AUSTIN — Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 61 hunt categories. The permits areContinue Reading
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens stationed in Marion County along with Marion County Sheriffs Office responded to a report of a drowning at Lake O Pines Saturday . On arrival the body of a 16 year old male had already been located and removed from the water. The victimContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District Trustees took a first look at the 2021-22 budget during their regular meeting Tuesday. The $12.8 million revenue budget is in an extremely early stage, stated Superintendent Rob Barnwell, and does not yet include payroll expenses. “We don’t yet Know the taxContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Michael Walker, who will begin his 23rd year in education in the fall, will serve in the newly-created position of assistant superintendent at Jefferson Independent School District. Walker was approved for the position during a special board meeting in June, when trustees also hired Jerry BrannenContinue Reading
The ambulance crew at Mims VFD visited Country Day School, in Jefferson, earlier this week. The students enjoyed hands-on educational demonstrations. Continue Reading
Service Awards were recently awarded to the members of the Gray Volunteer Fire Department. Left, Tray David celebrated 31 years of service. Center, former department chief Charles Rogers was recognized for 30 years. Right, Jim Williams has logged 28 years of service. Roger’s wife, Nancy, was also recognized, posthumously, forContinue Reading
The Dallas Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club (DMJC) recently gave back to the community but partnering with a local Lawn Services Owner, Gene Williams, to sponsor the care of two senior-citizen’s’ lawns . This the first of many community sponsored events planned for the area. The DMJC members that participated in thisContinue Reading
V. Hiugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Things are looking up at Marion County Airport after Commissioners approved the sale, via auction site, of the older self-service fuel station and the purchase of a lawnmower. The self-service fuel station was upgraded earlier this budget year, so the older station was declared surplusContinue Reading
Jefferson Hotel plans Anniversary Open House Come join the staff of the Jefferson Hotel as the celebrate their one-year anniversary. A party and Open House will be held 12-2 p.m. Saturday at the hotel. They public is welcome to come see all the additions added to the hotel. There willContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Voting is the life blood of a democracy. Votes express the will of the many to direct the actions of the few. Voting preserves our Republic. Restricting voting kills democracy. Americans have struggled over the last 232 years to expand voting. In the beginning, woman couldn’t vote. Continue Reading
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received a report in late June that an invasive silver carp had been spotted in Choctaw Creek, a Texas tributary of the Red River approximately 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma. A bow angler, Stephen Banaszak, first reported the finding andContinue Reading
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Revenue is over budget with three months still to go, according to reports released at Monday night’s regular Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting. The latest revenue numbers of $29,777.35 reflects HOT collected in April and paid to the City in MayContinue Reading
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum. HB3 and SB 1 don’t include some of theContinue Reading
V. Hiugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County elected officials are hoping for a summertime Christmas as they submitted their wish list of budget increases for 2022. Combined, officials requested $232,075.18 in increases to their budgets during last week’s first County Commissioners Budget Workshop meeting. Just under half the request, orContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The 2021 pre-season high school football rankings are out and the Jefferson Bulldogs have nothing but opportunity ahead of them to prove the neigh-sayers wrong. Dave Campbell’s Texas High School Football has the Bulldogs ranked dead last in district 6-3A behind New Boston, at number six, andContinue Reading
The immaculate garden on Lafayette Street is Green Gables Bed and Breakfast owned by Marty and Julie Stewart. The landscape includes several colorful flowerbeds adding to the beauty of the spacious grounds. The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club chose these grounds as their July Garden of the Month.Continue Reading
Congratulations to Ms. Angela Bagby who has graduated from Magnolia Place Nursing and Rehabilitation. She has completed the prescribed course of therapy with proficiency, cheerfulness, courage and determination! We wish you the very best! FM 248 Closed on Wednesday Motorists who normally travel FM 248 south of Kildare will needContinue Reading
Jefferson Lions picked up trash after the big July 4th celebration in Jefferson. Each month, Lions choose an area for trash pick up in order to beautify our community.Continue Reading
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic restricted to one lane with signal lights controllingContinue Reading