Bethel Baptist Church will hold their Homecoming Celebration 10 a.m. Sunday. The church was organized in 1901. Pictured above left are Bertha Belcher, Quida Niblett, Siybl Moseley, Maurine Moseley, Paul Moseley, Charlie Fason, Earl Belcher, Elsie Smith, Ceedie Fason, Jack Taylor. Above right is a group of unnamed students. IfContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The 1950s and 1960s introduced Americans to television and riveted audiences with tales of the frontier. One of the most noted actors of the era was Texan Fess Parker. He became one of the most popular actors of the time, giving life to legendary American figures such asContinue Reading
Come ride the Easter Egg Express, an antique narrow gauge gas-powered train, along the scenic Big Cypress Bayou, on Saturday, April 8, at 12:30 and 2:30. Enjoy the excellent view of the wetlands, piney woods and wildlife along the river in the open-canopied observation cars. The Historic Jefferson Railway willContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer One of the most popular two films ever made in the 1940s, Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon, will be presented in a radio-script form by Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players on Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22 at the VFW Building on Hwy 59 nearContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!! That’s right s’mores in the summer, it’s a thing, or it could be. I’ve never been considered completely sane and with it 100° or hotter outside, I probably got ya attention. But seriously if you like them, you like them, if you have everContinue Reading
The printed copy of the Rummage Sale map was rendered unreadable due to a linking error at the press. We apologize for that inconvenience. But, Attached is a copy of the map for you to use.Continue Reading
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Christopher Lyles, right, from Hughes Springs, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. The 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. U.S. NavyContinue Reading
The Jefferson High School class of 1960 held a class reunion Saturday in Jefferson. Attendees were, seated from left, Pat Day George, Anita Smith Perot, Jessica Tolleson Watson, Robbie Knight Fortune, Betty Lou Ford, Julia Meisenheimer McElvy, Sammie Stafford Bower, Ned Allen Ford and Earnest Allen, Jr., Standing, from left,Continue Reading
If you’re participating in the Citywide Rummage Sale and want your location on the map, contact either the Jimplecute or the Marion County Chamber of Commerce by 10a Wednesday morning. There is a minimal fee to be on the map. The Jimplecute can be reached at: JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com, or 903-665-2462 TheContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The career of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna brought him to the height of power in Mexican politics, serving as president on eleven different occasions though he preferred to be leading his armies in the field. His career had also brought him nearly into political oblivion. In spiteContinue Reading
Devlyn Brooks/Contributing writer I think our efforts as faithful people would ring a whole lot more genuine with those who are skeptical of religion if we spent more time trying to “convert” ourselves versus others. Yes, our scriptures do preach to us that we are to bring the “good news” toContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin’ Here we are y’all!! We have sprung forward, we are feeling the warmer days, and not so welcoming the mosquitos. We are right in the midst of crawfish season!!! Big boils for fundraisers and crawfish festivals are getting geared up. Continue Reading
Two new food related businesses opened in Jefferson recently and both are dedicated to bringing more options and food choices for residents. A speciality grocery store has returned to as the Foodie Tasting Room opened their doors last week on Lafayette Street in the space once operated by Leader DryContinue Reading
The Jefferson Lions Club held their inaugural Lucky 5K and Fun Run Saturday in Jefferson. They had a great turnout and are already planning for next year’s race. Courtesy PhotosContinue Reading
Local Music Corner By Micah S. White, Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
1836: Groce’s plantation becomes temporary capital of Texas On this day in 1836, the new government of Texas began a three-day stay at Groce’s Retreat, Jared E. Groce’s plantation home, in what is now southwestern Grimes County. President David G. Burnet and his cabinet sought sanctuary there as they retreatedContinue Reading
1836: Convention of 1836 breaks up in a hu On this day in 1836, the Convention of 1836 adjourned in haste as the Mexican army approached Washington-on-the-Brazos. The convention, which met on March 1, drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, organized theContinue Reading
Kids driving you crazy? Bring them out for a ride on an antique train along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. On Saturday, March 18, jump aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express and see the “haunted” historic train depot decked out in green. Trains will depart at 12:30 andContinue Reading
Meetings • City Council, March 21, 5:30p Save the Date • March 17-18: Knightlight Tavern’s Medieval Wine Fair • March 18: Jefferson Lion’s Lucky 5K & Fun Run • March 30-April 1: Citywide Rummage Sale • April 1: Miata Madness • April 1: MCDCSCO 20th Anniversary • First Saturday ofContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer In 1836, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, the president and general who dominated the political scene in Mexico, rose into Texas with his army, with destruction on his mind. He was determined to put down the uprising of the Texas colonists. He had spent months campaigning acrossContinue Reading