Florena Byerly turns 100 on Jan. 28, but she still lives on her own and easily recalls a lifetime of Jasper history. She hasn't lived here quite her whole life. Born Florena Collins, her parents moved to Jasper from Shelby County when she was three, and for a few years during World War II, she an... More...

It was all done in the name of economic development. The Jasper Economic Development Corporation Board set in motion Thursday, Jan. 10, a proposition that would reduce JEDCO's sales tax revenues by one half and create a street maintenance and repair tax. More...

Blanca Moore will hold several book signings for her recently published book, Born for Each Other, a love story that many in East Texas can identify with. Dollars in the oil patch often draw Texans to the far reaches of the globe, but Jimmy Moore brought home more than a sombrero from his tour i... 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 Dec. 27 t Edward Troy Villamero, 24, burglary of habitation; bond $20,000 t Tammara Jenise Kemper, 19, inter... More...

TODD HUNT, pastor of Looking Up Ministries, took the plunge and purchased the old Short Stop on East Gibson as the location to build his church. More...

Virgie Edith Brison Burrell, 91, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Promise Hospital in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 in the chapel of Broussard's in Nederland, with the Reverend Dr. David Mahfouz officia... More...

The Jasper Lady Bulldogs played tough against Silsbee Friday night before the Lady Tigers pulled out of reach in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 60-49 loss. Earlier in the week, they faced Hardin- Jefferson, ending that contest in a 69-19 deficit. More...

As you walk the halls of Few Primary you will see they are still decorated in a winter wonderland setting. The students have returned to their daily routine as if there was never a break. The faculty and staff are gearing up for a great second half of the school year. Few Primary's motto is "Buil... More...

Kids, family, fun & fish, that's what it was about at the 7th annual Texas Parks Wildlife Youth Trout Derby sponsored by the Jasper Evening Lions Club. One could not ask for a more beautiful day, both weather wise, and fishing also. The morning started off quite cool and sunny, with the temperatur... More...