V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute While Council is focused on finding a way to balance and fund the 2024-25 budget, the city received notification they have passed the initial phases of a Texas Water Development Board grant and have been invited to submit an application for their Water Loss MitigationContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Watermelon Fest The United Christian Alliance will host a Watermelon Festival starting at 6p August 24, at Mt. Ira Baptist Church, 1109 North Street, Jefferson. There will be food, games for all ages, arts, crafts, bounce houses, face painting and prize giveaways. The event is free andContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Val Lou looked at Cousin Gary like he had come unhinged when he made an unthinkable announcement at the breakfast table. “Say again!” she replied. He blinked, wondering what he had said that earned him a look that registered somewhere between amusement and disdain. “I think Krispy KremeContinue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 As we move through the final days of August, the end of Mercury retrograde on the 28th brings a welcome shift in energy. This period, often associated with delays, miscommunications, and technical hiccups, is finally coming to a close.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Rotarians prepare for the new school year by donating items to the schools for the children. When we reached out to see what the needs were at each campus, we got a list of items that would be very helpful and unique to each campus. We reached outContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Columnist Let’s get shakin!!! Let me start by saying as an adult I realize any teacher that had the misfortune of having me in his or her class deserves a medal and an apology, not a cupcake or dessert. I was a more a nightmare than teacher’s pet.Continue Reading
On Monday August 12 Avinger Area Lion’s Club installed there officer’s for 24_25 Year they are president Mary Spearmon Vice president Betty Hicks,2 Vice president Margaret Cryder, Treasurer Sandy Dudley, Membership chair and tail twister Ermon Montgomery, Secretary Elaine Moulton and media specialist,not pictured is Wendy Vaughn Continue Reading
The following area students received degrees during the 2024 Summer semester at Sam Houston State University. Joshua Whitaker, of Avinger, received his Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, graduating Cum Laude.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Congratulations to the team of Vanesa Bautista and Avery Ephraim for earning 2nd place at the Cross Country Relay meet hosted by Elysian Fields at the Marshall City Arena last Friday. The Bulldog Cross Country team will participate in the Gilmer Buckeye Invitational Cross Country meet on SaturdayContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson volleyball started off their season with a 3rd place win in the Big Sandy tournament last week. The Lady Dawgs split day 1 with a win over Union Hill (25-12, 25-18) and a loss to Quitman (23-25, 18-25). Kourtlyn Dowell led with 5 kills and 2 acesContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting tonight (Monday, August 19) to continue discussions on the 2024-25 fiscal budget. Tuesday night’s meeting will handle regular business but no budget discussions will occur. Special Meeting Monday Starting at 6:30p Monday at the Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center, CouncilContinue Reading
JISD students returned to the classroom on Wednesday. Some last minute announced changes to parent pickup and drop off procedures caused some concerns for parents but school started on schedule. Photos are courtesy submissions. Be sure and watch for school zones while traveling.Continue Reading
Jefferson residents and ministers held a “Prayer Walk” last Sunday at each of the JISD campuses to pray for students, teachers, and administrators as they return to school this week.Continue Reading
The Jefferson High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 55th Reunion recently at Joseph’s Riverport BBQ. Attending the reunion were: Front row L-R: Sandra McMahon, Marsha Henson, Diana West, Jerri Mullins, Dickie Bockman, Lonnie Koontz, Don Walters; 2nd Row L-R: Tom Haggard, Bruce Bradley, Gay Thompson, Gary Fant, Jimmy Durrum,Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson residents turned out in mass Monday and Tuesday nights and didn’t mince words over Mayor Patricia Finstrom’s proposed budget cuts. Over an hour of public comment, mostly focused on the reduction of Friends of Jefferson Animals allocation from $16,000 to $500, let the MayorContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Whether or not Marion County becomes completely “wet” is now in the hands of JP #2 voters on November 5. Brookshire’s anticipated move to the intersection of FM2208 and US59 prompted the need for the Local Option Election as voting precincts 6 and 7, aContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates • Scrimmage at Tyler Grace, Aug. 22 Bible Study Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a weekly bible study every Wednesday night. The evening starts with a 6p supper, and bible study from 6:30-7:30p led by Shane Shaddix. All are welcome. The group is currently starting Book ofContinue Reading
This week, the “will of the people” was more than evident. Jefferson residents attended Monday and Tuesday nights Budget Workshop in large numbers and expressed their views over a proposed 2024-25 budget cut to Friends of Jefferson Animals made by Mayor Patricia Finstrom. Finstrom, who’s responsibility includes providing the CityContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Columnist Success is never a straight line. Gail Borden’s story is how an Indiana farmboy with almost no formal schooling went from being a Texas revolutionary and editor to a celebrated inventor and wildly successful New York factory owner. The calm and curious man nurtured not only revolution in Texas but a revolutionContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Listen up, fellow wisecracks, Friday, August 16, 2024, is National Tell a Joke Day. It’s a day that the world celebrates the art of telling tales. Now, I know that humor is deeply subjective. Not all jokes are funny. One person’s knee-slapper is another’s eye-rolling grizzle. Sometimes IContinue Reading