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News February 6th, 2008
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County sets Friday agenda
      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.
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To protect and serve
      JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF Ronnie McBride swears in new deputy Christopher Shives, who previously worked for the city of Jasper.
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Clark promoted to sergeant with Highway Patrol
      Beau Clark, formerly of Jasper, has been promoted by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Clark, who had been a trooper III with the Texas Highway Patrol in Pineland, was promoted to sergeant with the Highway Patrol and is now stationed in Center.
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Fireman of the Year
      JACK ARMSTRONG receives the trophy from JVFD Chief Garry Lamoreaux at the banquet held at Catfish Cabin Feb. 4.
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Count me in
      JASPER RESIDENTS sign the petition to put a measure on the ballot to allow beer and wine sales in the city limits.
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EPA recognizes Texas cities for green energy use
      Which comes first, the generator or the transmission lines? This has been the dilemma of utility companies and the growing wind energy potential in West Texas.
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Goldie scores another victory for kids
Champion horse now wins for special athletes
      When a horse loves kids and has spent a lifetime winning riding competitions, being put out to pasture is punishment, not reward. Lonely Goldie, too old to compete but not too old to carry a child around a course, has found a new home and happiness at the Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center in Sulp...
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HeartThrob Café offers delicious, nutritious lesson
"The good news is, you can prevent and control high blood pressure by taking action."--- Carlene Womack
      Lunch is on the house at the HeartThrob Café Friday, Feb. 15, provided you give them a couple hours of your time to learn more about heart-healthy nutrition and high blood pressure. ETHAN (East Texas Health Access Network) provides these cooking classes about once a month in their kitchen at...
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Brady announces nominations to military service academies
      U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) today announced Jasper and Newton County students who has secured a nomination from his office to one of our nation's military service academies. "A strong military has never been more important, and America's service academies produce outstanding fu...
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Wood appointed interim Beaumont District Engineer
      The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has named Bryan Wood, P.E. as Interim District Engineer for the Beaumont District. Wood will oversee all state transportation related projects in the Beaumont district. "This is a great opportunity," said Wood. "The Golden Triangle and all of Southea...
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Schools warn kids how to deal with cyber bullies
      When children are young they sometimes have to deal with the threat of being bullied in schools and away from home. Now, with the inovation of internet and text messaging, there has been a major issue with cyber bullying.
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Prom Style Show and Expo helps teens choose dresses, hair styles, accessories
Event raises money for prom night decorations, expenses
By SHERRI ELMER JHS media liason
      Jasper High School students will "put on the glitz" and don the latest in formal wear fashions Saturday night for the 2008 Prom Style Show & Expo. The annual event is designed to preview prom fashions, accessories and services for students at area high schools.
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County Clerk's office says turn in 911-address corrections now
Save time Election Day
      If you didn't register to vote by this past Monday, Feb. 4, it's not too late to register for what is likely to be a run-off election March 10, and the presidential election in November. Diana South of the Jasper County Clerk's office said they have come a long way in getting the voter registrati...
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