According to FaceBook posts by his family, former Marion County Sheriff David McKnight passed away early Saturday, February 19, 2022. “Dad went to his Heavenly home this morning!”, wrote son Harris McKnight. “We wasn’t ready but he was! This past year has. been trying for him with the loss ofContinue Reading
Roy’s Rails is reopening on March 1, but under a new name: Jefferson Golf Carts. Earlier this year, Roy’ Richie’s shop was destroyed in a fire. He’s been operating out of a small building behind the old shop on Polk Street. As he bears the expense of reopening, he’s askingContinue Reading
By David Wall Most people looking for trees want something that will quickly grow very fast, get very big & wide, and provide a lot of shade. Yet there are those of us who might like something smaller but yet could provide shade on a smaller scale. Well, there isContinue Reading
Lady Dawg Area Round Playoff Game Information: Jefferson vs. Mineola Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:30 PMHallsville High School Tickets Purchased Online ONLY – Please see link attachedhttps://www.hisd.com/domain/637 $3.00 Students – $5.00 Students THSCA, TABC and District Passes will be accepted Jefferson will be the VISITORS – see below for Hallsville Gym ProceduresContinue 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
Funeral Services for Mrs. Judy Wilson Bollman, 73, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday February 13, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Rev. James Duncan and Tony Cevik officiating. Interment will follow at Avinger Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5–7 pmContinue Reading
Sixty-one die as steamboat burns February 12th, 1869On this day in 1869, sixty-one men, women, and children died when the sidewheel steamboat Mittie Stephens caught fire on Caddo Lake during a run from New Orleans to Jefferson, Texas. The boat had been plying the New Orleans-Red River route since 1866.Continue Reading
By David Wall Garden stones allow butterflies to get warm so they can fly. A few copper pennies prevent algae from forming in your bird bath. Good old corn meal. Dump a small box into a bowl of water and let it soak. Then drain and spray the liquid onContinue Reading
A Memorial service for Charles Taylor will be at 2 p.m., February 12, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 830 State Highway 155, Avinger Texas. The family asks that everyone please wear a mask. Repass will follow in the church fellowship hall.Continue Reading
Personalized digital assistant lets Texans manage and complete transactions for state government services. AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) recently announced the launch of Texas by Texas (TxT), a digital assistant that allows Texans to create an online account, manage their government-issued licenses and registrations, receive proactive reminders when it’s timeContinue 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
By David Wall You all know of the arch at St Louis, Missouri. Have you ever considered such an arch or arbor, albeit, just a teensy bit smaller, for the entrance to your flower or vegetable garden? Well, a simple or fancy plant you can use is the climbing rose,Continue Reading
WINNSBORO, TX – Winnsboro Center for the Arts presents Swedish musician Sofia Talvik at 7:30 pm March 16 at 200 Market St. Winnsboro, Texas. Talvik grew up in Sweden and her Scandinavian heritage has always influenced her music. Her 16-month tour across 37 states has moved her music closer toContinue Reading
Some of the entertainers for the Opera House Theatre Players fund-raiser, Chocolate Sunday, will be the local singing group. The Gospel Girls. Headed by Mary Spearmon, the group is composed of friends who all like to sing gospel in their churches and at other functions throughout the city. The ladiesContinue Reading
Consider these types of tax-smart contributions This year’s tax-filing deadline of April 18 is not that far off, but you still have time to make some moves that could favorably affect your tax returns. So, you may want to consider some tax-smart contributions. For starters, you have until the AprilContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30p tonight at the Transportation Center to receive feedback on the proposed new Alderman Ward Map for the City. The last time the City went through redistricting to redraw the Ward map was 38 years ago due to a lawsuitContinue Reading
Winter weather possible this week ATLANTA – Due to the possibility of winter weather conditions later this week, TxDOT crews plan to begin pretreating all bridges and overpasses, along with interstates and U.S. 59, starting tomorrow/Tuesday. Crews will retreat roads as necessary on Wednesday and work through the night as warrantedContinue Reading
Registration form shortage as deadline nears Less than a week remains before the Jan. 31 deadline to register to vote in the March 1 primary. While Secretary of State John Scott publicly assured Texas voters that “every single eligible Texas voter will be able to register to vote if they have notContinue Reading
he Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) contractor inadvertently selected the incorrect insert to this year’s tax rate notice. Some of you may have received an incorrect insert. This is the correct insert. On November 23, 2021, TWC set unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates for 2022 at a stable level to avoidContinue Reading
The Texas A&M University Wind Symphony, under the direction of DeKalb, TX native Dr. Timothy Rhea, will perform a free concert in Carthage High School’s new 2,100 seat Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. The repertoire is an exciting mix of new and old compositions and willContinue Reading