Courthouse offices closed Wednesday Morning
2022-02-22
The offices of the Marion County Courthouse will be closed until 1 pm tomorrow for the late Sheriff David McKnight’s funeral service.Continue Reading
Financial Focus: Watch for changes when filing taxes
2022-02-22
From Joey Romano, Edward Jones This year, you have until April 18 to file your taxes. So, you may want to meet with your tax professional soon to discuss changes that could affect you. For starters, if you took a coronavirus-related withdrawal from your 401(k) or IRA in 2020, youContinue Reading
Bulldog Boys Playoffs Tonight
2022-02-22
JISD Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson wants to remind everyone that the Varsity Boys Basketball team plays Daingerfield at 7:30p tonight at Pine Tree High School Gym. Jefferson will be the HOME team! Doors open at 6p Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for adults. District 16AAA, THSCA, JISD Senior Citizen,Continue Reading
RV Space Available
2022-02-22
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
Capitol Highlights
2022-02-21
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
‘Ambassador Club’ Restarting at Chamber
2022-02-20
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
Former Sheriff David McKnight passes
2022-02-19
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 Reopens, Has New Name
2022-02-17
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
Gardening: Ashe’s Magnolia
2022-02-16
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 Playoff Game Information
2022-02-15
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
Weekly Roadwork Report – Feb. 13 – Feb. 19, 2022
2022-02-12
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
Judy Wilson Bollman
2022-02-12
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
Jefferson History
2022-02-12
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
Gardening: A Few Thoughts
2022-02-09
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
Charles Taylor
2022-02-09
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
State of Texas Announces Launch of Texas by Texas
2022-02-07
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
Weekly Roadwork Report – Feb. 6 – Feb. 12, 2022
2022-02-06
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
Gardening: A Climbing Rose for Your Flower Garden
2022-02-02
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 Center for the Arts Presents Sofia Talvik on Stage
2022-02-02
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
Chocolate Sunday to have The Gospel Girls
2022-02-01
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