Tech-Edge: Upgrading Out of Windows 7
2020-02-28
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Tourism Offering Promotion Opportunity
2020-02-28
From Jefferson Tourism NOTICE! Rick Rowe with KTBS in Shreveport will be here the first week of March televising each day during the morning news. A promotion Rick will be talking about is “Stay in one of Jefferson’s lodging establishments and receive coupons and gifts from Jefferson’s downtown merchants”. HeContinue Reading
KTBS Community Caravan at KnightLight Tavern
2020-02-28
From Jefferson Tourism Board JOIN US FOR THE KTBS COMMUNITY CARAVAN Meet Rick Rowe & the KTBS team! Knightlight Tavern 202 N Walnut Jefferson, TX Thursday, March 5th 11AM – 1PM (Lunch on your own) Brought to you by the City of Jefferson Tourism BoardContinue Reading
Mardi Gras 2020 Parade, Children’s Activities Winners
2020-02-27
From The Krewe of Hebe Children Activities 2020 Owner Pet Look a Like and Pet Costume winners were: Lola and owner is Cheyenne Maxwell of Jefferson Ugly Dog winner was Paris and owner is Janice Pierce of Hot Springs, Arkansas Children’s Costume Contest Winners were: 1st place: Maybreigh Lindley, parentsContinue Reading
Council Set to Hire Police Chief
2020-02-27
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The Jefferson City Council is scheduled to hire its new police chief at the Tuesday, March 3, 2020, special Council Meeting. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Almost 20 applicants have applied for the job, and council was asked byContinue Reading
Full Time Jobs Available at Bullpup Academy
2020-02-27
This is an Advertisement. WANTED: Full time, hard working, kid loving, caring people for 8-5 or 9-6 work week needed. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, pass background check and be fingerprinted. Positions available: 1 year old room 2 year old room 3 year old room 4 year old roomContinue Reading
Commissioners Approve Security at Storage Facility, Courthouse, Open Bid Opportunity for Solid Waste Disposal
2020-02-26
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Monday’s Commissioners Court regular meeting focused on security at the District and County Clerk’s new storage building at the airport and at the Courthouse. Right Click Plus updated their quote for cameras at the courthouse and presented a quote for the storage facility. TheContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – February 23-29
2020-02-24
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Feb. 23-29, 2020 Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. US 59 – At Akin Creek, replacing guard rail. FM 559 – Near Cowhorn Creek, installing sidewalks. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacingContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes
2020-02-24
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano You save and invest to meet a variety of goals during your lifetime: college for your children, long vacations, a comfortable retirement, and so on. But you probably also want to leave something behind – to your loved ones and, possibly, to the charitable organizationsContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Can You Improve Your Relationship with Money?
2020-02-24
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano In your life, you will have all sorts of relationships – with your family, your friends, your co-workers, and even with civic groups and charitable organizations you support. But have you ever considered another key relationship – the one you have with money? Of course,Continue Reading
Update: Haggard Provides Reasoning for Resigning as Mayor of Jefferson
2020-02-20
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard has resigned his position as of 5 p.m. today, February 20, 2020, according to an email received from Haggard. Haggard’s hand written letter of resignation reads: (See copy below) “Ms. Doris, As Mayor of the City of Jefferson please askContinue Reading
‘Big 7 Travel’ Names Jefferson #30 in Top Charming Small Towns in America for 2020
2020-02-20
The global travel size Big 7 Travel has released their list of the 50 Most Charming Small Towns in America 2020 and Jefferson came in at number 30. The Top 10 list was:10th. Eureka Springs, Arkansas 9th. Caramel-by-the-Sea, California 8th. Yellow Springs, Ohio 7th. Meredith, New Hampshire 6th. Magnolia Springs,Continue Reading
Bring Snacks, Council Has Long Agenda for Tonight’s Meeting
2020-02-18
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Tonight’s Jefferson City Council Meeting agenda promises to bring one of the longer meetings in recent months. The Consent Agenda is a mix of building permits for David Story, Richard and Francis Turner, and Avery Ventures, as well as various City election procedures. The ActionContinue Reading
Lots of Options in City, School Board Elections
2020-02-15
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The deadline to file to be on the City and School Board election ballots came on Friday and it found two three-way races for Mayor and Alderman Ward 2 in the City. The election is on May 2. Early voting begins April 20. CityContinue Reading
City Tourism Offers Opportunity to Local Businesses
2020-02-14
From Tourism Board via Email NOTICE!Rick Rowe with KTBS in Shreveport will be here the first week of March televising each day during the morning news. A promotion Rick will be talking about is “Stay in one of Jefferson’s lodging establishments and receive coupons and gifts from Jefferson’s downtown merchants”.Continue Reading
Notes from JISD School Board Meeting, Barnwell Contract Renewed through 2023
2020-02-13
Notes from the Meeting Regular Meeting – February 11, 2020 The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm. Members present were Jason Bonner, Dr. Kent Thigpen, J.P. Abernathy, Bobby Langbartels, Leah Cooper, Ned Fratangelo, and Kevin Godfrey. District personnel present were Rob Barnwell, Mike Wood,Continue Reading
Troop 555 Scouts Earn Life Rank
2020-02-13
From Missy Baldwin Three Troop 555 members received their Life Scout ranks at last night’s Court of Honor. The new Life Scouts are Will Baldwin, Alex Gale, and Braydon Thomas. The rank of Life Scout is just below the rank of Eagle Scout.Continue Reading
Tourism to Join Texas Forest Trails Program
2020-02-13
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The City of Jefferson Tourism Board voted to approve joining the Texas Forest Trails Program for this year. The program offers opportunities to promote the City through various programs, webpages, and even a Jefferson Day at the Texas State Fair. Texas Forest Trails ExecutiveContinue Reading
Mayor Updates JEDCO on Possible Future City Requests
2020-02-13
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard gave JEDCO a “heads up” on possible upcoming requests from the City to help pay for additional water and sewer upgrades. “I’ve got my hat in my hand so to speak,” said Haggard. “We had to start prioritizing withContinue Reading
JISD Students to Learn How to ‘Stop the Bleed’
2020-02-12
From Press Release CHRISTUS EMS and The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing are sending dozens of paramedics, nursing students, trauma experts and other certified “Stop The Bleed” instructors to conduct training for students across Jefferson Independent School District on Thursday and Friday of this week. This massive,Continue Reading