Staff Reports Three area girls basketball teams are in the top 25 3A teams in Texas according to this week’s Texas Girls Coaches Association Basketball Poll. While JISD isn’t in the list, a shout-out to Tatum, Winnsboro, and Hooks for making the list. Class 3A1. Tuscola Jim Ned 24-22. WestContinue Reading
Quakes prompt officials to limit disposal wells The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas. The Austin American Statesman reported the 23Continue Reading
Jefferson City Hall and all non-emergency Marion County offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17 due to weather conditions. JISD previously announced they will also be closed tomorrow.Continue Reading
According to an alert received at noon on Tuesday, JISD will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, due to continued icy road conditions.Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD officially cancelled classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, as a result of hazardous weather conditions affecting roadways. Per the City of Jefferson Employee Handbook, when JISD closes, City offices will close as well. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur has also closed all County offices on Tuesday. Emergency services willContinue Reading
Sunday night and Monday morning’s continued wintery mix precipitation have continued to blanket the county and created hazardous driving conditions. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur posted on Facebook that Marion County “roads are very slick, stay home if you can!” Texas Highway Department pre-treated the major thoroughfares on Friday andContinue Reading
Due to low temperatures and incoming precipitation the annual MLK Day Parade has been cancelled.Continue Reading
Mondays winter weather has caused MCDCSCO to reschedule their annual MLK Day Banquet. Originally set for Monday night, it has now been set for 6p Sunday January 21, at the Jefferson Transportation Center.Continue Reading
February 3, 1935-December 27, 2023 Bobby Joe Comer was born on February 3, 1935, to D.C. Comer and Lillie Wilkins Comer. He passed on to his heavenly reward on December 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Teresa Simmons, his sisters Imogene ‘Sissy’ Dickson, JeanetteContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur ended 2024 by saying “Thank You” to Greg Peeler for all that he did during the week-long power outage during the summer. LaFleur also presented Peeler with a flag which was flown over the Alamo during the last Commissioners Court meeting of 2023. “When IContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates VFW Fish Fry – cancelled Note: we were notified on Friday that the fish fry has been cancelled this month. The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11a–2 p.m. Saturday, JanuaryContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the last word on the authority and meaning of the Constitution short of an amendment. The court has handed down many decisions affecting American life and law. The justices who preside over the court sometimes becomeContinue Reading
December 10, 1951-December 31, 2023 Graveside services for Brenda Lee Morgan, 72, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2 pm Saturday Jan. 6, 2024, at Berea cemetery with Pastor Brody Woodard officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held from 6-8Continue Reading
September 28, 1931-December 27, 2023 Funeral services for Louise Capel Grubbs, 92, of Jefferson, Texas was held at 2pm on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Rev. Ron Danley officiating. Interment will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Jefferson under the direction of Haggard FuneralContinue Reading
John Ray Hastert January 16, 1964-January 1, 2024 Cremation Services for John Ray Hastert, 59, of Harleton, Texas are under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. John was born on January 16, 1964, to Vernon Hastert and Elizabeth Holmes Hastert in Emporia, KS and passed away in Dallas, Texas. HeContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Thursday: 01/04 Friday: 01/04 Saturday: 01/06 Sunday: 01/07 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Carriage House Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin’! January 5th is Twelfth night and the beginning of a magical time here Mardi Gras Country Twelfth Night is a Christian festival on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas, marking the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Three Wise Men visitedContinue Reading
Tim Scallon/ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist During my academic training as a nutrition student, I had the good fortune to work in a hospital kitchen. For those who have never worked in institutional foodservice, the work is vigorous. The next meal deadline is always looming and everyone is on their feetContinue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson beat Waskom 65-24 in district play on Jan 2. The Lady Bulldogs are now 3-1 in district play and 18-6 overall. Jefferson had a 19-9 lead after one quarter of play and boasted a 32-15 lead at the break. A solid 34-9 run in theContinue Reading
Staff reports The Jefferson Bulldogs routed the Daingerfield Tigers 57-34 in non-league play on December 29. This placed the Bulldogs 14-4 for the season. The Boys played Waskom on January 2, and are reported to have won 61-45, but game stats, scores, or information had not been provided to theContinue Reading