By David Wall When mums finish blooming and start turning brown, there’s always the question of what to do with them during winter. Well, take a look at the shrub base. There should be shoots emerging at the base of each flowering stalk. These are next year’s stems. So, leaveContinue Reading
1891: High bridge sees its dawn over the Sunset Route On this day in 1891, construction began on the Pecos High Bridge in Val Verde County. Completed in early 1892, this structure was actually the second bridge built to serve trains traveling on the Southern Pacific’s Sunset Route, and theContinue Reading
Are you looking for health insurance for your family? Some timely shopping tips: If you’re using HealthCare.gov, note these deadlines: You have until December 15 to sign up for coverage that starts January 1. You have until January 15 to sign up for coverage that starts February 1. If you areContinue Reading
1940: Cowboy poet goes home On this day in 1940, the cowboy “poet laureate,” Lysius Gough, was found dead at his home in Amarillo. His latest poem, still scrolled in the typewriter, was appropriately titled “Gone.” Gough, born in Lamar County in 1862, was a man of diverse talents andContinue Reading
1866: Like joins like as Belle Starr marries horse thief Jim Reed On this day in 1866, Myra Maybelle (or Belle) Shirley, better known as Belle Starr, married outlaw Jim Reed. Reed eventually became involved with the Younger, James, and Starr gangs, which killed and looted throughout Texas, Arkansas, andContinue Reading
Devlyn Brooks/Lutheran minister There is a reason that the Apostle Paul spends so much time writing about believers being the body of Christ. For instance, in 1 Corinthians 12:27, he writes: “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” And IContinue Reading
Early voting begins Oct. 24 Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Applications for voting by mail must be received by Oct. 28, according to the secretary of state’s office. Texans are eligible to vote by mail if they are 65 or older; sick or disabled; are expected to give birthContinue Reading
The Women of Jefferson will hold a social from 5-7p at the Black Swan. Admission is $20 and covers appetizers, entertainment and complimentary beverages.Continue Reading
Local youth enjoyed Fall Fest on October 15 at the Jefferson High School practice field.Continue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Oct. 21: Grey Daddies • Oct. 29: Paul Thorn All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Oct. 22: Rewind Band 9p-1a • Oct 29: Monster Mash with 8 Track, Costume Contest Haywood House • Oct. 21: John Ford Coley, 7p Meetings • ChamberContinue Reading
Submitted story A group of volunteers came together Saturday to protect and preserve a little bit of history from Jefferson’s past. Listed with the Library of Congress as the “Rowell Deware Dependency, 202 Dixon Street, Jefferson, Marion County, Texas” the structure had been vacant for decades when owners JerryContinue Reading
By Ken Bridges Two orphaned brothers headed west in search of adventure and a new life. The story is common in the annals of the frontier. In the case of brothers Francis and Thomas Lubbock of South Carolina, their story would play an important role in Texas History. Francis RichardContinue Reading
Jefferson Central Church announced this week that several churches in the Northeast Texas area have joined together to bring the 200th exhibit of Messiah’s Mansion to Jefferson. Messiah’s Mansion is a traveling exhibit offering free tours in English and Spanish, of a full-scale model of Moses’ Sanctuary, bringing to lifeContinue Reading
The Krewe of Hebe announced their 2023 Mardi Gras Upriver Royalty this week. Queen Gina Davis (left) will represent the Krewe of Friends. King Richard Turner will represent the Krewe of Procrastination. With Turner is 2022 Queen Darlene Keith.Continue Reading
On Tuesday, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and Heritage Baptist Church hosted a roundtable discussion with invited citizens about the needs of Jefferson and Marion County with US Congressional candidate Judge Nathaniel Moran. Early voting begins on Monday.Continue Reading
Students at Country Day School enjoyed a visit this week from Smokey the Bear.Continue Reading
1852 on Austin took top honors at the 2022 Taste of Jefferson. Magnolia Place came in second. The annual event was delayed about an hour as participants waited for the much needed rain to clear out. Despite a smaller crowd, Chamber President/Director Paul Moore declared the event a success andContinue Reading
The 2022 Miss Marion County pageant was held over the weekend. Back row from left, 2022 Teen Miss Marion County Elizabeth Smith, 2021 Teen Miss Marion County Rayleigh Gulk, 2022 Miss Marion County Kylie Neuville, 2022 Jr. Miss Marion County Natalie McGriff, 2021 Jr. Miss Marion County Brooklyn Moore, 2021Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer John Ireland lost more political races than he won, but he had an important role in state history. He rose from an impoverished background to become a Civil War officer, judge, and governor. Along the way, he helped create two icons of Texas: the University of Texas andContinue Reading
Marcia Thomas Casting for the upcoming Opera House Theatre Players production of “The Afterlife Radio Show of Edgar Allen Poe” is complete, according to the director Sara Davis. Gary Eigenman was casted in the title role of Edgar Allen Poe. Other members of the ensemble include Brett Powell, David Nelson,Continue Reading