From Chris Paddie, HD9 Representative I hope many of you were able to catch Governor Abbott’s State of the State address this past Monday. Gov. Abbott laid out 5 emergency items for the Legislature to begin addressing. These emergency items are (1) expanding broadband internet access, (2) ending the practiceContinue Reading
JPS Principal Mrs. Whitaker celebrated her birthday on Tuesday with a cake from her staff thanking her for all she does!Continue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for January at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness.Continue Reading
From TxDOT 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 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At AndersonContinue Reading
Press Release AUSTIN — State Representative Chris Paddie (R-Marshall) has been appointed as Chairman of the State Affairs Committee. “I am excited to be working on issues that are vitally important to East Texas,” said Rep. Paddie. “This committee chairmanship will allow our district to have influence on manyContinue Reading
Press Release Too many apartments being converted into property tax shelters by housing authorities around the State Rep. Murphy filed companion, HB1604, Houston Region Business Coalition, HRBC supports legislation Houston, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Chair of the Local Government Committee, filed SB 591, to close a property tax loophole,Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD celebrated National Signing Day as five seniors put pen to paper and committed to the colleges of their choice to play football in the fall. National Signing Day has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent forContinue Reading
Marion County Precinct 2 Commissioner Joe McKnight passed away Sunday evening, January 31, 2021, after a battle with cancer. “Joe was a dedicated public servant with n o agenda other than making Marion County, his lifelong home, a better place for everyone,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur in aContinue Reading
Pardi Gras This Weekend The Front Porch, EmBear’s Vintage, and the Jefferson Outpost will be teaming up for “Pardi Gras 2021” on Saturday in downtown Jefferson. There will be a Bead-Mobile traveling up and down Polk Street hourly with beads and treats starting at noon. Other Mardi Gras activities include:Continue Reading
Last week Magnolia Place joined nursing facilities across the nation in celebrating National Activity Professionals Week. Activity Directors Janice Foster and Leigh Harris Smith were recognized for the vitally important role they play in providing person centered care for the Residents. Janice and Leigh personify the heart and spirit ofContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Economic Development Corp (JEDCO) restarted their monthly meetings this week with a special meeting geared at getting new board members up to speed on JEDCO activities and hearing presentations on Railroad Quiet Zones and a new housing development on Moon LakeContinue Reading
Staff Reports Tyrani Braddock announced her intent to seek another term as a Ward 2 Alderman by filing for a place on the May ballot last week. The deadline to file for a place on the ballot is 5 p.m. next Friday, February 12. Applications must be filed at CityContinue Reading
Officials hope for repeat visits Marion County was able to be part of a test run of Governor Greg Abbott’s Mobile Vaccine Clinic last Friday, providing 100 residents with COVID-19 vaccines. “The event today went on with very few kinks!” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur. “We learned aContinue Reading
This past week Marion County got it’s first opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Did it go perfectly? Were there enough doses for everyone who wanted one? Were we patient with those trying to get everyone registered? No. The State did Marion County a disservice by trying to do theContinue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Board will hold a special meeting at 5:30pm Tuesday at the council chambers at City Hall. The Jimplecute/Herald will be live for this meeting. The agenda includes: 5. CONSENT AGENDA (JEDCO reserves the right to remove items from the Consent Agenda and consider and/or approve individually)Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, Jefferson Jimplecute UPDATE: The County received notification of the Texas Mobile unit would be in Jefferson on Friday, January 29, at 10 a.m. Only 100 doses were supplied and the County opened registration as soon as it was available from TDEM, which was at 3Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis, Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved hiring J.P. Abernathy as an advisor on the Jail Elevator Project during their regular meeting on Monday. Abernathy has served as an advisor for the court during the Courthouse Restoration project, and will serve in the same function on thisContinue Reading
Registration for 2021 Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association is now happening according to a FaceBook post by the group. Registration runs through February 12. “Fees remain the same $75 8U and up and $45 for tball,” the post shows. The association is doing online registration through Google Docs,Continue Reading
By HD 9 Representative Chris Paddie Like many things this past year, the swearing-in ceremony was far different than past years and saw the legislative session open with less pageantry. Regardless of the circumstances, I am always honored to represent East Texas in the Legislature and will continue toContinue Reading