Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Oct. 25-31, 2020
2020-10-26
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
JHS NHS Students Prepare for Red Ribbon Week
2020-10-26
Pictured (from Left): Jordan Friday, Nick Habibelahian, Mekhi Powell (Historian), Ally Rogers, Samantha Taylor, Mackenzie Quada, Reagan Wix (President), Kristen Wyatt (Secretary), Billy Humphrey (Treasurer), Harmoni Williams, Trent Foster, Jacob Ray (Parliamentarian), Logan Bonner (Reporter), Montre Jefferson National Red Ribbon Week began on Friday, October 23, and is dedicated toContinue Reading
Reminder: Saturday Appointments Still Available at Driver License Offices
2020-10-24
From TxDPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that Saturday appointments remain available at many driver license (DL) offices across the state. Saturday appointments are specifically for customers to renew or replace Texas driver licenses (DLs), identification (ID) cards and Election Identification Certificates (EICs). Saturday appointmentsContinue Reading
Restaurant Webinar to Begin Tuesday
2020-10-23
From UT Tyler-Longview SBDC The Chris Tripoli “Restaurant Reality” webinar series is in one week! The webinar begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27. Topics include: Operating Post Covid, Menu Best Practices, Marketing Best Practices, The Future of Service. The cost is $20 and also includes four additional recorded webinarsContinue Reading
Texas Tech to Offer WSET Courses in Jefferson
2020-10-23
From Texas Tech Press Office Texas Tech University’s Office of Continuing & Professional Education is bringing the globally recognized WSET wine certificate courses to East Texas for the first time. The course will be held at the Jeffersonian Institute where the Texas Tech office of Professional Education & Academic AdvisingContinue Reading
JHS A, A/B Honor Rolls
2020-10-23
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
Commissioners to Meet Monday, Discuss Airport Runway Project
2020-10-23
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
NYLife Opens Jefferson Office
2020-10-23
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
Jimplecute Offices Have Moved
2020-10-23
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
Council to Talk Roads Tonight
2020-10-20
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
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District-For Oct. 18-23, 2020
2020-10-18
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
New Beginning for Humble Oil Station
2020-10-16
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
NCAA Selects ETBU for 2023 NCAA DIII National Softball Championships
2020-10-15
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
NY Life Announces Opening of New Office in Jefferson
2020-10-15
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
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Oct. 11-16, 2020
2020-10-12
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
Garden of the Month – October
2020-10-08
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
Jimplecute Delayed Delivery This Week
2020-10-08
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
McDonald’s Hosts ‘Coffee With A Cop’
2020-10-06
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
Sunday Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Investigation Ongoing
2020-10-05
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