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Early voting begins in Jasper, Newton counties for runoff elections Early voting in the runoff elections has begun in Jasper and Newton counties. Early voting in the Jasper courthouse annex runs Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 4. More ... Brady reacts to report that doctors support universal health care Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Woodlands) reacted to a recent report from Reuters indicating over half of American doctors surveyed support universal health care. "There is little doubt that there is a tremendous amount of frustration with the current state of health care in America. More ... Incident magnifies annual National Child Abuse month By KATIE WALDROP Staff Writer Safety and welfare of children is a major concern for parents and those involved in child care. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In 1974, safety awareness for children led to the first Federal child protection legislation, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Since... More ...
THE WOMAN'S CIVIC CLUB will hold their annual Kentucky Derby luncheon at Glorianna Farms just south of Jasper on Spring Hill Road, Thursday, April 10, beginning at 11:30 a.m. More ... Allan Campbell chosen Enlisted Person of Year Petty Officer Allan G. Campbell, of Jasper, was chosen as the Enlisted Person of the Year for the Coast Guard's Eleventh District, which encompasses all of California, March 7. More ... Newton Lions urge everyone to attend multi-million dollar meeting on grants The Newton Lions Club is urging community members to attend the Thursday luncheon, April 3 at noon, at First Baptist Church of Newton to learn more about the $220 million dollars in grant money that is being distributed to 22 counties impacted by Hurricane Rita. More ... Mullican to speak at KUMC breakfast Jim Mullican will be guest speaker at the Kirbyville United Methodist Church fellowship breakfast next Wednesday, April 9, at 7 a.m. Mullican and his wife Judy met while students at Abilene Christian University and spent a year as missionaries in Marseille, France. He is a graphic designers and ... More ...
Record number of goat entries entered this year WITH MORE THAN 60 ENTRIES, the Jasper County Jr. Livestock Show features a record-high number of market goat entries this year. More ...
Lt. Paul Tomplait says that citizen involvement has helped the Jasper County Sheriff's Department solve criminal investigations and make arrests, and hopes by publishing a most wanted list, that more people will assist. He is asking for information on the whereabouts of six people. More ... SRA warns water rising Toledo Bend never designed for flood control From too little water to too much - the Toledo Bend Project joint operations office issued a warning Sunday, March 30, that they may have to open the spillway gates, and that those living below the dam should be aware that the river could reach flood stage, requiring evacuation. More ... Toledo Bend symposium reviews 50-year project by two states To learn more about Toledo Bend, a unique project built between two states with no federal funds, reserve a seat at the Toledo Bend Symposium April 12 at the Wesley Center in Jasper. Tickets are $10 and include lunch; 936-468-2407 or amcdonald@ sfasu.edu. More ... Grand Jury indicts eight The Jasper County Grand Jury met March 25 and indicted eight defendants. Indictment does not mean these defendants are guilt, but that the grand jury found sufficient evidence to proceed with trial. Gerald L. More ...
Put ICE in your cell phone is the advice from Billy Ted Smith, emergency management coordinator for Jasper, Newton and Sabine counties. ICE stands for "in case of emergency," an idea that started as an email campaign and picked up momentum. More ...
Did you know that Texas and Louisiana both have state dogs? Less than a dozen states have declared a breed to represent their state. It's no surprise that Massachusetts has the Boston terrier, but Texas' Blue Lacy is a breed most folks would call a hound. More ...
Newsboy photos/ Georgia Purdy Hard work pays off for 4-H, FFA members More ...
Following are the results from the Jasper Livestock Show and Auction held Saturday afternoon. Grand Champion Steer, shown by Jashae Horn - Thompson of Jasper 4-H, sold half to Park Oil Field and half to Merrit Oil Field for $10,500. More ...
PLAYBOY ALAN is enjoying bachelorhood in Neil Simon's first play, Come Blow Your Horn. Alan is played by Dr. Willie Williamson, newcomer Christine Jackson (right) plays one love interest but Shelby Stroman (above) is another temptation. More ... Keep Jasper Beautiful look for volunteer coordinators Keep Jasper Beautiful has a full slate of activities coordinated with state and national anti-litter and recycling organizations, but what they need now is a volunteer coordinator. More ...
JASPER CHAPTER 291 Order of the Eastern Star presented "Hounded" by local author Clifford Neal to the Jasper Junior High School Library. More ... Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off April 5 is largest one-day cleanup in country The Texas Department of Transportation is issuing a call to all Texans to volunteer for the Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off on April 5. During Trash-Off, volunteers across the state clean roadsides, parks, waterways and neighborhoods. More ...
Texas Hearing and Service Dogs is celebrating its 20th year of training dogs to assist Texans living with deafness or mobility related disabilities by inviting even more people to apply for the dogs. Each dog is specially trained by THSD to help its partner live more independently. More ... Martin Dies Park holds Dutch-oven demonstration Martin Dies State Park, 11 miles West of Jasper on 190, will have a Dutch-oven demonstration April 12 at noon. Here are a few recipes that will be included with the demonsration. More ...
JASPER LAKES AREA HUMANE SOCIETY has Lindy, a Red-Bone Coon Hound, red with white on her chest. She is a year old, spayed, on heartworm preventative and current on her shots. More ... |
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