AUSTIN — One of the many things Texas is known for is the abundance of beautiful wildflowers that line hills and highways every spring. What many wildflower admirers may not know is that fall is the ideal time to plant wildflower seeds in preparation for those spring blooms. Many nativeContinue Reading
Musical Troup performs to say ‘Thank You’ on Saturday Staff Reports Eastern Europe is coming to Jefferson in a special concert sponsored by Razom for Ukraine, a U.S. non-profit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and the top advocate for the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral relationship. The group has partnered withContinue Reading
Staff Reports The MVPA-HA Convoy Command is working it’s way across America this month, and will take a break from their transcontinental trek on Tuesday for a stop in Jefferson. The group is retracing the historic 1918 Jefferson Highway route from the Minnesota border to New Orleans, La., in 30Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates Concert The Cumberland Presbyterian Church will also hold a free concert at 4p Saturday featuring Jennifer Campbell and Shirley Latham. They will be performing on the recently donated Steinway piano donated to the church. Conference Grace & Truth Church, 31440 Hwy 49, Avinger, will hold their 3rdContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist Catchy jingles can drive an advertising campaign, influencing the public long after the advertising dollars have been spent. Oscar Mayer has proven to be a consummate marketer, producing two of the most highly successful and recognizable jingles of all time. Their products: wieners and bologna. In the earlyContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! Well, here we are y’all, summers dying down and the shorter cooler days and crisp cool nights are finally starting. Here in the south, I’m seeing trucks headed to the woods, the last hay being brought in from the fields, fall decor going upContinue Reading
Created by Shangri La Tarot, Astrology, Reiki, 111 Austin Street, 469-994-2295 For the Week of October 15-22 This week’s horoscopes highlight personal growth and emotional clarity. Each sign is encouraged to look within and face the issues that have been holding them back. Whether it’s stepping out of your comfortContinue Reading
Tall Tales come to Jefferson October 26 Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s community theatre, the Opera House Theatre Players, is having a “spook-tale” event on Saturday, October 26, at Tony’s Italian Restaurant in downtown. The evening will be a sort of story-telling event where anyone can get on stage and tellContinue Reading
Local Music Corner October 19 October 20 Dining Specials The Hive Jefferson Outpost All plate lunches come with two sides, roll or cornbread, and dessert. To-Go orders call 903-665-8881. We also offer curbside service. Pop Culture Continue Reading
Press Release Total Farm is excited to announce the final two weekends of its Fall Festival, running every Saturday and Sunday in October! Located at 601 S Polk Street, the farm offers a family-friendly atmosphere full of fall fun and activities. The festival takes place Saturdays from 10a-3p and SundaysContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute As Jefferson, Texas, ushers in cooler temperatures, a variety of fall festivities are planned to ensure that everyone in the community can enjoy the season. From farm adventures to Halloween fun, there’s something for every age and interest. Here’s a chronological rundown of upcoming events that youContinue Reading
Jimplecute photos by Laura Allen & Hugh Lewis Last weekend’s near perfect weather brought out the crowds for the 11th Annual East Texas Burn Run in downtown. The event drew several thousand bikers and bike enthusiasts, all to raise money for Camp I’m Still Me in Waskom.Continue Reading
The Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club celebrated their 25th anniversary last weekend with a banquet and honored Mamie Burton Thompson for her years of service to the organization. MJC is an organization that provides scholarships and assistance to those in Jefferson and Marion County throughout the year. Dr. John Cooper Jr. wasContinue Reading
Press Release The Cemetery Sista, led by Dr. Jennifer R. Blanks, is proud to share findings from their dissertation, Centering Cemeteries in Environmental Justice: Observing Community Connectivity in Historic Texas Black Cemeteries, which explored the preservation of African American cemeteries, with a focus on the Pyland African American Cemetery andContinue Reading
Eastern Europe is coming to Jefferson in a special concert sponsored by Razom for Ukraine, a U.S. non-profit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and the top advocate for the U.S.-Ukraine bilateral relationship. The group has partnered with the Friends of the Jefferson Arts and Cumberland Presbyterian Church toContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson’s annual celebration of National Night Out on Tuesday drew record crowds again this year as the event moved to W.F. Lockett Stadium. Event Organizers Billy Ramsey, and Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez were extremely pleased with the evenings success. The event has been held at theContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners got an updated look at the proposed spay and neuter voucher program proposed by Friends of Jefferson Animals along with a suggested “Intact Pet Permit” ordinance during Mondays regular meeting. FOJA representative Dina Carroll presented a voucher application designed to check forContinue Reading
Rick Smith/Columnist He graduated from Santa Fe High School in Alma, MO, home of the Chiefs, the summer of 1981, a member of the National Honor Society and “one of the smartest kids in school.” He played football, basketball and sat in the first chair of the saxophone section. HeContinue Reading
Staff Reports For a quarter-century, Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club (MJC) has been dedicated to serving the Jefferson community with unwavering commitment and passion. Their journey has been marked by meaningful contributions and lasting impact, from providing scholarships (Bernice McCurry Burton Memorial Scholarship) and school supplies to the students of Jefferson ISDContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute Caddo Lake is a place filled with beauty, mystery, and memories for many families who have lived along its shores for generations. It’s also the setting for a delightful new children’s book called Caddo Lake: The Man They Call Paw Bear and the Brim Queen, written byContinue Reading