John Dougherty
2020-07-20
August 5, 1942 ~ July 20, 2020 (age 77)Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Darla Jean Higgins
2020-07-20
August 11, 1966 ~ July 19, 2020 (age 53)Haggard Funeral HomeNote: The Herald will be live streaming this service at the request of the family.Continue Reading
Active Case Count Jumps by 37; 44 Active Cases in Nursing Home
2020-07-20
Update: LaFleur posted that DSHS notified him a around 2:10 today that 44 of the active cases are are from our nursing home facility. Original: Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was notified Monday morning by DSHS of an additional 37 cases. This puts the county totals at: Total Cases 108Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For July 19-25, 2020
2020-07-19
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. FM 2149 – From SH 8 to US 67, seal coating highway. FM 3098 – From FM 2149 to US 67, seal coating highway. Camp County None Cass CountyContinue Reading
County COVID-19 Total Count Increases by 4, Active Cases Decreases by 2
2020-07-19
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur posted today that the total COVID-19 case count has increased by 4, yet the active case count decreased by 2. LaFleur’s post: ‼️‼️COVID-19 UPDATE‼️‼️ Marion County received an additional (4)cases of COVID-19 reported by DSHS and (6) newly reported recoveries. Our cumulative count is atContinue Reading
JISD Schedules Substitute Training
2020-07-19
In a letter, JISD Director of Curriculum & Instruction Lynn Phillips announced the opportunity to become a substitute teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. “The exciting start to another school year is under way, and I am so glad you are making the commitment to substitute teach in Jefferson,” PhillipsContinue Reading
Digital Disappearance of Jimplecute Leaves Residents with More Questions Than Answers
2020-07-19
Monday Update (1:44p): Palmer returned to Jefferson Monday morning, and per reports, is working on getting things back online. Friday night’s digital disappearance of the Jefferson Jimplecute from FaceBook and their website (www.jimplecute1848.com) returning a “jimplecute1848.wordpress.com doesn’t exist” message, has left Marion County residents with more questions than answers. NoContinue Reading
Repairs Begin on City Hall
2020-07-18
Wil Turlington Home Repair began work Saturday morning on the front of City Hall. According to Turlington, the City “has a little money to spend” so they are repairing the soffits and repainting the trim. “The roof (on the front awning) is in pretty good shape, so we’re going toContinue Reading
USACE Finalizes LOP Shoreline Management Plan
2020-07-17
We at the US Army Corps of Engineers would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement and interest into the revision of the Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management Plan. Public and stakeholder input is a vital key in developing a plan that balances the needsContinue Reading
COVID-19 Case Count Update, Increases by 2
2020-07-16
From Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur Marion County received an additional (2) cases of COVID-19 reported by DSHS. Our cumulative count is at 67. • 26 considered recovered • 2 fatalities, • 39 considered active. Please continue to pray for those affected by this virus.Continue Reading
Johnie Paul Brooks
2020-07-16
November 4, 1942 ~ July 13, 2020Haggard Funeral Home Click to view additional informationContinue Reading
Shannon Clark
2020-07-16
October 4, 1866-July 12, 2020Haggard Funeral Home http://www.haggardfuneralhome.com/notices/Shannon-ClarkContinue Reading
What Mandatory Masks Means
2020-07-14
Following the notification by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur Monday morning of an increase of 18 new active COVID-19 cases, the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) notified the county the Face Coverings Exemption was no longer in effect. TDEM notified LaFleurContinue Reading
Jefferson Tourism Board Projecting 2020 Deficit, Sets Budget for 2021
2020-07-14
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board adopted their 2020-2021 Proposed Budget Monday night, while looking at ending the 2019-2020 fiscal year in the hole. This would be the second deficit in the City Tourism Budget in the last three fiscal years. Revenue for the current year, through June 30,Continue Reading
JISD Releases Statement on Loss of Katelyn Mutai
2020-07-13
Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell Sadly, it was reported yesterday that JISD lost one of its own this past weekend. Katelyn Mutai, a beautiful Jefferson High School student, was tragically killed in an automobile accident early Sunday morning. Katelyn was preparing for her senior year, where she was involvedContinue Reading
Katelyn Nicole Mutai
2020-07-13
November 6, 2002 ~ July 12, 2020 (age 17) Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
COVID-19 Cases Increase By 18, Separate Announcement for Requiring Face Masks Pending
2020-07-13
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur released a statement this morning indicating an increase of 18 active cases. The total accumulative cases are now at 58 with one fatality, 25 recoveries, and 32 active cases. LaFleur’s press release did not indicate where the 18 new cases are located, however social mediaContinue Reading
Tourism Board to Meet Monday
2020-07-13
NOTICECITY OF JEFFERSON, TEXASJEFFERSON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUREGULAR BOARD MEETING JEFFERSON CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER305 E. AUSTIN STREETMonday July 13, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a Board Meeting of the City of Jefferson, Tourism Board will be held on Monday July 13, 2020, at 5:30 pm,Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For July 12-18, 2020
2020-07-13
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93– Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County US 59 – From FM 1997 to Marion County Line, repairing and resurfacing highway. TrafficContinue Reading
County to Hold Budget Workshop Thursday
2020-07-13
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop at 10 a.m. Thursday in the District Courtroom in the Courthouse Annex. This is the second workshop so far for the 2021 Budget year.Continue Reading