Our Town Jefferson

Upcoming Music

Auntie Skinner’s

• August 13: Lossey Anna

• August 20: WTW, Donnie’s Birthday

• August 27: Lee Mathis

All Bands Play from 9p-1a

Upcoming Meetings

• Jefferson City Council at 5:30 p.m. August 16.

• Jefferson City Council Budget Workshop 6:30 p.m. on August 23.

• Jefferson City Council Budget Workshop 6:30 p.m. on August 30.

Music Fest

The 2022 Diamond Fest Music Concert is next weekend! Things kick off Friday, August 12, at the Dimond Don RV Park and Event Center just east of town on Hwy 49, with a Tailgate Party. Landry and Company will be performing from 6-10p Saturday, August 13. Entry Fee is $10 for just concert, or $20 with supper starting at 7p. RV sites are available and a 2-night RV stay includes the concert and supper. Contact the center for more information at 903-742-2041 or 903-445-9796, or email info@diamonddon.com

COVID Panel

St. Paul UMC and UT-Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy will hold a COVID-19 Education and Awareness Panel from 12:30-4p August 20. Come join the discussion with healthcare professionals about the fears and doubts of COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccines and Boosters will be provided for free. Appointments are not required.

Ag Program

Marion and Cass County AgriLife and Prairie View Extension will be hosting a Cattle Herd and Pasture Management During Drought Program with is good for one free CEU, from 2:30-5p August 23 at the Kellyville Community Center; 130 Kelly Park Rd, Jefferson, TX 75657. Topics Covered include Hay and Supplementing Cow-Calf Herds During Drought by Dr Jason Banta, and Preventing Cool Season Weeds by Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson. To register by August 22nd. call Jessica Rymel (903-756-5391) or Mary Derting (903-665-2421) for more information.

Substitute Training

JISD will hold one more opportunity to be a Substitute Teacher this fall at 9 a.m. August 30 at the Administration building.

Mims Fundraiser

Mims VFD Auxiliary is looking for Vendors for their October 1 fundraiser at the Mims VFD. For more information, call 903-256-7306 or 903-755-2227.

Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo Pageant

Looking for young ladies to represent the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program rodeo for the 2022-23 year. If interested, contact Samantha at 940-386-4065 or send a message on their FaceBook page.