Gary Borders/TPA Patrick issues gag order on trial Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick last week issued a sweeping gag order ahead of the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Houston Chronicle reported, saying “out-of-court statements” by both sides threaten to jeopardize the trial. The trial is set toContinue Reading
Big Cypress Corvettes donated $300 from the proceeds of the Big Cypress Corvette Weekend to the Women at The Well of Encouragement. The Women at The Well is an organization in Jefferson that helps provide for the needs of underprivileged children in Jefferson and Marion County. Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading
Members of the JISD Bulldog Band attended the Steven Moss Leadership Academy last week. Staff Reports Several members of The Jefferson Bulldog Band attended the Steven Moss Leadership Academy earlier this week at Queen City HS. Leadership skills and other topics were discussed at a fast pace to keep studentsContinue Reading
You read that right. Citizens in six mid-U.S. states are being asked to mail in deceased butterflies, moths, and skippers to help U.S. Geological Survey scientists establish a Lepidoptera Research Collection (LRC). The pilot study for this citizen science invitation includes six states: Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. TheseContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo by Hollis Shadden One of the participants in the 1st Annual Jefferson Golf Cart Challenge waits for the parade to start Saturday monring. Big Cypress Corvettes wants to thank everyone for their support for the Golf Cart Challenge. The participants, and those who donated door prizes, advertised theContinue Reading
Meetings Save the Date Painting The Jefferson Historical Society Museum will be closed today, July 21, for painting. Golden Girl The Golden Girl ‘Coach’ Dorothy Jackson Bonner was inducted into the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association (PVILCA) on Monday. Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remindContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Water, water everywhere… and you’ll pay more to drink. The cost of treated water could go up as much as 75% according to Northeast Texas Municipal Water District General manager Wayne Owen. Owen gave a presentation to Jefferson City Council Tuesday evening indicating the possibleContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Quiet Zone Committee got off to a fast start this week holding their first meeting, electing officers, and establishing their first priorities. Jim Stacey volunteered to be the chairman of the group and lead the monthly meetings. Mark McKay joined in as vice-chair,Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/ Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners continued their work on the 2024 Budget last Friday and will resume work on Monday. The last proposed general fund budget had a deficit of $142,263 with all the office changes necessary due to inflation, a new sheriff’s vehicle, and generalContinue Reading
Jeremy Mazur A priority for state lawmakers this year was the establishment of new funding sources to help ensure Texas has ready access to enough water to sustain both its growing population and economy. Their efforts culminated in early June with the stroke of the governor’s pen, signing their legislation intoContinue Reading
Dick Polman A trio of Trump lawyers have destroyed their reputations and careers While pondering the pathetic fates of three Trump legal eagles — Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and Lin Wood — I’m reminded of a line from an old Jackson Browne song: “The strangled cries of lawyers in love”Continue Reading
Michael Reagan Don’t thank Hollywood for “Sound of Freedom.” The movie, about a former Homeland Security agent who goes to Colombia and rescues more than 50 kids from child sex traffickers, is an action-thriller – a drama. But it is based closely on the true story of Tim Ballard andContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer Texas musician Scott Bradley was never widely known outside of the studio, but his music was the heart of some of the most iconic American cultural icons of the twentieth century, most notably, the famed cartoon duo of Tom and Jerry. Bradley was born in Russellville, Ark.,,Continue Reading
Michael “Mikey” John Adams, November 16, 1976 ~ July 14, 2023 Memorial Services for Michael “Mikey” John Adams, 46, of Jefferson, will be held at a later date under direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Annie Louise (King) Miles, December 7, 1949 ~ July 15, 2023 Services for Mrs. Annie LouiseContinue Reading
Stacy Mills/ Contributing Writer Jefferson is alive and well with weekly activities, events, and projects whose successes rely on volunteers. Full-time employees, non-employeed, and retirees work together to ensure whatever the event may be, it is executed in the most efficient and productive way to ensure a positive outcome. IfContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’! So it goes without saying some of the best food (if not the best) comes from Louisiana. Argue that if you want but I wouldn’t argue it with a Louisianian This next recipe is one of my absolute favorites. You will find as many variationsContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo Kingston Nelson, center, is surrounded by staff at the 2023 Dream All American Bowl Game at AT&T Stadium last weekend. Kingston was voted by the coaches as a top performer at the combined session and came in second with coaches as MVP.Continue Reading
Mark Allen/Contributing Writer Caddo Lake: When fishing this time of year,you need to get out early and be prepared for the heat. Drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and dress for protection from the sun. These tips will help prepare you for a great day on the water. While onContinue Reading
The Jefferson Athletic Department released their 2023 Junior High and High School Cross Country Schedule this week with Dawgs begging to run in mid-August. Their first high school meet will be at 6p on August 10 at the “2 Miles Texans Cross Country Meet” in Lynn Creek Park at JoeContinue Reading