Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Tex Ritter became one of country music’s most famous stars just as it was becoming known nationwide. He became a beloved character in dozens of appearances in movies, radio, and TV and released dozens of hit songs. He was born Woodward Maurice Ritter in January 1905 onContinue Reading
Rabbi Linda/ Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom, We recently celebrated Passover where we still celebrate the death and resurrection of Yeshua. We are now counting the Omer. The Torah commands us to count the Omer for yourself 7 weeks equaling 49 days. The 50th day is Shavuot. Counting of the Omer leadsContinue Reading
On Saturday morning, May 14, 2022, the Jefferson Historical Society and Museum and the Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club celebrated the Tenth Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the R.D. Moses T & P Model Railroad at the Depot at the Museum. Attending were Museum Board members andContinue Reading
Darlene Taylor Murals of Texarkana works on Jefferson’s newest mural on the side of the “Bankers Building” on Walnut Street in downtown. Art on the Bayou had the mural created to add to the artistic flavor to downtown.Continue Reading
The Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (CLNWR) Trail-of-the-Month for May is Starr Ranch Trail. On Saturday, May 28, 9am-1pm, volunteers with the Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists (CBTMN) will be at the Visitor Center and at Starr Ranch trail to welcome you, give you a map,Continue Reading
Sarah Cockrell was Dallas’ first millionaire Ken Bridges Contributing writer Success sometimes comes from the most unlikely places. Those intrepid souls willing to take a chance are the ones who change the course of their own lives and sometimes their own communities. Sarah Cockrell, an early Dallas settler, was oneContinue Reading
Quarterly Lecture Series Our next Quarterly Lecture Series presentation will be “Growing Up Jefferson” by John Taylor. John, a native Jeffersonian, will be telling stories about being a child in our wonderful city. It will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the Moseley Gallery on the 2nd floor ofContinue Reading
“Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!” –B.B. King “Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King.” –The Washington Post “Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder ofContinue Reading
On May 21, individuals, families and organizations are encouraged to participate in honoring our Marion County veterans by placing gravesite Memorial Day American flags at local cemeteries. American flags will be provided through the collaborative efforts of VFW Post 10373, VFW Post 10373 Auxiliary, the American Legion of Jefferson,Continue Reading
By Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players are in rehearsal now for the next production, a comedy called “Laundry and Bourbon” by the late Shreveport playwright James McLure. Set in Maynard, Texas in the late 60s or early 70s, the comedy features three women friends of longContinue Reading
Dates and Times: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, May 15, 2022, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The 2022 Historic Jefferson Train Show, sponsored by The Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club; Historic Jefferson Railway; and Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari, will celebrate the anniversary ofContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer To accomplish great things, one must be willing to perform great work over a great span of time. Rice University in Houston, which has come to exemplify such glory, has in its century of life become one of the most respected universities in the nation. The collegeContinue Reading
On April 23, four Avinger High School students participated in the Region 3 Academic Meet. Jason Kress placed 2nd in the region and earned his place to compete at the state level. The team made up of Jason Kress, Caci Dunnam, Charlene Kress, and Austyn Alexander placed 2nd in theContinue Reading
Ms. Howard’s class of Artisans at Jefferson ISD participated in Pilgrimage 2022. All entries are in the USPS post office, just across from The Jefferson Carnegie Library.Continue Reading
JPD’s Cynthia Romano and Mary Ayala, helped JPD participate in a prescription “Take Back” day Saturday at Brookshires and the JPD station. Help prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by properly disposing of any unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications in your home. They keep a drop box at theContinue Reading
Treat your Mom for a ride on an antique narrow-gauge gas-powered train that takes you along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas and celebrate Mother’s Day. Trains will run on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 12:30 and 2:30. Mothers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children. Diamond Don RVContinue Reading
Beat Root Revival performs at Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) at 200 Market Street Winnsboro, Texas at 7:30 pm May 14. Beat Root Revival is a multi-instrumentalist roots duo made up of powerhouse harmonic vocalists Andrea Magee and Ben Jones who combine elements of folk, blues, country, and rock to create aContinue Reading
By Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players announces the cast for “Laundry and Bourbon”, the one-act play that will be performed on May 20-21. The play is the second production of the Players 33rd season which will conclude in July with a musical. Cast as Elizabeth, aContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer It has been said that heroism is defined as holding on for one moment longer. A moment can save a life or change the destiny of a nation. Travis Watkins, a native Texas resident, was one such hero who took charge and held on against overwhelming odds, savingContinue Reading
Mrs. Louise Grubbs was honored on her retirement from the F.A. Schluter Foundation with a delicious dinner at the Stillwater Inn. Mrs. Grubbs served more than 40 years on the board as secretary treasurer. Mrs. Pam McGregor replaces her. Other board members attending were Dave Little, Pam Watts, and pastContinue Reading