By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher \Want a change? Now’s your chance. The filing period to be on the May ballot as either a City of Jefferson Alderman, City of Jefferson Mayor, or Jefferson Independent School District School Board Member is now open through February 14, 2020. City Alderman positions availableContinue Reading
Monthly budget reports showed $12,406.34 for income in November, but reflects Hotel Occupancy for October. November revenue, which shows on the January report, was about $3,000 less last year. The Tourism building rental was $2,075 so far for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and now goes to a separate account forContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Dr. Bruce Bradley has been appointed by the Commissioners Court to the Marion County Appraisal District Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of John Bradley who passed away in December. Bradley has served on the Board several times since it’s creation in theContinue Reading
What started as a routine traffic stop ended in a high speed chase. The Jefferson Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, along with Texas Department of Public Safety officers were in a high speed chase of a GMC Sierra around midnight Friday, January 10, 2020, after an attemptedContinue Reading
Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith is reminding Marion County, Texas, residents the time to request a Ballot by Mail for Absentee Voting in the March primary election is fast approaching and that requests must be received, and not just postmarked, by the deadline. Marion County, Texas Registered Voters: Just aContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 12-18, 2020 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. SHContinue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will have their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall Council Chambers. Their agenda includes: DISCUSSION / CONSIDERATION / ACTION ITEMS a) Consideration/Action – Select bank for local deposits b) Consideration/Action – Approve quarterly report to City Council c) Consideration/Action – dispositionContinue Reading
The City of Jefferson Tourism Board will have their regular monthly meeting for January at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Convention and Visitor’s Center. Their agenda includes: 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Consider/Approve/Accept New contract revision for Jefferson TCVB building Robin Johnson b. Update on HOT tax fromContinue Reading
The Jefferson Independent School District Board of Trustees will have their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Administration Building. Agenda items include: Consideration of Policy Amendments to EIC and FM (LOCAL) Policies FM is associated with student absences due to school-related activities. The oldContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Update: Alderman for Ward 3, Victor Perot, has reportedly told an event coordinator not to worry about this matter and the policy is not changed at this time. Original: The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club, and other businesses, must now give their approval ofContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the Commissioners Courtroom. Their agenda includes: 1. Consent agenda: Consider approval of minutes – December 30, 2019 Court to examine all accounts and reports relating to finances of County Court to audit and settle all accounts against County andContinue Reading
NOTICE JEFFERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING CITY HALL / 102 N. POLK ST / JEFFERSON / TEXAS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will be held on January 14th, 2020 at 5:30 PM at the JeffersonContinue Reading
From Marion County Sheriff David McKnight The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has made one arrest in a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of December 23rd, with another fugitive still at large. Jennie Lynn Paredes, 20, surrendered at the Marion County jail on December 30th. She was arraignedContinue Reading
Election packets are now available for individuals seeking election to either the Mayor’s or City Alderman offices. Offices available for the May 202 City election are: Mayor (Incumbent Charles “Bubba” Haggard) Alderman Ward 1 (Incumbent David Westbrook) Alderman Ward 2 (Incumbent Kay McKinnon) Alderman Ward 3 (Incumbent Shawn Humphrey) NoContinue Reading
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 5-11, 2020 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek,Continue Reading
https://www.easttexasworkforce.org/mobile-workforce-center-wherabouts Should be on the Chevron parking lot at US 59 and Broadway. 9-12, 1-4.Continue Reading
Update 12-31-2019, 10:45 a.m.: Interim Jefferson Police Chief Jason Carroll provided an update on this story this morning. According to Carroll, brothers Jadeon Williams (19) and Ja’Rion (17) were involved in a shooting early Monday evening leaving one with an injury to his leg and one to the other’s foot.Continue Reading
From TxDOT Press Release TxDOT’s ‘Plan While You Can’ campaign urges drivers to find a sober ride this holiday seasonAUSTIN – When Rebecca Grimes sets the table during the holiday season, there’s always a missing piece. Nearly four decades ago in 1982, a drunk driver killed her brother, 18-year-old JoséContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Publisher’s Note: The first 13 minutes of the video recording is missing audio due to a technical problem. As soon as copy of the audio file made by the County Clerk is received, a revised video will be posted and linked. The Marion CountyContinue Reading
From Staff Reports The Texas Attorney General’s Office has closed the file on the Freedom of Information Act complaints against the Marion County Sheriff’s Office filed by the Jefferson Jimplecute earlier this year. Per the Letter from the AG, “The sheriff’s office has submitted to this office the enclosed certificationContinue Reading