Travis Gray Jr. has been selected to play in the 2023 All State Basketball Game September16-17. “I’m honored as only the top athletes in the state are invited to compete in this event,” he said. He is currently looking for sponsors to help him attend the game. Those interested canContinue Reading
The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is asking the public to attend a meeting regarding internet accessibility, affordability and usage. The BDO, administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, will accept feedback from this meeting to help develop the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which is required to draw downContinue Reading
Tax-relief plan headed to governor Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov. Greg Abbott, the bill raises the homesteadContinue Reading
Youth Lady Dawgs Volleyball team were tops in championship play this week. The team was wrapping up the summer play and are ready to spike the court next month as school resumes. At right is the Summer Youth group.Continue Reading
Longview, Texas (July 19, 2023) — The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is asking the public to attend a meeting regarding internet accessibility, affordability, and usage. The BDO, administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, will accept feedback from this meeting to help develop the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which is requiredContinue Reading
$96 million awarded to public transit programs across Texas AUSTIN – Taking the bus opened up endless possibilities for Uvalde resident Jennifer Gilleland. Born with cerebral palsy, she’d ride 90 miles each way on a TxDOT-funded rural transit agency bus to get to class as she worked on her college degree.Continue Reading
Sundays afternoon storm left 56% of the county in the dark at 3p. SWEPCO and URECC both are aware of the outages and are assessing the situation. Outage maps and state charts indicate: Parts of downtown Jefferson was restored within an hour. By 4p the percentage without power had grownContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute JEDCO’s proposed 16.507 acre land purchase on the north side of town was again put on hold while the board investigates a possible Federal Wetlands designation that might restrict development of part of the property, and establishes a Public Hearing on the purchase of the land.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s Quiet Zone Committee held it’s first meeting last Tuesday as Council provided them with an overview of what is expected of them. “There’s no time limit on this,” said Mayor Rob Baker. “We want just the facts, and however long it takes to getContinue Reading
Meetings Save the Date Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that summer heat is here and safety precautions should be observed. Remember: Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable; never leave people or pets in vehicles; and hydrate before going out into the heat. Christmas in JulyContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute JISD School Board made a minor adjustment to the 2023-24 school year calendar to accommodate just released State EOC Testing dates during their regular meeting on Tuesday. Maintenance and custodial staff employees of the district will also get an adjusted work calendar following a changeContinue Reading
Staff Reports A new event drives into town this weekend as the 1st Annual Golf Cart Challenge hits the streets. The event will kick off with a parade through downtown and some of the surrounding area. Carts will line-up on Walnut street near Austin street. Then they will go upContinue Reading
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The newest proposal comes as the Legislature continuesContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo Jefferson 8th Grade A team, at right, played in a total of 6 AAU tournaments this summer and made it to the championship game in each tournament. They finished the summer season with two 2nd place finishes and four 1st place finishes. Coaches are Chris McCurry, Travis GrayContinue Reading
Substitute Training JISD will be holding Substitute Training for anyone wishing to be a substitute teacher during the 2023-24 school year. New JISD Substitute training will be from 9a-noon, July 25. Returning substitutes training will be 1-2p July 25. All training is at the JISD Administration Building, 1600 MLK Dr,Continue Reading
The Annual JISD Mini-Cheer Camp was held last week with Harper Henson, below middle, being named the 2023 Overall Top Cheerleader. The camp was a success. In each age group, the Top Cheerleaders were: Photos by Laura Allen & Carrie SchwartzContinue Reading
Kennedy Manor is expanding their Jefferson tour business with the addition of a trolley. According to Tracey Engel the trolley needs some work so they are anticipating a fall inauguration.Continue Reading
Big Cypress Corvettes, represented by Hollis Shadden above right, donated $200 of the proceeds from the Big Cypress Corvette Weekend to Jefferson Salutes America, represented by Richard Turner, above left. “Jefferson Salutes America did a wonderful job of hosting the 4th of July event which raises money for various youthContinue Reading
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The Krewe of Hebe hosted this year’s Jefferson Salutes America celebration. The annual event starts off at Otstott Park with a Children’s Parade, then is followed by a Pie & Cake Auction benefiting Youth Programs at the Jefferson Carnegie Library. A concert by the Shreveport Metropolitan Concert Band caps ofContinue Reading