he Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) contractor inadvertently selected the incorrect insert to this year’s tax rate notice. Some of you may have received an incorrect insert. This is the correct insert. On November 23, 2021, TWC set unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates for 2022 at a stable level to avoidContinue Reading
The Texas A&M University Wind Symphony, under the direction of DeKalb, TX native Dr. Timothy Rhea, will perform a free concert in Carthage High School’s new 2,100 seat Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. The repertoire is an exciting mix of new and old compositions and willContinue Reading
July 4, 1937-January 26, 2022 Funeral Services for Patsy Key Ponder, 84, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church, Marshall, Texas under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2:00Continue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading
City redistricting plan means major changes Staff Reports 38 years. That was the last time the City of Jefferson redrew the lines for the City’s Wards. And that was done by court order. Last Friday, the City held a Redistricting Workshop to examine those lines and the impact the 2020Continue Reading
Key Voting Dates The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Voter Registration Deadline Monday, January 31 Early In-Person Voting Begins Monday, February 14 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Early In-Person Voting Ends Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday,Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD trustees are still looking to finalize a project for the W.F. Lockett Bulldog Stadium. The board met in special session last Thursday, discussed options, and hired a contractor. The list of possible updates for the project include a new press box, upgraded drainage systems, artificial turfContinue Reading
Jeffersonians Joey Romano and Cynthia Simmons tied the knot this week in Las Vegas! According to a Facebook post, they were married at the “Little White Wedding Chapel.” Continue Reading
By Sarah Gale, Contributing Writer “Are we there yet?” has been a frequently asked question since last Thursday, when Jefferson Christian Academy started its journey to the West Coast. The students’ final destination is the Adventist Association of Agriculture’s Annual Conference, approximately 1,700 miles away in Fresno, California. Students andContinue Reading
Congratulations to the 7th grade Lady Bullpup basketball team as they defeated Carthage earlier this week. Scorers were: Mariyah Johnson- 4 points Avery Ephraim- 4 points Maddie Cooner- 4 points Jasmine Luster- 2 points Karly Long- 3 points The 8th Grade Lady Pups defeated Tatum and Carthage to capture 2ndContinue Reading
Max Marquez, 15 (JHS 10th) and Abel Marquez, 13 (JJHS 8th) competed in The Texas Open National Martial Arts Championships on January 15, 2022, held in Tyler. Each won 1st place in their respective age group for Black Belt Traditional Weapon category using a whip chain. Max and Abel areContinue Reading
Courtesy Photo Your Jefferson Bulldogs competed at the FCA LIFT POWERLIFTING MEET last Saturday in Texarkana against some impressive teams today. They placed 3rd out of 23 teams. Bringing home some medals. Great job Bulldogs Powerlifting. Continue Reading
The City of Jefferson will hold a public hearing at 6:30p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Jefferson Transportation Center, to receive public comment, and possibly take action adopting a new City Ward map. The proposed, and public notice follows:Continue Reading
Staff Reports City employees will have fewer paid holidays in the 2022 Calendar year, and the City set a $150 deposit requirement to have new service in a resident’s name after the their marathon 4.5 hour City Council Tuesday night meeting. “I’m stating for the record that I feel badContinue Reading
“United We Stand… We’re Still Here” resounded through the evening Monday night at MCDCSCO’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Celebration at the Jefferson Community Center. “We, the members of Marion County Diversified Social and Concern Organization (MCDCSCO) appreciate your time, participation and donations that will allowContinue Reading
Last week’s Commissioner’s Court story incorrectly stated that Commissioners denied a proposed move of the Pct 2 JP and Constable’s offices. Commissioners tabled the request to do further investigation. The story reported Commissioners had denied the request. The story also said that Moon Lake Road was renamed. However, Commissioners alsoContinue Reading
Dozens of school districts close due to COVID-19 outbreaks Several dozen school districts across the state were forced to close last week due to the omicron variant of COVID-19 sending home students, staff and teachers. Most school districts planned to reopen on Tuesday following the MLK holiday. “Every superintendent wantsContinue Reading
2nd NINE WEEKS REPORTING PERIOD All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Temperance Anderson, Marisol Aveja, Cash Benedict, Kinslee Byrd, Zacharias Campos-Sorrells, Bolden Carter, Kriya Desai, Alexis Durden, Caydence Galeazzi, Coraline Gonzalez, Kash Grigsby, Rorie Haskins, Caleb Henry, Joli Hickman, Astrid Hidlebaugh, McKenzi Holt, King Irving, Jason Keasler, JaQuan King, EmmaContinue Reading
It’s time once again for the Jefferson Historical Museum’s quarterly lecture series, and this time we have something very special in store for you. Several students from Pine Tree High School in Longview have been researching leaders from the African-American community in Jefferson over the years, and on Thursday 1/20,Continue Reading
Very light, very fine snow flurries started falling in Jefferson around 7:15p Saturday night. No accumulation is expected. But roads and bridges could be icy as temps fall into the upper 20s. A wind advisory remains in effect until 6a Sunday.Continue Reading