From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SHContinue Reading
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen The Kennedy Manor as the Garden of the Month. Owners are Tommy and Tracey Engel. The spacious yard, along with the water garden is immaculate; filled with a variety of colorful flowers and Fall decorations.Continue Reading
Due to a problem at the press, this week’s Jefferson Jimplecute will not hit the stands until Friday. Subscribers will receive their copy in Saturday’s US Mail. The e-Edition will go out late Thursday or early Friday morning to subscribers. We apologize for the delay.Continue Reading
Kicking of National Night Out, the Jefferson McDonald’s hosted their annual Coffee with a Cop day from 7-9 Tuesday morning. All local law enforcement agencies were represented and spent some time socializing with each other any McD staff. Present were, from left in photo, MCSO Chuck Rogers, JISD DJ Sherrill,Continue Reading
Quin Logan, 29, of Jefferson, was found deceased from a gunshot wound, in the 700 block of East Watson Street, when Jefferson Police Department responded to a 1:45p.m call. Jefferson PD Chief Florentino Perez, said JPD is working with the Texas Rangers and the incident is an ongoing investigation. “ThereContinue Reading
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SHContinue Reading
A Jefferson Bulldog was injured during Friday night’s 34-33 loss to White Oak. Ashton Williams #17, was injured during the 3rd quarter but reports from LaSonya Williams say he is feeling better. “He is moving around just have a minor headache. They are running a test to make sure heContinue Reading
From East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance HALLSVILLE, TX – Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson Police Department kick off their Project Lifesaver Program on Tuesday, October 6, during National Night Out at the Transportation Building located at 305 E Austin Street in Jefferson. This program will help police quickly locateContinue Reading
The Jefferson Hotel held it’s Grand Opening Thursday afternoon by doing the traditional Ribbon Cutting with the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and then inviting attendees to tour the restored hotel. Over 50 people were present for the Ribbon Cutting, making this one of the largest turnouts in recent months.Continue Reading
From Marion County Clerk, Vickie Smith October 1, 2020 Press Release Marion County, Texas, registered voters who have requested a ballot by mail should be receiving them in the next few days. Once you receive your ballot, please mark it and return to my office at your earliest convenience. YouContinue Reading
A fire broke out Thursday afternoon at the Jefferson Fudge Shop & Old on Walnut Street but was quickly contained with minimal damage. Repairs were being made to the awnings in front of the building when workers noticed smoke from the front facade. It was quickly quenched, but Jefferson FireContinue Reading
For Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, 2020 Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 andContinue Reading
Safety features in the form of texturized centerlines and shoulders will be added to four area highways during coming months, according to plans approved in September by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We are looking at installing texturized pavement methods to centerline areas of these highways to help preventContinue Reading
Texans may think they know how to correctly install and use their children’s car seats, but nearly 60 percent of the time they’re used incorrectly. That’s why TxDOT is helping drivers keep their children safe on the road. TxDOT’s annual “Save Me With a Seat” campaign is hitting Texas airwaysContinue Reading
For Sept. 20-26, 2020 Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks.Continue Reading
Your Jefferson Lions Club in action manning the concession stand for the Jefferson Homecoming game!!!! ROAR!!! Photo provided by Jefferson Lions Club.Continue Reading
From TxDOT Atlanta Office Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installingContinue Reading
A joint publication between the Marion County Herald and the Jefferson Visitor and Convention Bureau Board called Discover Jefferson & Marion County is now available! The 44 page booklet is being distributed to area merchants, bed and breakfasts and hotels now. The JCVB will be distributing it to the areaContinue Reading
The 2020 Diamond Don AHRMA Vintage Motocross kicked off on Friday afternoon and continues through the weekend. The event takes place out at Diamond Don’s on Texas Highway 49E about 1 mile from the intersection of Broadway and Polk Streets. We will be adding photos all weekend. The Races canContinue Reading
The City of Jefferson will consider declaring a portion of Jackson Street abandoned and closed and sell it to the adjacent property owners during Tuesday’s regular Council meeting. The Herald-Jimplecute will be live for this meeting Other Items on the Agenda: PRESENTATION – GEORGE OSTOTT- Appreciation from Northeast Texas WaterContinue Reading