Dear Editor: Election Day is March 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 7am until 7pm. This is the day that our campaigns have worked towards for several months. Our final words before tomorrow’s election: Since December when we announced our candidacy for Marion County Republican Chair and Marion CountyContinue Reading
Staff Reports The last day to file for a place on the City or JISD Board of Trustees ballot was Friday, and there’s only one contested race — for the Mayor of Jefferson. Gary Amburn and Patricia Finstrom will face off on May 4 with one of them becoming theContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Chili Supper The Mims Chapel Methodist Church will hold their Women’s Annual Chili Supper from 5:30-7p on February 23 at the church, 13714 FM 729, Avinger 75630. Bowls are $10. For more information call 903-755-2513 or 903-431-2874. Father Fire The J Spencer Foundation will holdContinue Reading
In January of 2023, Hunter Bonner organized a meeting of Crestwood citizens that sought improvement to the existing water quality in the local system. Historically, even though the water quality met state standards, the water was far below the standards of the local system users. An initial meeting with regionalContinue Reading
Ralph Meisenheimer I am Ralph Meisenheimer Marion County Commissioner Precinct 3. I am a 5th generation Jeffersonian and proud to call Marion County home. I have had 21 years of County road experience. I have been a construction business owner for many years. I have held many credentials including CertifiedContinue Reading
The Jefferson Jimplecute recently contacted all of the Marion County GOP candidates in the March 5, 2024 Primary Election to hear what they had to say about the position they’re seeking. While all candidates were contacted, only these responded and agreed to be interviewed: The following, almost hour long videoContinue Reading
Election Dates Filings Meetings School Dates Pancakes First Methodist Church will hold their annual Pancake Supper from 5-7p Monday, February 12, at the church. Adults $10, Children under 12 $5. Dine In or Take Out. 903-665-3268 VDay Breakfast Women of Jefferson will hold their Annual Valentine’s Breakfast from 7-10a FebruaryContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates Career Fair JISD is holding their first “Road to the Future” College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Fair from 5:30-7p January 25 at the High School Commons. The school is inviting local colleges, military personnel and businesses to participate. For more information, or to registerContinue Reading
Kim Shaw/Courtesy Article It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for Marion County Republican Chairperson. My husband Steve and I are so proud to call Marion County home. We have a historic home in Jefferson which we have opened up to participate in the CandlelightContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates VFW Fish Fry – cancelled Note: we were notified on Friday that the fish fry has been cancelled this month. The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11a–2 p.m. Saturday, JanuaryContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion County Pct. dumpsite is moving! Commissioner Ralph Meisenheimer started the move of relocating the County dumpsite earlier this year by purchasing and working to clear and prepare the new property. For more than 30 years, the County has leased the property where theContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council wrapped up their final meeting of the year with a long agenda and the usual debates. Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez requested two bank accounts be created, separate from the City’s General Fund account, to allow his office to more easily receiveContinue Reading
Editor’s Note: The Jimplecute does not endorse any candidate at any level. This was provided by the candidate. The Jimplecute welcomes any candidacy announcements. Press Release Hunter Bonner, a born and raised Texan with 8 years of experience in Marion County, today announced his candidacy for the office of MarionContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It’s election season and candidates have filed for places on the ballot for the spring party primary elections. Marion County Tax Assessor/Collector Karen Jones filed to run as an independent this election. She is unopposed on any party pimary. She has previously filed in theContinue Reading
Some City employees to receive incentive pay V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker opened last Tuesday’s regular City Council meeting by announcing he would not be seeking a third term as Mayor when filing opens in January. “At this point, I’m going to let y’all know I’mContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date Cap & Gowns Parents of the Class of 2024, it’s time to order Caps and Gowns for graduation. See the Jefferson ISD FaceBook page for more details. VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars will resume their monthly Fish Fry on Saturday,Continue Reading
East Texas – Congressman Nathaniel Moran will travel across East Texas to announce his re-election campaign and visit with voters and local elected officials. “It has been an incredible honor to represent East Texas in Congress,” Moran said. “I look forward to the opportunity to continue working on behalf ofContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer We have had one hot summer! However, in the political world, things are just starting to heat up. Now is the time for Republicans to start getting focused on this Presidential Election. One of the very first things you must do to get ready for this electionContinue Reading
Child care centers closing across state An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44%Continue Reading
These are unofficial results – they still need to be finalized. There are 4 provisional (3 in city of Jefferson) and 1 mail ballot (not in City Limits) still to come in. City of Jefferson Ward 1 Candidate Early Mims Kellyville Elect Bldg Smithland Lone Oak Total Jim Finstrom 17Continue Reading