, don't settle for the "lesser of the two evils.
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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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Many state laws begin to take effect Sept. 1
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      AUSTIN - Six hundred and fifty-four new state laws took effect on Sept. 1. The 80th Texas Legislature also passed 670 bills that became law immediately last spring. Another 22 bills will take effect on Jan. 1. The subject matter of the laws effective Sept. 1 is wide-ranging.
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