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
Memorial service for Ron “Smitty” Smitheart Sr., age 78 of Emory, TX will be held at a later date. Mr. Smitheart passed away on July 25, 2022 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Ron was born on December 12, 1943 in Lufkin, TX to Ocie Lee and Bobbie JeanContinue Reading
Marion County is now under a burn ban after an order was issued Wednesday morning by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur. The Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning will remain in effect until it is lifted by the Judge, the Commissioners Court, or the Texas Forest Service. The order does not prohibitContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit ramp closed. I-30 westbound lanes in this area restrictedContinue Reading
Memorial Day weekend saw increased traffic in Jefferson – and one train not going anywhere. KCS freight train jumped the tracks near the Clarksville street crossing mid-Saturday afternoon. Part of the train came off the tracks after crossing the bridge and shredded cross ties until the cars flipped. No injuriesContinue Reading
NOICE OF CANVAS The Marion County Democratic Party will canvas the recent 24 May 2022 Election results on 3 June 2022 @ 1600 CST at 604 MLK Drive, Jefferson Texas 75657. All interested parties are welcome to attend For more information contact Jerry Smith, Chairman, Marion County Democratic Party NOICEContinue Reading
Dates and Times: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, May 15, 2022, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The 2022 Historic Jefferson Train Show, sponsored by The Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club; Historic Jefferson Railway; and Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari, will celebrate the anniversary ofContinue Reading
Treat your Mom for a ride on an antique narrow-gauge gas-powered train that takes you along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas and celebrate Mother’s Day. Trains will run on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 12:30 and 2:30. Mothers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children. Diamond Don RVContinue Reading
Beat Root Revival performs at Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) at 200 Market Street Winnsboro, Texas at 7:30 pm May 14. Beat Root Revival is a multi-instrumentalist roots duo made up of powerhouse harmonic vocalists Andrea Magee and Ben Jones who combine elements of folk, blues, country, and rock to create aContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit ramp closed. I-30 westbound lanes in this area restrictedContinue Reading
Come celebrate this year’s Jefferson Historical Pilgrimage “75th Diamond Jubilee” and bring the family out for a ride on an antique narrow-gauge train along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. The train will depart on Saturday April 30, 2022 at 12:30 and 2:30, from the Historic Jefferson Railway’s Depot atContinue Reading
Beat Root Revival performs at Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) at 200 Market Street Winnsboro, Texas at 7:30 pm May 14. Beat Root Revival is a multi-instrumentalist roots duo made up of powerhouse harmonic vocalists Andrea Magee and Ben Jones who combine elements of folk, blues, country, and rock to create aContinue Reading
The Jefferson Dawgs have been off and running this track season with 19 athletes qualifiing for Area competition. Those qualifing for the Area meet included: • 100M: Luke McMullen and Kam Williams • 110M: Hurdles: RJ Garrett • 300M Hurdles: RJ Garrett and Christian McCoy • 4X100 Relay: Kieth Smith,Continue Reading
Today’s Area Championship Track Meet has been moved to West Rusk. A number of Jefferson ISD students are competing, including: 100M: Luke McMullen and Kam Williams 110M: Hurdles: RJ Garrett 300M Hurdles: RJ Garrett and Christian McCoy 4X100 Relay: Kieth Smith, Hasheem Ector, Devin Davis, Kam Williams, Luke McMullen, TrevorContinue Reading
When a thief steals someone’s Social Security number, they can use it to file a fraudulent tax return. This is tax-related identity theft. The IRS scans tax returns for possible fraud. If a tax return is flagged as suspicious, the agency will pull it for more review. Then the IRSContinue Reading
AUSTIN – Springtime and catfish angling are back at Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes across the state. The program provides friends and families the opportunity to participate in the Texas traditions of outdoor recreation and reeling in catfish close to home. Starting the week of April 15, TPWD willContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate I-30 – At Exit 207/Spur 594 westbound, ramp rehabilitation. Exit ramp closed. I-30 westbound lanes in this area restrictedContinue Reading
TYLER – April 12, 2022 – Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) Texas will host a virtual parent series to help equip parents with the resources they need to talk with their teens about the risks of underage drinking and drug use. MADD East Texas’s Power of Parents® Virtual Series will be held beginning onContinue Reading
Traffic deaths spike in highway work zonesThe Texas Department of Transportation wants motorists to be aware of dangerous conditions in road construction zones after crashes in those zones killed 244 people last year.The death toll is an increase of 33% over 2020 and is the highest in 40 years. The majority of thoseContinue Reading