A whipping wind that kept changing course was the contributing factor to a grass fire that burned more than 80 acres on the east side of Jasper, according to fire chief Garry Lamoreaux of the Jasper Volunteer Fire Department. More...
As reported first on jaspernewsboy.com Friday, Feb. 8, the Jasper Citizens for Better Business turned in a petition to the Jasper County Clerk's office with more than 500 signatures calling for a local option election on alcohol sales in the city. More...
The Jasper Independent School Board of Trustees has approved Saturday, May 10, as the uniform election date for election of trustees. Those whose terms expire are Eddie Hopkins and James Riley, and Brenda Job, each for a three-year term. More...
This week, our federal lawmakers will take up an issue that is weighing heavy on their minds and on some of the general public's minds. This issue has gripped Washington, D.C. and has created factions on either side of the coin. This issue has some lawmakers calling for federal intervention to he... More...
Lt. Col. Walter Tom Holmes of Jasper received France's highest combat award, the Legion of Honor, in a presentation Feb. 4. He can now be designated as a Chevalier de la Legion D'Honneur. More...
11k. Arrest report 02-13 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 Jan. More...
Genesis 2:15-17 & 3:1-7 Matthew 4:1-11 The Flip Wilson show premiered on Sept. 17, 1970, and was one of the last successful variety shows on television. The show was made famous by character Geraldine Jones' line, "The devil made me do it. More...
Jasper remained in the hunt for third place and a shot at the playoffs after splitting with Silsbee and Kirbyville last week. As of Friday night's 57-45 win over the Wildcats, the Bulldogs are a halfgame ahead of Orangefield. More...
We have just completed the first semester of the school year 2007-2008. Tutorials in reading, mathematics, and writing will begin in just a few days. These tutorials provide additional instruction to help your child be successful in those content areas. More...
The Bassmaster Weekend Series held its second 2008 tournament on Sam Rayburn Feb. 9 at the Umphrey Family Pavilion. In the days leading up to this event, the wind howled nearly every day, making for high rollers and rough water. More...
Thursday, Feb. 14 - Gumbo with rice, fried okra, crackers or cornbread, beets on the side, peaches Friday, Feb. 15 - Chicken strips, potatoes with white gravy, lima beans, cornbread, chocolate pudding Monday, Feb. More...
Sleep apnea became headline news when rapper Pimp C was found dead at age 23 in a hotel room in Hollywood. Chad Butler, Pimp C's real name, was a native of Port Arthur, and his sleep apnea was aggravated by a prescription cough syrup containing promethazine and codeine, according to the recentlyre... More...
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