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
From Marion County Sheriff’s Office The Marion County Sheriff’s office has released the victim’s identity in a recent homicide. Charles Stanley Hickman, 39, died from apparent multiple gunshot wounds during a December 23rd homicide in the Holiday Harbor area at Lake of the Pines. Based on information received from witnesses,Continue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet stop 9 am Monday, December 30, 2019, in the commissioners courtroom. The agenda includes: • Tax Assessor-Collector to present pursuant to Texas Property Tax Code 6.23 the annual reporting of completed continuing education for 2019. • Consider for approval Marion Central Appraisal District to hireContinue Reading
From Marion County Sheriff David McKnight At approximately 1:45 this morning the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a shooting incident in the Holiday Harbor area of Lake of the Pines. Upon arrival officers found a 39 year old white Male deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. According toContinue Reading
From Staff Reports Two long time city employees are starting the New Year in full retirement. Jefferson Police Department Chief Gary Amburn and Water Services employee Jerry Dickerson will retire from the City of Jefferson at the end of December. A reception is planned from 5-7pm Monday, December 30, 2019,Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Voting just got a whole lot easier in Marion County. The Texas Secretary of State has approved Marion County’s application to participate in the countywide polling place program starting with the March 3, 2020, primary elections. “I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity for theContinue Reading
From Jeff Greer My name is Jeff Greer and I am running for Marion County Constable Precinct 2. I have been involved in law enforcement since 1988. I have been a Texas peace officer for over 20 years and currently hold a Master Peace Officer license with approx. 5,788 trainingContinue Reading
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 22, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020 Note: Due to the Christmas/New Year holidays, this week’s report is for two weeks. Lane closures and construction work will be kept to a minimum during holiday weeks to accommodate travelers. Be Safe.Continue Reading
From City Hall CITY OF JEFFERSON TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TEXAS CAPITAL FUND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City will conduct a public hearing on December 23rd, 2019 at 5:05 p.m. at City Hall located at 102 N. Polk St, Jefferson, Texas 75657. The purpose of the public hearing will beContinue Reading
From Staff Reports “Operation Save Christmas” a Miss Marion County Fair project is in full swing at Taste of Caddo (corner of Austin and Vale streets, 201 W. Austin Street) today and tomorrow. The project give a child a set of gifts in the Read (a book), Need (essentials likeContinue Reading
From Staff Reports The City’s Water and Sewer replacement project started pouring concrete today in Bateman’s Alley. David Lawler Construction has finished replacing the water and sewer lines along the alley and this work is to repave and protect the new work. The new alleyway is setup so water willContinue Reading
Editor’s Note: Write up coming soon, but watch the video for now. Discussions at public comment and before adjournment.Continue Reading
Email from Rob Barnwell, JISD Superintendent As I’m sure you’ve all heard, L-K lost two students (sisters Adryanna and Shantey Hawkins) this past weekend in a vehicle accident. Their mom was driving them to school in order to catch a bus and go to the Harleton basketball tournament. A largeContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet in special session at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, in City Hall. Their agenda includes: CONSENT AGENDA Consider and/or approve Council Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2019. Consider and/or approve Monthly Financial Report Consider and/or approve contract/agreement from Jefferson Carnegie Library ConsiderContinue Reading
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 15-21, 2019 Bowie County Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison CountyContinue Reading