1836: Groce’s plantation becomes temporary capital of Texas On this day in 1836, the new government of Texas began a three-day stay at Groce’s Retreat, Jared E. Groce’s plantation home, in what is now southwestern Grimes County. President David G. Burnet and his cabinet sought sanctuary there as they retreatedContinue Reading
1836: Convention of 1836 breaks up in a hu On this day in 1836, the Convention of 1836 adjourned in haste as the Mexican army approached Washington-on-the-Brazos. The convention, which met on March 1, drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, organized theContinue Reading
Kids driving you crazy? Bring them out for a ride on an antique train along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. On Saturday, March 18, jump aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express and see the “haunted” historic train depot decked out in green. Trains will depart at 12:30 andContinue Reading
AUSTIN- As the Texas spring turkey season rapidly approaches, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters that all counties with a one-bird bag limit have mandatory harvest reporting requirements. Hunters must report their harvest within 24 hours through the My Texas Hunt Harvest app or the TPWD website. Counties with a one-bird limitContinue Reading
Despite ranchhands’ desperate rides, Panhandle cattleman dies of smallpox On this day in 1883, pioneer Panhandle rancher Joe Morgan died of smallpox despite the heroic efforts of two of his cowboys. Little is known of Morgan’s life before he arrived in Texas in 1877. He located his spread in LipscombContinue Reading
1916: Big band leader born On this day in 1916, Harry James, jazz trumpet player and big-band leader, was born in Albany, Georgia. Though thought by many to be a native Texan, he did not arrive in Texas until the 1930s, when he and his parents moved to Beaumont. ThereContinue Reading
1940: Group forms organization to honor trusty steeds On this day in 1940, livestock leaders met in Fort Worth to form the American Quarter Horse Association. Among those in attendance were rancher and quarter horse breeder Anne Burnett Hall and King Ranch president Robert J. Kleberg. The series of meetingsContinue Reading
Due to possible weather conditions, the Jefferson Bulldog Invitational Track Meet scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 10:00am has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 9:00am.Continue Reading
1857: Future Texas publisher born in Tennessee On this day in 1857, Jefferson McLemore was born in Tennessee. He moved to Texas in 1878 and worked as a cowboy, printer, and newspaper reporter. He published a newspaper in Kyle in the 1880s, and from 1892 to 1896 was a memberContinue Reading
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“Words can not describe how proud I am of all of our boys who competed this season in Powerlifting. They have continued to put Jefferson on the Powerlifting Map in East Texas,” said coach Candejoel Rivera. The results of the Region 3 Division 3 Powerlifting Championship are as follows: VincentContinue Reading
JHS’ Adrianna Blanton, above, takes her lift in the UIL Region 3 Division 3 Regional Championships in Powerlifting last week. Adrianna became the first Lady Dawg to earn a regional powerlifting medal in JISD history. She placed 5th overall. Left, Zoe Hitchcock, Payton Burkett, Blanton, and Tawny Foster were theContinue Reading
Spring Forward It’s that time of year again. Daylight savings Time begins at 2a Sunday, March 12. So, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday or you might be extra early for church. Meetings Save the Date Mims Fish Fry A benefit fishContinue Reading
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Council gave the OK on the official application to be on the Quiet Zone Committee and established the time period available for residents to sign-up during Tuesday night’s special meeting. The form is available on the city website under the “Transparency, Documents, and Forms” tab, as wellContinue Reading
Blake Smith /Jefferson Jimplecute Built in 1907, the Jefferson Carnegie Library has not only planted roots in the town, but it has managed to provide a number of services to citizens young and old. This Victorian-style structure stands in the heart of Marion County and has continued to grow with theContinue Reading
Staff Reports The Shreveport Office of the National Weather Service has confirmed last Thursday’s tornado in Marion County’s Kellyfille are was an EF-1. The tornado was one of six in the region and had peak winds of 105mph, and hit Marion County between 5:05-5:10p. NWS reports stated it was 3.25Continue Reading
Glenn Melancon I think it is safe to say that the modern conservative movement prides itself as the defender of Judeo-Christian values. Like the Sadducees and the Pharisees in the Gospels they love public displays of religion. Every year professional conservatives stir up fake controversies like the “War onContinue Reading
Jay Dean, Texas House District 7 Texas is known as one of the lowest tax States in America. It is one big reason residents from high tax states are moving to Texas by the thousands. Our low taxes have also attracted some of America’s top job creators.Texas recently surpassed NewContinue Reading
Ken Bridges He was one of the last presidents of Mexico to rule over Texas and always portrayed as one of the great villains of Texas History. Santa Anna is an overwhelming presence in the history of early Mexico, shaping much of the direction of the country in that time period, and Texas by extension. His role in theContinue Reading
• Emory Turner, 91, of Lodi, passed away March 2, 2023. Visitation will be held from 4-7p today at Lewis & Walker Funeral Home, Jefferson. Graveside services will be 11a, Saturday at Galloway Cemetery, Kildare, Texas. • Bobbie Louise (Smith) Allen, 90, of Jefferson, passed away March 7, 2023. ServicesContinue Reading