Staff Reports Three Jefferson High School students were recently recognized in the College Board National Recognition Programs. Michelle Brady, Miles Mullen, and I’tasia Rainge were all received the academic honor. “We’re thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they’ve been doing,” said JHS Principal JerryContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date Cap & Gowns Parents of the Class of 2024, it’s time to order Caps and Gowns for graduation. See the Jefferson ISD FaceBook page for more details. VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars will resume their monthly Fish Fry on Saturday,Continue Reading
Work on the dock at the Pine Harbor boat ramp is progressing as members of the community have come together to restore the dock and start revitalizing the neighborhood. While a board voted to dissolve the association in July, residents have come together to reverse that decision. A recap ofContinue Reading
Gary Borders/Contributing Writer Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman. TheContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur is leaving the countywide burn ban in place despite Sunday nights’ rainfall. “While I’m extremely grateful for last nights rain, there wasn’t enough to justify lifting the ban,” LaFleur said. The county has gone almost two months without any significant rainfall and remains in theContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date Car Seats Jefferson Police Department has partnered with TxDOT to provide a limited number of car seats, professional installation, and education courses in the near future. The event was originally scheduled for August 26, but has been temporarily cancelled. The car seats, installation andContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute A potential increase to end-customer water bills has kept residents concerned following the announcement by Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) of their planned 75% increase in wholesale rates to the City starting in October. Many local residents and businesses have been concerned that theirContinue Reading
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