Hunter Bonner formally declared his candidacy for the Marion County Republican Party Chair on Wednesday afternoon in a live video announcement. Bonner, a resident of western Marion County, said he wanted to work to ensure everyone in the county is represented and has the opportunity to vote in elections. HeContinue Reading
Marion County residents approved the creation of the Marion County Assistance District and the addition of a 1.5% sales and use tax 324-247. Early voting results had the District being approved by 7%, a margin which increased as results came in, eventually finishing up at 13.48%. “This is about MarionContinue Reading
Below are sample copies of the Marion County ballots for the November 2, 2021, election. The ballots are for all precincts EXCEPT those located inside the city limits of the City of Jefferson. City of Jefferson precinct ballots NLY contain the State of Texas Constitutional Ammendments. The Special Election sectionContinue Reading
Community Center, FUMC Jefferson locations eliminated following public hearing V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved closing the Jefferson Community Center and the First United Methodist Church – Jefferson polling locations following a public hearing Wednesday morning. Less than 70 people voted at the Community Center inContinue Reading
The residents of Ward 2 came to the polls in greater numbers this time around and selected Robin Moore as their representative for the next two years. 82 total votes were cast with 39 going to incumbent Tyrani Braddock and 43 to challenger Robin Moore. At the end of theContinue Reading
What started as a meeting to convey hope and togetherness, quickly turned contentious as a crowd of area residents packed the meeting room for last nights Jefferson City Council meeting, mostly all focused on the City’s ability and priority of supplying water to the proposed Moon Lake Estates development onContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Economic Development Corp (JEDCO) restarted their monthly meetings this week with a special meeting geared at getting new board members up to speed on JEDCO activities and hearing presentations on Railroad Quiet Zones and a new housing development on Moon LakeContinue Reading
A marathon two hour Jefferson City Council meeting Tuesday night ultimately ended with three new stop signs going up, new election equipment being purchased and tabling of several items. New stop signs will be being installed at Dallas and Market, Henderson and Walnut and Walnut and Orleans streets, to helpContinue Reading
Newly elected Marion County officials were sworn in on January 1 by Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith.Continue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday to canvas the 2020 General Election results. The Herald/Jimplecute will be live for this meeting.Continue Reading
From Marion County Clerk, Vickie Smith October 1, 2020 Press Release Marion County, Texas, registered voters who have requested a ballot by mail should be receiving them in the next few days. Once you receive your ballot, please mark it and return to my office at your earliest convenience. YouContinue Reading
The Marion County Democratic Party is having a voter registration drive from 12-2p.m. Saturday, August 15, at the Jefferson Community Center, 502 Haywood St. “Please come and get registered for the upcoming general election,” said Marion County Democratic Party Chair Ricky Harrignton. “Early voting starts October 13th. We will beContinue Reading
Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith issued the following reminders about voting. Our world has changed due to the COVID-19 virus. We are doing everything we can to assure voters and our election workers that they will be able to vote safely. There are three methods to cast a ballot inContinue Reading
From Press Release issued by Robert West Robert West, The Dirt Road Congressman Robert West is pursuing John Ratcliffe’s spot on the November Ballot. Mr. West who lives on 28 acres down a dirt road is seeking to replace John Ratcliffe on the November Ballot. “It’s time someone who livesContinue Reading
EARLY VOTING FOR THE JULY 14TH, 2020 DEMOCRATIC PARTY RUNOFF ELECTION WILL BE JUNE 29, 2020 TO JULY 2, 2020 ANDJULY 6, 2020 TO JULY 10, 2020, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.AT THE MARION COUNTY ELECTION BUILDING, 504 N. ALLEY, JEFFERSON, TEXAS. POLLING PLACES FOR JULY 14, 2020 DEMOCRATIC PARTYContinue 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
In Person, Teleconference, Written Comments Possible NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE USE OF COUNTYWIDE POLLING PLACES DURING THEMARCH 3, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of April, 2020, the Commissioner’s Court of Marion County will hold a special meeting at 9:00 a.m. TheContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The City of Jefferson implemented a curfew for anyone 16 years old or younger from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, during Friday’s special session. The curfew goes into effect immediately. Jefferson Police Chief Jason Carroll made theContinue Reading
Note: The School Board met Tuesday in a virtual meeting. The Herald re-streamed the meeting in two parts. These are minutes supplied by JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell. From Rob Barnwell Regular MeetingApril 14, 2020 The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm. (This meeting wasContinue Reading
The City of Jefferson will have a special meeting at Noon Friday to move the scheduled May 2, 2020, election to November, approve additional resolutions for grants, and consider a curfew. The meeting will be in the District Courtroom. This is a replacement meeting as the original posted agenda wasContinue Reading