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

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

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

City of Jefferson

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 Seal

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

RV Space for short-term rental (10 day maximum). Full Hookups. RV’s up to 45 ft. Private Lot; quiet neighborhood. Two day minimum. Pets welcome(clean up after). BBQ pit. Picnic Table. No Wifi. No campfire. Checkout by 1:pm. $30 nightly. Venmo or Cashapp. 903-407-2248Continue Reading

Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.The Houston Chronicle reported that nearly four in 10 HarrisContinue Reading

The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is restarting their “Ambassador Club” program and needs your help. Members of the group: Greet Visitors Promote Local Businesses Participate in Special Events Welcome New Chamber Members Attend Ribbon Cuttings Network with Chamber Members The program started several years ago and had members dressedContinue Reading