Weekly Roadwork Report – March 5 – March 11, 2023
2023-03-05
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Lady Dawgs first to compete, place in Regional Powerlifting
2023-03-04
Congratulations to Tawny Foster, Payton Burkett, Adrianna Blanton, and Zoe Hitchcock on making history. These 4 young ladies are the first girls in Jefferson girl’s history to participate in the Region 3 Division 3 Regional Championships. They did and amazing job representing Jefferson. Adrianna Blanton came in 5th earning theContinue Reading
Jefferson Jimplecute partners with Tarleton State journalism students
2023-03-03
Staff Report The Jefferson Jimplecute welcomed two new writers last week in a partnership with Tarleton State University. For the next three months, the newspaper will feature stories written by college journalists. “We are excited to partner with Tarleton,” publisher Hugh Lewis said. “And we look forward to working withContinue Reading
Marion County elevators to get an upgrade
2023-03-03
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Elevators in the Courthouse Annex and Jail are going up – along with the costs of modernization – as Commissioners approved the single bid from Camco in Texarkana of $238,143. Both elevators have had numerous problems over the last several years requiring high maintenance costsContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2023-03-03
Meetings • Planning & Zoning, March 7, 5p • Marion County Republican Assembly, March 7, 6:30p, Mims • Special City Council, March 7, 6:30p, tentative • Strategic Plan Virtual meeting March 9, 6p • Commissioners Court, March 13, 9a • Tourism Board, March 13, 5:30p • JEDCO, March 14, 5:30pContinue Reading
Linden’s Stanley named to Dean’s List in U of A’s Fulbright College
2023-03-03
Cade Stanley of Linden was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Stanley joins nearly 2,500 additional Fulbright College students on the Fall 2022 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at leastContinue Reading
Capital Highlights
2023-03-03
Street takeover spurs governor’s action Gov. Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly. Videos posted after the events showed vehicles doing donuts, crowds gathering around intersections, and people settingContinue Reading
County celebrates Texas Independence Day
2023-03-02
What else would folks have to do on a rainy afternoon before a tornado showed up other than firing off a cannon? At 5pm Thursday downtown Jefferson residents heard what May have sounded like transformers blowing across town. But it was Tom Moss, David Durocher, and a number of onlookersContinue Reading
Tornado-like winds hit Berea, Kellyville area
2023-03-02
Tornado-like winds came across FM729 just west of the intersection with Tx49 uprooting and snapping off trees, and felling power lines about 5:30p.m. Thursday. A National Weather Service Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday evening. As of 6p, no injuries and limited property damage had been reported.Continue Reading
Softball Plays Tonight
2023-02-27
The HOME softball games against Tatum originally scheduled for Tuesday (2/28/23) have been rescheduled for tonight (Monday, February 27). The JV will play at 4:30 PM, followed by the Varsity. The games will still be played at HOME! This is the DISTRICT OPENER for our softball team! There are onlyContinue Reading
Sign stirs controversy, Jimplecute takes exception to criticism
2023-02-26
A billboard went up on Friday afternoon taking aim at Jefferson Alderman Hollis Shadden with little explanation. The digital sign was taken down in less than 24-hours. It was located near the intersection of FM 2208 and US59, outside the city limits. Online discussions have abounded over the sign withContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – February 26 – March 4, 2023
2023-02-26
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2 of 3 Council incumbents challenged
2023-02-24
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Over the next few weeks election signs will start popping up across the county like daffodils. The City of Jefferson, Jefferson ISD School Board, and Marion County will hold elections in May. Portions of the County will be holding a special election to convert theContinue Reading
Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters serves the community one bean at a time
2023-02-24
Blake Smith /Jefferson Jimplecute For many, there is no better way to start the day than with a warm cup of coffee. The smell of the brewed beans alone can help jumpstart almost anybody’s day. However, for coffee shops like Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters, this tale is a bit different. RatherContinue Reading
First response for First Responder
2023-02-24
Jefferson VFD Chief Rod Rodriguez and member Victor Perot cut open a Gray VFD tanker truck late Wednesday morning to remove Gray VFD Chief Don Grant following a rollover accident on Tx 49E near Moon Lake Road. Grant was headed into town when a front tire had a blowout. GrantContinue Reading
Council talks planning, Quiet Zone
2023-02-24
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Development, construction, and thinking ahead were top of the Jefferson City Council agenda Tuesday night. Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker provided updates on the two TxDOT, and TPWD grants the City recently submitted stating that the city had already received a call back on theContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2023-02-24
Meetings • Commissioners Court, Feb. 27, 9a • Marion County Resource Coalition, 11a-1p, St. Paul UMC • Blessings of Grace, Produce Feb 28 at 9a • Planning & Zoning, March 7, 5p • Strategic Plan Virtual meeting March 7, 6p • Commissioners Court, March 13, 9a • Tourism Board, MarchContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs take first round at L-K tournament
2023-02-23
Per Coach Allen – Girls Athletic Director The Lady Bulldogs won their first game of the Linden-Kildare tournament 9-2 vs. Paul Pewitt!Join us tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to continue out our pool play! Bracket play begins Saturday!Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – February 19 – February 25, 2023
2023-02-21
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Jefferson tops track, softball
2023-02-20
Per Coach Allen – Girls Athletic Director Congratulations to our 7th and 8th Girls Track teams in winning our track meet tonight! The Lady Bulldogs continued JISD success as they take the win at home against the Lady Leopards tonight 8-5! Join us this weekend as we enter into theContinue Reading