🌱 Regional arrest log includes controlled substance charge for Jasper resident
Hi Jasper! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Regional arrest log includes controlled substance charge for Jasper resident
- Discover the paddling paradise just minutes west of Jasper
- How Jasper County deputies are handling AI-altered student photos
Also on today's calendar: Kountze JV Baseball @ Kirbyville and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 53.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Arrest Reports for 04/15/26 (kjas.com) — Local law enforcement recently released a list of regional arrests that includes a Jasper resident charged with possession of a controlled substance. The report also details a range of other serious charges involving suspects from nearby Texas communities and out-of-state cities, underscoring the broader criminal activity affecting the wider area around Jasper. 
2. This Secret Park Is A Kayaker's Dream With 14 Miles Of Scenic Trails (myfamilytravels.com) — Just 12 miles west of Jasper, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park offers four distinct paddling trails, easy kayak and canoe rentals, and over 200 campsites along B.A. Steinhagen Reservoir. From calm loops ideal for beginners to longer, more adventurous routes and lighted fishing piers, it is a close-to-home escape where Jasper residents can explore cypress swamps, wildlife, and Piney Woods scenery year-round.
3. Investigation underway into AI-altered images circulating in Buna ISD (kjas.com) — Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports that Buna ISD students used AI to alter photos of girls and circulate inappropriate images on social media. District officials say there’s no ongoing safety threat but stress that student privacy and well-being remain their top priority while both agencies continue the active investigation.
4. Kirbyville Teams Take First at SETX Tournament (kjas.com) — Student anglers from across the region, including several Jasper teams, competed on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, where Kirbyville claimed another first-place finish and Jasper boats posted solid weights. With one regular-season event left, standings for Angler and School of the Year remain tight heading into the May championship and awards banquet.
📸 Around Jasper
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Anahuac JV Baseball @ Kirbyville
Kirbyville High School, 1100 S Margaret Ave, Kirbyville
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Art Activity
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park MartinDies,Jr.StatePark Map&Directions
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Guided Paddle
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park MartinDies,Jr.StatePark Map&Directions
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Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park MartinDies,Jr.StatePark Map&Directions
2:00 pm -
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park MartinDies,Jr.StatePark Map&Directions
2:30 pm -
Kountze JV Baseball @ Kirbyville
Kirbyville High School , 1100 S Margaret Ave , Kirbyville
4:30 pm -
Kountze Varsity Baseball @ Kirbyville
Kirbyville High School , 1100 S Margaret Ave , Kirbyville
7:00 pm -
Jasper Foster Care, Kinship Care & Adoption Information Meeting
Jasper Public Library , 175 E Water St , Jasper
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chester Varsity Baseball @ Burkeville
Burkeville ISD , 231 County Rd 2099 , Burkeville
4:00 pm -
Diboll JV Baseball @ Newton
Newton High School , 2812 US-190 , Newton
4:30 pm -
5.30p Yoga To Increase Flexibility
Paradigm Yoga , 211 N Bowie St , Jasper
5:30 pm -
3rd Annual Run To Remember
251 N Main St , Jasper
12:30 pm
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 30
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 📢FM 365 UPDATE📢
We have an important update regarding the demolition of FM 365. Read all about it here. ⬇️ (Nextdoor )
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Cook in Jasper. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in Jasper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jasper here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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