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After spending most of my life in Orange County, my family and I made the move to Jasper County in 2023. While I work full-time in the Public Sector, photojournalism has been a lifelong passion of mine, dating back to my high school years when I was deeply involved in journalism.


My love for community involvement was shaped early on by my father, a U.S. Marine, who became a Community Coordinator for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program in 2002. Volunteering alongside him in Orange and Jefferson Counties sparked my own passion for service, leading me to become a Community Coordinator myself, now serving Tyler and Newton Counties.


I believe communication is key. Keeping our community informed and aware of what’s happening is something I take pride in. Through my work in photojournalism, I strive to provide transparency and truth—visually documenting significant moments and events to inform and engage the public. Capturing these moments through imagery is something I truly love to do.


Beyond my work and volunteer efforts, I am also a wife and mother, and I cherish the balance between my personal and professional life.





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Jun 13, 20253 min
Restoring Families: Inside Out Recovery Aims to Heal and Reunite in Jasper County
Tristian Addington (left), Community Outreach Advocate for Loula Foundation, Alisha Bean (center), Director of Operations, and Stacia...

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Jun 12, 20251 min
Obituary of Robert Carpenter
August 6, 1945 - June 1, 2025 Robert Carpenter, 79, of Kirbyville passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. A private Service was held with...

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Jun 10, 20251 min
TRAFFIC ALERT: WOODVILLE INTERSECTION HAZARD
Photo courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation - Beaumont. A vehicle has struck a traffic pole at the intersection of US 190 and US...

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Jun 10, 20253 min
Woodville Man Sentenced to 15 Years in 2023 Fatal Hit-and-Run
This 2021 booking photo of Johnny Jacobo-Ramon, released by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, is from a prior arrest and not from his...

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Jun 10, 20251 min
K9 Mak Helps Jasper Police Track Down Suspect After High-Speed Chase
A Tuesday morning traffic stop escalated into a vehicle and foot pursuit through residential Jasper neighborhoods, ending with an arrest...

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Jun 10, 20252 min
Spectrum Celebrates One Year in Jasper with Ribbon Cutting and Broadband Milestone
Spectrum trucks raise the Texas and American flags outside the Jasper Technician Center on June 10, 2025, during the one-year anniversary...

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Jun 10, 20251 min
Free Grab & Go Summer Meals for Kids in Kirbyville
Families in the Kirbyville area can access free Grab & Go meals for children this summer through the Summer Food Service Program,...

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Jun 10, 20251 min
3rd Annual Backpack Bonanza Set for July 21 in Polk County
Image Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office. Get ready for the 3rd Annual Backpack Bonanza, offering free school essentials to local...

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Jun 10, 20251 min
FREE Summer Meals for Kids in Kirbyville
Image courtesy of Kirbyville ISD. Free meals are available this summer for all children 18 and younger, as well as enrolled students with...

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Jun 10, 20253 min
Jasper City Council Reviews JEDCO Structure in Workshop, Defers Final Decision
Jasper City Council members meet during the June 10, 2025 workshop and regular session at City Hall. Discussion surrounding the JEDCO...

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Jun 10, 20251 min
The Obituary of Dent Edward Mays
October 21, 1951 - June 7, 2025 Dent Edward Mays Sr., 73, of Jasper, Texas departed this life Saturday June, 7, 2025. Services for Dent...

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Jun 10, 20251 min
In Memory of Charlene Marie Snider
February 19, 1951 - June 6, 2025 Charlene Marie Snider, 74, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2025. A Celebration of...

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Jun 10, 20251 min
In Memory of Mike D. Martindale
June 24, 1961 - June 6, 2025 Mike D. Martindale, 63, of Jasper, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2025. Graveside services will be...

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Jun 9, 20251 min
The Obituary of Gladys Marie Berryman
March 7, 1928 - May 24, 2025 A Celebration of Gladys Marie Berryman’s Life, age 97, of Jasper, Texas will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June...

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Jun 9, 20251 min
In Memory of Mack Allen Bean
September 17th, 1954 - June 5th, 2025 Mack Allen Bean, 70, of Jasper Texas passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. The obituary for Mack...

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Jun 9, 20251 min
STORM OUTAGE UPDATE – JUNE 8, 2025 | 9:00 PM
As severe storms impact the area, multiple counties are experiencing widespread power outages. Here's a snapshot of the current reported...

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Jun 7, 20252 min
Jasper’s Māsharu Martial Arts Students Bring Home Top Honors from Black Dragons Open
Kicking off tournament day with smiles and spirit—students and instructors from Māsharu Martial Arts pose before competing at the Black...

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Jun 7, 20251 min
The Obituary of Charlotte Ann Hilliard
A Graveside service to celebrate the life of Charlotte Ann Hilliard, age 79, of Jasper, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025,...

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Jun 6, 20251 min
In Memory of Stanley Mitchell
July 4th, 1955 - June 3rd, 2025 Louis Stanley Mitchell, 69, of Woodville, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The obituary for Louis...

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Jun 5, 20253 min
Letter to the Editor: Anderson Land Jr. Shares His Thoughts Following JEDCO Meeting
The following letter was submitted to the East Texas Banner by Anderson M. Land Jr., former Mayor of the City of Jasper. It reflects his...

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