Jasper County Sheriff Ronnie McBride will face off against Mitchel Newman April 8 in a runoff election to determine the Democratic candidate for the office. The winner will face the challenge of Republican Jim Byerly in the November general election. More...
Saying there was "no problems with it," Jasper City Manager Alan Grindstaff informed Jasper's city council that the State Comptroller's office has given its blessing on the language for the sales and use tax for street repair ballot. More...
Former Jasper City Secretary Tommy Boykin has announced his intentions to run for District 4 Council seat. "Over the years, I have observed many city council meeting and budget workshop sessions. During that time, I have learned a great deal about the operation of the city of Jasper and it's vari... More...
For the last two months, Jasper's city council has placed an item on their agenda to prohibit skateboards and similar devices on city sidewalks. Since skateboards are already illegal on city streets, this would literally outlaw the popular device from the city of Jasper. More...
Azalea Feastival tries to find at least one new attraction every year, according to Liz Street, events coordinator for the Jasper Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce. "This year we have two," Street said. "We will have horse and carriage rides around the Azalea Trail for the first time, and... More...
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 Feb. More...
1 Samuel 16:1-13 Back when I was an engineer, I worked with a man who was 6 feet 11 inches tall, and he was big all over. The company had to get him a custom desk that was high enough for him to get his legs under. He had to duck to walk through a standard sized door. He was an imposing sight. More...
Funeral services for Iris Hays Brooks, 84, of the Chapman Community were held March 8, 2008 at Blossom Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Macky Buchanan officiating, and burial at Bridges Cemetery. Mrs. Brooks died Wednesday, March 5 at Tyler Continued Care. More...
The Jasper Bulldog baseball team defeated Orangefield 3-1 last week in their district opener and then went on to win all games in the Jasper tournament over the weekend. Justin Parsons threw a complete game against the Bobcats with 11 strikeouts. More...
Jasper High School Brooke Wagnon, a senior of Jasper High School, has been selected as student of the week for the week of March 10 - 14. "Brooke works very hard in class and is a very respectful person," said teacher Melissa Moore. "She is very kind towards others. More...
When was the last time you had the chance to talk one-on-one with a professional bass angler who had just won $500,000? That's just what you can do at the largemouth bass seminar set for March 28 and 29 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. More...
Thursday, March 13 - Stuffed bell peppers, green beans, carrots, cornbread, pineapple slices Friday, March 14 - Sausage jambalaya, blackeyed peas, cornbread, sliced tomatoes on side, white cake Monday, March 17 - Steak fingers, macaroni and cheese, field peas, rolls, More...
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