Austin Lewter–Publisher/Editor A friend and I were talking about school and our kids’ accomplishments earlier this week. We were discussing how arts and academics can often be overshadowed by athletics. My friend is a well known native of Norhteast Texas and a respected school administrator, so I’m protecting his identity here—Continue Reading
Brett Rogers/Contributing writer When you’re having a hard time completing a project, you only have two choices: trim the requirements and features so that there is less work to do, or you can throw more bodies at the problem. Survey after survey shows that Americans, when shown the agenda ofContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The contrast between United States Constitutional Law and Biblical Law are striking. The US Constitution places limits on government. The Bible grants absolute power to kings and fathers. Let’s look, for example, at one of the most famous stories in the Bible. The Bible tells this story toContinue Reading
While growing up, often the right tool to perform a task properly was not available. Many times we rigged a way to get it done; but seldom with ease. The proper tool would have saved time, frustration, and physical energy. REPENTANCE is the proper tool for Christians for so manyContinue Reading
Joey Romano/Edward Jones On April 22, we observed Earth Day, an occasion that has inspired millions of people over the decades to take steps to clean up our world. Of course, your physical surroundings are important, but you also operate in other “ecosystems” – social, cultural and political. And you’ll needContinue Reading
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance You may think you don’t need to worry about life insurance until, or if, you have children. After all, there’s no one who relies on you to feed, clothe, and educate them. Remaining uninsured, however, could prove to be a big financial mistake, even without dependents. Here’s why.Continue Reading
Chris Paddie/ HD 9 State Rep. Last week, we welcomed the National Champion Baylor Bears men’s basketball team to the Capitol. It was great to celebrate these young men’s accomplishment! Celebrating Texans who have accomplished great feats is one of the biggest aspects missing from this session. I for one amContinue Reading
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association Early voting began Monday for May 1 elections in county, city and school district elections. Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs encourages all eligible voters to take advantage of the early voting period, which runs through Tuesday, April 27. Texas voters can contact their respective countyContinue Reading
Richard Lee/Texas Senate News The Senate Higher Education Committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would temporarily freeze tuition at state colleges and universities at current levels. Since tuition deregulation passed the Legislature in 2003, the state Higher Education Coordinating Board says that the price of college has risenContinue Reading
A Jefferson landmark moved across the bayou on Tuesday. Workers relocated the Humble Oil Gas Station to its new location just south of Big Cypress Bayou on S Polk Street/FM 2208 to make way for new development downtown. For more than 110 years, the building stood on Street in downtownContinue Reading
Above, senior members of the Jefferson High School baseball team were honored Monday at Senior Night. From left, Baylor Varnell, Trent Foster, head coach Tyler Foster, Dameon Warren and Alex Romano. Continue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) held a shortened meeting Tuesday evening. Because of an agenda posting error, they were not allowed to legally go in to Executive Session. The error was pointed out to them at the beginning of last month’s meeting, yet the correction did not get made.Continue Reading
Early voting for the 2021 City of Jefferson elections will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, April 19, at City Hall. One Alderman seat is available in each ward. Jim Finstrom is running unopposed for Alderman Ward 1. Incumbent Tyrani Braddock is facing Robin Moore for the Ward 2 Alderman seat.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/ Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council decided to table their decision on hiring a City Administrator during last Thursday’s special meeting. Council had come under fire for not possibly violating the Open Meetings Act by not posting notice of a “meet and greet” on Good Friday toContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing writer Not many things are more exciting, or frightening than buying a new home. With it comes both freedom and responsibility. The owner has the freedom to change it at will but also must pay for the maintenance and repair. We’ve owned this particular house in Sherman forContinue Reading
To the editor, I want to thank you for your story on the city’s unposted meeting with the City Administrator candidates. Also, thanks to Austin for his Editorial column where he told how simple it would have been to have avoided this whole situation. I was very disappointed that someContinue Reading
Brett Rogers/ Contributing writer In what I do to make a living, part of what I do is videography. Though I make promotional videos for businesses, about half of that work is shooting commercials for political candidates. Each time I shoot, I get to spend some very personal time inside aContinue Reading
Funeral services for Mrs. Pat Taylor, 83, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, Texas with Reverend Mark Landers, and Reverend Virginia Pevey officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 PM toContinue Reading
Christopher Wayne Eddins entered into the presence of God on January 3, 2021 while hospitalized in Longview, Texas, after suffering a sudden illness. Born on May 26, 1971, in Houston, Texas to Margaret and Bruce Eddins, Christopher attended schools in Bellaire Texas. He was a business owner in Houston untilContinue Reading
Larry Jones/Church of Christ minister Forgiveness ranks high on any list of important topics. One of the last acts of our Savior on the cross concerned his prayers for the forgiveness of the very men who crucified Him (Luke 23:34). Jesus tells us to seek reconciliation and forgiveness if we haveContinue Reading