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CLOVER KIDS and 4-H Outriders, JHS students and members of several garden clubs turned out for the Arboretum Day cleanup and planting party Saturday, Oct. 20. Left, Allison Crane is holding the bag for Rebekah Jimenez. Documenting the day's activites was an assignment for the 4-H photography group, ... More ...
Up to 200 riders will converge on Jasper for the fourth annual Dam to Dam Bike Ride this Saturday, Oct. 27. Organizer Ky Griffin said it's not a race but a personal challenge. "There's always guys you want to beat. You keep up with your time. More ... SHHET starts construction Self Help Housing of East Texas held its first construction meeting Monday, Oct. 22, with two home applicants, government officials and the general contractor. SHHET needs more applicants to participate in the program to help build or rehabilitate homes damaged by Hurricane Rita in 2005. More ... What an honor Local fish hatchery division chosen to stock Pearland aquarium with fish By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor When Bass Pro Shops was looking for a few fish to fill their aquarium that will be featured at their new store location in Pearland, the national chain looked no farther than Jasper, Texas. Jasper's Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fish hatchery division was chosen to fill the order for the st... More ... DETCOG hears emergency plan update The Board of Directors of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) met Thursday in Newton. The gathering was highlighted by emergency preparedness plans, a report on DETCOG's Hurricane Rita Relief efforts and the regional grants review. More ... Elementaries show increase during annual conferences By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent Jasper 's two elementary schools enjoyed significant increases in participation at the second annual Parent Conference Day held October 15. Few Primary School recorded 593 parent visits, 73 percent of their student population. Last year's total was 505. More ...
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer Startled walkers at Sandy Creek Park in Jasper must have thought there was a huge fire somewhere Saturday morning, Oct. 20. Tanker trucks from almost every volunteer fire department in Jasper County made continuous round trips to the pond fill their tanks. More ...
SELF-UNLOADING TRUCKS significantly improve safety, according to Carlton Penney, who trained drivers for the new equipment at the Texas Electric Co-op plant off Bevil Loop in Jasper. Newsboy photo/ Charles Kerr More ...
Newsboy photo/ Charles Kerr JASPER COMMUNITY THEATER cast from "Don't Hug Me" celebrate a successful premier.Tickets are still available for three performances, Oct. 25-26 at 7 p.m. and a matinee Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m.; reserve seats by calling 384-8718. From left: Gary Hanlon,Amber Stroman, S... More ...
Courtesy photos BUY A CHANCE on an official "Rowe Rocks" rocker for a buck, just one of many ways Rowe Intermediate School is trying to raise money for a marquee. Above, Carol McFarland and Kent Jackson take the rockers for a spin. Below, Loretta Williams and Wanda Payton dressed for a sock hop and ... More ...
Courtesy photo THE PARENT-TEACHER conferences at all JISD schools gave a glimpse of students' progress and a chance to get to know each other. At Rowe, teacher Debra Cordova shows Robert Brown what his child is working on. More ... Jasper baseball holds Breakfast of Champions Jasper bulldog baseball will have a Breakfast of Champions fundraiser at Elijah's Cafe in Jasper Oct. 31 from 7 - 9 a.m. Tickets are $10 and can be bought from players, booster members, or at the door. Also, deliveries can be ordered. Call 384-3282 for more information. More ... Eyeglass donations being taken The Newton Leo Club will pass out door hangers Oct. 30 to remind people to donate their old eyeglasses for recycling by the Lions Club. Newton High School has 26 Leos, the youth division of the Lions Club. Eyeglasses can be dropped off at the Newton Pharmacy or Brookshire Brothers in Newton. More ... Alamo chapter of Texas Master Naturalists mark 10th anniversary Group celebrates decade of conservation The Alamo Area chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program is this year celebrating a decade of achievement in environmental conservation, restoration and education. More ... Program offers easy way to donate venison With hunting season around the corner, many hunters will soon find their freezers packed with venison. The Hunters for the Hungry program offers a convenient way to donate extra venison to help feed people in need. More ... Outlook bright for upcoming Texas deer season Last year's Texas deer hunting season was considered text book by state wildlife biologists. This season, hunters may have to throw out the book. Indicators leading into the Nov. 3 season opener point to potentially great hunting across much of the state, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Dep... More ...
DR. RICHARD PHAM performs an ultrasound on a pregnant woman in the new Family Health and Wellness Center at 492 Springhill Street. PAC Terri Cheeley (physician's assistant, certified) reassures mom-to-be that all is well. Newsboy photo/ Sharon Kerr More ...
Prescription drugs gaining ground Stewart Shaver, adult probation officer for Newton County, educated Newton Lions about the dangers of drugs and alcohol use in Newton County. Shaver handles a case load of 362 offenders who are on probation. Of those, 114 are drug/alcohol cases. More ... Ways to earn funds to fight Cancer Gift of Life pink shopping cards As part of Cancer Awareness Month, area merchants have joined the pink shopping card campaign that raises money for the Julie Rogers Gift of Life program. More ... Women's Golf Tournament Pink will be the color of the day this Saturday, Oct. 27 on the Jasper Country Club golf course. The JCC Women's Golf Association will hold the Jasper Walk of Hope Golf Tournament with two flights, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., for two person teams, guests welcome. More ... Rayburn Church teams up with ETHAN for Health Fair Anyone can get a free health screening at the Community Health Fair tomorrow, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rayburn Baptist Church on the corner of 1007 and Lakeshore Drive. The checkup will include blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and vision screenings, plus a foot exam if you bring yo... More ... Four sentenced District 1 Judge Joe Bob Golden's court settled five cases with plea bargains or waivers of indictment last Friday, Oct. 19. Mary M. Beatty, 40, of Jasper pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced to eight months in state jail to run concurrently with a Tyler County... More ... March of Dimes grant will fund tobacco awareness campaign The Jasper Newton County Public Health District (JNCPHD) reports they recently were approved for a $3,000 grant from the March of Dimes, according to director Danny Brackin. JNCPHD based their request on a study by the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston after Hurricane Rita. More ... |
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