J. Bruce Bugg Jr. Chair Texas Transportation Commission Texas is booming. Our state adds a new Texan almost every minute of every day. Our quality of life and vibrant $2.4 trillion economy make our state an attractive place to live and a compelling destination for future Texans. While growth poses challenges,Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ I have had so many people ask about some of my recipes, and specialties, my chef created recipes and those we have found used and trusted through the years so here you are. Each week we post a column in multiple papers across LouisianaContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer We’ve all heard about early and later season pruning of tomato plants, but pruning pepper plants? Actually, though, trimming can improve pollination, with the increased air, water and sunlight resulting in increased plant and fruit growth. Examine your pepper plants by bending over to look atContinue Reading
Staff Reports Lady Bulldogs came up as 3rd place Silver Bracket Champs in the Hawkins Tournament last week. Thursday’s Pool Play brought three losses for the Dawgs: 0-2 vs Tyler Heat (17-25, 20-25), 2-1 vs Sabine (7-25, 25-16, 10-25), and 0-2 vs New Diana (12-25, 18-25). The ladies played weelContinue Reading
The Bulldog HS Cross Country team competed in Pittsburg on Thursday morning. Even we didn’t come away with any medals this week, we had strong showings from several runners. Vanesa Bautista returned to action this week after being sick and competed well. Jose Solorzano, Leland Combs, Aiden Corbett, Xavier BiddleContinue Reading
While artists are filling the shops this weekend, antique tractors, trucks and model-T’s will take over downtown from 10a-2p next Saturday, Sept. 14. Downtown streets will be closed to traffic to accommodate antique tractors, antique trucks, Model-T’s, stationary and working antique engines, antique farm machinery, antique displays depicting such thingsContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Bulldogs know how to start a season off right. In last week’s season opener, playing in Melissa, Texas, the Dawgs blanked Leonard 41-0. Leonard finished last season with a 6-5 record overall, and 2-3 in district play and Jefferson was 7-3 overall and 4-1 in district. JeffersonContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Farmers Market APL Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson at the corner of Henderson and Polk streets on 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 903-440-4911 orContinue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 This week is pushing us to get our lives in order. It’s a chance to hit the reset button on our emotions and start fresh. We are being encouraged to be more focused, pay attention to details, and takeContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Discover the vibrant world of local art at Jefferson’s Art Walk this weekend! Jennifer Phillips, owner of Red Bus Cupcakes and former art educator with a BFA in ceramics, brings her love for art to this special event. Operating from Miss Kitty, her double-decker English bus, JenniferContinue Reading
February 28, 1943-August 27, 2024 Jefferson has lost a real cowboy. Roy Lawrence Richie, 81, of Jefferson, passed away on August 27, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Roy was born on February 28, 1943, to James Lawrence and Wilma Mae (Williams) Richie in San Diego, Calif. Roy graduated fromContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson has a new centenarian. The Rev. Grace L. Johnson celebrated her 100th birthday last Saturday surrounded by family. When asked what it felt like to be 100, Rev. Johnson said. “I feel wonderful.” She was born on August 24, 1924, in Trees City, La. She moved toContinue Reading
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