Happy 50th Anniversary
2021-07-29
Maurice & Joyce Brown July 31, 1971 — Love, Vincent, Adrienne & FamilyContinue Reading
Leon Leonard, Sr.
2021-07-29
March 15, 1950 ~ July 20, 2021 Memorial services for Leon Leonard Sr., 71, of Jefferson, Texas are pending at this time with Haggard Funeral Home. https://www.haggardfuneralhome.com/obituary/Leon-LeonardSrContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: Shalom Chavera, Mishpacha
2021-07-29
By Rabbi Linda, Bethel Temple Fellowship Everyone on this earth is uniquely designed by God. We should use these qualities in building our society. What we contribute depends on how we perceive ourselves. It is our choice to love or hate, but either way we contribute good or evil. How we use or misuse our life is important, not only to self,Continue Reading
Texas Workforce Announces Job Surge
2021-07-29
Texas Press, Capital Highlights The Texas Workforce Commission released June employment figures that showed Texas employers added nearly 56,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5%.“The Texas economy is booming,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “Businesses are investing in the Lone Star State at a record paceContinue Reading
Support Your Local Charity with Insurance Coverage
2021-07-29
By Brad Collins, NY Life As Americans, we can take pride in the fact that we are a nation of givers. And as the economy improves, charitable giving is on the rise. In fact, according to the National Philanthropic Trust in 2016 total charitable giving from U.S. individuals, corporations, foundations,Continue Reading
‘Summer Sprint to Coverage’ ends Aug. 15
2021-07-29
Texans Have Until Aug. 15 to Sign Up at HealthCare.Gov and Can Save $31 per Month Data shows 293,760 Texans signed up for health coverage during the 2021 Special Enrollment Period and 4,534,900 Texans are eligible for the American Rescue Plan’s savings. The Biden-Harris Administration is encouraging Texans to sign up for health coverage at HealthCare.gov by AugustContinue Reading
County, District Clerks Come to Jefferson
2021-07-29
The County and District Clerk’s Association of Texas Region 6 held their Summer Meeting in Jefferson last Friday. The clerks each received five hours of continuing education credit for the meeting. Vendors for the clerks provided dinner at KnightLight Tavern and the Ghost Walk Tour. Approximately 20 clerks spent ThursdayContinue Reading
Magnolia Place Recognizes Achievements
2021-07-29
Magnolia Place congratulates Imogene Burrus, 100, for completion of rehabilitation from Magnolia Place. Her successful recovery was due largely in part to her hard work and determination. Pictured are Jennifer Bartlett, Pinky DeJesus, Imogene Burrus, Michelle Greenslate, and Jackie Braley (Imogene’s daughter). Magnolia Place celebrated National Laundry Workers Week lastContinue Reading
Mims VFD Hosts Training
2021-07-29
Mims Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted an EMR training course for area volunteer firefighters. Course participants completed the training last Saturday and received their diplomas. Participants were from Mims VFD, Gray VFD, and JISD Police. Cake was provided by Charlene Parr from Cakes by Charlene. Continue Reading
The Tiarella Flower
2021-07-26
By David Wall There are many flowers requiring full sun, but most of us have shaded spots where we would like to plant something, anything. The Tiarella flower, known as the pink skyrocket or pink skyrocket foamflower, might be just the thing. Nurseries probably won’t have it, but you canContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – July 25-31, 2021
2021-07-25
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controllingContinue Reading
Hit and Run leads to Murder Charge
2021-07-23
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to two 911 Calls Wednesday evening, transferred from Cass County, about a pedestrian having been hit by a vehicle out near Patillo Road. Robert James Webster, 52, was struck by a vehicle around 6 p.m. Wednesday evening and the driver fled the scene. WebsterContinue Reading
2021-22 TPWD Drawn Hunt Permit Applications Now Being Accepted
2021-07-19
AUSTIN — Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 61 hunt categories. The permits areContinue Reading
This and That for July 2021
2021-07-19
By David Wall Wells, during times of drought, can get very low or even go dry. To conserve water, keep pitchers or pots in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Save the running water while waiting for it to get hot. Every drop helps when the well is running low.Continue Reading
Teen drowns Saturday at Lake O’the Pines
2021-07-18
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens stationed in Marion County along with Marion County Sheriffs Office responded to a report of a drowning at Lake O Pines Saturday . On arrival the body of a 16 year old male had already been located and removed from the water. The victimContinue Reading
Invasive Silver Carp Found in Texas Waters; Anglers Urged to Prevent Bait Bucket Transfers
2021-07-15
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received a report in late June that an invasive silver carp had been spotted in Choctaw Creek, a Texas tributary of the Red River approximately 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma. A bow angler, Stephen Banaszak, first reported the finding andContinue Reading
Another Great Estate Sale by The House: Estate of Lila B Mapps
2021-07-14
715 Royal Rd, Jefferson July 15-17 Thursday, Friday & Saturday9a-5p Baby Grand Piano, Yamaha 6000 Organ, Murphy Bed, Christmas Blow Molds, Household Items, Furniture, Washer and Dryer, Upright Deep freeze, Collectables, Yard Art, China Hutch, Mid Century Modern Dining Room w/ Table Barrel Chairs on Rollers, Napolean Hat Clock, Recliners,Continue Reading
The Noisy Cicada
2021-07-12
By David Wall Starting in June and carrying on into July every year, we all get to listen to what’s usually and erroneously referred to as the 17-year cicada. Actually, there are seven periodical cicadas. To the east and north, there are three 17-year and four 13-year cicadas, leaving usContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: Dr. Pepper Incorporates
2021-07-06
On this day in 1923, the Dr Pepper Company was incorporated in Dallas. Dr Pepper was first made in Waco in 1885. Wade Morrison, owner of Morrison’s Old Corner Drug, employed a pharmacist named Charles Alderton, who, when not filling prescriptions, often served soft drinks to customers. Alderton enjoyed experimentingContinue Reading
Killing Garden Pests Safely
2021-07-05
By David Wall Every year, it seems like just when the garden is starting to really produce, grasshoppers, beetles, and several other pests show up to start chewing on the leaves, punching holes in or eating the fruit and generally making an unwanted nuisance of themselves. So, what to do? Continue Reading