From Coach Brandon Allee Per Coach Allen, Girls Athletic Director – We have been contacted by Tyler-Chapel Hill and Sabine that they both have a positive Covid-19 case on their team. As a result, the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team will not be traveling to play their dual match versus themContinue Reading
From JISD Release Many of you have selected face to face or online learning for your student who will be returning to Jefferson ISD this Fall via the June survey–Jefferson ISD 2020-21 Back to School Learning Mode Survey. We are requesting parents fill out this Jefferson ISD FINAL 2020-21 BackContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur reported today that DSHS informed him the county has 23 new recoveries today. DSHS also updated the fatality count to 7, instead of 8. LaFleur put in his press release the change was most likely due to an address issue. Marion County COVID-19 Case CountsContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Marion County Commissioners passed a motion, on a discussion agenda item, to request a proposal from David Woods, of Woods Engineering Company, for options on required repairs to the elevator at the jail. “I think what were needing,” said Commissioner Joe Mcknight, “is aContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur reported today an increase of 5 new active COVID-19 cases. There were also 2 new recoveries and no new fatalities. Marion County COVID-19 Case Counts as of 9:03 a.m. July 29: Total Cumulative Cases: 122 Active Cases: 79 (5 new) Fatalities: 8 Recoveries: 35 (2Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was notified today by Texas DSHS of one additional COVID-19 case in the county. Marion County COVID-19 Case Counts as of 10:13 a.m. July 27: Total Cumulative Cases: 117 Active Cases: 76 (1 new) Fatalities: 8 Recoveries: 33 The majority of the cases are inContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur provided a grim update to today’s report from DSHS: 5 new fatalities in the County, and 2 new cases. The names, and location of the fatalities has not been released at this time. Marion County COVID-19 Case Counts as of 2:53 p.m. July 25: TotalContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur provided an update Friday morning on the County’s COVID-19 case counts, indicating the number of active cases increased by 3. There were no new recoveries or fatalities reported. Marion County COVID-19 Case Counts as of 10:20 a.m. July 24: Total Cumulative Cases: 114 Active Cases:Continue Reading
The City of Jefferson will meet in Special Session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Visitor’s Center, 305 E. Austin Street, to select a new Chief of Police from existing officers. The Chief position was vacated in a special meeting in June by the resignation of Jason Carroll. Carroll wasContinue Reading
For Press Release: 7-21-2020 Jefferson ISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell said, “I understand that parents, students, and staff have a lot of questions right now. I, along with our administrators and board members, have a lot of questions too. We are receiving new information weekly, sometimes daily, from officials at theContinue Reading
Press Release from UIL on July 21 The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is presenting modifications to the 2020-2021 UIL calendar and updated COVID-19 risk mitigation guidelines, set to take effect August 1, 2020. The modifications to the 2020-2021 calendar differ by activity and conference and can be found on theContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur provided an update Tuesday morning on the County’s COVID-19 case counts, indicating the number of active cases decreased by 1, but noted that an additional fatality had also been reported to him by DSHS. There were 3 additional cases reported, as well as 3 recoveries.Continue Reading
Update: LaFleur posted that DSHS notified him a around 2:10 today that 44 of the active cases are are from our nursing home facility. Original: Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was notified Monday morning by DSHS of an additional 37 cases. This puts the county totals at: Total Cases 108Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur posted today that the total COVID-19 case count has increased by 4, yet the active case count decreased by 2. LaFleur’s post: ‼️‼️COVID-19 UPDATE‼️‼️ Marion County received an additional (4)cases of COVID-19 reported by DSHS and (6) newly reported recoveries. Our cumulative count is atContinue Reading
From Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur Marion County received an additional (2) cases of COVID-19 reported by DSHS. Our cumulative count is at 67. • 26 considered recovered • 2 fatalities, • 39 considered active. Please continue to pray for those affected by this virus.Continue Reading
Following the notification by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur Monday morning of an increase of 18 new active COVID-19 cases, the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) notified the county the Face Coverings Exemption was no longer in effect. TDEM notified LaFleurContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur released a statement this morning indicating an increase of 18 active cases. The total accumulative cases are now at 58 with one fatality, 25 recoveries, and 32 active cases. LaFleur’s press release did not indicate where the 18 new cases are located, however social mediaContinue Reading
Tuesday’s JISD School Board 6 p.m. meeting will heavily focus on the fall campus openings as members discuss amending the calendar, COVID-19 protocols, guidelines on reopening, and salary implications. Per the agenda (below) the board will address: Swearing in of new ISD Police Chief Updates related to guidelines and recommendationsContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur notified the public via a press release and a FaceBook post early first thing Wednesday morning about the addition of three new COVID-19 cases in Marion County. The county also was notified by DSHS that they had two additional recoveries, so the active case countContinue Reading
Press Release As COVID-19 cases continue to increase in our state, it’s more important than ever for us to protect the health and safety of our valued customers and team members. To do this, and to minimize both exposure and risk, we feel it is necessary to err on theContinue Reading