Budget cuts still needed for 2023-24 V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council’s marathon meeting last Monday continued after a short recess following a contentious water discussion (see story above), to address a request by 1852 on Austin owner David Echols to allow a metal storage building to stayContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Jeeps of all ages and sizes will be jumping into downtown this weekend for the first Jefferson Jeep Jam. The event will start at 5:30p in front of the Jefferson General Store on Friday and then have a 40-mile ride around the area. “ThisContinue Reading
J. Bruce Bugg Jr./Chair, Texas Transportation Commission The star on the Texas flag somehow seems to shine a little brighter every year as more and more people move to Texas to find a thriving economy and a better quality of life. While that growth is wonderful to see, it doesContinue Reading
STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported. Students in grades three through eight tookContinue Reading
Press Release TYLER, Texas – A Jefferson, Texas man has been convicted of federal sex trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Corey Johnson, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking today before U.S. Magistrate Judge K.Continue Reading
New law also takes effect Sept. 1 targeting drunk drivers who kill parents of young children ATLANTA – As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. TexasContinue Reading
10-year plan includes projects aimed at improving safety, mobility, maintenance and more August 17, 2023 ATLANTA – Governor Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure. The record investment includes the unanimous adoption of the $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas DepartmentContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The majority of Tuesday night’s City Council two-and-a-half hour meeting focused on property – taxes, building permits, streets, and cleanups. Property taxes and rates dominated the majority of that time with Council proposing a 2023 tax rate of $0.4186110 per $100 of valuation. This isContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date School Zones School Zone traffic lights are back up and running US59 as schools prepare to resume on Aug.14. Traffic tickets can still be written so be careful! Band Boosters Band Boosters will have their first meeting August 21st at 5:30 pm in theContinue Reading
However, City, County raise rates to cover budgets V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Confused about property taxes? Join the club. This year the City and County are proposing raising the property tax rates, but those new rates will still be less than last year’s tax rate, and it will generateContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Commissioners proposed the 2024 Budget during Monday’s regular meeting with bigger impact raises for all employees. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur asked Commissioners to consider changing the proposed raises from 5% to $2,000 across the board. “Commissioner Ashley brought this to my attention,” said LaFleur.Continue Reading
Courtesy Photo by Hollis Shadden A new historic marker was installed at the old train trestle today. Pictured are Rusty Knight, Gary Endsley, Jackson Kain, and Joe Fant with the Collins Institute who installed it. The marker was requested several years ago, and recently awarded to and accepted by theContinue Reading
The City of Jefferson will old a Townhall meeting at 6:30p next Tuesday, August 21, at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center to discuss the potential amount City water rates will be increasing to cover the expected increase from NETMWD for treated water. NETMWD will be on hand to present their increase,Continue Reading
Staff Reports The Jefferson Police Department located and arrested 53-year-old, Michael Mohamed Elawar on August 10 for possible fuel theft from the City of Jefferson Fuel Pump which isused for city vehicles. “During the investigation and properly placed game cameras, JPD was able to capture the criminal act when itContinue Reading
East Texas – Congressman Nathaniel Moran will travel across East Texas to announce his re-election campaign and visit with voters and local elected officials. “It has been an incredible honor to represent East Texas in Congress,” Moran said. “I look forward to the opportunity to continue working on behalf ofContinue Reading
Now for our regular readers, this may seem like a silly post. Dumb almost. HOWEVER, due to the recent national news about the Marion County Record, in Marion, Kansas, it’s caused some confusion. We’re happy to support community newspapers across the country and stand with the Marion Record over theirContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date School Zones School Zone traffic lights are back up and running US59 as schools prepare to resume on Aug.14. Traffic tickets can still be written so be careful! Smart Driving A Smart Driver’s Course will be held at Kellyville Community Center, 130 Kelly ParkContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Pine Harbor Owner’s Association is in the process of disolving after 13 members attended and voted at the annual meeting on July 29. A portion of the current Board met with the Jimplecute for aa 90-minute interview last Monday. Board members present at theContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson JImplecute Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued the first County-wide Burn Ban of the summer on Monday afternoon, going into effect at 5p August 7. The quick rainshower Tuesday morning, did not supply enough relief to lift the ban. “Present circumstances in all or part ofContinue Reading