East Texas Workforce to be in Jefferson December 31
2019-12-30
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: Shooting in West Jefferson Leaves Two Injured
2019-12-30
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
TxDOT Reminds: Drunk Driving Causes Lifetime of Heartache
2019-12-30
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
Commissioners Apprised of MCAD Lawsuit Status, Approve Indigent Attorneys for 2020
2019-12-30
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
Texas AG Dismisses FOIA Complaints Against MCSO
2019-12-30
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
MCSO Releases Victim’s Name From December 23 Homicide
2019-12-30
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
Chamber Member Events in January
2019-12-30
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
Financial Focus: Is Market Timing a Smart Investment Strategy?
2019-12-30
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
Commissioners last 2019 meeting set for December 30, Abernathy hiring back on agenda
2019-12-27
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
‘Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus’ Continues to Inspire Us All
2019-12-24
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
Homicide in Holiday Harbor
2019-12-23
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
Financial Focus: Year-end – Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions
2019-12-23
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
City to Honor Retirees on December 30
2019-12-23
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
Voting Gets Easier as County Receives Approval for Countywide Voting Locations
2019-12-20
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
Greer Announces bid for Constable Pct. 2
2019-12-20
From Jeff Greer My name is Jeff Greer and I am running for Marion County Constable Precinct 2. I have been involved in law enforcement since 1988. I have been a Texas peace officer for over 20 years and currently hold a Master Peace Officer license with approx. 5,788 trainingContinue Reading
TxDOT Schedule of Roadwork Dec. 22-Jan 4
2019-12-20
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 22, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020 Note: Due to the Christmas/New Year holidays, this week’s report is for two weeks. Lane closures and construction work will be kept to a minimum during holiday weeks to accommodate travelers. Be Safe.Continue Reading
City to Hold Public Hearing on CEFCO Project Funds on Monday
2019-12-20
From City Hall CITY OF JEFFERSON TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TEXAS CAPITAL FUND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City will conduct a public hearing on December 23rd, 2019 at 5:05 p.m. at City Hall located at 102 N. Polk St, Jefferson, Texas 75657. The purpose of the public hearing will beContinue Reading
‘Operation Save Christmas’ in Full Swing at Taste of Caddo
2019-12-19
From Staff Reports “Operation Save Christmas” a Miss Marion County Fair project is in full swing at Taste of Caddo (corner of Austin and Vale streets, 201 W. Austin Street) today and tomorrow. The project give a child a set of gifts in the Read (a book), Need (essentials likeContinue Reading
Repaving Started on Bateman’s Alley
2019-12-19
From Staff Reports The City’s Water and Sewer replacement project started pouring concrete today in Bateman’s Alley. David Lawler Construction has finished replacing the water and sewer lines along the alley and this work is to repave and protect the new work. The new alleyway is setup so water willContinue Reading
Watch: Council Meeting gets Heated as Residents Express Concern over Water/Sewer Project
2019-12-17
Editor’s Note: Write up coming soon, but watch the video for now. Discussions at public comment and before adjournment.Continue Reading