9/11/1890: Fort Sam Houston officially named On this day in 1890, the United States War Department designated “the military post at San Antonio” as Fort Sam Houston in honor of Gen. Sam Houston. Originally established in 1845, the “Post of San Antonio” started land acquisition and construction in the 1870s,Continue Reading
9/10/1869: Washerwoman buys valuable Dallas property On this day in 1869, former slave Hope Thompson and her husband Isaac purchased a piece of property on Elm Street in what is now downtown Dallas. Thompson, a washerwoman, borrowed the purchase price of fifty dollars from banker William Henry Gaston and repaidContinue Reading
Marshall, TX—The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will open its 71st season with Romantic Interludes, a performance at Baker Auditorium at East Texas Baptist University at 7 p.m. September 17, 2022. The concert will feature Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto, which has long been an audience favorite because of its beautiful Romantic melodies. Continue Reading
Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin • Sept 2: Chris Cain • Sept 3: Already Gone (Eagles Tribute) • Sept 4: 1852 Austin Street Band All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Sept 2: Captain Joe All Bands start at 9 p.m. Upcoming Meetings • Jefferson City Council 6:30p SeptContinue Reading
Staff and owners of 1852 on Austin kicked off their 1yr anniversary with a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon. Music by Chris Cain, The Sultans, and the 1852 Austin Street Band will celebrate the weekendContinue Reading
While the Eagles tribute band was set to perform for the 1yr anniversary celebrations, the band came down with COVID and will be unable to perform. Thankfully Shreveport’s The Sultans were able to slip over to Jefferson for the evening. Blues Legend Chris Cain will start off the weekend withContinue Reading
Devlyn Brooks/Lutheran Minister Another church in my hometown has been preaching a sermon series called “Jesus took naps. Be like Jesus.” The pastors at the church aren’t just being coy; they’re actually driving home an important message to their parishioners: Even Jesus rested. In our supercharged, hyperconnected, overstimulated way ofContinue Reading
Members of the Jefferson VFW Post 10373 and Auxiliary said goodbye to Phyllis Bean after 40 years of service to the Ladies Auxiliary. Phyllis is moving back to Minnesota this week. The Post and Auxiliary honored her with a plaque and a reception last Sunday.Continue Reading
Woman of Jefferson (WOJO) new officers of 2022-2024 at their August meeting.. President is Francene Deprez, Vice President is Cindy Pinkerton, Treasurer is Kim Shaw and Secretary is Michelle Miller. Continue Reading
The 1852 on Austin will celebrate its First Year Anniversary Celebration and Ribbon Cutting is at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. It is Located at 124 E Austin St. in Jefferson. Cake and light refreshments will be served. Jefferson’s Inaugural Dessert Contest, is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday,Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The American highway is a unique experience. Americans can travel anywhere at any time connected by a network of tens of thousands of miles of paved highways. Drivers can drive through farmlands, hills, dense forests, towering mountains, and flower-strewn prairies in a matter of hours compared to theContinue Reading
Devlyn Brooks/Lutheran Minister They say that travel is good for the soul. I also say travel is good for faith as it gives you a greater perspective about what a fascinating planet on which we live. Thanks to a couple of recent work and personal trips, within 10 days, IContinue Reading
Front: Marian Ball Whatley, Mary Ann Morris Bornman, Audrey Scott Whatley, Charlene Grubbs Pate, Barbara Comer Stewart. Middle: Travis Summerlin, Deanna McCasland Mitchell, Shirley Hogue Sawyer, Shirley Mauldin Chatham, Harry George, Gloria Birmingham Brooks, Barbara Nelms Corpier, Jerry Lee, Byron Waldrop, Back: Martha Hackney Summerlin, Billy Whatley, Leon Fitzgerald, JohnContinue Reading
From Left: Riley Sachtleben, Betty Montgomery Bollman, Kent Oney, Ginger Hicks McNeely, Preston NelsonContinue Reading
For the Jimpolecute Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players aree announcing there are still tickets left for the Saturday, Sept. 3, concert by the beloved Sons of the Pioneers.. According to several board members who are selling tickets, there are still a number of tickets left in the general admission seatingContinue Reading
Gary Hunt was named Jefferson Rotarian of the year 2021-2022 at last week’s club meeting. The ‘Rotarian of the Year’ award may be given to a member who exhibits “Service Above Self” in their daily activities and who promotes Rotary by their actions, involvements and principled commitment to the Four-WayContinue Reading
Jimplecute photographer Laura Allen won an Honorable Mention at this year’s Creative Arts at the Texas State Fair! Her photograph was taken during the 2021 Diamond Don’s AHRMA National Vintage Motocross held here in Jefferson every September.Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Pa Ferguson was one of the most controversial governors in the history of Texas. The consequences of his administration would be felt for years. As a result of his actions, in 1917, Ferguson became the only Texas governor impeached and removed from office. James Edward Ferguson, also calledContinue Reading
Dan Eakin/Baptist Minister I recently saw a bumper sticker on the back of a pickup. I couldn’t quite read it so I pulled up a little closer. Then I read it. It said: “Are you following Jesus this close?” There are different levels of closeness. Sometimes we hear people criticize Peter forContinue Reading
The Excelsior Hotel is replacing the big beams and restoring the balcony on the front of the hotel. “Of all the improvements we’ve made this one is the most fascinating to watch. History in the making!” said manager Nancy Canson.Continue Reading