V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Following another contentious budget workshop, the Jefferson City Council proposed a “No New Revenue” tax rate for 2024. Council proposed a rate of $0.4087406 per $100,000 in appraised value. This is slightly lower than last year’s rate of $0.4186110. The City will hold a publicContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates APL Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson at the corner of Henderson and Polk streets on August 31, and September 9. They offer low cost vaccinations as a walk-in, and spay/neuter services by appointment. Vaccinations are available from 10a-2p. To schedule a spay/neuter appointment, call 903-440-4911Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Ty Taylor announced this week the captains for the 2024 Varsity Football team. Seniors Kamran Williams, Chris Love, Thimyus Taylor and Daniel Smith will be leading the Dawgs on the field. The first game is 7:30p Thursday, August 30 against Leonard.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Commissioners approved a combined tax rate of $0.5358775 for the 2025 year, which is a 5.76% increase. The new rate is expected to raise taxes by $13.59 on $100,000 in valuation. Using that rate, Commissioners also approved the 2025 County Budget following public hearings. TheContinue Reading
These days it seems like our City Council is a mirror of what’s going on in national politics: Pre-K tantrums to get what one wants. This last month has been filled with budget workshops which have been an embarrassment — for everyone. The petty insults. The flat out “No” withoutContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Labor Day. An invigorating – some might say “intoxicating” – holiday because the kiddos are back in school. Aunt Cypsy argued for years that Labor Day would have been called Independence Day, but that name had already been snagged. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, butContinue Reading
• Isaac Carr, Jr.April 29, 1939-August 26, 2024. Services for Isaac Carr, Jr., 85, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, August 31, 2024, with the family meeting at Lewis & Walker Funeral Home for a processional to the Macedonia Cemetery for a Graveside service. • Roy L.Continue Reading
December 13, 1931-August 25, 2024 A private celebration of life for LaVance “Little Boy” Dorgan, 92, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at a later date. LaVance was born in Jefferson, Texas on December 13, 1931, to Edward Dorgan and Della Moore Dorgan. He passed away on August 25, 2024,Continue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of August 31 to September 5, 2024 As Mercury goes direct on August 28th, the square between Jupiter and Saturn reminds us that fulfillment doesn’t require greatness. Rather than challenging authority or seeking global change, focusContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s busy little community theatre, the Opera House Theatre Players, will kickoff the new 36th season on Saturday, August 31, with a true Las Vegas style evening entitled “Sinatra and Champagne”. Presented as a way to encourage new memberships and renew old ones, the show features theContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales Let’s get Shakin’ So we asked on social media what all y’all would like to see and this is one of the first request we got. Also as some of you know my little sister passed away unexpectedly August 16th and so I’m reposting thisContinue Reading
Tim Scallon/Registered Dietian Nutritionalist Not too many years ago, the only salmon you could find in local grocery stores was canned. And before salmon was recognized as a healthy fish, believe it or not, canned salmon would sometimes go on sale at ten cans for a dollar. My mother grewContinue Reading
The JJHS football teams are hard at work during practice. Their first game is September 12.Continue Reading
Courtesy Photos Staff Reports Congratulations to Avery Ephraim for placing 4th and earning a medal at Saturday’s Cross Country meet at Gilmer. All of these young ladies and young men represented Jefferson well in Gilmer on Saturday! They were looking for improvements in how to compete each week and eachContinue Reading
The Jefferson Bulldogs started showing their potential last Friday in their scrimmage against Spring Hill at W.F. Lockett Stadium. The Dawgs have one more scrimmage left this season against Tyler Grace at 7p Thursday in Tyler. The official season kicks off next Thursday against Leonard. The Dawgs will play atContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The City is closing in on a final budget, but delayed proposing a 2024 Tax Rate until Monday during last Monday’s budget workshop. Marion County Tax Assessor Collector Karen Jones was on hand to present the Benchmark rates and answer any questions, of which CouncilContinue Reading
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