Cable system to be erected in highway medians on US 59 From TxDOT ATLANTA – Head-on accidents caused by vehicles crossing the median on divided highway systems can be some of the deadliest. A new safety cable system being installed in the median between opposing lanes of traffic hopes to drasticallyContinue Reading
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At AndersonContinue Reading
Top 3 winning messages will be displayed statewide on electronic highway signs From TxDOT AUSTIN – By now most Texans have seen the informative — and often clever — messages above Texas highways on digital message boards that encourage safer driving. Well now it’s your time to shine. TxDOT is launchingContinue Reading
The Marion County Herald and Jefferson Jimplecute will live stream the 2020 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday on our Facebook, YouTube, and Website. The parade generally follows the Mardi Gras Route, which begins at Walnut and Austin Streets and ends at Lions Park.Continue Reading
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue Reading
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At AndersonContinue Reading
The KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS initiative will consist of public education, outreach and public involvement activities to promote gun storage safety statewide. From TxDPS AUSTIN — The Department of Public Safety recently launched KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS, a $1 million, two-year statewide campaign encouraging safe gun storage. According to theContinue Reading
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday to canvas the 2020 General Election results. The Herald/Jimplecute will be live for this meeting.Continue Reading
The City of Jefferson will swear in the newly elected Mayor and Aldermen at their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Once sworn in, Council will make appointments to JEDCO, approve a building permit for a building already under construction, approve a sign permit, approve the 2020 Christmas ParadeContinue Reading
From TXDot Motorists who normally travel FM 2208 southwest of Jefferson will need to find an alternate route on Thursday, Nov. 19. Union Pacific Railroad will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing. Traffic will officially be detoured on a signedContinue Reading
Seal coating highways extends highways’ life From TxDOT The Texas Transportation Commission approved a bid of $7.6 million from CDM Holdings of New Boston to seal coat highways in nine counties located within the Atlanta District. “Seal coat involves placing a layer of hot asphalt over the old pavement andContinue Reading
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At AndersonContinue Reading
Press Release from Big 7 Travel Global travel site Big 7 Travel has released the official list of the ‘25 Most Charming Southern Small Towns 2020‘. They discovered which towns across are the shining gems of the south. Jefferson came in at No.25, so we thought it might be ofContinue Reading
From TxDOT TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign warns motorists to slow down, stay alert and use caution when driving in oil and gas production and exploration regions AUSTIN – Last year, there were more than 205,000 crashes in counties defined as the Texas Energy Sector by the Texas RailroadContinue Reading
Marion COunty Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9a.m. Monday to approve the last project on the Courthouse restoration. The project hit a snag approximately three weeks ago when it was discovered a sewer line had been incorrectly connected and was not tied in to the main lines. ItContinue Reading
All A Honor Roll 1st Grade Jaden Benton, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, Lillian Brown, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, London Dodson, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Paige Goynes, Leevi Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Addalynn Moit, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, Kylar Scudday, Adrianna Shockley,Continue Reading
From TxDPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind drivers to continue to be cautious and stay alert in school zones, particularly this school year with students attending classes on varying schedules. Drivers should slow down in school zones, follow traffic laws and always beContinue Reading
Photos from the 2020 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Taste of Jefferson. Photos by Laura AllenContinue Reading