First Day of School 2020
2020-08-24
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Information on Volleyball Game at Gladewater
2020-08-23
For the game on Tuesday, Aug. 25 @ Gladewater. The Covid protocol is as follows: 50% capacity–This will allow 300 home fans and 300 visitor fans. You will purchase your ticket at the door. Visitor fans will enter and sit on the right side of the gym. Please make sureContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Hosts Virtual Luncheons with Legislators Event Featuring State Sen. Bryan Hughes
2020-08-23
Press Release: August 19,2020 Marion County Judge Leward J. LaFleur hosted several county elected officials from the region on August 17 for an online video conference with state Sen. Bryan Hughes. The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) organized the event at the request of county officials from Hughes’ Senate DistrictContinue Reading
Commissioners to Attend Virtual Continuing Education Course This Week
2020-08-23
The Marion County Commissioners will be together this week, but not to conduct County Business. The Commissioners will be attending a virtual Continuing Education Class and will be in the Commissioners Courtroom. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur posted notice on Thursday about the upcoming training sessions and how the CommissionersContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 23-29, 2020
2020-08-23
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading
Two former Jimplecute editors acquire newspaper
2020-08-22
Ownership of the Jefferson Jimplecute shifted this week. In deal announced late Friday, V. Hugh Lewis, publisher of the online Marion County Herald, and Austin Lewter, a veteran community newspaper publisher acquired the Jefferson Jimplecute from Strube-Palmer Media, LLC. They will serve as co-publishers of the newly formed Marion CountyContinue Reading
Friday Volleyball Game Cancelled
2020-08-19
From Coach Brandon Allee Per Coach Allen, Girls Athletic Director – We have been contacted by Tyler-Chapel Hill and Sabine that they both have a positive Covid-19 case on their team. As a result, the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team will not be traveling to play their dual match versus themContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 16-22, 2020
2020-08-16
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading
Marion County Hospital District to Meet to Adopt Tax Rate
2020-08-14
Small Taxing Unit Notice The MARION COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT will hold a meeting at 6:00 pm on September 10, 2020 at 1113-B N Walcott Street Jefferson TX 75657 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The proposed tax rate is .05272 per $100 of value. 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
JISD to Hold Public Hearing on Tax Rate, Budget
2020-08-14
JISD will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. August 31, 2020, in the JHS Commons, to determine the public’s response to the proposed tax rate and the 2020-21 school budget. The School Board is proposing a tax rate of $0.9664 per $100 of valuation for Maintenance and Operations andContinue Reading
Council to Discuss Tax Rate, Propose Budget at Tuesday Meeting.
2020-08-14
The City of Jefferson will discuss their proposed tax rate and the 2020-21 Budget during Tuesday nights regular council meeting. The Council will also have zoom options available during the meeting to help with social distancing requirements. The Herald will be live for this meeting. Posted Agenda: Topic: City ofContinue 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
Marion County Resident Killed in Traffic Accident Monday
2020-08-11
From Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Gregg Williams On August 10, 2020 at approximately 7:20 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were notified of a traffic crash on FM 729 in Marion County about 7 miles southeast of Avinger. Preliminary investigation reveals a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was travelingContinue Reading
‘No Body Dumping or Fatal Accidents’ in City Limits Monday Night, DPS Still Investigating 59S Accident
2020-08-11
Despite a series of rumors circulating on FaceBook and in messages, there has not been an accident involving a train nor has a body been dumped inside the Jefferson city limits. According to Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez, “there have been no fatality accidents involving trains, and no body wasContinue Reading
Voter Registration Drive to be Held Saturday
2020-08-10
The Marion County Democratic Party is having a voter registration drive from 12-2p.m. Saturday, August 15, at the Jefferson Community Center, 502 Haywood St. “Please come and get registered for the upcoming general election,” said Marion County Democratic Party Chair Ricky Harrignton. “Early voting starts October 13th. We will beContinue Reading
Tourism Board to Meet Today, Discuss Grants Available
2020-08-10
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will meet today at 5:30 p.m. for their regular meeting at the JCVB building on East Austin Street. The meeting will have a Zoom Meeting aspect and They will hear a proposal and information from Gary Endsley on grants which are available toContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 9-15, 2020
2020-08-09
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Setting up warning signs and barricades this week. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. Camp County FM 1521 – From FM 1520Continue Reading
JISD to Continue Free, Reduced-Price Meals for 2020-21 School Year for All Students
2020-08-07
Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Sample FormCommunity Eligibility Provision (CEP)-Year 2 and Successive Years The Jefferson ISD announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2020-2021 school year. Schools qualifyingContinue Reading
Commissioners to Approve Joint Election Contract, Consider 2021 Budget, During 2 Meetings This Week
2020-08-07
Marion County Commissioners Court will consider approving a Joint Election Contract between the County, City, and School during the first of two meetings this week. Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to consider the contract, as well as filling a vacancy on the Cypress Valley Navigation District Board, andContinue Reading