Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This fall, the Women’s Center of East Texas (WCET) is partnering with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and other programs across the country in a national campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).Continue Reading
Volunteers at the Gray community are installing a new shelter at the Gray Volunteer Fire Department. Continue Reading
1852 on Austin took top honors at the 2022 Taste of Jefferson. Magnolia Place came in second. The annual event was delayed about an hour as participants waited for the much needed rain to clear out. Despite a smaller crowd, Chamber President/Director Paul Moore declared the event a success andContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton /Jefferson Jimplecute After nine years with the Bulldogs, Jefferson Independent School District Superintendent Rob Barnwell has chosen to retire and explore other opportunities life has to offer. The long-time educator presented his formal resignation to the JISD Board of Trustees during their regular meeting Tuesday. His contract wasContinue Reading
The 2022 Miss Marion County pageant was held over the weekend. Back row from left, 2022 Teen Miss Marion County Elizabeth Smith, 2021 Teen Miss Marion County Rayleigh Gulk, 2022 Miss Marion County Kylie Neuville, 2022 Jr. Miss Marion County Natalie McGriff, 2021 Jr. Miss Marion County Brooklyn Moore, 2021Continue Reading
Better access to healthcare resources will be coming to Marion County soon as the Community Conversations on Health grant gets rolling. Lesley Taylor and Lesia Manning spoke to Commissioners Tuesday morning about the two year grant and how it can help county residents. They are with the Texas Department ofContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s newest dining spot is the place to “Bee.” “The Hive” officially opens on Monday and is the flower of 10 years of dreams by owner Kristi Bullock. Inspired by Austin Grind, Bullock says she “feel in love with coffee, and wanted to have aContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton /Jefferson Jimplecute Trustees of the Jefferson Independent School District approved individual campus improvement plans throughout the district and heard an update on the football stadium project during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Dr. Leah Phillips, JISD director of curriculum and instruction, told the board these plans are worked on throughoutContinue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Oct. 15: The Sultans All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Oct. 15: Dusty Rose 9p-1a Knight Light Theater Oct 15: Jackson James 6-9p Meetings • City Council, 5:30p Oct 18 • JAAC, 5:30p Oct 26 at Historic Jefferson Train Depot Barrel HorseContinue Reading
Staff Reports Christmas is just around the corner and the Jefferson Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is getting into the spirt. The city’s annual Christmas show will be filmed in early November according to Board VP Pam Thomas and if you want to participate contact her as soon as possible. TheContinue Reading
Jeffrey Welch Jefferson High School and Junior High Cross Country runners competed in their respective District Meets— junior high on Saturday and high school on Monday. The Bulldog runners represented JISD well in both meets with their performance and attitude. At the Junior High meet, 8th graders Makenna Erler (8thContinue Reading
Jefferson Elementary School Student Council members for the 2022-2023 school year are, from left, Courtney Dowell, treasurer; Jake Gulk, historian; Kanaan Whitaker, secretary; and Isabella Powell, president. Not pictured is Brycen Whatley, vice-president.Continue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a burn ban for all of Marion County Thursday afternoon. Following Tuesdays Commissioners Court meeting LaFleur indicated that unless significant rainfall occurred a ban would be coming soon. The ban is in effect immediately and carries a $500 fine for violations.Continue Reading
Ernest Leonard Foust Jr, better known as Mr. Ernie, the beloved “BBQ Man” passed away at age 91, Tuesday September 20, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Ernie was born December 17, 1930, in Sweetwater, TX to Ernest Leonard Foust Sr and Eloise Allen Foust. Mr. Ernie lovedContinue Reading
Editor’s note: This story was first published in the The Courier of Montgomery County. Patrol member Shana House is a native of Jefferson. The Conroe Police Department has launched its first mounted patrol unit, which will provide horse-back police patrols in both neighborhoods and residential and business areas, shopping centersContinue Reading
Children of all ages came to the Jefferson Transportation Center Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out. The annual event is hosted by Citizens for a Better Community and brings first responders and other organizations out to talk about safety, provide fun and games, and opportunities to play with someContinue Reading
October is officially proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Jefferson after Mayor Rob Baker made the annual proclamation. “…In recognition of the important work done by domestic violence programs, I do hereby proclaim the month of October 2022 to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urge all citizens to activelyContinue Reading
The City of Jefferson agreed to settle their lawsuit against water meter company RG3 during a special meeting last Thursday. The city has been in a lawsuit with RG3 since shortly after the meters were installed. The settlement calls for RG3 to pay the city $135,000, provide 25 extra metersContinue Reading
City Council received an overview how to rework the Employee Handbook from Joanne Stacey during a workshop following the special Council meeting on Wednesday. “You need an employee handbook,” Stacey said. “You cannot do raises, discipline, etc… unless you have that. There are two handbooks out there. One was inContinue Reading
