Once upon a time in Jasper, Beaty-Orton ruled society scene
By KATIE WALDROP Staff Writer
      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.
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Country artists headline Fall Fest entertainment
Chamber says a few spots still available
      It's almost Fall Fest in Jasper, as evidenced by orange sponsor signs popping up in yards and in front of businesses all over Jasper. This will be the 31st annual event with more than 100 vendors signed up. Tables include arts and crafts, area businesses, charities and clubs all around the courth...
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Senior lunch
      Thursday, Sept. 27 - Smothered pork chops, rice with mushroom gravy, crowder peas, cornbread, peach halves Friday, Sept. 28 - Stuffed peppers, yellow hominy, field peas, rolls, pineapple Monday, Oct.
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4-Hers sign-up for centennial projects
      The Jasper Community 4-H Clubs met to plan projects for the upcoming Centennial Year of 4-H. 4-H is best known for teaching kids responsibility by raising and showing animals, but they are involved in a great many more projects, according to adult leaders Dru and Jimmy Miller.
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McReynolds addresses DETCOG
      The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board of Directors met in Woodville Thursday for their monthly meeting. State Representative, Jim McReynolds, spoke to the group. McReynolds talked about a wide range of legislation passed during the recent legislative session that effects Deep ...
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Countdown to voting
Newman follows procedures in preparation for amendment election
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer
      Jasper residents have until Oct. 9, less than two weeks, to register to vote in the Nov. 6 elections, according to Jasper County Clerk Debbie Newman, who said while it is not a high-profile election, there are important issues at stake.
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Few Ready Mix Concrete Co. Community Calendar October 2007
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DSHS issues precautions
      The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reminding Texans that the arrival of fall does not mean they should relax their guard against mosquito bites. "In most of Texas, we wouldn't know it was fall without a calendar," said Tom Sidwa, a veterinarian and manager of DSHS' zoonosis c...
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