Weekly Roadwork Report – March 26 – April 1, 2023
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Marion County Chamber of Commerce names new president
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Retired hospital administrator Mike Chandler was named president of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce last week after Paul Moore stepped down from the post. “We are excited about the direction this board will take,” Chandler said. “The Chamber has a rich history and a bright future.”Continue Reading
Cox named ‘Officer of the Year’
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute First year officer Joshua Cox is the 2023 Officer of the Year for the Jefferson Police Department. Chief Florentino Perez recognized Cox’s contributions to the department during 2022 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “It is my honor and a privilege to recognize officer Joshua Cox for hisContinue Reading
Council debates Easter event
Staff Reports A planned non-denominational revival on Easter Weekend will be relocated across the street to the grass lot next to Cumberland Presbyterian for part of the event so the Easter Bunny can arrive following confusion on the proper procedure for reserving Lion’s Club Park. David Hansen, local business ownerContinue Reading
Cupcakes, leather work, antiques, oh my
Blake Smith/Jefferson Jimplecute For many, COVID-19 proved to be a trying time. The country was faced with a record number of job losses and yet, some viewed COVID as an opportunity to pursue their passion projects. Many people like Jefferson native, Jennifer Phillips, found that COVID did not mark theContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson (3/24/23)
Meetings Save the Date SCAM Alert From URECC: Member Services representatives have received multiple reports of members receiving scam calls this morning. They were told, “Your power will be disconnected in a few minutes due to late payment, unless you make a payment now over the phone.” If you receiveContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council OKs JEDCO earnest money
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday night’s City Council meeting was mostly routine business with Council giving the go ahead to JEDCO to spend $15,000 for earnest money on purchasing 16.507 acres of property on the north side of town for future development. At their regular meeting last week, JEDCO approved aContinue Reading
TXDOT seeks public input
The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow. TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050, the latest update to TxDOT’s statewideContinue Reading
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS (3/24/23)
Bill would require fentanyl education The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, theContinue Reading
Windows Into History team to meet Thursday
The Windows into History team will meet at 4p Thursday at the Jefferson Transportation Center. Topics to be discussed include: The group is placing the art installations at various historical locations around town. Two are currently installed at the waterfront park.Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – March 19 – March 25, 2023
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ONLINE EARLY EXCLUSIVE: JCVB codifies new events
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (JCVB) codified two new events and discussed the upcoming Texas Travel Counselor’s Conference Monday night. The two events approved were first okayed at last month’s meeting. But the agenda did not identify the events by name, so board chair Colleen TaylorContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD okays 23-24 school calendar
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute In a motion revisited from last month, the Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees, Tuesday night, approved the 2023-2024 school calendar. The calendar was first presented last month but tabled when superintendent Mike Walker realized the Easter break was slated for the wrong weekend. “We double checked everythingContinue Reading
Marion County opens dumps for tornado debris
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Those still dealing with lawn debris left over from the March 2 F1 tornado that hit the Kellyville and Berea areas can get some relief following Commissioners decision to open the county dumps for free to allow those affected to discard the debris. All dumpContinue Reading
Senior tea…
Jefferson High School Senior Girls attended the Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club’s Annual Senior Tea at the Excelsior House Hotel on Wednesday. The event recognizes the achievements of the senior class ladies.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Meetings • City Council, March 21, 5:30p Save the Date • March 17-18: Knightlight Tavern’s Medieval Wine Fair • March 18: Jefferson Lion’s Lucky 5K & Fun Run • March 30-April 1: Citywide Rummage Sale • April 1: Miata Madness • April 1: MCDCSCO 20th Anniversary • First Saturday ofContinue Reading
JEDCO approves payment before they get bill
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Economic Development Corporation approved 4-0-3 Tuesday night an invoice they have not received, and don’t know the amount due. Jamie Parsons gave a presentation to JEDCO on some ‘Preliminary Title Research for a City Survey” he was asked to do by board president Bubba Haggard. TheContinue Reading
TPWD Reminds Hunters of Mandatory Harvest Reporting in Select Texas Counties Ahead of Season Opener
AUSTIN- As the Texas spring turkey season rapidly approaches, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters that all counties with a one-bird bag limit have mandatory harvest reporting requirements. Hunters must report their harvest within 24 hours through the My Texas Hunt Harvest app or the TPWD website. Counties with a one-bird limitContinue Reading