Judge Offers COVID-19 Update
2020-03-17
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur released an update today on the COVID-19 situation in Marion County. The update follows:Continue Reading
TxDOT Response to COVID-19
2020-03-17
AUSTIN — TxDOT is acting to help reduce the risk of COVID-19. On Friday and over the weekend the department took several steps to protect the public and TxDOT employees. At the same time, TxDOT remains committed to delivering services to its customers all over the Lone Star State. GivenContinue Reading
JISD Issues Full Statement on COVID-19 Situation
2020-03-17
From Rob Barnwell, Superintendent JEFFERSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Press Release/Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell 3-17-2020 It is obvious the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is now causing concern all over the world, including Marion County. I want to assure you that Jefferson ISD is keeping track of this situationContinue Reading
JISD to Cease Normal Operations Until April 3
2020-03-16
Prom, All Extra-Curricular Activities Cancelled By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisherNOTE: Due to technical issues the meeting could not be streamed live. The Jefferson ISD School Board met in a rare emergency session tonight and decide to cease normal school operations and activities through April 3, 2020, to help ensureContinue Reading
JISD Board to Hold Emergency Meeting
2020-03-16
The JISD School Board will hold an emergency meeting tonight to discuss the District’s response to the COVID-19 virus. The agenda includes: Consider adopting a resoluton to allow the district to pay exempt and nonexempt personnel during a time of emergency closure as allowed by law Consider ceasing normal schoolContinue Reading
County, City, School: Don’t Panic
2020-03-16
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher County, City, and School officials met today to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak and encourage residents to not panic. “Marion County Government is operating as usual with few exceptions,” Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur said in a written statement. “If you are sick or haveContinue Reading
Council to Discuss Administrator Position, Voting Issues at Tuesday’s Regular Meeting
2020-03-15
Jefferson City Council will discuss the City Administrator position in Executive Session during their regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Other Items on the agenda include: PROCLAMATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH PRESENTATION- Gene Keenon to Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department NORTHEAST TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT QUARTERLY REPORT-Continue Reading
Notes from March School Board Meeting
2020-03-15
Regular Meeting March 10, 2020 The Board Packet is attached at the end of this article The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm. Members present were Jason Bonner, Dr. Kent Thigpen, J.P. Abernathy, Bobby Langbartels, Kevin Godfrey, and Leah Cooper. Ned Fratangelo was absent.Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For March 15-21, 2020
2020-03-15
Marion County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek, repairing and resurfacing highway. US 59 – From Marion County Line to Woodlawn Oaks Road,Continue Reading
Court Actions March 11
2020-03-12
From District Attorney Angela Smoak On March 11, 2020, the District Court in Marion County had the following actions: Terry Dandre Carr pled guilty to a 12 year sentence on Attempted Escape. Jerry Payton Scott’s probation was revoked and was sentenced to 15 months State Jail on a plea ofContinue Reading
JEDCO to Meet Monday
2020-03-11
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday, March 16, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is: Consideration/Action – Adopt resolution authorizing JEDCO to enter into a comprehensive/strategic planning agreement with Texas A&M University, specifically including, but not necessarily being limited to,Continue Reading
Golf Cart License Plates Available, Now Required
2020-03-11
During the last Texas Legislative session, Congressmen made it a requirement that all off-highway vehicles and golf carts must display an off-highway license plate to be driven on roads. The new requirement went into effect September 1, 2019, but Texas DMV delayed the enforcement until a process could be workedContinue Reading
DA Announces Court Activity Week of March 4-6
2020-03-09
A bench trial was held in front of Judge Dean Fowler on March 4, 2020 in which LaCharles Keith Neal pled guilty and asked the Court to assess punishment on the charge of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, a third degree felony which was enhanced to second degree felony punishmentContinue Reading
School Board to Discuss JJHS Roof Issues, Textbooks, Elections at Tuesday Meeting
2020-03-09
The Jefferson Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Administration Building. Their agenda includes: Discussion and Report from Garland Roofing Related to Junior High Roof Issues Update on Annual CTE Banquet Auction Consider 2020-21 ERATE Category 2 Bid ProposalsContinue Reading
Tourism to Discuss Texas Forest Trails Video Ideas at Monday Meeting
2020-03-09
The Jefferson Tourism Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the City Visitors Center. Agenda items include: • OLD BUSINESS • Update on HOT tax from Avenu Insights Colleen Taylor • Update on City Logo Anna Bode • Update from Anderson Group Colleen Taylor • Update on City SignageContinue Reading
JEDCO to Discuss Grants to City on Infrastructure, Strategic Planning at Tuesday Meeting
2020-03-09
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Items on the agenda include considering Grant to the City for Infrastructure repair/improvements. This item was brought up last month by former Mayor Bubba Haggard. Haggard provided some high level information toContinue Reading
JEDCO to Hold Conference Meeting on Strategic Planning Project
2020-03-09
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will hold a video or telephone conference call with Dr. John Cooper today at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, per a notice posted on March 5. The workshop meeting is to discuss information and a plan of action on the strategic planning project JEDCO isContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For March 8-14, 2020
2020-03-08
From TxDOT Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek, repairingContinue Reading
TxDOT Urges Young Drivers to Plan Sober Rides Ahead of Spring Break
2020-03-05
TxDOT reminds spring breakers about deadly, long-term consequences of drunk driving From TxDOT AUSTIN – Jamie Chapman was a 20-year-old college student when he made the fateful decision to drive after drinking at a party. He slammed into a tree and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Although he survived theContinue Reading
Carroll Hired as Jefferson Police Chief
2020-03-04
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Note: The videos for this meeting are linked at the end of this section of the story. In a 4-1 decision, Jefferson City Council voted to make Interim Police Chief Jason Carroll the permanent Police Chief. “It’s a great honor and humbling experience,” saidContinue Reading