Our Viewpoint Editorials
State steps in, throws caution to elections
      This week, the Texas State Comptroller's Office stepped in and offered the city of Jasper advice on its upcoming election dealing with reducing economic development funds and dedicating them to the streets of Jasper.
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In Jasper County
Happy retirement...
      JASPER DISPATCHER CAROLYN BENNETT shows off a dispatcher retirement award to Ky Griffin that was given to her on at her retirement party Friday, Feb. 29. After 20 years of service with the department, Bennett retired.
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Guest Commentary One person's viewpoint
Enjoy, maybe
Mack Hall
      Downtown Beaumont is a great place for photography. Many buildings there are survivors of a happier architectural age and display remarkable artistry in their brickwork, stonework, glass, and iron. Note, for instance, the detail work on and around the Hotel Beaumont and the Jefferson Theatre.
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Your Viewpoint
Letters to the Editor
      Stand with Jesus By DAVID HARIGLE Jasper I've been reading the articles about alcohol coming to Jasper, and people against this and I agree. This is the time for the real church to stand up and be counted. It will show if people are professing or possessing Christian. A person that is Christ...
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Capital Highlights A summary of the week's significant events in Austin
Record voter turnout predicted in primary
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN - Turnout for the March 4 primary elections likely will reach a record number. Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson, the state's chief elections officer, on Feb. 27 projected an overall turnout of 26 percent of the registered voters in Texas. That is 3.3 million voters.
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