Despite an early glitch in the posting of election returns, Mitchel Newman coasted to an easy victory over incumbent Ronnie McBride for the Democratic sheriff's nomination in the November general election. Newman will face Republican Jim Byerly in the November election. More...
The Kirbyville Police Department and Jasper County Sheriff's Department arrested five suspects last week in what looks like a large counterfeit check operation. The five suspects taken into custody and charged include Constance Marie Amos, Debora Lyne Flores, Angela Ruth Cook, Charles William Ca... More...
The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Board of Directors will hold their April meeting at the Pineywoods Outreach Center in Center, Texas. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 24. More...
This week, the Jasper area once again was reminded how important Lake Sam Rayburn is to the economy of Jasper. Many have argued that the lake is not important to the economic welfare of this area. They believe that even without the encouragement of hotel-motel money, the fishing tournaments would... More...
WHAT GREAT HATS.The Woman's Civic Club Kentucky Derby fundraiser brought out the best in ruffles, bows and blooms at the luncheon, art gallery and fashion show by The Clothes Horse. Best decorated table was Audry Hudson's; best hat, Kim Monroe. 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 April 5 t Edward Mays, 17, failure to comply with court order; bond $337, fine $337 t Rayford Courtney Beave... More...
Have you ever been to a baby shower that lasts two days, for a child you're not likely to meet? It takes a lot of people, people with the faith to invest in the future, to hold such a shower. The Rainbow Room is inviting the community to a shower for infants through teens Wednesday, April 23, thr... More...
Johnnie Mahfouz, 88, of Vidor died Sunday, April 6, 2008 at his residence. A native of Farrsville, TX, he was a longtime resident of Vidor. Johnnie was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for Mobil Oil Refinery and was a member of Eastgate United Pentecostal Church in Vidor. He served his country i... More...
After the Jasper Bulldogs' unexpected 14-12 loss to Hamshire-Fannett April 4, the second spot in District 21-3A got a little more complicated, throwing the race into a three-way tie between Jasper, Silsbee and Hardin-Jefferson. More...
Rowe Intermediate Kimberly Parker Kimberly Parker, a sixth grade student of Rowe Intermediate, has been selected as student of the week for the week of April 14 - 18. "Kim is wonderful as a student. She is mature and responsible," said teacher Sally Wegner. "She believes in doing her work and... More...
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