Stark, Smith open discussion on Precinct 3 post
By JIMMY GALVAN Managing Editor
      The race for Jasper County Precinct 3 Commissioner opened up Thursday, Feb. 14, when incumbent Willie Stark faced off against Weldon Smith in a debate at the Jasper County District Courtroom. Smith, who is retired from the county after 15 years of service, took the podium first.
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FEMA, CDC announce results of formaldehyde tests on travel trailers
By SHARON KERR Staff writer
      The news that mobile homes in Hope, AR, were being sent to the recent tornado victims in Arkansas and Tennessee generated speculation in Jasper that the marshalling yard here might reopen sales of travel trailers. Not so, according to Don Jacks, lead public information officer for the FEMA Texas ...
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JVFD awarded grant
      The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department will receive a grant of $53,797 to upgrade firefighters breathing apparatus, according to JVFD volunteer Bob Gary. "This funding will help make sure first responders at the Jasper Fire Department have the resources necessary to keep the surrounding community s...
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Wind power proceeds in Pecos
      The same week that the Jasper County Commissioners Court voted to file a lawsuit to get out of a contract with Pecos Renewable Energy, BP and Energy North America announced Feb. 4 a joint venture to build the first phase of the Sherbino Wind Farm in Pecos County.
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Copper thefts cost JNEC members money
By SHARON KERR Staff writer
      Copper theft isn't new; it's been in the news since copper prices doubled two years ago, but most Jasper County residents don't realize what it costs them personally. Jeff Chambliss, director of engineering for the Jasper Newton Electric Co-op, says there have been nine incidences since August, w...
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Winter pastures require care
RICKY THOMPSON
      As we sneak into 2008, we find that we have many fields full of good winter pastures and clovers. Anytime we get a few warm days and the temperatures are over 50 degrees, these plants will start to grow. The plants that give winter growth are planted and reseeded; clovers, oats, wheat, ryegrass, ...
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Serving for children
      ELIJAH'S VALENTINE BREAKFAST featured celebrity servers from the community, who helped raise money for CASA for children.
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Napoleon saves the day
      THE SABINE NECHES WRITERS GUILD celebrated their newest published author, Katie Moak, who wrote a children's tale about animals who survive a hurricane by taking care of each other.
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Library seeks donations for semi-annual book sale
      The Jasper Woman's Civic Club will again sponsor the book sale in the Jasper Fire Hall to benefit the Jasper Public Library during Azalea Fest, March 15, according to Margie Saulsbury, sale organizer. The library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, magazines, encyclopedias, boo...
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