Several local law enforcement agencies and prevention advocates from Next Step CommunitySolutions’ coalitions are gearing up for the semi-annual DEA Take Back event to be heldOctober 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations across East Texas. “This event is the easiest and safest way to dispose ofContinue Reading
Th Quiet Zone Committee is seeking additional members to help them find all the facts necessary so Council can decide if they want to move forward establishing a railroad quiet zone in town. The Committee’s president Jim Stacey came to Council last week asking permission to expand the group fromContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council held a marathon three plus hour meeting last Tuesday with as much discussion and updates as action items. Council opened the meeting with two proclamations. One declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the other recognizing St. Paul’s Methodist Church Day Sunday Oct. 29, 2023. TheContinue Reading
The Jefferson Jimplecute is conducting a survey to see what your thoughts are on the location of City Hall. The City is holding a Town Hall meeting at 6p on November 1 to formally gather input. The results of this survey will be presented at that meeting. The survey willContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet in special session at 6:30p Tuesday to consider approving the ordinance establishing the new water rates and setting when they will go into effect. According to Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, the City is required to provide 90 days notice before the rates can goContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Base water rates for the City of Jefferson will increase by $2.50 come February 2024, as Council opted to adjust the rates due to increased water costs from NETMWD and increased operating costs of the water department. “Costs have increased 28% over the last nineContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Loud Noise A private event will be taking place starting at 6p Saturday evening at Diamond Don’s RV park. There will be fireworks and cannon fire, so be sure and keep your pets safe from running during the noise. Bigfoot Calling Johnson’s Ranch at CaddoContinue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson IS the Bigfoot Capital of Texas. Join this annual event in downtown Jefferson to learn all about the legendary beat that prowls the world. Guest speakers include Mireya Mayor, Daryl Colyer, Sybilla Irwin, Matt Pruitt, Shelly Covington-Montana and Ashlen Brown. According to the Texas Bigfoot Research Center,Continue Reading
Jefferson VFW Post #3694, sponsored an annual fingerprinting day at Jefferson Primary on Wednesday. Children received a safety packet and a set of fingerprints to take home. Jefferson PD and JISD PD assisted the chapter.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Stephen F. Austin State University’s timbersports team, the Sylvans, won the collegiate contest during the 39th annual Arkansas State Lumberjack Competition held Oct. 8 in Sheridan, Ark.. In addition to winning the competition, the team won every event in the collegiate division. Sylvans member Reagan Wix of Jefferson,Continue Reading
NORTHEAST TEXAS —A new development in the decades-long fight over a proposed reservoir in Northeast Texas is offering Texans a chance to speak out in defense of private property and against the use of eminent domain for an unnecessary, outdated water project. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is conductingContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council approved the use of “water barricades” at Monday’s special City Council meeting. “I’m comfortable [with the water barricades],” said Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez. “I reviewed the complaint and issue that barricades that hold water pose a safety issue or concernContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Fall Festivals Alley Street Closure North Alley Street at the railroad tracks will be closed on Tuesday as Union Pacific asphalts over some of the older railroad tracks. The tracks will still be there for use, but they will be easier to maintain and create a muchContinue Reading
Jefferson celebrated National Night Out Tuesday at the Jefferson Visitors Center with first reponders and local businesses and organizations creating a family-friendly festival. The annual event, sponsored by Citizens for a Better Community, allows the public to interact with first responders and learn about what they do. There was alsoContinue Reading
The 10th Annual East Texas Burn Run is ready to ride next weekend, Oct. 13-15 in downtown Jefferson. Hosted by the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson and Brothers’ Keepers Motorcycle Club, both 501c3 organizations, the event promises to bring lots of fun to downtown. Come join the crowd for this wonderful cause.Continue Reading
School vouchers: not the best choice for all Texans Another special session for Texas lawmakers has been called. Why is our governor so determined to pass “school choice” vouchers? He’s appeasing donors whose agenda calls for dismantling public education. Vouchers will serve as a discount coupon for more affluent parentsContinue Reading
Stanford Brantley, left, shows the “Queen Bee” to Brianna McAlister and Matty Duncan last week. A small swarm of honeybees had stopped over in front of Auntie Skinnners. Brantley moved the bees to a new hive and location. McAlister and Duncan both work for Auntie Skinners. Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) held a car wash last Saturday at McDonalds to raise funds for t-shirts and competition blazers.Continue Reading
Julietta Laureano is the Cypress Bend Academy Student of the Week! She is one of those people that one can count on to be obedient, helpful, and kind always. She takes care of her younger sister, and is kind to others around her. She shows respect to the adults inContinue Reading
Tourism Board President Colleen Taylor and Sherry Mask worked last week to put out new trashcans around downtown earlier this week.Continue Reading