Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin’ I spent last week in New Orleans, Louisiana for a book promo tour and closed the week out with an amazing reception for the newest cookbook put out by the George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts. I was featured in the newest book,Continue Reading
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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: 9/7 Friday: 9/8 Saturday: 9/9 Dining SpecialsContinue Reading
MANCHESTER, NH—Amber Worley of Avinger has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson took a hearbreaker loss to Timpson last week 48-29 in their second game of the season. Jefferson played an impressive passing game against Timpson with Tihmyus Taylor passing to Chris Love for over 100 yards and two touchdowns. Kamran Williams ran for 31-yards and 64-yards for touchdownsContinue Reading
The Jefferson Historical Society and Museum will hold their quarterly lecture on Thursday. Joanne Stacey, a member of the Jefferson Historical Museum’s Board of Directors is speaking on Sugar Land 95—the Connection to Jefferson. She will tell the story of a construction project in Sugar Land, Texas, in February, 2018,Continue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer We’ve discussed soil, water, and sun in terms of their effects on our gardens. It would be shortsighted, however, to ignore the effect of these items on our trees which, under our current conditions, are little effected by the soil itself, as they were born, grew, andContinue Reading
Hundreds of new laws go into effect A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challengesContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for August at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson High School Cross Country team is hoping to continue their trend of time improvements week over week today as they travel to Hallsville for the Hallsville Invitational. Last weekend the team were at the Yellowjacket Invitational in Mineola where both boys and girls runners showed improvedContinue Reading
Devin Mathis/Contributing Writer/Coach 7th grade Lost 14-6 with a great passing TD from Cameron Thompson to Collin Hawkins. 8th Grade Won 20-0 with a great defensive shutout. Scores were Kayden Grigsby 1 Rushing TD & a 2 point conversion , Demetrius Carr 1 Rushing TD, & Braiden Ventimiglia 1 RushingContinue Reading
Demolition work on bridge set for night of Sunday, September 10 “The southbound lanes will be taken down piece by piece and then new lanes will be built. As that work is being done, US 59 traffic will continue to use the northbound lanes over Interstate 20 and be restrictedContinue Reading
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Pine Harbor Owners’ Association will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Pine Harbor Owners’ Association Office, 150 Whispering Pines Rd, Jefferson TX 75657, at which time the subjects to be considered or upon whichContinue Reading
The 3rd Annual Robert E. Lee Memorial Dual Sport Adventure Ride is set for Thursday as a part of the 21st Annual Diamond Don’s Vintage Motor Cross this weekend in Jefferson at Diamond Don’s RV Park off Hwy 49E. The ride will kick-off at 8 a.m. with a breakfast andContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved a 2023 tax rate of 0.5222938 for 2023 and gave final approval to the 2024 budget during Monday mornings regular meeting. The tax rate is lower than the 2022 rate, but will generate more revenue due to higher appraisal values andContinue Reading
City proposes budget V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council took a final stab at balancing the 2023-24 City Budget Tuesday night, making an additional $379,500 in cuts. The City is still proposing a deficit budget of $433,000 which they plan on drawing from savings if needed.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Three Jefferson High School students were recently recognized in the College Board National Recognition Programs. Michelle Brady, Miles Mullen, and I’tasia Rainge were all received the academic honor. “We’re thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they’ve been doing,” said JHS Principal JerryContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date Cap & Gowns Parents of the Class of 2024, it’s time to order Caps and Gowns for graduation. See the Jefferson ISD FaceBook page for more details. VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars will resume their monthly Fish Fry on Saturday,Continue Reading
Mr Reagan starts out his column with “Another week, another lame indictment.” I am no legal scholar. but I do understand how indictments work. A grandjury, made up of people like you and me, is presented the prosecution’sevidence. If the grand jury agrees there is enough evidence, indictmentsfollow. My first gripeContinue Reading
Michael Reagan/Contributing Writer As usual, there was too much cross-talk and chaos on stage. And there was way too much partisan cheering and hooting by the audience. But the first Republican presidential primary debate on Fox News was an entertaining spectacle. Instead of watching Tucker Carlson interview Donald Trump onContinue Reading