This morning Texas Governor Gregg Abbott issued an executive order scaling back restaurant capacity to 50% as of Monday, closed all bars as of noon today, shut down river rafting/float operations, and prohibited outdoor gatherings of 100 people or more unless approved by local government. The Herald will go liveContinue Reading
Press Release The County Judge Leward J. LaFleur was notified today that an employee of Marion County has had direct contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has since also tested positive for COVID-19. The Department Head took immediate action to protect the welfare andContinue Reading
State Representative Chris Paddie sent out an email on Thursday discussing some of the highlights of Texas Governor Gregg Abbott’s Phase III of the Open Texas plan. Paddie’s email follows: In light of the encouraging signs we are seeing, Gov. Abbott has announced Phase III of reopening our economy. UnderContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Publishers Note: The video of the meeting is in 3 parts due to the length of the meeting and loss of battery power. I didn’t bring a charger with me to this meeting. lol. The Marion County Commissioners Court had a rare tie voteContinue Reading
According to the US Census Bureau website, only 42.6% of Marion County residents have responded to the US Census. Texas has reported a 54.6% response rate, also lagging behind the US average of 60%. Only 17.1% of residents have responded online – most likely due to limited or poor internetContinue Reading
The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and EconomicContinue Reading
The Jefferson Tourism Board has been working with the Anderson Group, the last six months or so, to have a marketing plan produced for the City. The Group has visited the City several times and their work is now coming to fruition: a new Marketing Plan has been produced andContinue Reading
Press Release/Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell:5-13-2020 Last week, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to address new expectations as the state moves forward with plans to gradually “re-open” various Texas businesses and other entities. A part of his announcement included guidelines associated with graduation ceremonies for school districts.Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was met by a crowd of 50-60 people this morning in front of the Courthouse Offices, 119 N Lafayette Street, as he handed out free masks to residents. “It’s a priviledge to continue to try and help the people of Marion County,” said LaFleur, “andContinue Reading
From Press Release Due to concerns with the Coronavirus COVID -19, Jefferson Salutes America is saddened to announce that we have has decided it is in the best interest of our community with the uncertainties we are facing due to the Covid-19, to cancel this years annual Jefferson Salutes America,Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur will hand out medical face masks to residents and businesses in Marion County starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday in front of the Judge’s offices, 119 W. Lafayette Street. The masks are free and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. “We need to do more thanContinue Reading
The Jefferson Independent School District Board will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The Board will again meet virtually via Google Stream. To join or watch the meeting, you must go to: https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ec33ccc4-9c6d-4637-99e3-89553afdc1a1 The link provided by the district for public use does not allowContinue Reading
Mobile COVID-19 testing is returning to Marion County on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Kellyville Community Center, and today is the first day the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) is allowing individuals to call in to signup for appointments. A pre-screening is required before an appointment can beContinue Reading
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JEDCO President Bob Avery sent out an email on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, formally cancelling the May meeting scheduled to be held on May 12. “For safety/health reasons, we have cancelled the regular monthly Jedco meeting which would have been held on 5/12/2020,” the email read. This is the secondContinue Reading
Press Release/Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell: 5-5-2020 I first want to say I am saddened about how the spring semester of the 2019-20 school year is ending. Instruction, experiences, and events have all been disrupted and I know it has been hard for students, parents, and staff. It isContinue Reading
Downtown restaurants resumed “dine-in” service this morning in Jefferson, after making adjustments to seating areas and ensuring staff are following Governor Abbott’s Open Texas document requirements. “Our ‘Coffee Club’ was waiting for us at 6 this morning,” said Taste of Caddo owner Becky Arnold. Taste of Caddo has limited theirContinue Reading
The Marion County Herald will hold a live stream Question and Answer session at 3 p.m. on Thursday to discuss Texas Governor Gregg Abbott’s Open Texas plan for restarting the State’s economy. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and Jefferson Mayor Pro-Tem Victor Perot will be answering questions submitted in advanceContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was notified late Tuesday afternoon by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) of the county’s 10th COVID-19 case. The county has 9 active cases and 1 which is considered recovered. DSHS data shows Marion County received it’s first notification of COVID-19 case son AprilContinue Reading