9Th Grade All A Honor RollMakayla L Barr, Akilah I Brasher, Judsen S Carter, Kylie Y Neuville, Emma A Pierce 9Th Grade A/B Honor RollAlan M Bautista-Ramirez, Carson S Bolick, Carly L Bolick, Keyasia S Black, Hunter R Born, Payton Y Burkett, Brooke K Burns, Keylan A Burton, Alicia CContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in their regular meeting and will talk about a grant from TxDOT to work on the airport runway. The project is the final phase in a 3-year matching grant provided by TxDOT. The phase will cost the county $30,000,Continue Reading
New York Life is officially open for business. “New York Life Insurance Company takes great pride in becoming the newest member of the Jefferson business community,” said agent Brad Collins. “I look forward to serving the needs of local consumers and businesses and to contributing to the area’s economic and civic vibrancyContinue Reading
In case you’re looking for us, our offices have moved. We’re now located at:115 N Polk StreetJefferson, TX 75657 The sign isn’t up yet, but we’re working on it. The Historical Marker should be up by the end of today however, so that will help. Our Office Hours right nowContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council is discussing the expenditure of $450,000 for street repaving. Council discussed during the previous 2019-2020 budget year of using the surplus funds for street repair. A list of streets was provided by Alderman Jim Finstrom and Alderman Kay McKinnon to Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot during theContinue 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 Jesse M. Deware IV Jefferson, Texas, a former 19th Century steamboat port, is known for historic restoration. In Jefferson, there are many buildings which have been restored including the oldest, continuously operating hotel in Texas, the Excelsior Hotel. Many Jefferson citizens are not only interested in preservingContinue Reading
Note: While this is out of our area, it could be great for our BnBs and Hotels. From ETBU Press East Texas Baptist University has been selected to host the 2023 NCAA Division III National Softball Championship at Taylor Field. “We are honored that the NCAA selected ETBU and theContinue Reading
From NYLife Press Office October 13th, 2020 – New York Life is officially open for business. “New York Life Insurance Company takes great pride in becoming the newest member of the Jefferson business community. “I look forward to serving the needs of local consumers and businesses and to contributing toContinue Reading
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 US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SHContinue Reading
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen The Kennedy Manor as the Garden of the Month. Owners are Tommy and Tracey Engel. The spacious yard, along with the water garden is immaculate; filled with a variety of colorful flowers and Fall decorations.Continue Reading
Due to a problem at the press, this week’s Jefferson Jimplecute will not hit the stands until Friday. Subscribers will receive their copy in Saturday’s US Mail. The e-Edition will go out late Thursday or early Friday morning to subscribers. We apologize for the delay.Continue Reading
Kicking of National Night Out, the Jefferson McDonald’s hosted their annual Coffee with a Cop day from 7-9 Tuesday morning. All local law enforcement agencies were represented and spent some time socializing with each other any McD staff. Present were, from left in photo, MCSO Chuck Rogers, JISD DJ Sherrill,Continue Reading
Quin Logan, 29, of Jefferson, was found deceased from a gunshot wound, in the 700 block of East Watson Street, when Jefferson Police Department responded to a 1:45p.m call. Jefferson PD Chief Florentino Perez, said JPD is working with the Texas Rangers and the incident is an ongoing investigation. “ThereContinue Reading
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 US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SHContinue Reading
A Jefferson Bulldog was injured during Friday night’s 34-33 loss to White Oak. Ashton Williams #17, was injured during the 3rd quarter but reports from LaSonya Williams say he is feeling better. “He is moving around just have a minor headache. They are running a test to make sure heContinue Reading
From East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance HALLSVILLE, TX – Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson Police Department kick off their Project Lifesaver Program on Tuesday, October 6, during National Night Out at the Transportation Building located at 305 E Austin Street in Jefferson. This program will help police quickly locateContinue Reading
The Jefferson Hotel held it’s Grand Opening Thursday afternoon by doing the traditional Ribbon Cutting with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and then inviting attendees to tour the restored hotel. Over 50 people were present for the Ribbon Cutting, making this one of the largest turnouts in recent months.Continue Reading
From Marion County Clerk, Vickie Smith October 1, 2020 Press Release Marion County, Texas, registered voters who have requested a ballot by mail should be receiving them in the next few days. Once you receive your ballot, please mark it and return to my office at your earliest convenience. YouContinue Reading
A fire broke out Thursday afternoon at the Jefferson Fudge Shop & Old on Walnut Street but was quickly contained with minimal damage. Repairs were being made to the awnings in front of the building when workers noticed smoke from the front facade. It was quickly quenched, but Jefferson FireContinue Reading