Tuesday’s JISD School Board 6 p.m. meeting will heavily focus on the fall campus openings as members discuss amending the calendar, COVID-19 protocols, guidelines on reopening, and salary implications. Per the agenda (below) the board will address: Swearing in of new ISD Police Chief Updates related to guidelines and recommendationsContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will discuss a proposal from Data Preservation Solutions for Records Destruction during Monday’s regular meeting. Other items on the agenda include: Presentation of Distinguished Service Award to Marion County Historical Commission Set Date/Time for Budget Workshop The meeting is at 9 a.m. Monday in theContinue Reading
The Marion County Historical Commission is being recognized on Monday by the Texas Historical Commission for their work in 2019. The Distinguished Service Award affirms the County Commission appointees for managing well-rounded history and preservation-related programs that enrich Texas communities. The award will be presented during the Commissioners Court meetingContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur notified the public via a press release and a FaceBook post early first thing Wednesday morning about the addition of three new COVID-19 cases in Marion County. The county also was notified by DSHS that they had two additional recoveries, so the active case countContinue Reading
Publishers Note: Thirsty Minds is based in Longview and has offered a variety of camps, courses, after-school programs, gaming conventions, and video services to the area for the last several years. IMHO Joe Lee Mans works hard to provide opportunities for the youth in our area at little to noContinue Reading
From TxDOT 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 resurfacingContinue Reading
Press Release As COVID-19 cases continue to increase in our state, it’s more important than ever for us to protect the health and safety of our valued customers and team members. To do this, and to minimize both exposure and risk, we feel it is necessary to err on theContinue Reading
From Rob Barnwell, JISD Superintendent JISD administrators have decided that we do not want parents to worry about providing school supplies this year for their children. Necessary supplies will be bought and provided for by the district. Therefore, JISD will make arrangements to ensure your student has the supplies he/sheContinue Reading
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