Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees set the annual tax rate and budget during a special meeting Tuesday. For 2022-23, the board approved a maintenance and operations tax rate of 0.9308, lower than last year’s rate of 0.96340. The interest and sinking rateContinue Reading
While the Eagles tribute band was set to perform for the 1yr anniversary celebrations, the band came down with COVID and will be unable to perform. Thankfully Shreveport’s The Sultans were able to slip over to Jefferson for the evening. Blues Legend Chris Cain will start off the weekend withContinue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit & entrance ramps closed. Westbound lanes restricted to one lane I-30 – Eastbound from FM 990, drainage upgrades. Traffic limitedContinue Reading
Area residents, homeschoolers and members of the community were on hand to watch Texas Parks and Wildlife release 2,500 paddlefish into Big Cypress Bayou on Wednesday. Last week TPWD released 4,000 paddlefish. The fish are approximately four months old. Fishing for the paddlefish is prohibited as they are an endangeredContinue Reading
Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin • August 27: 1852 House Band Premier Sept 2: Chris Cain Sept 3: Already Gone (Eagles Tribute) Auntie Skinner’s • August 27: Lee Mathis All Bands Play from 9p-1a Upcoming Meetings • Marion County Commissioners Court 9a August 29 • Jefferson City Council Budget Workshop 6:30Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson Police Chief Tino Perez arrested a continued shortage of equipment at JPD by using surplus funds in his 2021-22 budget during Tuesday nights Council meeting. Council authorized Perez to spend up to $47,350 to purchase a variety of equipment the department has been needing. Officers will beContinue Reading
Michael Reagan/Contributing writer The best news of the week for all Americans is that Liz Cheney lost. Big time. Her crushing demise in Wyoming’s Republican primary shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone – and she deserved it. Congresswoman Cheney – despite voting with the Trump administration more than 90Continue Reading
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10373 & American Legion Post 304 need your help planning this year’s Veterans Day Celebration. All interested should: •Attend the first meeting on August 27 at 2pm – at the VFW Post •Contact John Cooper, Post Commander at 9036249047 for additional information andContinue Reading
SWEPCO is installing advanced digital meters for its Texas retail customers. The Advanced Metering System (AMS) uses advanced metering and secure wireless technology to provide timely and accurate meter reading data. If we cannot change your meter out, we will leave a note on your front door. SWEPCO employees orContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The dog days of summer seem to be a memory and the Jefferson Dawg Pound is gearing up for Friday night lights. Two-a-days are in the books. Scrimmages are over and done. And Jefferson Bulldog head football coach Antwain Jimmerson says his team is 100% healthy andContinue Reading
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued an order terminating the County Wide Burn Ban on Monday morning. The Order reads: ORDER TERMINATING BURN BAN FOR MARION COUNTY TEXAS WHEREAS, circumstances and rainfall totals have improved in Marion County, Texas such as to justify the termination and lifting at this time.Continue Reading
Jefferson Primary students gather on the playground equipment on the First Day of School. Recently, the Jimplecute reached out to some residents at Magnolia Place for their First Day Memories. Phoebe Dorgan, who graduated JHS in 1976, said she remembered “Playing on the playground and coloring.” “We used to goContinue Reading
The “lights went out” on the downtown trestle bridge earlier this year due to vandalism and then by nearby lightning strikes. But they’ll be back on for the fall events after council approved spending $7,380, or $410 per bulb, to replace damaged bulbs. Council previously approved $900 on repairs whichContinue Reading
Upcoming Music Auntie Skinner’s • August 20: WTW, Donnie’s Birthday • August 27: Lee Mathis All Bands Play from 9p-1a Upcoming Meetings • Jefferson City Council Budget Workshop 6:30 p.m. on August 23. • Jefferson City Council Budget Workshop 6:30 p.m. on August 30. Meet the Bulldogs JHS will hold “MeetContinue Reading
Staff Reports Commissioners took all the necessary steps to setup the November 8 general election during Monday’s special meeting. The election calls for local voting for County Judge, District Clerk, County Clerk, County Treasurer, and Justice of the Peace Pct 1. In Marion County, all the positions are unopposed. EarlyContinue Reading
The Excelsior Hotel is replacing the big beams and restoring the balcony on the front of the hotel. “Of all the improvements we’ve made this one is the most fascinating to watch. History in the making!” said manager Nancy Canson.Continue Reading
The Jefferson ISD board of Trustees opted, Tuesday night, to leave the tax rate unchanged in the ’22-23 school year. Superintendent Rob Barnwell and Finance Director Mike Wood explained their recommendations related to the proposed tax rates at the regular Board meeting. According to Wood, it is expected thatContinue Reading
Staff Reports County residents can expect to see similar tax bills next year as Commissioners voted to propose a “No New Revenue” tax rate for 2022 during Monday’s regular meeting, effectively lowering the county tax rate by $0.0277831 per $100 valuation. The NNR general fund rate proposed was $0.4836936 andContinue Reading
Upcoming Music Auntie Skinner’s • August 13: Lossey Anna • August 20: WTW, Donnie’s Birthday • August 27: Lee Mathis All Bands Play from 9p-1a Upcoming Meetings • Jefferson City Council at 5:30 p.m. August 16. • Jefferson City Council Budget Workshop 6:30 p.m. on August 23. • Jefferson City CouncilContinue Reading