NOTICE JEFFERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING CITY HALL / 102 N. POLK ST / JEFFERSON / TEXAS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will be held on January 14th, 2020 at 5:30 PM at the JeffersonContinue Reading
An update to Game times per Coach Allen and Coach Jimmerson: The Varsity Girls game will be played at 4 pm HERE. The Varsity Boys game has been moved to be played AT ORE CITY at 4 pm. Original: Per Coach Allen and Coach Jimmerson – Due to the inclementContinue Reading
From Marion County Sheriff David McKnight The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has made one arrest in a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of December 23rd, with another fugitive still at large. Jennie Lynn Paredes, 20, surrendered at the Marion County jail on December 30th. She was arraignedContinue Reading
From Edward Jones If you’re fortunate, you’ll live independently and in good health throughout your retirement years. However, if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home, would you be financially prepared? To answer this question, you may want to evaluate twoContinue Reading
Election packets are now available for individuals seeking election to either the Mayor’s or City Alderman offices. Offices available for the May 202 City election are: Mayor (Incumbent Charles “Bubba” Haggard) Alderman Ward 1 (Incumbent David Westbrook) Alderman Ward 2 (Incumbent Kay McKinnon) Alderman Ward 3 (Incumbent Shawn Humphrey) NoContinue Reading
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 5-11, 2020 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek,Continue Reading
https://www.easttexasworkforce.org/mobile-workforce-center-wherabouts Should be on the Chevron parking lot at US 59 and Broadway. 9-12, 1-4.Continue Reading
Update 12-31-2019, 10:45 a.m.: Interim Jefferson Police Chief Jason Carroll provided an update on this story this morning. According to Carroll, brothers Jadeon Williams (19) and Ja’Rion (17) were involved in a shooting early Monday evening leaving one with an injury to his leg and one to the other’s foot.Continue Reading
From TxDOT Press Release TxDOT’s ‘Plan While You Can’ campaign urges drivers to find a sober ride this holiday seasonAUSTIN – When Rebecca Grimes sets the table during the holiday season, there’s always a missing piece. Nearly four decades ago in 1982, a drunk driver killed her brother, 18-year-old JoséContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Publisher’s Note: The first 13 minutes of the video recording is missing audio due to a technical problem. As soon as copy of the audio file made by the County Clerk is received, a revised video will be posted and linked. The Marion CountyContinue Reading
From Staff Reports The Texas Attorney General’s Office has closed the file on the Freedom of Information Act complaints against the Marion County Sheriff’s Office filed by the Jefferson Jimplecute earlier this year. Per the Letter from the AG, “The sheriff’s office has submitted to this office the enclosed certificationContinue Reading
From Marion County Sheriff’s Office The Marion County Sheriff’s office has released the victim’s identity in a recent homicide. Charles Stanley Hickman, 39, died from apparent multiple gunshot wounds during a December 23rd homicide in the Holiday Harbor area at Lake of the Pines. Based on information received from witnesses,Continue Reading
UPCOMING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS: SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH SECOND ANNUAL GOLDEN NAIL GALA Six o’clock pm, Enoch’s Stomp Winery and Vineyard, Brought to you by Gold Sponsor: SWEPCO, An AEP Company. WE APPRECIATE OUR MEMBERS! AN EVENING TO REMEMBER… Enoch’s Stomp catered dinner, and offering a cash wine bar. WeContinue Reading
From Edward Jones You may have heard that timing is everything. And in many walks of life, that may be true – but not necessarily when it comes to investing. To understand why this is so, let’s look at three common mistakes investors make: Selling investments and moving to cashContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet stop 9 am Monday, December 30, 2019, in the commissioners courtroom. The agenda includes: • Tax Assessor-Collector to present pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code 6.23 the annual reporting of completed continuing education for 2019. • Consider for approval Marion Central Appraisal District to hireContinue Reading
First appearing in the September 21, 1897, edition of New York The Sun, this is the best known editorial in the world. It has become a Christmas tradition for newspapers to publish every Christmas. Virginia O’Hanlon was asked, in 1959, if she still believed in Santa, she replied, “The olderContinue Reading
From Marion County Sheriff David McKnight At approximately 1:45 this morning the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a shooting incident in the Holiday Harbor area of Lake of the Pines. Upon arrival officers found a 39 year old white Male deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. According toContinue Reading
From Edward Jones Have you thought about your New Year’s resolutions for 2020? When many of us make these promises, we focus on ways we can improve some form of our health. We vow to get more physically healthy by going to the gym, or we promise to improve ourContinue Reading
From Staff Reports Two long time city employees are starting the New Year in full retirement. Jefferson Police Department Chief Gary Amburn and Water Services employee Jerry Dickerson will retire from the City of Jefferson at the end of December. A reception is planned from 5-7pm Monday, December 30, 2019,Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Voting just got a whole lot easier in Marion County. The Texas Secretary of State has approved Marion County’s application to participate in the countywide polling place program starting with the March 3, 2020, primary elections. “I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity for theContinue Reading