Editor’s Note: As the Texas Legislative session begins next week, we’ll resume the online publication of this feature which provides updates on what has happened and what is coming up in the session. Feds investigating meltdown at Southwest Airlines Massive flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines during the Christmas holiday weekContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Several hundred households on the North Shore of Lake O’the Pines spent part of the Christmas weekend without full water service due to freezing temperatures and water main breaks. Customers in the Mims Water District and Aqua Water Utility Services areas have been under boilContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Bulldog football team were well-represented on the District 6-3A All-District football team when selections were announced last month. Senior Chris Bowman was named District Co-MVP— a title he shared with Tatum’s Cole Watson. Sophomore Keshawn Whitatker was named Defensive Lineman of the Year. Senior LukeContinue Reading
Meetings • City and County Offices will be CLOSEDJan 2 • Commissioners Court, Dec. 30, 9a • Commissioners Court, Jan 3, 9a • City Council, Jan 3, 5:30p • North Shore Water Discussion, 6:30p Jan 3. Mims Community Center Carnival The Excelsior House Hotel will be kicking off Carnival SeasonContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners will hold their last meeting of 2022 at 9 a.m. Friday when they will wrap up the County’s business. Items on the agenda include accepting Special Budget revenue from the U.S. Treasury LATCF funds in the amount of $92,974.20 and then designatingContinue Reading
Ten Jefferson Bulldogs received Academic All-District Honors. Such recognition is given to varsity team members whole excel on the field as well as in the classroom by maintaining an overall grade point average of at least 92%. From left, senior Gregory Simmons, senior Parker Key, junior Domonik Rivers, senior LukeContinue Reading
Jacquita Lewter/Special to the Jimplecute Editor’s note: This story was first published in 2011. The writer passed away in 2015. Over the years certain commercial images have become symbols linked to the Christmas season and are easily identified with this time of year. One of the most popular and wellContinue Reading
Several local churches are planning holiday services this weekend: First Baptist Church: Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Saturday. Worship service only at 11 a.m. Sunday St. Paul UMC: 5p.m. today. Shun Mitchell will be special musical guest. No services on Christmas Day Heritage Baptist Church: Candlelight Service 6Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s final City Council meeting of the year was cancelled Tuesday afternoon after Mayor Rob Baker became aware there would not be able to form a quorum. The agenda held mostly routine business items but also included the City’s appointment to the Marion County AppraisalContinue Reading
Meetings • Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, Dec. 17, 10a-Noon • City and County Offices will be CLOSED Dec 23-26 • Commissioners Court, Dec. 30, 9a • City Council, Jan 3, 5:30p Carnival The Excelsior House Hotel will be kicking off Carnival Season with a Chili Bowl and King’s CakeContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Having to Stop at 10 new stop signs across the city is delayed as Major Rob Baker cancelled Tuesday night’s Council meeting. The new signs were set to be proposed by JPD Chief Tino Perez. The signs will be on the January agenda. “We’ve beenContinue Reading
Marion County Clerk, Vickie Smith, was honored with a retirement reception on Friday afternoon thrown by her staff honoring her 23 years of service with Marion County. Her family, friends and co/workers helped her celebrate this occasion. Pictured are her staff: Ashley Sibert, Danielle Mauldin, Vickie Smith, County Clerk andContinue Reading
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Motorists urged to be mindful of TxDOT crews working on the roads  ATLANTA – Due to a chance of winter weather conditions on Thursday, TxDOT crews plan to begin pretreating all bridges and overpasses in the district with brine starting tomorrow/Wednesday. Crews will also pretreat Interstates 30 and 20, alongContinue Reading
AUSTIN – Six years have passed since a drunk driver killed Azeza Salama’s fiancé and sent her and her two children to the hospital, but her memories of the crash remain as vivid as the day it happened. As people celebrate the holidays with friends and family, TxDOT wants stories such asContinue Reading
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TAMU planning study identifies strengths, opportunities in Jefferson Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute A relatively light crowd was on hand for a Town Hall hosted by the Jefferson City Council Tuesday night. The topic at hand was the Public and Stakeholder Engagement Summary of the Texas Target Communities project at Texas A&MContinue Reading
Meetings • Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, Dec. 17, 10a-Noon • City Council, Dec. 20, 5:30p • City and County Offices will be CLOSED Dec 23-26 • Commissioners Court, Dec. 30, 9a Music • 1852 on Austin: 1852 Austin Street Band, 8p Dec. 17 • Auntie Skinner’s: Sarah Hobbs, 9p,Continue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton /Jefferson Jimplecute Michael Walker was named Jefferson Independent School District’s new superintendent during a regular Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. He replaces Rob Barnwell, who served for nine years as superintendent of the district and a total of 34 years in education. Board president Leah Cooper presented BarnwellContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton /Jefferson Jimplecute Dozens of Jefferson Independent School District staff, teachers and Jefferson community members attended a reception Tuesday for outgoing Superintendent Rob Barnwell, who was honored for his 34 years in education. After cutting the maroon and white cake, Barnwell told those in attendance that he had enjoyedContinue Reading