In the last three months of 2005, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faced an unprecedented problem with thousands of displaced families across the entire Gulf coast from Texas to Florida due to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. More...
The 24th annual McDonald's Big Bass Splash on Sam Rayburn may change home sites, according to tournament organizer Bob Sealy. "If things don't change, you won't see the Big Bass Splash on Rayburn in Jasper County," Sealy said. More...
The history of the Beaty-Orton House has been obtained from documents at the Jasper County Historical Commission in the Old Jail Museum on the courthouse square. The Beaty-Orton House is said to have been built by Thomas Beaty, but others say that the original builder was George Blake. More...
There are many things that are quickly related to Jasper and Jasper County. When you talk about good football, you talk about Jasper County's teams. When you talk about bass, you talk about Lake Sam Rayburn. And when you mention McDonald's Big Bass Splash, you think about Jasper. More...
Book Fair Jasper High School library will host a book fair today through Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and until 6 p.m. Sept. 27. For more information call JHS librarian Wanda Simpson at 382-1391. Kids Health Fest Kids Health Fest will be Sept. 29 at Few Primary from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. More...
The following persons were charged but not convicted of the crimes listed. Jasper County Sheriff Ronnie McBride provided this information under the Texas Open Records Act, Article 6252-17 Sept. More...
One could say the Internet works in mysterious ways. When Walter Diggles, pastor of the Light House Ministries in Jasper, set out to research his family name online, he was surprised to find The Diggles Family Ministries, More...
Forget the pre-season, now it all counts. Jasper will host the Kirbyville Wildcats Friday night at the Bone Yard in the District 21-3A opener as the battle for the playoffs begins. "What a way to open it against Kirbyville," said Jasper Head Football Coach Thomas Brooks. "There are a lot of big ... More...
The Rowe Intermediate faculty and staff are off to a great start! Rowe Intermediate's motto is "Building a Solid Foundation for a Strong Future." It is an honor to serve as principal of J.H. Rowe Intermediate School with an outstanding team of dedicated teachers, staff, supportive parents, and co... More...
The Bassmaster Weekend Series wrapped up it's Regional Championship in District 11 on Sam Rayburn with a two day showdown Sept. 22-23. The qualified anglers in each division, boater and non-boater were fishing not only for this championship, but also to place well enough to qualify for the Nationa... More...
Kids Health Fest is almost here. This Saturday, Sept. 29 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Few Primary School in Jasper will offer parents an opportunity to learn more about a healthier lifestyle for their children. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation Healthy Schools Program provides solutions for schools to... More...
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