Taste of Jefferson
2020-10-26
Photos from the 2020 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Taste of Jefferson. Photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading
Garden of the Month – October
2020-10-08
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen The Kennedy Manor as the Garden of the Month. Owners are Tommy and Tracey Engel. The spacious yard, along with the water garden is immaculate; filled with a variety of colorful flowers and Fall decorations.Continue Reading
Jefferson Hotel Holds Grand Opening
2020-10-01
The Jefferson Hotel held it’s Grand Opening Thursday afternoon by doing the traditional Ribbon Cutting with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and then inviting attendees to tour the restored hotel. Over 50 people were present for the Ribbon Cutting, making this one of the largest turnouts in recent months.Continue Reading
53rd Annual Grubbs Family Reunion Set for October 11
2020-10-01
The 53rd Annual Grubbs Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at The Golden Corral in Marshall, Texas – located on Highway 59 South before I-20. Lunch will be at 1 P.M Please call relatives out of town about the reunion.Continue Reading
TxDOT to Help Parents as Agency Reports Most Car Seats Are Used Incorrectly, Virtual Checks Available
2020-09-25
Texans may think they know how to correctly install and use their children’s car seats, but nearly 60 percent of the time they’re used incorrectly. That’s why TxDOT is helping drivers keep their children safe on the road. TxDOT’s annual “Save Me With a Seat” campaign is hitting Texas airwaysContinue Reading
Lions Lend Hand at Concession
2020-09-19
Your Jefferson Lions Club in action manning the concession stand for the Jefferson Homecoming game!!!! ROAR!!! Photo provided by Jefferson Lions Club.Continue Reading
Discover Jefferson & Marion County Visitor’s Guide Now Available
2020-09-11
A joint publication between the Marion County Herald and the Jefferson Visitor and Convention Bureau Board called Discover Jefferson & Marion County is now available! The 44 page booklet is being distributed to area merchants, bed and breakfasts and hotels now. The JCVB will be distributing it to the areaContinue Reading
Eye On Your Health: Eyes Need Protection From the Sun Too
2020-08-30
By Shelia Langbartels, O.D. If you’re social distancing at one of the many beautiful lakes, rivers or bayous in East Texas, you may have noticed something – it is HOT! While we all enjoy getting our daily dose of vitamin D naturally from the sun, it is also important toContinue Reading
Two Factor Authentication -Why You Need It
2020-08-30
Posted on August 30, 2020 by Hunter BonnerContinue Reading
Tech-Edge: Although This Patch Came Out in May, Most People Haven’t Applied It
2020-08-26
Tech-Edge by Hunter BonnerContinue Reading
First Day of School 2020
2020-08-24
Pictures submitted from Parents for the First Day of School PhotosContinue Reading
60th Anniversary: Joseph & Harriett Masterson
2020-08-16
From Coeur d’Alene Press Joseph and Harriett Masterson met in Dallas, Texas, at a church service where Joe shared his story. Joe had moved to Texas as a young man in 1957 after growing up in the south Bronx, N.Y., and there placed his faith in Jesus. Harriett was theContinue Reading
OHTP Plans 2020-21 Season Launch with Annual YNOT Awards
2020-08-14
From Marcia Thomas Despite the current problems facing most communities, Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players continue to produce and perform plays and musicals to help relieve the stress to everyone. A season that begun in November of 2019 with a two-performance presentation of “Having Our Say”, was followed up inContinue Reading
Chamber’s Weekly Entertainment Newsletter
2020-08-14
Below are the upcoming events and activities for Marion County. If we missed your event, be sure to send us an email or give us a call with your event info and we will get it in the next newsletter. Email info to jeffersontx1@att.net or call (903)665-2672, Upcoming Events HistoricContinue Reading
August Garden of the Month
2020-08-06
Yesteryear Gift shop is the recipient of August’s Garden of the Month awarded by The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club. Little Bit (Christina Emerson, pictured) says that she and Pat Smith (owner) work very hard to have a beautiful garden each year. Photo by Hollis ShaddenContinue Reading
Moving Out…
2020-07-28
The ticket booth from Lone Star Carriage Company is being moved out today. Lone Star Carriage closed their operations in Jefferson this past weekend. The ticket booth is heading out to Jimmy Moore’s Lonesome Dove Drive Through Safari. Photos by Trish Bounds.Continue Reading
City to Hire Police Chief From Existing Staff, Events Approved With Conditions
2020-07-22
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Jefferson City Council voted to look within the department for their next Chief of Police and to make that selection at a special council meeting next Tuesday. “If Mr. Finstrom and Tyranni (Braddock, Alderman Ward 2) are both for promoting from within, I’ve been sickContinue Reading