Two blood drives will be in Jefferson next week so if you miss one, you can go to the other and help save a life. The first will be a part of National Night Out and be on Tuesday, October 4 through Carter Blood Services. It will be at theContinue Reading
1948: First TV station in Texas goes on the air On this day in 1948, WBAP-Fort Worth became the first television station in Texas–and indeed in the whole South–to go on the air, carrying a speech by President Harry Truman. The station grew out of Fort Worth’s first radio station,Continue Reading
September 26,2022 Due to a <line break on State Highway 49>, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the <EMC Water Supply Corporation/1580066> public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems areContinue Reading
1736: Temperamental new governor arrives in San Antonio On this day in 1736, Carlos Benites Franquis de Lugo arrived in San Antonio to begin his controversial tenure as ad interim governor of Spanish Texas. Having “a stormy, petulant, and precipitous temper,” Franquis refused to show his credentials, insulted both civilContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit & entrance ramps closed. Westbound lanes restricted to one lane I-30 – Eastbound from FM 560, drainage upgrades. Traffic limitedContinue Reading
By David Wall Quite often we read or hear about critters causing havoc in the vegetable garden. Depending on the vegetable type any number of products are discussed based on their potential to reduce the problem. Well, as it turns out there is one product that tends to repel aContinue Reading
1922: Radio broadcasting comes to South Texas On this day in 1922, WOAI-San Antonio, the first radio station in South Texas, began broadcasting. The station, founded by G. A. C. Halff, had an initial power of 500 watts. It grew to 5,000 watts by 1925–considered powerful at that time. OnContinue Reading
The Jimplecute is doing a Basketball Program! It will be available for the First Home Game! This is something NEW, but just like the Football Program the proceeds will go to the Jefferson Athletic Booster Club. The last couple of years we’ve been trying to find something else to doContinue Reading
: G&I train arrives in Port Bolivar–three years late! On this day in 1903, a Gulf and Inter-State Railway passenger train from Beaumont pulled into Port Bolivar slightly more than three years behind schedule. The Galveston hurricane of September 8, 1900, had destroyed the G&I’s tracks and trapped a G&IContinue Reading
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 24. Hunters and anglers primarily fund the state’s wildlife management programs through the purchase of hunting andContinue Reading
According to a press release from JPD Chief Florentino Perez, a house fire at 107 Alford Street was the result of arson. “While on scene, officers performing a preliminary investigation determined that the residence was intentionally set on fire by Letissue Mapps. “Mapps was immediately taken into custody and transportedContinue Reading
Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. The new population figures from the American Community Survey indicate Hispanic Texans comprise 40.2% of the state’s population last year,Continue Reading
The Jimplecute regularly receives information about various athletic activities at Wiley College in Marshall. Since Marion County Media LLC acquired the Jimplecute in August 2020, we have focused our “core” coverage area on Marion County plus about 15 miles, and if an item cannot be directly related back to thatContinue Reading
Adrian Smith, 38, of Jefferson was struck by a train at the Watson Street crossing at approximately 6pm Sunday evening, according to a press release from Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez. The Jefferson Police Department responded to the Union Pacific Crossing at W. Watson St. in response to aContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit & entrance ramps closed. Westbound lanes restricted to one lane I-30 – Eastbound from FM 990, drainage upgrades. Traffic limitedContinue Reading
By David Wall Several years ago, I wrote an article on dandelions suggesting they probably weren’t anywhere near as bad as many would have us believe. Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) have been valued since ancient times for their healing properties. Although this plant has a high overall value, it still canContinue Reading
Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire on US 59 southbound about a mile before the Harrison County line about 7:15p.m. Saturday. MCSO shut down both directions of traffic so JVFD could work safely. Radio/Dispatch indicated about 7 p.m. an 18-wheeler had pulledContinue Reading
By David Wall Almost every year about this time, people start asking whether they should try buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides). It’s a warm season grass that does well with little to no maintenance and has relatively little water requirements once established. Until then, it takes as much water as most other lawnContinue Reading
9/14/1919: Hospital destroyed in hurricane On this day in 1919, the Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi was demolished by a hurricane in which a nun, two patients, and two employees were killed. Spohn Hospital (originally Spohn Sanitarium), the first hospital in Corpus Christi, is a Catholic institution founded in 1905Continue Reading