AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is taking public comment until March 27 to the following proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Zones. • Extend the regular goose season for light geese to 19 days in the easternContinue Reading
Eugene Robinson Marion County Historical Society Before settling in Jefferson, Eugene Robinson served as a medic in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He met is future wife, Ida M. Robinson, while attending Texas College in Tyler. He earned a Master’s Degree in education and was a teacher for several years.Continue 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
Ken Bridges It often takes courage to stand up for a principle. Because of people who do, the world starts to change. One Texas dentist, Dr. Lonnie Smith, changed the way Americans vote. A 1944 Supreme Court decision forced Texas and states across the country to change election laws. Dr.Continue Reading
Richard Skinner/Jefferson First Assembly of God We have all heard the cliché, patience is a virtue. If we’re honest many of us are lacking in this virtue. Even more than that, this virtue is not desired by many of us. In our flesh, we often value immediacy. We want ourContinue Reading
Staff Reports St. Paul United Methodist Church will celebrate Black History Month with a program starting at 11:30a Sunday. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is the theme for the celebration. A Soul Food Gala will immediately follow the worship service. The church is located at 111 Crawford Street, across theContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee As most of you know it’s CRAWFISH SEASON, most southerner’s favorite season. When you think crawfish surely you think of corn, potatoes, maybe mushrooms, garlic, and lemons. I think of the drinks I’ll be having with them if you know what I mean…all jokes aside, I thinkContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer Advice on what NOT to plant in your yard! Silver maple. Fast growing shade tree, with weak wood prone to breaking in wind. Roots love sewage pipes. Well known for cracking driveways & sidewalks. Ash trees. Sturdy, tough, well-liked tree, and property value increaser.. Unfortunately, the EmeraldContinue Reading
Removing a Tree Stump David Wall/Contributing Writer Over 60 years ago, the biggest oak tree in our yard came down in a storm, leaving a stump around 40” in diameter. Mechanized tree stump removal was not available, so Dad went shopping and came home with a can of tree stumpContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Friday: 2/23 Saturday: 2/24 Thursday: 02/29 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Open till 10 pmContinue Reading
From Marion County Historical Commission R.D., Willie Mae Douglas remembered as fixtures in Marion County The Marion County Historical Commission contributed this report honoring the life and legacy of Dr. R.D. and Willie Mae Douglas. “In this East Texas town, back in 1950s and 60s, where black residents for theContinue Reading
Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute In early 2023, the Marion County Health and Resource Coalition emerged as a beacon of hope, responding to the pressing need for accessible healthcare in the county. The coalition has achieved remarkable progress in less than a year. Will Thomas and Peg Brown-Walker went over the coalition’sContinue 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
Staff Reports Jefferson will take time to remember the loss of the Mittie Stephens and take a moment to celebrate the contributions of the Big Cypress Bayou to t he growth and wealth of Jefferson. Two events will take place on Monday. Starting at 2p at the Turning Basin parkContinue Reading
Ken Bridges Not everyone is destined to win all the races they race or the fights that they fight. And on some special select occasions, some of those daring souls are recognized for what they do achieve and the importance of the work to which they dedicate their lives. One ofContinue Reading
Absolutely no beads, etc, are to be thrown from balconies or roof tops during the parades Doo-Dah Parade – Friday, February 9, starting at 6p till the end – Jefferson Street to Lions Park to Henderson – Henderson Street from Line to Market – Market Street from Henderson to Austin Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Next to Mardi Gras one of the biggest festivals in the Big Easy is of course Jazz Fest. Personally, I’m not a fan of New Orleans Mardi Gras, it’s just too many people. Don’t get me wrong I love New Orleans! I even onceContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer This young man with a horn is known far and wide now as “Rockin’ Riley.” Only 13 years old, Riley first started on the keyboard when he was only six years old and entertained at Jefferson’s community theatre productions from that point on. He has not onlyContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer I start to get antsy every January, wanting to have everything for my gardens ready and in place for the soon-to-be growing season, onions excepted, which were put in the ground I mid-late January. One of the biggest items every year is the soil. Have I improvedContinue Reading
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Thursday: 2/8 Friday: 2/9 Saturday: 2/10 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Open till 10 pmContinue Reading