Marion COunty Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9a.m. Monday to approve the last project on the Courthouse restoration. The project hit a snag approximately three weeks ago when it was discovered a sewer line had been incorrectly connected and was not tied in to the main lines. ItContinue Reading
All A Honor Roll 1st Grade Jaden Benton, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, Lillian Brown, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, London Dodson, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Paige Goynes, Leevi Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Addalynn Moit, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, Kylar Scudday, Adrianna Shockley,Continue Reading
From TxDPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind drivers to continue to be cautious and stay alert in school zones, particularly this school year with students attending classes on varying schedules. Drivers should slow down in school zones, follow traffic laws and always beContinue Reading
Photos from the 2020 Marion County Chamber of Commerce Taste of Jefferson. Photos by Laura AllenContinue 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
Pictured (from Left): Jordan Friday, Nick Habibelahian, Mekhi Powell (Historian), Ally Rogers, Samantha Taylor, Mackenzie Quada, Reagan Wix (President), Kristen Wyatt (Secretary), Billy Humphrey (Treasurer), Harmoni Williams, Trent Foster, Jacob Ray (Parliamentarian), Logan Bonner (Reporter), Montre Jefferson National Red Ribbon Week began on Friday, October 23, and is dedicated toContinue Reading
From TxDPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that Saturday appointments remain available at many driver license (DL) offices across the state. Saturday appointments are specifically for customers to renew or replace Texas driver licenses (DLs), identification (ID) cards and Election Identification Certificates (EICs). Saturday appointmentsContinue Reading
From UT Tyler-Longview SBDC The Chris Tripoli “Restaurant Reality” webinar series is in one week! The webinar begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27. Topics include: Operating Post Covid, Menu Best Practices, Marketing Best Practices, The Future of Service. The cost is $20 and also includes four additional recorded webinarsContinue Reading
From Texas Tech Press Office Texas Tech University’s Office of Continuing & Professional Education is bringing the globally recognized WSET wine certificate courses to East Texas for the first time. The course will be held at the Jeffersonian Institute where the Texas Tech office of Professional Education & Academic AdvisingContinue Reading
9Th Grade All A Honor RollMakayla L Barr, Akilah I Brasher, Judsen S Carter, Kylie Y Neuville, Emma A Pierce 9Th Grade A/B Honor RollAlan M Bautista-Ramirez, Carson S Bolick, Carly L Bolick, Keyasia S Black, Hunter R Born, Payton Y Burkett, Brooke K Burns, Keylan A Burton, Alicia CContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in their regular meeting and will talk about a grant from TxDOT to work on the airport runway. The project is the final phase in a 3-year matching grant provided by TxDOT. The phase will cost the county $30,000,Continue Reading
New York Life is officially open for business. “New York Life Insurance Company takes great pride in becoming the newest member of the Jefferson business community,” said agent Brad Collins. “I look forward to serving the needs of local consumers and businesses and to contributing to the area’s economic and civic vibrancyContinue Reading
In case you’re looking for us, our offices have moved. We’re now located at:115 N Polk StreetJefferson, TX 75657 The sign isn’t up yet, but we’re working on it. The Historical Marker should be up by the end of today however, so that will help. Our Office Hours right nowContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council is discussing the expenditure of $450,000 for street repaving. Council discussed during the previous 2019-2020 budget year of using the surplus funds for street repair. A list of streets was provided by Alderman Jim Finstrom and Alderman Kay McKinnon to Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot during theContinue 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 Jesse M. Deware IV Jefferson, Texas, a former 19th Century steamboat port, is known for historic restoration. In Jefferson, there are many buildings which have been restored including the oldest, continuously operating hotel in Texas, the Excelsior Hotel. Many Jefferson citizens are not only interested in preservingContinue Reading
Note: While this is out of our area, it could be great for our BnBs and Hotels. From ETBU Press East Texas Baptist University has been selected to host the 2023 NCAA Division III National Softball Championship at Taylor Field. “We are honored that the NCAA selected ETBU and theContinue Reading
From NYLife Press Office October 13th, 2020 – New York Life is officially open for business. “New York Life Insurance Company takes great pride in becoming the newest member of the Jefferson business community. “I look forward to serving the needs of local consumers and businesses and to contributing toContinue Reading