From Texas DPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is reminding drivers to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by practicing safe driving habits and obeying all trafficContinue Reading
From TxDOT NOTE: Lane closures will be kept to a minimum during the Christmas holiday week to assist travelers. 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, replacingContinue 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
Eight intersections to receive improved lighting systems From TxDOT ATLANTA – Eight highway intersections in Northeast Texas will have new safety lighting systems added during the coming year, according to plans approved in December by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “Nighttime lighting systems at the intersections that will have energyContinue Reading
By Austin Lewter, Jimplecute Jefferson ISD will return to 100 percent virtual learning for all students starting Friday, Dec. 4 due to increased cases of COVID-19 within the district. According to a statement released late Wednesday by JISD superintendent Rob Barnwell, classes will remain virtual until Christmas break and theContinue Reading
Cable system to be erected in highway medians on US 59 From TxDOT ATLANTA – Head-on accidents caused by vehicles crossing the median on divided highway systems can be some of the deadliest. A new safety cable system being installed in the median between opposing lanes of traffic hopes to drasticallyContinue 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
Top 3 winning messages will be displayed statewide on electronic highway signs From TxDOT AUSTIN – By now most Texans have seen the informative — and often clever — messages above Texas highways on digital message boards that encourage safer driving. Well now it’s your time to shine. TxDOT is launchingContinue Reading
The Marion County Herald and Jefferson Jimplecute will live stream the 2020 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday on our Facebook, YouTube, and Website. The parade generally follows the Mardi Gras Route, which begins at Walnut and Austin Streets and ends at Lions Park.Continue Reading
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue 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
The KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS initiative will consist of public education, outreach and public involvement activities to promote gun storage safety statewide. From TxDPS AUSTIN — The Department of Public Safety recently launched KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS, a $1 million, two-year statewide campaign encouraging safe gun storage. According to theContinue Reading
TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts From TxDOT AUSTIN–With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their lovedContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday to canvas the 2020 General Election results. The Herald/Jimplecute will be live for this meeting.Continue Reading
The City of Jefferson will swear in the newly elected Mayor and Aldermen at their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Once sworn in, Council will make appointments to JEDCO, approve a building permit for a building already under construction, approve a sign permit, approve the 2020 Christmas ParadeContinue Reading
From TXDot Motorists who normally travel FM 2208 southwest of Jefferson will need to find an alternate route on Thursday, Nov. 19. Union Pacific Railroad will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing. Traffic will officially be detoured on a signedContinue Reading
Seal coating highways extends highways’ life From TxDOT The Texas Transportation Commission approved a bid of $7.6 million from CDM Holdings of New Boston to seal coat highways in nine counties located within the Atlanta District. “Seal coat involves placing a layer of hot asphalt over the old pavement andContinue 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 from Big 7 Travel Global travel site Big 7 Travel has released the official list of the ‘25 Most Charming Southern Small Towns 2020‘. They discovered which towns across are the shining gems of the south. Jefferson came in at No.25, so we thought it might be ofContinue Reading
From TxDOT TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign warns motorists to slow down, stay alert and use caution when driving in oil and gas production and exploration regions AUSTIN – Last year, there were more than 205,000 crashes in counties defined as the Texas Energy Sector by the Texas RailroadContinue Reading