Kim Shaw/Courtesy Article It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for Marion County Republican Chairperson. My husband Steve and I are so proud to call Marion County home. We have a historic home in Jefferson which we have opened up to participate in the CandlelightContinue Reading
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Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur announced on Facebook all county offices will resume regular office hours tomorrow, Friday, January 19. JISD announced via their ParentSquare app and online that “Classes will resume at Jefferson ISD at regular hours Friday, January 19th. Staff and Students are being notified to return atContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for December at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
According to the Parent Square notifications app they use, “Conditions remain very icy on the rural county roads in the district and are dangerous for busses to travel.” Per Coach Allen – Girls Athletic Coordinator, “We have moved our basketball games vs. Tatum to Saturday night. Girls will start atContinue Reading
Quakes prompt officials to limit disposal wells The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas. The Austin American Statesman reported the 23Continue Reading
Jefferson City Hall and all non-emergency Marion County offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17 due to weather conditions. JISD previously announced they will also be closed tomorrow.Continue Reading
According to an alert received at noon on Tuesday, JISD will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, due to continued icy road conditions.Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD officially cancelled classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, as a result of hazardous weather conditions affecting roadways. Per the City of Jefferson Employee Handbook, when JISD closes, City offices will close as well. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur has also closed all County offices on Tuesday. Emergency services willContinue Reading
Sunday night and Monday morning’s continued wintery mix precipitation have continued to blanket the county and created hazardous driving conditions. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur posted on Facebook that Marion County “roads are very slick, stay home if you can!” Texas Highway Department pre-treated the major thoroughfares on Friday andContinue Reading
Due to low temperatures and incoming precipitation the annual MLK Day Parade has been cancelled.Continue Reading
Mondays winter weather has caused MCDCSCO to reschedule their annual MLK Day Banquet. Originally set for Monday night, it has now been set for 6p Sunday January 21, at the Jefferson Transportation Center.Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur ended 2024 by saying “Thank You” to Greg Peeler for all that he did during the week-long power outage during the summer. LaFleur also presented Peeler with a flag which was flown over the Alamo during the last Commissioners Court meeting of 2023. “When IContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates VFW Fish Fry – cancelled Note: we were notified on Friday that the fish fry has been cancelled this month. The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11a–2 p.m. Saturday, JanuaryContinue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson beat Waskom 65-24 in district play on Jan 2. The Lady Bulldogs are now 3-1 in district play and 18-6 overall. Jefferson had a 19-9 lead after one quarter of play and boasted a 32-15 lead at the break. A solid 34-9 run in theContinue Reading
Staff reports The Jefferson Bulldogs routed the Daingerfield Tigers 57-34 in non-league play on December 29. This placed the Bulldogs 14-4 for the season. The Boys played Waskom on January 2, and are reported to have won 61-45, but game stats, scores, or information had not been provided to theContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The age of big corporations putting the little guys out of business has claimed another victim – this time in downtown Jefferson. After 70 years, City Drug will close their doors forever on January 16. The locally operated pharmacy, founded by Edward Taylor, has beenContinue Reading
From First to Promises of Future, Marion County Residents Celebrated ChristmasContinue Reading
Jimplecute photos by V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson VFD members worked to contain and put out a fire which erupted late Tuesday evening at the Steamboat Inn on Marshall Street near downtown Jefferson. No one was injured in the fire, which damaged the back portion of the inn, but heavyContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute County Commissioners will hold their final 2023 meeting at 9a today in the Commissioners Courtroom. Most of today’s meeting includes regular end-of-year/beginning-of year tasks and contract establishment, but Commissioners will also hear a report from County AgriLife extension Agent Doug Weir on his accomplishments thisContinue Reading