Our Town Jefferson

Early Voting Starts Monday

The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1:

Early In-Person 

Voting Begins

Monday, February 14

Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application

Friday, February 18

Early In-Person 

Voting Ends

Friday, February 25

Primary Election Day

Tuesday, March 1

Polls are open 7a-7p

Upcoming Meetings

• Marion County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. February 14.

• Jefferson Tourism Board at 5:30 p.m. on February 14.

• Jefferson City Council at 5:30 p.m. on February 15.

• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group at 6 p.m. February 15 at Cypress Place.

Upcoming Music Events

1852 on Austin:

*February 19th..John Clifton blues band, 8-10pm…tickets at the bar or online.

*February 26th..Everett Street Jazz Band. 7-10 cover at door 

*March 4th..The Fab5 Beatles tribute band 

*March 12th..Flashback 50’s & 60’s Rock and Roll Review. 

Auntie Skinner’s:

February 12: Tambria Adams, 9p-1a

February 19: Clay Logan, 9p-1a

February 25: Jake Williams 11:30a-3p, Captain Joe 4p-8:15p, Sarah Hobbs 9p-1a

February 26: Pepper Holt & the Gunslingers 11:30a-3p, Crooked Halo 4p-8:15p, WTW 9p-1a

McGarrity’s in Marshall

February 11-12: Robert BlindDog Cook, 6-9p

JJHS Cheer & Mascot Tryouts

Tryouts for JJHS Cheer and Mascot spots will be on March 12, but a mandatory parent meeting will be held at 5p February 15 at the JJHS Auditorium. For more information or questions, contact gybrazzle@jeffersonisd.org 

Undefeated T-Shirts

Our 7th grade boys basketball went 11-0 for the season!! Get your Undefeated shirts now by clicking the forms link below. **Roster will be on the back.

You can find the form “7th grade Undefeated “ at: https://form.jotform.com/220377652138154

JHS Boys Basketball Playoff T-Shirts

As most of you know our Basketball boys are going to the PLAYOFFS. They are #2 seed in district. JISD Booster Club has playoff shirts for sale by pre-order only, the link is below. (youth & Adult sizes) T shirts $10

Longsleeve $15, Dri fit T shirt $15, Dri fit Longsleeve $20

You can find a form “Playoffs 2022” at: https://form.jotform.com/212425612225142

Valentine’s Special

• Jefferson Nail & Spa, 120 N Polk, is offering Valentine’s discounts all weekend. For more information, 903-665-8661

• The Carriage House is also offering Valentine’s dinners February 11, 12, and 14 starting at 7p. For more information and to make a required reservation, 903-665-9511

Mims EMS

Mims residents should have received their annual newsletter in the last couple of weeks. In it one will find the member form and this year they have included an emergency contact form. The emergency contact form is to provide information to first responders in the event of an emergency. Extra forms/newsletters are located at the Mims VFD office (9902 FM 729).

Monthly Breakfast Mixer

The marion County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Monthly Breakfast Mixer on “Two’s Day” February 22, 2022 starting at 9 a.m. at the new MCCC Offices, 111 E. Austin street.

Jeep Show

Big Cypress Corvette Club is sponsoring a Jeep Show in downtown Jefferson on March 11-12. There is a $30 entry fee. For more information, contact Hollis Shadden.

Shamrocks & Shenanigans

The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their Shamrocks & Shenanigans event from 10a-5p March 19. Contact the Chamber to sign-up and for more information. 903-665-2672

Earth Day Paddling Flotilla

The Cypress Basin Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists are holding their 10th Paddling Flotilla at Caddo Lake on Earth Day, April 23. The event runs from 7a-2p and starts and ends at Shady Glade Resort. Tickets are available via Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/2022Flotilla and range from $10-$30 depending on when you register. For more information, 22flotilla10@gmail.com or 903-736-3063.

COVID Testing, Vaccines Available

Jefferson’s Amazing Hearts Homecare and Staffing LLC is able to provide both COVID-19 testing and vaccinations available to companies and individuals. Testing can be done at workplaces or other locations by appointment. Both Rapid Testing (15 Minutes) or PCR Testing (48-72 hours) are available. Groups of 50 are required to setup vaccination clinics. Testing and vaccines are available for both those with and without insurance. For more information or to schedule, call 903-742-4139.