City, JISD Election Filing at Halfway Mark to Deadline
From Staff Reports The City and School District are halfway through the filing period for the May 2, 2020, elections, and candidates are starting to sign up for a place…
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From Staff Reports The City and School District are halfway through the filing period for the May 2, 2020, elections, and candidates are starting to sign up for a place…
From Staff Reports Today is the last day to pay your property taxes without incurring penalties and interest charges. The Marion County Tax Office, 114 W. Austin St. Suite 100,…
NOW HIRING DIAMOND DON’S 18TH ANNUAL VINTAGE MOTOCROSS RACE Race Flaggers and Support Personnel for event to be held April 3-4, 2020 Contact Melissa Moit Call, text or email melissa@JeffersonRailway.com…
From Staff Reports Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith has released the sample ballots and locations to vote for the March 3 Primary Elections. Republican Box 1-2 : ballot sample Republican…
From Staff Reports Marion County District Attorney Angela Smoak is 3-3 this week, obtaining convictions on marijuana, harassment of a public servant, and assault. Assault Curran Andrew Watkins of Jefferson…
From Staff Reports Businessman and SMU Graduate, Rob Baker, filed his intentions for candidacy for Mayor of Jefferson at City Hall on Friday, January 24, 2020. Rob Baker humbly asks…
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you own a business, you know that setting up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees can be challenging. But it may now…
Marion County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, in the Commissioners Courtroom in the Annex. The Herald will be live for this…
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 26 – Feb. 1, 2020 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass…
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Event organizers are not required to request permission from the Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club to close the section of Austin Street in front…
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you’ve had an IRA or 401(k) for a long time, you’re probably pretty familiar with the rules governing withdrawals and contributions – because, for…
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 19-25, 2020 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8…
From Staff Reports The following is an update from the January 14, 2020, School Board meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm. Members…
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Four event applications requesting closure of Austin Street in front of the Excelsior Hotel start off Tuesday nights action items for the City Council Meeting…
From Sheriff David McKnight A second suspect has been arrested in a recent Marion County Homicide. Garry W. Craver, 22, was arrested in Lafayette, Indiana, on January 15th. On December…
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher \Want a change? Now’s your chance. The filing period to be on the May ballot as either a City of Jefferson Alderman, City of Jefferson…
Monthly budget reports showed $12,406.34 for income in November, but reflects Hotel Occupancy for October. November revenue, which shows on the January report, was about $3,000 less last year. The…
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Dr. Bruce Bradley has been appointed by the Commissioners Court to the Marion County Appraisal District Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of…
What started as a routine traffic stop ended in a high speed chase. The Jefferson Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, along with Texas Department of Public Safety…
Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith is reminding Marion County, Texas, residents the time to request a Ballot by Mail for Absentee Voting in the March primary election is fast approaching…