You’re invited to theQuarterly Lecture Seriesat the Museum! It’s a free Program & Wine/Cheese Reception in the Moseley Art Gallery (ramp/elevator accessible) Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00pm – Wine/Cheese Reception6:30pm – Program: “The Story of Robert Potter, Statesman or Scoundrel?” Jefferson Historical Society & Museum223 West Austin StreetJefferson, Texas 75657www.jeffersonmuseum.org903-665-2775 “TheContinue Reading
April 7, 1954 ~ April 16, 2023 (age 69) Funeral Services for Rabbi Linda Gutierrez, 69, of Lone Star, Texas will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Rabbi Daniel Vargas officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. IntermentContinue Reading
By Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer House Bill 5089 Is Bad For Jefferson and Marion County This is not being overdramatic. This is not playing politics. Before we get into the explanation of HB5089, I urge Democrats and Republicans in our county to read what is in this article, because it affectsContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Trustees of the Jefferson Independent School District approved a resolution stating the district rejects proposed legislation that takes away funding from public schools and prioritizes other systems. This includes vouchers, education savings accounts, taxpayer savings grants and other mechanisms that reduce public funding. The resolution states,Continue Reading
JES 4th grade teacher Mrs. Melinda Muphy throws out the first pitch at last Saturday’s Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association’s Opening Day. This year there are over 300 youth playing ball. Games are played at the Kellyville Ballpark every Saturday and in the evenings throughout the week. Continue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute JEDCOs acquisition of 16 acres on US59N hit a few roadblocks Tuesday evening as members debated the needs of a new survey, mineral rights research, and an agenda wording issue preventing the board from approving the contract. JEDCO attorney Pinky Palmer converted last month’s LetterContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Broadband internet access on the east end of the county took a step towards connectivity following Commissioners approval of the phase 1 plan presented by East Texas Council of Governments executive director David Cleveland. “There’s no way we’re going to address every single broadbandContinue Reading
Meetings • P&Z Town Hall meetings, Wards 1&3, April 13 5-7p Visitors Center • JPD Explorer Post info, 5:30 p.m. April 14 Visitors Center • JPD Explorer Post info, 3 p.m. April 16 Smithland VFD • JPD Explorer Post Info, 6:30 p.m. April 17 Mims VFD • City Council, 5:30Continue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Last week, I told you about my grandmother’s directness. She told it like it was. But she did so with such an eloquence that, oftentimes, you did not realize she was actually getting on to you. Then there were the times that you knew, without a doubt, sheContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Reading the Gospel of John on Easter provides a great insight into “Christian Leadership” and “Christian Citizenship.” John expresses in clear, unequivocal language the call to service and self-sacrifice. The mystery of Easter starts in John 13. Jesus is sitting down with his disciples for his “LastContinue Reading
Bernadine Ophelia “Peggy” Bodwell also known as “Lady to her family, passed away April 10, 2020. Born November 17,1924, to Molly Rae Shelton Boyd and Acie Benjamin Boyd she was raised in Daingerfield, graduating from Daingerfield High School. The baby of the family, she is preceded in death by herContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!! Growing up in true southern societal fashion unplanned entertaining was almost as important as planned and reflected heavily on the host. I always say I was born in the wrong era, but I do still see this dying entertaining art in some circles inContinue Reading
Youth Services Coordinator Sandra Spencer schedules events and activities for children in our community. Any pre-school through third grade child is welcomed to attend a weekly story hour where stories are read and activities are planned related to the story or theme. Story hour is from 10:00-11:00am on Wednesdays. WeContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer Once you’ve picked out what tomatoes you want in your garden, you’re ready to begin concentrating on support actions such as fertilizers, weeds, etc. You might even be looking at some companion plants to help grow more, healthier, and better tasting tomatoes. Marigolds, for example, have aContinue Reading
Jefferson Youth Basketball teams and coaches were honored earlier last week by JISD. All the teams were announced and given a metal for playing this season. Jimplecute photo by Laura AllenContinue Reading
JHS Ag Welding students participated in TSTC’s 5th Annual Welding Competition March 30. Riley Rodriguez received second place Jr. Division out of 36 Jr division competitors. Competitors came from all school classifications.Continue Reading
The Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will hold their 11th Annual Earth Day Paddling Flotilla on Caddo Lake, Saturday, April 22. Breakfast snacks and Smoothies will be provided. The event will include fishing education table, scavenger hunt, search for BigFoot, raffle and silent auction. Concession available forContinue Reading
House OKs $302 billion budget The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system. The Austin American-Statesman reported that more than 20Continue Reading
Tammy Cornett (left) was recently named the Women of Jefferson (WOJO) Woman of the Year. Mary Spearmon presented the awardContinue Reading
Marion County Diversified Civic and Social Concerns Organization celebrated their 20th Anniversary last weekend with a program honoring, and remembering, their founding members and their goals for the future. Founding members honored during the event included BJ Montgomery, Emma Smith and Arcolia (Jenkins) Waters. The founding members were each givenContinue Reading