Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin’ It’s Spring y’all and it’s time to clean up that grill, and maybe even look at an upgrade. Spring and Summer grilling in the South is about as southern and natural as a glass of good, sweet tea. I canContinue Reading
Despite ranchhands’ desperate rides, Panhandle cattleman dies of smallpox On this day in 1883, pioneer Panhandle rancher Joe Morgan died of smallpox despite the heroic efforts of two of his cowboys. Little is known of Morgan’s life before he arrived in Texas in 1877. He located his spread in LipscombContinue Reading
1940: Group forms organization to honor trusty steeds On this day in 1940, livestock leaders met in Fort Worth to form the American Quarter Horse Association. Among those in attendance were rancher and quarter horse breeder Anne Burnett Hall and King Ranch president Robert J. Kleberg. The series of meetingsContinue Reading
1857: Future Texas publisher born in Tennessee On this day in 1857, Jefferson McLemore was born in Tennessee. He moved to Texas in 1878 and worked as a cowboy, printer, and newspaper reporter. He published a newspaper in Kyle in the 1880s, and from 1892 to 1896 was a memberContinue Reading
Spring Forward It’s that time of year again. Daylight savings Time begins at 2a Sunday, March 12. So, don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday or you might be extra early for church. Meetings Save the Date Mims Fish Fry A benefit fishContinue Reading
Blake Smith /Jefferson Jimplecute Built in 1907, the Jefferson Carnegie Library has not only planted roots in the town, but it has managed to provide a number of services to citizens young and old. This Victorian-style structure stands in the heart of Marion County and has continued to grow with theContinue Reading
Ken Bridges He was one of the last presidents of Mexico to rule over Texas and always portrayed as one of the great villains of Texas History. Santa Anna is an overwhelming presence in the history of early Mexico, shaping much of the direction of the country in that time period, and Texas by extension. His role in theContinue Reading
Dan Eakin I have often told a congregation: Every Sunday is the Lord’s Day, including Mother’s Day.But it is appropriate that one day a year be set aside to honor our mothers in May. And in June, to honor our fathers.Mother’s Day is May 14 this year.If your mother isContinue 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
By Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ New year new me, right? I honestly make fun of this year after year. But like a lot of you I “try” to hop on the bandwagon and like a lot of you that’s exactly what it is, “try” usually not very hard.Continue Reading
Hayden HewittSpecial to the Jimplecute “In the Heights,” is a 2021 movie musical based on the 2005 Broadway musical of the same name. While the story is almost the same in the new adaptation, it seems as if it is missing a lot of what makes the original so great.Continue Reading
Woogie the Sloth’s made his debut last week, so Zelina Wright and family headed out to Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park to meet him in his sanctuary and experience their drive-thru safari! Facebook Photo from Zelina WrightContinue Reading
Jefferson Cruise Night kicked off last Friday with 40 classic automobiles and they raised $147 for the Backpack Program. The event, sponsored by Big Cypress Corvette Club, is held the first Saturday of every month. Jimplecute photo by Hugh LewisContinue Reading
Jefferson “Bee Man” S.S. Brantley dropped by the Jimplecute offices to remind residents that honeybees are starting to move around a little earlier due to the warm weather. Brantley said to be sure and watch water meters, telephone, and cable tv connection boxes in your yards for bee activity. HeContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Samuel Augustus Maverick came to Texas with a dream of making a fortune in land sales. In the process, he became one of the most memorable characters in the history of the state and an important figure in its early history. In the process, he became the originalContinue Reading
Marion County Chamber of Commerce held their Monthly Breakfast Mixer on Tuesday at Magnolia Place. Those attending the mixer were able to introduce themselves and provide information on the businesses offerings. The mixer is the last Tuesday of each month.Continue Reading
Sheridan Mears/Contributing writer Joe McClour was born in a small town in Oklahoma. Just like any other small country town, he was raised with good old fashion values. As time went on, he grew to love things of the new age. McClour explored all types of genres in the musicContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin !! 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 youContinue Reading
What else would folks have to do on a rainy afternoon before a tornado showed up other than firing off a cannon? At 5pm Thursday downtown Jefferson residents heard what May have sounded like transformers blowing across town. But it was Tom Moss, David Durocher, and a number of onlookersContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Howard Hughes was a man who once commanded the world’s attention, sometimes for all the wrong reasons. His story is one of wealth, power, fame, and the dangers of obsession. Howard Robard Hughes, Jr., was born in Houston on Christmas Eve, 1905. His father, Howard R. Hughes,Continue Reading