Our Viewpoint Editorials
Schools rest safely in hands of local officers
      Just the thought of an assailant in one of our local schools sends shivers down the spine of any parent, educator or student. Unfortunately, it is a reality that we all must face as more and more schoolrelated shootings are making the headlines across the country. A place that was once considere...
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In Jasper County
It's all about preparation...
      JASPER COUNTY law enforcement officers head down the hallway during last Sunday's ALERRT drill held at Jasper High School.The drill allowed local officials to work on scenarios in a school and how to best handle the situations.
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Guest Commentary One person's viewpoint
Saturday thoughts
Mack Hall
      If American money is so worthless, why does our government take it away from us under penalty of imprisonment? And why does our money go to people who don't like us? So that's what a thousand-dollars an-hour, um, friend looks like. Yawn.
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Your Viewpoint Letters to the Editor
      God is not mocked By DAVID HARIGLE Jasper What does Easter mean? Is it colored eggs, bunny rabbits, Easter baskets, egg hunts? Is it a parade of fashions? Can it be no more than the mental and psychological observance of a Christian holiday or a ceremonial ritual in honor of a special season...
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Capital Highlights A summary of the week's significant events in Austin
Study of water supplies shows Austin's is OK
Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
      A USTIN - With the U.S. population at 303 million and growing, whatever finds its way into the water supply is increasing. Say you take a prescription medication, the part of it that your body does not use passes naturally. This residue continues through a sewer line or septic system, eventual...
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