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
An institution in Jefferson in his own right, James Latham Goolsby passed away last Friday. “This week the world, as well as our small town of Jefferson, lost a legend,” said Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker. “I would like to offer the deepest of condolences to Sharon and the rest ofContinue Reading
AUSTIN – August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Texas WIC is sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding goals. “From the start of your pregnancy through your child’s fifth birthday, Texas WIC is here for you every step of the way,” said Texas WICContinue Reading
Brittany Byrd Special Life Skills 1-4 First year teaching My name is Brittany Byrd. I’m a Jefferson alumni. I graduated in 2007. This will be my first year teaching. I’m excited to be working in the district and look forward to a great year. Ann Chandler 9-12 interpersonal Skills, TeacherContinue Reading
Editors Note: This is the start of a monthly column from JPD Chief Florentino Perez. Florentino Perez/Jefferson Police Chief Monthly Crime Prevention Tips: Identity Theft Prevention This Month I will like to inform the public on Identity Theft and steps you can take to limit a criminal access to youContinue Reading
Jefferson Elementary would like to thank the Marion County Farm Bureau Board Members and the Jefferson Insurance Agency for the goodie bags donated to our wonderful teachers and staff to welcome them back for the upcoming school year!! Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading
Child care centers closing across state An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44%Continue Reading
Jimplecute Photo by Laura Allen, Courtesy Photo by Wayne Grubbs Above, the sun rises over Jerry Bennett Field at W.F. Lockett Stadium Saturday morning as the Bulldogs prepared for their annual “Soap and Towel” Scrimmage. At right, Laura Allen peeks out around the goalpost to snap a few pics ofContinue Reading
Butch and Barbara Haggard (Davidson) wait on the school bus, at left, for their 25-mile ride to school in this archive photo Barbara posted. Remember that School Buses will be back on the roads Monday morning as JISD classes resume.Continue Reading
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake O’ the Pines will be temporarily closing TX Highway FM 726 where it crosses the Lake O’ the Pines Dam to repair the road with two layers of chip seal. The closure for the first layer is scheduled to be Tuesday AugustContinue Reading
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Gary Borders/TPA Wildfire chances increasing across state The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. “With the recent uptick in wildfire activity, Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized additional personnel and equipment to assist withContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute The Pine Harbor Owners’ Association held their annual meeting last Saturday and the members present voted to dissolve the association. According to FaceBook posts in the Pine Harbor at Lake O’ The Pines group, the meeting was posted at the entrance to the subdivision “at leastContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Save the Date WIC The Jefferson WIC office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug 3-4. They will reopen at 8:30a Monday. Bass Tourney The Lake-O-the Pines night tournament will be out of Alley Creek from 7p-7a with a 2a weigh-in. August 4-5-6-7. Friday tournament chairman GaryContinue Reading