Jefferson was recently among a list of cities in Texas to “Chill Out” in by WorldAtlas.com Read the full list here: https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/the-best-small-towns-in-texas-to-chill-out.htmlContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It is Mother’s Day. And one that hasn’t felt the same in over a decade and it never will again. One’s mother is someone special – unique even – and once their gone, it’s never the same. Mother’s are both a blessing and a specialContinue Reading
Blake Smith /Jefferson Jimplecute Despite the fact that there is more than enough food produced to feed the world, over 800 million people still go hungry each day. Although world hunger is a known cause, many people are unaware of how close the issue can hit home. Food pantries like BlessingsContinue Reading
Michael Murphy Contributing writer ‘He Restores My Soul Four’ – simple words that are life-transforming. When I pray, I often pray for myself. Oh, I also pray for others. Sometimes it is a very long list of others. People will say that they find it hard to pray for longerContinue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef It’s wedding season yall!!! So as most of you know I closed my last full-service catering business over 8 years ago. I have since helped friends, past clients, and local organizations, but I officially stopped all catering with a final wedding I didContinue Reading
David Wall/Contributing Writer Mexican white oak (Quercus polymorpha) or its alias as Monterrey oak is incredible tree that remains to date relatively unknown. A primary reason is that until 1992 when a small stand was discovered in SW TX, it was not known to exist in the U.S. Normal rangeContinue Reading
Teen Miss Marion County Lizzie Goebel and Jr. Miss Marion County Natalie McGriff donned period attire for Pilgrimage weekend. The young ladies spent the weekend promoting Jefferson.Continue Reading
Students from Jefferson High School participated in the Pilgrimage Art Contest and have their entries displayed at the Jefferson post office. First place went to Michelle Brady, second place went to Cynthia Munoz and third place went to Caroline Wilson. Students from Jefferson Elementary also had the Pilgrimage spirit andContinue Reading
Loud Noise There will be loud noises throughout the upcoming Pilgrimage weekend. Please keep your pets safely secured during the following times: Streets Close Due to the Pilgrimage Parade and Street Skirmish we request the following streets be cleared of all vehicles by 6am on Saturday, May 6th, 2023: MeetingsContinue Reading
As many writers have noted, writing is the painting of a picture in another person’s mind using only words. The magnificent scenery of Texas has inspired many artists and writers through the years, and the backdrop of overwhelming beauty and sometimes larger-than-life characters has often been the spark needed for a greatContinue Reading
Staff Reports Dr. Glenn Young will be the speaker at the annual spring meeting of the T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation held at the Josephine Davidson Memorial Chapel in the pine-clad woods near Harleton, a part of one of the most unique events in Harrison County. This event begins at 11a.m.Continue Reading
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin!! I posted a picture on Facebook, at home making a BLT sandwiches. Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and let me tell you, everyone went crazy. I know everyone on social media would rather see pictures of my food than my face andContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players closed the third production of their 34th season recently with the presentation of two radio script plays, “Casablanca” and “The Maltese Falcon”, both films of the famed actor Humphrey Bogart. According to theatre director, Marcia Thomas, the plays were warmly received by theContinue Reading
David Wall Peanut plants are somewhat unique in that they flower like a traditional vegetable plant but instead of producing their “fruit” above ground, they send what are called pegs down into the dirt to produce their nuts below ground. The 4-5-month requirement is hard to squeeze in for manyContinue Reading
Staff Reports Gen. Nathaniel Banks and his Federal forces spent the spring of 1864 slowly making their way up the Red River but were repulsed by Confederate forces in battle near Mansfield, Louisiana.Had U.S. troops managed to fight through and capture Shreveport, the East Texas supply depots in Marshall andContinue Reading
Event Details Diamond Bessie Murder Trial. The 69th Diamond Bessie Murder Trial kicks off Pilgrimage with the first of five performances beginning on Thursday. This captivating drama is based on the true story of a murder and a subsequent trial which occurred in Jefferson in 1877. All performances of theContinue Reading
AUSTIN — Take me out to the park! Texas State Parks and Minor League Baseball teams around the state are teaming up to bring the ultimate day/night doubleheader opportunity for visitors to spend a day at a state park and a night at the ballpark. Five minor league teams willContinue Reading
Dr. Glenn Young will be the featured speaker at the annual spring meeting of the T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation held at the Josephine Davidson Memorial Chapel in the pine-clad woods near Harleton, a part of one of the most unique events in Harrison County. This event begins at 11a.m. on Saturday,Continue Reading
AUSTIN — Alligator gar hold a special place in Texans’ hearts as the largest and longest-living freshwater species in the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) works to ensure healthy populations remain in Texas for future generations to enjoy. As waters warm and alligator gar fishing heats upContinue Reading
By David Wall For so many of us, especially for diabetics, it’s important to check the sugar content in products. We normally think “no sugar,” “less sugar,” or “lite” must be better for us, and in most instances, such is smart thinking. Recently, however, an ingredient often found in regularContinue Reading