A competitor tees off during last year’s AJGA Junior at Rayburn Resort. The nationally recognized junior golf tournament returns March 26–29 to Rayburn Resort & Marina in Brookeland. Photo Credit: Rita Shipp Brookeland will once again serve as a launching pad for golf’s next generation when the AJGA Junior at Rayburn Resort presented by the City of Jasper returns March 26–29, 2026, at Rayburn Resort & Marina. For four days, the fairways of Rayburn will host some of the nation

The Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to dust off their boots and bring their sparkle for an unforgettable International Women’s Day celebration. “Boots & Bling” is set for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the beautiful Rayburn Resort, promising a night filled with music, creativity, and celebration of the incredible women who help our region shine. This high-energy evening will feature: Music Bingo Build-Your-Own Stations , incl

JASPER, TX — One year after hosting its first nationally recognized junior championship, Jasper is once again welcoming elite-level competition as the Legends Junior Tour brings 80 of Texas’ top junior players to Sam Rayburn Resort. Championship rounds for the Legends Junior Tour Spring Preview begin Saturday, with final-round competition set for Sunday. While last year marked the arrival of national junior golf in the region, this year represents something more substantial:

Riley Harris of Orange holds up the heaviest single-day bag in Bassmaster Opens history after weighing 36 pounds, 15 ounces on Day 1 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. An Orange angler set a national record Thursday on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Riley Harris brought a five-bass limit weighing 36 pounds, 15 ounces to the scales — the heaviest single-day bag ever recorded in Bassmaster Opens history — to take the Day 1 lead at the 2026 Turtlebox Bassmaster Open presented by Battery Tender.

Photo Credit: Kory Savage Louisiana pro angler Nick LeBrun made a dramatic Championship Saturday comeback to win the Toyota USA Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southwestern Division opener at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. LeBrun weighed in the biggest bag of the tournament on Saturday — 26 pounds, 2 ounces — vaulting from ninth place to secure a three-day total of 60 pounds, 15 ounces. The victory marks his sixth Major League Fishing (MLF) win and earned him $31,127 along with a b

LAKE RAYBURN - Community members and businesses turned out in force to support the Lake Rayburn Fire Department, helping generate more than $56,000 during a recent fundraiser, according to organizers. An unofficial total shows $28,050 raised through sponsorships, $23,460 from the live auction, and $4,590 from the silent auction, bringing the current total to $56,100. Raffle ticket proceeds have not yet been finalized. “Our community showed up in a big way,” one organizer said

More than 70 community members gathered Thursday morning for the dedication of the Gary Collins Memorial Helipad at Total Care at the Lake Medical Clinic, honoring the life and service of longtime area resident and community advocate Gary Collins. The helipad, located on the clinic grounds along Sam Rayburn Parkway, was officially named in Collins’ memory following a resolution recognizing his years of volunteer service and leadership with Jasper County Development District N

LAKE RAYBURN, TEXAS - The Lake Rayburn Fire Department held their Open House and dedicated a new truck for their fleet on Saturday morning. Fire fighters, volunteers and members of the Lake Rayburn Community gathered for the event which was highlighted by the traditional “Push-In” ceremony. A push-in ceremony marks the official placement of a new fire engine or truck into service. Department officials said that the station covers in excess of 700 addresses throughout the nort

Photos courtesy of MLF5. Howe brothers celebrate a big showing at the Sam Rayburn BFL season opener. SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR — The 2026 tournament season got off to a strong start on Sam Rayburn Reservoir as the Howe family turned in an impressive performance during the Phoenix Boats Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division opener. Evan Howe of Keatchie, Louisiana, topped the field with a five-fish limit weighing 20 pounds, 3 ounces, securing the Cowboy Division win and marking his

Photo Courtesy of Lake Sam Rayburn Website JASPER COUNTY — A man died Saturday evening after a medical emergency caused him to fall into the water at Umphrey Pavilion on Lake Sam Rayburn. According to Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard, the call came in around 5:11 p.m. on November 8, 2025, reporting a possible drowning. Three Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies happened to be nearby and arrived within eight minutes. Preliminary information indicates the man had been fishing wi

LAKE SAM RAYBURN, TX — If you wander near the pickleball courts at Rayburn Country on any given morning, you’ll hear it long before you see it — the pop of paddles hitting a ball, bursts of laughter, and the kind of playful trash-talk usually reserved for teenagers on a basketball court. Meet the Rayburn Pickleballers, a group of local players who don’t just show up to play — they show up with energy, attitude, and a competitive spark that refuses to age out. They proudly de

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Jasper native Tom Webb retires after 25 years at Sam Rayburn Powerplant, continuing a legacy started by his father Glen Webb. Together, they served over 60 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, powering East Texas through hydropower and public service.

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