Clemons claims ABA District 53 title
By DONALD GERVAIS Lakecaster Correspondent
      Chris Clemons captured the 2008 American Bass Angler (ABA) District 53 Championship tournament held May 10-11 on Lake Sam Rayburn with a total of 30.76 pounds. Terry Helgeson earned Angler of the Year title in a close battle.
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Wright's documentary about Mt. Union is finalist in Boomtown Film Festival
By SHARON KERR Staff writer
      The Long Black Line, Herman Wright Jr.'s documentary about some of the founding families of Jasper County, is a finalist in the Boomtown Film Festival this Saturday, May 17. The film will show at noon at the Beaumont Civic Center at 701 Main St.
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Congressman Kevin Brady introduced bill to expand Big Thicket as eco-tourist destination
      The Big Thicket is poised to become an eco-tourist destination if U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady succeeds with his new House Bill 5891. "With the right vision and support, the Big Thicket can become a premier ecotourist attraction," said Brady.
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Dies Park sets date for annual Fish Flop Tournament for kids
      Martin Dies Jr. State Park is sponsoring the annual Fish Flop Little Kids Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 7. Registration starts at 8:00 am at the Hen House Ridge Unit fish cleaning shelter. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department recognizes the first Saturday in June as a great time to get outdoo...
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