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If you have a vehicle parked on any of the downtown streets which have a curb, you might consider moving it over to a parking lot tonight. The City’s contracted street sweeper will be making it’s way around downtown about 3a tonight (Monday/Tuesday). The City contracts the services for severalContinue Reading

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AUSTIN — Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and freezers with their harvests. As hunters dust off their firearms and plan trips to their favorite hunting spots, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)Continue Reading

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March 25, 1928-October 26, 2024 Arthur Wayman Moore was born on March 25, 1928, in Borger, Texas. Wayman passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by family.  His parents, Harvey and Edith DeLisle Moore, were attempting to find employment in Borger during theContinue Reading

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WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship starting November 1. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.Continue Reading

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Graveside services for Hope Wood Hughes, 70, of Marshall, Texas will be held on Monday October 28, 2024, at 3:00pm at Pope City Cemetery under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held on Sunday October 27, 2024, from 6:00 to 8pm in the Cpt.Continue Reading

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October 2, 1957 ~ October 23, 2024 (age 67) Graveside services for Marshall Lee Owens, 67, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at Avinger Cemetery in Avinger, Texas on Monday October 28, 2024, at 11:00am with Judge Leward LaFluer officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitation willContinue Reading

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April 5, 1937-October 10, 2024 Memorial services for Grant Mitchell, 87 of Englewood, Colorado will be held on October 24, 2024 at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Morris and Pastor Mark Crim officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading

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Musical Troup performs to say ‘Thank You’ on Saturday Staff Reports Eastern Europe is coming to Jefferson in a special concert sponsored by Razom for Ukraine, a U.S. non-profit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and the top advocate for the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral relationship.  The group has partnered withContinue Reading

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Staff Reports Broadband access on the east end of Marion County is edging forward as Charter Communications/Spectrum provided Commissioners with an update during Monday’s regular meeting. Rhonda Anderson, Spectrum senior manager for state government affairs, told Commissioners that Spectrum is utilizing the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)  $186,793,360 monies theyContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Concert The Cumberland Presbyterian Church will also hold a free concert at 4p Saturday featuring Jennifer Campbell and Shirley Latham. They will be performing on the recently donated Steinway piano donated to the church. Conference Grace & Truth Church, 31440 Hwy 49, Avinger, will hold their 3rdContinue Reading

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Early voting in Texas begins Monday. The National elections are a lot like the choice Jeffersonians faced last May — picking between two candidates that no one really wants. Both candidates have good qualities. Both candidates have bad qualities. This is true regardless of the Political Office, and the candidate.Continue Reading

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Rick Smith/Columnist Catchy jingles can drive an advertising campaign, influencing the public long after the advertising dollars have been spent. Oscar Mayer has proven to be a consummate marketer, producing two of the most highly successful and recognizable jingles of all time. Their products: wieners and bologna. In the earlyContinue Reading

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July 3, 1928-October 10, 2024 Hatsuko (Michiyo) Take Corpier  was called home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024, in Marshall, Texas, at the age of 96. She passed away peacefully after a life full of love, devotion, and selflessness. Hatsuko was born on July 3, 1928, inContinue Reading

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February 27, 1947-October 9, 2024 Jeanne Sue Tatum, 77, of Wylie Texas passed into the loving arms of Jesus on October 9, 2024. Born on February 27, 1947 to MJ “Duffy” Adair and Mary Scewilla “Sue” King Adair of Groves, Texas.  Jeanne is survived by her beloved son, Jonathan Tatum,Continue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! Well,  here we are y’all, summers dying down and the shorter cooler days and crisp cool nights are finally starting. Here in the south, I’m seeing trucks headed to the woods, the last hay being brought in from the fields, fall decor going upContinue Reading

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Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of October 15-22 This week’s horoscopes highlight personal growth and emotional clarity. Each sign is encouraged to look within and face the issues that have been holding them back. Whether it’s stepping out of your comfortContinue Reading