Editor’s Note: Construction work and lane closures will be reduced to a minimum on July 3-5 to allow traffic to move more efficiently for the Independence Day holiday. Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93– Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. Camp CountyContinue Reading
This morning Texas Governor Gregg Abbott issued an executive order scaling back restaurant capacity to 50% as of Monday, closed all bars as of noon today, shut down river rafting/float operations, and prohibited outdoor gatherings of 100 people or more unless approved by local government. The Herald will go liveContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Monday in the District Courtroom. The Marion County Herald will be live broadcasting the meeting. Items of interest on the agenda include: Purchase of a 2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab for Sheriff Department Accepting a donation ofContinue Reading
Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith issued the following reminders about voting. Our world has changed due to the COVID-19 virus. We are doing everything we can to assure voters and our election workers that they will be able to vote safely. There are three methods to cast a ballot inContinue Reading
Update: Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot has modified his original statement and confirmation of Perez as Interim Chief via email to the Herald. “First off Tino cannot officially be recognized as Interim Chief until we officially adopt it in open session at the next Council meeting,” Perot emailed. “TECLOSE wouldContinue Reading
From Marion County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Deputies and Game Wardens responded to a 911 call at approximately 4pm today reporting that a man who was swimming at the Brushy Creek swimming area may have drowned. Game Wardens locates the remains of 21-year old Joshua Brightman of Marshall. An autopsy isContinue Reading
Becky Arnold is going home, but she’s leaving Taste of Caddo in the hands of Paul Keith and Darlene Davis. “Thank you Jefferson for everything and the welcoming arms,” said Arnold. “I’m moving back home and my daughter is going back to school. It’s bittersweet but if it wasn’t inContinue Reading
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93– Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County US 59 – From FM 1997 to Marion County Line, repairing and resurfacing highway. TrafficContinue Reading
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board has partnered with the Marion County Herald to produce a new Quarterly Visitors Guide. “Discover Jefferson & Marion County will be a full color, glossy booklet,” said MCH Publisher Hugh Lewis, “produced quarterly to help draw attention to all of our events andContinue Reading
Press Release The County Judge Leward J. LaFleur was notified today that an employee of Marion County has had direct contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has since also tested positive for COVID-19. The Department Head took immediate action to protect the welfare andContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center to discuss complaints on Police Chief Jason Carroll. Carroll was the object of numerous complaints during the public comment section of last Tuesday night’s regular Council meeting. The complaints stemmed from a seriesContinue Reading
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
NOTICEJEFFERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONWORKSHOPCITY HALL / 102 N. POLK ST / JEFFERSON / TEXASMONDAY JUNE 22, 2020 @ 3:00 pm Notice is hereby given that a Workshop of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will be held on June 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Jefferson City Hall located atContinue Reading
Publisher’s Note: This was sent to the Herald Wednesday morning by Jefferson Chief of Police Jason Carroll. My name is Jason Carrol, this community’s Chief of Police. I’d like to take a minute of your time in reading this to first sincerely apologize; second, share my remorse and empathy; andContinue Reading
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93– Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. FM 1398 – Under I-20 in Hooks, replacing guard rails. Traffic restricted to one lane. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison CountyContinue Reading
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
Two peaceful protests were made today in downtown Jefferson; both ending without incident despite rumors again circulating on social media. The first, organized by the Jefferson Community Center Board and led by Rickey Harrington, marched from the Jefferson Visitor Center to the Marion County Courthouse. The group opened and closedContinue Reading
NOTICECITY OF JEFFERSON, TEXASREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTRANSPORTATION CENTER305 E. AUSTIN ST.TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 @ 5:30 P.M. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Jefferson City Council will be held on June 16, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. at the Transportation Center at 305 E. Austin Street, Jefferson, Texas,Continue Reading
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
Thanks to Superintendent Rob Barnwell for supplying the minutes from Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Regular MeetingJune 9, 2020The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm.Members present were Jason Bonner, J.P. Abernathy, Kevin Godfrey, Leah Cooper, Ned Fratangelo, Dr. Kent Thigpen and Bobby Langbartels. DistrictContinue Reading