Town Hall Yields Possible Non-Golf Cart Ordinance
The first of four Town Hall meetings scheduled by Mayor Rob Baker brought a few comments about the use of non-golf cart vehicles on city streets. “ list of things…
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The first of four Town Hall meetings scheduled by Mayor Rob Baker brought a few comments about the use of non-golf cart vehicles on city streets. “ list of things…
Jefferson is entering it’s busiest Tourist Season of the year. How visitors see it affects how much time they spend here, if they come back, and, what they say about…
November 11, 2021 Mr. J. Kevin Ward Chair, Region C Water Planning Group Trinity River Authority of Texas P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Tx 76004-0600 wardk@trinitvra.org Dear Mr. Ward: The North…
By Glenn Melancon The Covid 19 vaccine has been a lifesaver for millions of Americans. Nearly 59% of Americans over 12 have taken advantage of this pro-life drug. The unvaccinated…
By Ken Bridges The name “Ima Hogg” has been a running joke in Texas for many years. However, for anyone who knew her or had ever been touched by her…
By Austin Lewter Editor’s note: This is a variation of a column wh ich was first published in the 2010 Thanksgiving edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute. My wife and I…
By Rabbi Linda There is a lot of interesting history in Jefferson. Historic information that teaches us the past and future of many generations. Life comes and goes, but our…
January 5, 1963 ~ November 16, 2021 Memorial Services for John Andreas Brooks, 58, of Jefferson, Texas are pending at this time. John Andreas Brooks was born January 5, 1963,…
February 21, 1953-November 10, 2021 Cynthia Lorene Quada Koontz, 68, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away peacefully at Longview Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with COVID on Wednesday, November 10,…
Hunter Bonner formally declared his candidacy for the Marion County Republican Party Chair on Wednesday afternoon in a live video announcement. Bonner, a resident of western Marion County, said he…
From left, local veterans Ron Keith, John Cooper, Father John Hines—of Christ Episcopal Church—and Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur joined The Jefferson VFW and American Legion and Auxiliary members for…
Staff Report Jefferson’s beloved mailman, John Brooks, was killed on Tuesday afternoon, November 16, in a motorcycle accident on FM 248. According to Texas DPS, preliminary investigation indicates a 2017…
These reports are supplied by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson Police Department. They do NOT indicate guilt or innocence. Dispatch Report November 8-15, 2021 From the Desk…
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners selected two redistricting proposals to hold public review on today, Friday, November 12. According to Eric McGee of Allison, Bass & Magee,…
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Addressing rumors that the school board had approved and then backpedaled on installing turf on the high school football field was a main topic of discussion…
The Jefferson Police Department needs your assistance in finding out more information about damage done to Diamond Bessie’s grave in Oakwood Cemetery. According to JPD Chief Florentino Perez, on November…
Casino Night Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe will hold their annual Casino Night to raise funds for Marion County Toys for Tots starting at 6 p.m. November 13. After 5 attire…
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Last week America won. It received strong news about the present economy and the outlook for the future. President Joe Biden and the Democratic Congress delivered on…