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
Facebook posts, messages, texts, emails, and phone calls concerned about a protest at 6pm tonight (Saturday) in Jefferson turned out to be rumor. Rumors ranged from “peaceful demonstration” to “six bus loads of people coming to burn down the town” made their way around town today, gradually growing more extremeContinue Reading
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
From Press Release issued by Robert West Robert West, The Dirt Road Congressman Robert West is pursuing John Ratcliffe’s spot on the November Ballot. Mr. West who lives on 28 acres down a dirt road is seeking to replace John Ratcliffe on the November Ballot. “It’s time someone who livesContinue Reading
State Representative Chris Paddie sent out an email on Thursday discussing some of the highlights of Texas Governor Gregg Abbott’s Phase III of the Open Texas plan. Paddie’s email follows: In light of the encouraging signs we are seeing, Gov. Abbott has announced Phase III of reopening our economy. UnderContinue Reading
From JISD Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson Jefferson High School will begin UIL Summer Strength and Conditioning and Sport Specific Instruction beginning June 8, 2020. Jefferson Jr. High School will begin UIL Summer Strength and Conditioning and Sport Specific Instruction beginning August 3, 2020. The later start for the Jr. HighContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9a.m. Monday to again consider appointing an interim Sheriff to fill David McKnight’s unexpired term which ended on May 31. Commissioners tabled the appointment after brief discussions in a rare Executive Session and Special Meeting last week. Road and Bridge Supplies andContinue Reading
From The Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter These past few months have been challenging for everyone, and we hope that you are all safe and healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We feel extremely fortunate to be able to welcome our hometown friends and tourists alike back in the chamber.Continue Reading
The office will hold courses from Texas Tech’s Coding Academy and offer a plethora of other services. From Texas Tech Press Release Texas Tech University’s Office of Continuing & Professional Education has opened a new Professional Education & Academic Advising office in Jefferson. The new office was made possible byContinue Reading
EARLY VOTING FOR THE JULY 14TH, 2020 DEMOCRATIC PARTY RUNOFF ELECTION WILL BE JUNE 29, 2020 TO JULY 2, 2020 ANDJULY 6, 2020 TO JULY 10, 2020, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.AT THE MARION COUNTY ELECTION BUILDING, 504 N. ALLEY, JEFFERSON, TEXAS. POLLING PLACES FOR JULY 14, 2020 DEMOCRATIC PARTYContinue Reading
From TxDOT Jere A. “Buddy” Williams, P.E. has been selected as the new district engineer for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) office in Atlanta, effective June 1, 2020. He replaces Mike Anderson, P.E. who retired in May. In his new role, Williams will oversee the planning, design, construction, operation andContinue Reading
Marion County employees, along with city employees and officials, State Representative Chris Paddie, and State Senator Bryan Hughes, came together Friday to celebrate the retirement of Sheriff David McKnight and MCSO Administrative Assistant Lynda Starkey. McKnight and Starkey announced their retirements earlier this month. Starkey served as the MCSO AdministrativeContinue Reading
The Marion County Herald will live stream tonight’s Jefferson High School Graduation ceremonies on all it’s online outlets. Graduation ceremonies begin at 8p.m. at W.F. Lockett Stadium on N. Cass Street. Gates are set to open at 6:30p.m. Graduates and families are to enter by Gate 3 (closest to CassContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners deliberated for approximately 5 minutes this morning in Executive Session on whom to appoint to fill the unexpired term of Marion County Sheriff David McKnight who resigned effective May 31, 2020. “I just need more time to think about it,” said Commissioner Joe McKnight. Commissioners voted toContinue Reading
This is a new feature we’re offering to put together the FaceBook Posts we share on our Page. Normally this is done daily, but other matters delayed this post. Kathy L. Murphy Joins Lucid House Publishing as Director of Acquisitions May 27, 2020, Atlanta, GA — Lucid House Publishing welcomesContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Publishers Note: The video of the meeting is in 3 parts due to the length of the meeting and loss of battery power. I didn’t bring a charger with me to this meeting. lol. The Marion County Commissioners Court had a rare tie voteContinue Reading
Thursday morning at 9 a.m. the Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting, going immediately into Executive Session, to discuss and then appoint a Sheriff to fill retiring Sheriff David McKnight’s unexpired term. McKnight announced his retirement at the end of the May 11, 2020, Commissioners Court meeting.Continue Reading
From our posts & shares on Facebook Next Saturday is the Great Locomotive Chase at Jefferson Railway. Train departs 12:30, 2:30, 4:30. A re-enactment of the Andrews Raid. Jeffersonrailway.com Auntie Skinner’s introduces a new mini-cheesecake dessert Lewis Dale Simpson passes away. Meadowbrook funeral home. Mims EMS announces Kids Fish DayContinue Reading
According to the US Census Bureau website, only 42.6% of Marion County residents have responded to the US Census. Texas has reported a 54.6% response rate, also lagging behind the US average of 60%. Only 17.1% of residents have responded online – most likely due to limited or poor internetContinue Reading
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. FM 559 – Between College Drive and Robison Road, 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. HarrisonContinue Reading