From District Attorney Angela Smoak On March 11, 2020, the District Court in Marion County had the following actions: Terry Dandre Carr pled guilty to a 12 year sentence on Attempted Escape. Jerry Payton Scott’s probation was revoked and was sentenced to 15 months State Jail on a plea ofContinue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday, March 16, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is: Consideration/Action – Adopt resolution authorizing JEDCO to enter into a comprehensive/strategic planning agreement with Texas A&M University, specifically including, but not necessarily being limited to,Continue Reading
During the last Texas Legislative session, Congressmen made it a requirement that all off-highway vehicles and golf carts must display an off-highway license plate to be driven on roads. The new requirement went into effect September 1, 2019, but Texas DMV delayed the enforcement until a process could be workedContinue Reading
A bench trial was held in front of Judge Dean Fowler on March 4, 2020 in which LaCharles Keith Neal pled guilty and asked the Court to assess punishment on the charge of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, a third degree felony which was enhanced to second degree felony punishmentContinue Reading
The Jefferson Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Administration Building. Their agenda includes: Discussion and Report from Garland Roofing Related to Junior High Roof Issues Update on Annual CTE Banquet Auction Consider 2020-21 ERATE Category 2 Bid ProposalsContinue Reading
The Jefferson Tourism Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the City Visitors Center. Agenda items include: • OLD BUSINESS • Update on HOT tax from Avenu Insights Colleen Taylor • Update on City Logo Anna Bode • Update from Anderson Group Colleen Taylor • Update on City SignageContinue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Items on the agenda include considering Grant to the City for Infrastructure repair/improvements. This item was brought up last month by former Mayor Bubba Haggard. Haggard provided some high level information toContinue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will hold a video or telephone conference call with Dr. John Cooper today at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, per a notice posted on March 5. The workshop meeting is to discuss information and a plan of action on the strategic planning project JEDCO isContinue Reading
From Edward Jones There’s no way to sugarcoat it: If you’re an investor, you haven’t liked what you’ve seen in the financial markets recently. The effects of the coronavirus triggered a market “correction” – a decline of 10 percent or more – and more volatility is almost certainly on theContinue Reading
From TxDOT Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek, repairingContinue Reading
TxDOT reminds spring breakers about deadly, long-term consequences of drunk driving From TxDOT AUSTIN – Jamie Chapman was a 20-year-old college student when he made the fateful decision to drive after drinking at a party. He slammed into a tree and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Although he survived theContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Note: The videos for this meeting are linked at the end of this section of the story. In a 4-1 decision, Jefferson City Council voted to make Interim Police Chief Jason Carroll the permanent Police Chief. “It’s a great honor and humbling experience,” saidContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Editor’s Note: Due to a technical error, two reports had to be generated and then manually summed for final totals tonight. County Clerk Vickie Smith is working with the equipment manufacturer to consolidate and produce one official list by the time the ballots areContinue Reading
From Texas A&M University Press Release COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Due to concerns about the global outbreak of COVID-19, The Texas A&M University System issued Monday new restrictions on foreign travel that impacts the students, faculty and staff of its network of 11 universities and eight state agencies. “We haveContinue Reading
From the Jesse-Allen-Wise Garden Club Garden of the Month for March The daffodils are in full bloom at the home of Brenda and Gerald Lynn. The house is located on Camp street. A big thank you to the Lynns for adding to the beauty of Jefferson. Got Something to Share?Continue Reading
From Coach Antwain Jimmerson JEFFERSON BULLDOG RELAYS W.F. LOCKETT STADIUM THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 COACHES PICKUP PACKETS: 9:30 AM (VISITORS LOCKER ROOM) ALL FIELD EVENTS: 10:30 a.m.3200 M RUN (3 HEATS): 11 a.m. RUNNING FINALS: Right After Field Event RUNNING ORDER: • JV Boys• Varsity Girls• Varsity Boys EVENT ORDER:Continue Reading
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano As you know, the coronavirus has become a major health concern, not just in China, but in other parts of the world, too – and it’s also shaken up the financial markets. As an individual investor, how concerned should you be? The impact of theContinue Reading
From TxDOT Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek, repairingContinue Reading
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