Valerie Borum Smith/Contributing writer Good news for parents—children who are 12 years and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine, and it couldn’t come at a better time. While children are less likely to develop severe illness from COVID-19, they are still at risk. Families deserve the chance to getContinue Reading
Joey Romano/Edward Jones Here’s something to think about: The average retired couple may need $10,000 to $12,000 per year for health care costs, not including long-term care. So how can you prepare for these expenses? First, take full advantage of your health savings account, if one is offered by your employer.Continue Reading
Hollis Shadden presenting a check to Stacy Mills, Friends of the LIbrary Board President, for $750 from proceeds of the Big Cypress Corvette Show that was held in June. Shadden said the Corvette Show was very successful this year allowing Big Cypress Corvettes to give back to the community withContinue Reading
Hollis Shadden presented a framed photograph of the Jefferson Carnegie LIbrary lit up at night which he presented to the library at the Friends Board meeting held on Monday, Sept. 2. Members present left to right were Stacy Mills, Christie Woodson, India Stanberry, Tracey Engel and Susan Fratangelo.Continue Reading
Ariah Taylor is the first recipient of East Texas Performing Arts Katelyn Mutai Scholarship. Taylor was presented the award on Saturday at Riverport Barbeque. “First giving a thank you to God for this honor but secondly I would like to give a big thank you to Sara Whitaker, Jada Love,Continue Reading
By Dr. Sam Bridges Sam Houston needed a miracle. Thousands of troops were charging into Texas from Mexico, threatening all that Texas settlers had built and all that they attempted to defend. Heartbreaking defeats at the Alamo and Goliad had severely damaged the army and morale. Now on the runContinue Reading
Maurice & Joyce Brown July 31, 1971 — Love, Vincent, Adrienne & FamilyContinue Reading
By Rabbi Linda, Bethel Temple Fellowship Everyone on this earth is uniquely designed by God. We should use these qualities in building our society. What we contribute depends on how we perceive ourselves. It is our choice to love or hate, but either way we contribute good or evil. How we use or misuse our life is important, not only to self,Continue Reading
By Brad Collins, NY Life As Americans, we can take pride in the fact that we are a nation of givers. And as the economy improves, charitable giving is on the rise. In fact, according to the National Philanthropic Trust in 2016 total charitable giving from U.S. individuals, corporations, foundations,Continue Reading
Texans Have Until Aug. 15 to Sign Up at HealthCare.Gov and Can Save $31 per Month Data shows 293,760 Texans signed up for health coverage during the 2021 Special Enrollment Period and 4,534,900 Texans are eligible for the American Rescue Plan’s savings. The Biden-Harris Administration is encouraging Texans to sign up for health coverage at HealthCare.gov by AugustContinue Reading
Magnolia Place congratulates Imogene Burrus, 100, for completion of rehabilitation from Magnolia Place. Her successful recovery was due largely in part to her hard work and determination. Pictured are Jennifer Bartlett, Pinky DeJesus, Imogene Burrus, Michelle Greenslate, and Jackie Braley (Imogene’s daughter). Magnolia Place celebrated National Laundry Workers Week lastContinue Reading
Mims Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted an EMR training course for area volunteer firefighters. Course participants completed the training last Saturday and received their diplomas. Participants were from Mims VFD, Gray VFD, and JISD Police. Cake was provided by Charlene Parr from Cakes by Charlene. Continue Reading
By David Wall There are many flowers requiring full sun, but most of us have shaded spots where we would like to plant something, anything. The Tiarella flower, known as the pink skyrocket or pink skyrocket foamflower, might be just the thing. Nurseries probably won’t have it, but you canContinue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Editors note: The following column ran in the July 23 print edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute an incorrect byline. This column was written by Ken Bridges, not Hugh Lewis. We regret the error. “It is easier to build strong children than it is to repair brokenContinue Reading
Jeff Taylor/First Baptist Jefferson Billionaire Richard Branson launched into space on July 11th, onboard Virgin Galactic – part of a new space race between billionaires. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made his space flight on the 52nd anniversary of the moon landing – July 20th. Their goal is to create a privatizedContinue Reading
Gary Borders/ Texas Press Association Nearly 60 Texas House Democrats left the state last Monday for Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop passage of a Republican-led elections bill. This in effect blocks all legislation since the House doesn’t have a quorum present. As the Austin American Statesman and otherContinue Reading
After Wednesday, the Senate has passed legislation addressing almost every topic put forth by Governor Greg Abbott for the first called session of the year. “Members, we have passed all but two bills on the governor’s proclamation, I believe, this week,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, speaking from the SenateContinue Reading
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance 1 in 5 Americans age 65 or older are working or looking for work. 1 Why do so many expect to postpone a typical, leisure-filled retirement? One theory points to the decline of pensions and the need to replace the income stream that used to come—guaranteed—from a pastContinue Reading
AUSTIN — Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 61 hunt categories. The permits areContinue Reading
By David Wall Wells, during times of drought, can get very low or even go dry. To conserve water, keep pitchers or pots in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Save the running water while waiting for it to get hot. Every drop helps when the well is running low.Continue Reading