Fire Marshal asks for help
      Jasper Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson is asking for help to solve who is starting fires that, so far, has been limited to grass and trees. "The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department responded to two fires Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28, and one fire Monday afternoon, Oct. 29," Williamson said.
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Newton Lions learn about crime, drugs
      The Newton Lions Club will continue learning about the war on drugs at their noon meeting tomorrow, Nov. 1, at the First Baptist Church in Newton. This week Newton County Sheriff Joe Walker will speak on drug and crime prevention. Last week's program featured Stewart Shaver, probation officer.
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Births
      Peyton Gale Jacks Nicklous Jacks and Amanda Easterling of Pineland announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Gale, born Oct. 18 at 4:44 p.m. at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long.
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Livestock
      Center Livestock Auction Co. Inc. reports 1021 head sold Oct. 24. BULL CALVES under 300 -$1.00 to $1.42 300-399 lbs.-$.95 to $1.42 400-499 lbs.-$.90 to $1.28 500 lbs. &up-$.88 to $1.11 HEIFERS under 300 -$1.00 to $1.
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Getting it straight
      The Jasper Newsboy report on a double stabbing that occurred Oct. 14 incorrectly reported the status of the two men involved.
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Arrests
      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 Oct.
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