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
The Marion County Chamber held its annual Banquet Saturday night, and representatives of the City and County were on hand to provide a “State of the City”, “State of the County” remarks. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur kicked off the remarks speaking about future broadband access, state of the TornadoContinue Reading
The third annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held this past weekend, delivered on entertainment, kid participation and rodeo action. The pro rodeo is the major fundraiser for the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. The event started with the riderless horse tribute honoring not only Becca but those connected with theContinue Reading
Music 1852 on Austin • Oct. 8: The Sultans All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s Burn Benefit Schedule. Knight Light Theater Oct 9: Jackson James 7-9p Meetings • JP Pct 1 Clerk’s office will be closed Oct. 6-10 • Tourism Board, 5:30p Oct 10 • Commissioners Court, 9a,Continue Reading
Pedestrian traffic deaths increase in Texas during fall and winter months AUSTIN – It will be more challenging to see pedestrians as days get shorter during the fall and winter months. That’s why TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” pedestrian safety campaign is kicking off National Pedestrian Safety Month today, remindingContinue Reading
There will be a free voucher spay/neuter event in the Visitor’s Center parking lot Thursday, October 6 from 5:00-7:30. Continue Reading