Our Viewpoint Editorials
County needs more deputies on streets
      As this week's Democratic debates kicked into high gear, one issue became increasingly clear for the candidates for the office of Jasper County Sheriff. The issue - more manpower on the streets patrolling Jasper County. All three Democratic candidates noted this during speeches to Jasper and Bu...
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Your Viewpoint Letters to the Editor
      Shame, shame By MURPHY J. ROSS Jasper I am disappointed in Wal-Mart. I see the sad reality of the corporate world rearing its ugly head in our rural little town. I have raised both of my children in Jasper's school system. I have been involved with many fundraising events during the past 18 ...
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Guest Commentary One person's viewpoint
'What are you giving up for Lent?'
Mack Hall
      The (Anglican) bishops of London and Liverpool want you to cut back on carbon for Lent. Senator Obama's supporters, shoaling from event to event, might chant "Yes, we can! Yes, we can!" over and over without thinking about it, while the more perceptive carbon-based life form, thinking for himself...
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Capital Highlights A summary of the week's significant events in Austin
Democratic frontrunners set up camp in capital
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN - Reflecting the importance of Texas in the political landscape, U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama opened campaign offices here on Feb. 16. Both candidates, who are competing for the Democratic presidential nomination, have begun airing campaign ads in many Texas markets.
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