Spring thunderstorms raked across Marion County last night soaking residents with heavy rain while the Western end of the county also suffered tornados. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches have already fallen across portions of the region through 2:40 a.m. this morning according to the National Weather Service out ofContinue Reading
Part-time housekeeper needed at Delta Street Inn. Must be available to work weekends. Starting pay $12.00 per hour. Please call 903-665-2929 for interview.Continue 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 SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Transportation Center. Agenda items include: 4. CONSENT AGENDAa. Consider/Approve previous meetings minutesb. Review Monthly Financial Report 5. OLD BUSINESSa. Update on HOT tax from Avenu Insight Colleen Taylorb. Budget Updates Colleen Taylor 6. NEW BUSINESSa. Update/Continue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday at the Transportation Center to discuss a personnel matter “regarding the City Administrator and the Director of Public Works.” Unless either the City Administrator, Eric Kuykendall, or the Director of Public Works, Allen Whatley, requests it, theContinue Reading
If you are traveling tonight in and around the Jefferson area, please be careful. The weather that is currently falling is a mix or rain, light snow, and very fine sleet. This makes road conditions hazardous in the best of times. TxDOT has pretreated roads and bridges in the areaContinue Reading
From Staff Reports Wednesday was not in the cards for Jefferson baseball and softball teams at Elysian Fields. Both teams lost their games. Jefferson Softball lost 3-16 to EF Highlights of the game include: Marleigh Mears with 2 hits Tawny Foster with an RBI Falicia Craver with 2 Vanesa BautistaContinue Reading
From Texas Water Utilities: Myth: A boil water notice means your water is contaminated Fact: A boil water notice is issued as a precaution anytime the water may have been contaminated. ● Boil water notices are typically issued when an unexpected event has caused a potential for contamination of water in a public water systemContinue 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 SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading
ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT – The Jefferson Bulldogs held a 4-0 lead entering the top of the 7th inning in the Brandon Goyne Elysian Fields Tournament, but ETHS came storming back with the help of timely hits & a costly Bulldog error – scoring 5 runs to snatch a 5-4 victory. ETHS Continue Reading
From Coach Koesel ELYSIAN FIELDS TOURNAMENT, Thursday 3/3/22: The Jefferson Bulldogs beat the Queen City by a score of 2-1 in Game 1 of The Elysian Fields Brandon Goyne Tournament. WP – So. Bryce Clark (1-0)Complete game; 2 Hits;10 Ks; 4 BBs.LP – Logan Ogs (0-1)Jefferson Sr. Catcher Ryan YeaterContinue Reading
Jefferson Boys Bulldog Basketball Team will face off against Dallas Madison in Game 2 on Friday at Prosper High School. Game #1 Tatum vs. Commerce JEFFERSON BULLDOGS WILL BE THE VISITING TEAM Game #2 Dallas Madison vs. Jefferson WHEN:March 4, 20226:00 PM * Game #17:30 PM * Game #2 WHERE:ProsperContinue Reading
First United Methodist Church’s Annual Pancake Supper will be from 5-7p today at the Church Fellowship Hall. An Adult plate are $8 and Children under 12 are $4. Plates can be dine in or take out.Continue Reading
The Q2 2022 Discover Jefferson & Marion County visitor’s guide was delivered late last week. It’s not available and being distributed. A flipbook is also available for anyone to use or post on their website. It is available at: https://issuu.com/foxlitho/docs/6024_-_discover_jefferson_2022_q2-fb?fr=sZTVkNzM3Njc3OTA If you haven’t received any yet and would like toContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet at 6:30p on Tuesday, March 1, to discuss: renewing George Otstott at City of Jefferson NETWM approving extension of contract with MuniServices LLC for Sales Tax Compliance and HOT audit and administration building permit for Ben Bode at 207 Friou request for Shirley LathamContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday morning for their regular end of the month meeting. Agenda items include: Law Enforcement Liability and Public Officials Liability renewals Interlocal Cooperation Contract (Failure to Appear Program) with DPS enrollment in Cybersecurity Training final Line Item Transfers for 2021 Budget issuingContinue 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 SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading
Deadline to submit artwork is March 25, 2022 ATLANTA – Young Texans will get a chance to create the latest design for the official reusable bag for the iconic Don’t mess with Texas campaign. New in 2022, the Don’t mess with Texas Reusable Bag Art Contest is aimed at inspiring younger generationsContinue Reading
On Thursday, crews in all 9 counties that comprise the Atlanta District will be spraying brine on all bridges and overpasses. TxDOT crews in all counties will be on standby Thursday night, as well. Motorists are asked to stay a safe distance away from mobile convoys spreading brine on theContinue Reading
By David Wall Our spring/summers for several years have given us heavy spring rains followed by flash droughts starting in June or July, and many yards are now in drought stratus even though it’s winter. Current patterns indicate a similar drought can be expected in this summer. While we tryContinue Reading