Two Factor Authentication -Why You Need It
2020-08-30
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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
USACE Finalizes LOP Shoreline Management Plan
2020-07-17
We at the US Army Corps of Engineers would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement and interest into the revision of the Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management Plan. Public and stakeholder input is a vital key in developing a plan that balances the needsContinue Reading
Ragland Home Named July Garden of the Month
2020-07-10
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club is proud to announce the garden of the month for July is at the home of Janice Ragland, which is located on Frio Street. Thank you, Janice, for adding to the beauty of Jefferson.Continue Reading
OHTP Presents USO Show on July 4 at Jefferson VFW
2020-06-18
Press Release When Jefferson’s community theatre, the Opera House Theatre Players, looked around at the happy faces at their recent Radio Days play in May, they knew they had to create something else for the entertainment-starved public to see very soon.. That’s when the idea of a USO show wasContinue Reading
Tourism Board Asks for Registrations to be Submitted, Visitor Center Reopens
2020-06-18
Dear Jefferson Bed and Breakfast and Business owners, A few months ago we got together and launched a promotion for “A Free Stay at a Bed and Breakfast of your Choice”. As we finally begin to emerge from the lock down that has been in place until recently, we areContinue Reading
‘Diary of Anne Frank’ Opens to Near Sold Out Performances, One Weekend Left
2020-06-15
Opening weekend performances of The Diary of Anne Frank were to nearly sold out crowds as East Texas Performing Arts as local performers took to the stage. East Texas Performing Arts theatre group presents The Diary of Anne Frank on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Thursday, June 18, Friday, JuneContinue Reading
Synagogue Re-Dedicated With Community Support
2020-06-13
the Ruth Lester Playhouse was re-dedicated as a Jewish Synagogue today with members of the Messianic Congregation and representatives of most of the Jefferson area churches present. The service, which lasted almost 90 minutes, was a first in many aspects for most of the audience. ”It’s a unique thing,” saidContinue Reading
Jefferson Railway Closed June 13 for Track Repairs
2020-06-12
We are canceling the train runs on Saturday, June 13, due to railroad track maintenance. June 20, 2020 Father’s Day Express– gas-powered locomotive Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30 Fathers receive a 10% discount whenContinue Reading
Tourism Board to Meet Tuesday, Award Weekend Giveaway
2020-06-08
NOTICECITY OF JEFFERSON, TEXASJEFFERSON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUREGULAR BOARD MEETING JEFFERSON CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER305 E. AUSTIN STREETMonday June 8, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a Board Meeting of the City of Jefferson, Tourism Board will be held on Monday June 8, 2020, at 5:30 pm,Continue Reading
Garden of the Month
2020-06-06
June’s Jesse Allen wise Garden Club Garden of the Month is located at the home of Leah and Robert Cooper. It is located on Delta Street in Jefferson, TX and the flowers are in full bloom. The gardens are chosen by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club.Continue Reading
June 1-6 on FaceBook
2020-06-06
Note: So it’s been a busy week and I have gotten behind in the Daily Updates from FaceBook. I hope to be back doing this daily starting Monday. But, here’s what we shared on FaceBook. Kevin Godfrey posted early Saturday morning about the Mary Lou Glass Park Project: With allContinue Reading