At the Jasper Volunteer Fire Department banquet, Jack Armstrong received the Chief's Award and newcomer Ronnie Pearson was named Fireman of the Year. Fire chief Garry Lamoreaux said the chief's award is based on participation and assistance throughout the year, and the membership votes for the fi... More...
The Jasper County Commissioners' Court will meet Friday, Feb. 8, at 9 a.m. instead of the usual Monday meeting so that the court can attend a training session in Austin. More...
This past week, the state of Texas waited at the edge of their seats. The every two-year decision was about to be announced last Friday and Texans all across the state waited to hear the decision. Newspapers, television and radio stations across the region waited to break the news before any of ... More...
JUDITH HANEY, president of the Tyler County Art League, was called in as judge for the new East Texas Art League "members only" exhibit that runs through March 5. More...
District Judge Jerome Owens settled several cases by pleas at the Jan. 31 court session: Arley Bean, 37, of Newton pleaded guilty to theft and received 15 months state jail. Jerry W. Adkins, 37, of Brookeland pleaded guilty to theft and received five years deferred probation, $1,000 fine, $8,850... More...
William T. "Bill" Moye, 82, of Jasper, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 3, 2008 at his home. A native of Polk County, TX, he was a lifelong Jasper resident and had retired as a welder after 55 years from the Pipeline Local 798 in Tulsa, OK. Bill was loved by everyone who knew him. He... More...
Dominique Bailey and Kwame Spikes put on quite a show Friday night at Hardin-Jefferson where Bailey scored 32 points and Spikes followed with 24 in a hot contest that ended with the Hawks besting the Bulldogs 87- 80. "It was the best played game by any team that I have ever coached," Coach Terry ... More...
It was Super Bowl Sunday as over 400 anglers paired up in 202 boats headed to Cypress Bend on Toledo Bend for the third tournament in the East Texas Bass N Bucks 2008 Spring series. A blanket of thick, heavy fog loomed over the lake at take-off, making for a slow go to targeted fishing areas. More...
Throughout February, we are swarmed with decorations and candy that remind us of Cupid, love, and Feb. 14th. While the hearts that cover Valentine's Day merchandise are meant to represent love, they should also serve as a simple reminder for us to take care of our hearts. More...
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