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Court splits 3/2 on vote to reduce requirements for payroll deductions The Jasper County Commissioners Court met in a brief special session last Wednesday, March 19. The court reviewed the county's current policy on participation in various insurance and financial programs offered to county employees on a payroll deduction basis. More ... Fire marshal offers free class on new smoke detector law New state laws require all property owners, renters, landlords, property managers, contractors and remodelers to install smoke detectors in certain circumstance. Because the law is new and people may have questions, Jasper City Fire Marshal Stephen Williamson will offer a free briefing Tuesday, Ap... More ... 'Educate Your Palate' at KHS Operation Graduation Elijah's Café in Kirbyville will host a night of sampling tasty fare Monday, March 31, from 4 p.m. until close. All profits and tips will support Operation Graduation at Kirbyville High School. More ...
By SHARON KERR Staff Writer Several years in the making, the Jasper County Historical Museum held their dedication and a sneak preview during Azalea Festival in Jasper March 15. Long-time supporter Tom Harkin happily announced, "This baby is happening. More ...
A movie star is coming to Jasper April 5-6. She's appeared in more than 80 films, some recent and some dating to perhaps your grandparents' days. She's still as spry as when she appeared in For Whom the Bell Tolls more than 60 years ago. More ...
Second Hope Homes succeeding in repairing, replacing homes in Hurricane Rita-ravaged counties This is the second in a series about the Mennonite Disaster Service and the people they have helped; the first article is available at www.jaspernewsboy. com, March 19 issue. More ... Wedding dress, family Bible survive storm's aftermath when all else is lost I want to tell others not ever to give up hope - Debbie Rawls. Debbie and Larry Rawls of Jasper were lucky to have extended family who could take them in and provide shelter after Hurricane Rita in 2005. They both work for JISD and they have a grandson, Gene Barnes II, who lives with them. They continued to live in the 80-year old white frame house on Hopkin... More ...
20 ANIMALS were adopted at the pettting zoo at Azalea Festival- 16 dogs, three rabbits and a guinea pig, and everyone enjoyed furry hugs. More ...
ARTIST PAT TATUM with charter member Jo Marie Jones (left) drew the winner of the Bluebonnet Garden Club's prize picture of bluebonnets surrounding the Jasper Courthouse. More ... ETHAN awarded $1,000 ETHAN (East Texas Health Access Network) received recognition from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for helping the most seniors get enrolled in the Medicare Part D subsidy during a Gulf Coast hurricane survivors pilot project. More ... 'Ticket to ride' theme for Jasper Lions Rodeo The Jasper Lions Club has announced the theme for the 2008 Jasper Lions Club Rodeo Parade as being "Ticket to Ride." The Rodeo Parade begins at 5 p.m. May 7 in downtown Jasper. Entry forms are available at the offices of the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce, 246 East Milam Street. More ... |
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