By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Tuesday night’s Tourism Board meeting provided an update from Tony Jones on trademarking the City’s Logo as well as a round of standard updates on the status of the City’s tourism promotions. Jones indicated trademark can be done without an attorney, thus saving the CityContinue Reading
From TxDOT In a state as large as Texas, winter driving conditions can vary widely and change quickly. It is important for drivers to be prepared to handle potentially dangerous conditions during cold weather months. Always buckle up – every person, every ride. Wearing a seat belt is one ofContinue Reading
Below is a video also available on the Marion County Herald YouTube Channel from this mornings Marion County Commissioners Court meeting. The Commissioners approved everything on their agenda with the exception of hiring JP Abernathy as the court liaison as construction manager. That item raised a number of questions onContinue Reading
The 15th Annual Texas Game Warden Badge Pinning and Awards Ceremony was held on October 18, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Fifteen Texas Game Wardens were recognized for their recent promotion and 37 others were recognized various act of life saving and meritorious service. The unselfish acts of Game Wardens, aContinue Reading
Repairs to Polk Street following the City’s water and sewer upgrade/replacement project began this afternoon. Project contractor David Lawler said he hopes to have the project completed prior to the holidays – including street repairs.Continue Reading
Social Worker Running to Improve Healthcare, Strengthen Public Schools, and fight for East Texans Election Press Release Publishers Note: The Herald does NOT endorse any candidate, at any political level. We will, however, be doing a special election section on the offices which directly affect Marion County. LONGVIEW, TEXAS —Continue Reading
The Jefferson Independent School District Board will meet at 6pm Tuesday, December 11, 2019, at the Administration Building on MLK and Bulldog Drive. Their agenda includes: Approval of the 2018-2019 Audit Report A Public Hearing on the School First Rating Consideration of the Band Trip to Branson, MO Naming theContinue Reading
From Marcus Sandifer, TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 8-14, 2019 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 maintenanceContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the second floor Commissioners Courtroom, 114 W. Austin Street. Their agenda includes: Consider for approval the 2020 County Holidays. Consider for approval setting the date of the last Commissioners Court meeting in December 2019. Consider for approval hiringContinue Reading
Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) will hold their regular meeting at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in the City Council Chambers, 102 N. Polk Street. Their agenda includes: 6. DISCUSSION / CONSIDERATION / ACTION ITEMS Consideration/Action – Select bank for local deposits Consideration/Action – disposition of Jedco land onContinue Reading
The Jefferson Tourism Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau at 305 E. Austin Street. Items on the agenda include: OLD BUSINESS Consider/Approve/Accept New contract revision for Jefferson TCVB building Robin Johnson Update on HOT tax from Avenu Colleen Taylor Update on CityContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Deadline to file be on the Primary Ballot in March for a County Office is Monday, December 9, 2019. County Elected Positions on the ballot in March include: Sheriff (incumbent David McKnight) County Attorney (incumbent Angie Smoak) Tax Assessor/Collector (incumbent Karen Jones) Commissioner, Pct.Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD will hold a Special Services Parent Night at 6pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Jefferson Junior High Auditorium (411 E. Harrison St). Featured speakers include the Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services and All Things Possible. TWSVRS will discuss how they can help students with disabilities makeContinue Reading
Today’s Christmas festivities begin at 5 p.m. at the corner of Walnut and Austin streets with the Mims Chapel Choir performance around the City Christmas tree. The Marion County Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade begins at 6p.m. The Parade begins at Walnut and Austin streets and goes up AustinContinue Reading
From the USACE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITYDRAFT LAKE 0′ THE PINES SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN, FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, MARION, HARRISON, UPSHUR, CAMP, TITUS, AND MORRIS COUNTIES, TEXAS The public is hereby notified of the availability of the Draft Lake 0′ the PinesShoreline Management Plan (Shoreline Management Plan),Continue Reading
I want to take a moment to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. The Herald is very Thankful for the support you, our readers and followers, have shown us over the last four years. We have big things planned for 2020 and appreciate all the love and support youContinue Reading
From The Marion County Chamber of Commerce We celebrate our Members’ Events in December (1st-15th) December 1stOpera House Theatre Players presents: “Having our Say – The First 100 Years of the Delaney Sisters” December 5th-7th 37th Annual Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes December 6th-7th Santa Visits The Front Porch HistoricContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisherWatch the video of the meeting here Jefferson City Council approved moving $18,000 from City reserves to the Building Updates line item of the Police budget to facilitate the departments relocation during Tuesday night’s Council meeting. The Police Department is set to move to theContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisherWatch the video of the meeting here The Jefferson City Council received an update during the regular City Council meeting Tuesday night on the water and sewer project currently underway. Project Manager Jeremy Buechter, with Schaumburg & Polk, told Council they were down to theContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, II, publisher “Three times is the charm,” said Jefferson Police Chief Gary Amburn. “I have worked with Jefferson P.D. for a long time and my resignation/ retirement was approved tonight by the city council. I want to thank all the residents in Jefferson and the countyContinue Reading