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
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer This past week, a presentation was held regarding railroad quiet zones. This event was an opportunity for people to obtain information on what quiet zones are, and what all is involved in establishing one.  Freely exchanging information, as it relates to public policy, is a hallmark ofContinue Reading
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute County employees will receive an additional holiday in 2023, as Commissioners approved adding San Jacinto Day, or April 21, to the holiday schedule. With the additional, employees will receive 19 paid holidays in 2023. Commissioners also established their meeting schedule for 2023, continuing their regular schedule ofContinue Reading
Marion County Treasurer Terrie Neuville, left, was queen for the day as she celebrated her retirement after 32 years with Marion County on Tuesday evening surrounded by friends and co-workers at a reception thrown by the County. Also pictured is Candace Jorski, Marion County Auditor Shanna Solomon, and incoming TreasurerContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson could soon have a new restaurant franchise and public funds have been requested to help get the new business off the ground. However, the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) tabled action on the grant application Tuesday night. The funds from which would help remodel the oldContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council members and the public learned more about what is involved in establishing a Railroad Quiet Zone in Jefferson following an hour-long own hall meeting on Tuesday evening. U.S. Federal Railroad Administration’s Richard Washington was on hand to discuss quiet zones and the types of things which needContinue Reading
Meetings • Commissioners Court, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. • Tourism, Dec. 12: 5:30 p.m. • JEDCO, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. • JISD reception for Rob Barnwell, Dec. 13, 5:15 p.m. • JISD School Board, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. • Blessing of Grace Food Pantry, Produce Dec. 13, 9 a.m. •Continue Reading
JJHS Character Counts students went to Lion’s Park on Wednesday to help cleanup debris and other trash which accumulated over the event weekends. Students involved in the program learn how their actions affect the people around them, how they are perceived, as well as what an impact they can haveContinue Reading
A state Senate committee has issued a subpoena, requesting BlackRock Inc. to provide specific documents related to the world’s largest money manager’s environmental, social and governance practices and for its executives to testify. The Committee is chaired by Senator Bryan Hughes and the hearing has been set for Dec. 15Continue Reading
This week’s warmer temps couldn’t affect the Carriage House’s Christmas Tree in the Lions Club Enchanted Forest in Lion’s Park. Warmer temps brought lots of sunshine this week, but there’s a chance of rain over the weekend.Continue Reading
On Tuesday, Officer’s of the Jefferson Police Department received the necessary training regarding their newly acquired Stop Sticks, a pursuit termination and pursuit prevention valued equipment. Texas Department of Public Safety, Sgt. Droddy and Sgt. Stewart provided the team with the necessary training to safely and most effectively deploy theContinue Reading
Meetings VFW Fish Fry The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, lunch will include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, beans and a drink— all for a $10 donation.Continue Reading
Staff Report /Jefferson Jimplecute Those needing criminal legal assistance but are unable to afford an attorney will have two options next year for defense attorneys as the Marion County Commissioners approved two Indigent Attorneys during their regular meeting on Monday. Timothy Cariker will continue into next year and will be joinedContinue Reading