Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer The Founders of this country spoke at great length of the need to have a “civil society”. The very definition of “civility” is, “formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.” In today’s political and social climate, civility seems to have been thrown out a long time agoContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Benjamin Franklin updated a Medieval saying: “the rotten apple spoils his companion.” This proverb has been handed down to us as “One bad apple spoils the bunch.” If you eat fruits and vegetables regularly, you know this to be true. We also know it’s true for people. Continue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer In our system of government, be it federal, state, or local, we elect people to office to represent our views and needs, and to form sound public policy. It is understood by the voters that those people who run for office are volunteering for responsibility and leadership. BeingContinue Reading
Dear Editor: Our city council members, other government officials both elected and appointed and employees need to hear something they do not want to hear. Dear Local Government: The citizens of Jefferson do not trust you. You have failed over the course of many years holding many positions playing severalContinue Reading
Once again, the desire to have a “Quiet Zone” established in town fell on deaf ears of the majority of City Council. It’s been a frequent request of Bed and Breakfast owners, tourists, and those who live along the railroad tracks. But according to one council member those are justContinue Reading
Brett Wesner/Contributing writer Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy. Google and Facebook have a duopoly of the distribution ofContinue Reading
Red River County Democratic Party County Chair Hunter Evans submitted a resolution to the Texas Democratic Party against the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir earlier this year. The following resolution passed during the Texas Democratic Party State Convention on Saturday, July 16, 2022. “WHEREAS, The Texas Democratic Party states in itsContinue Reading
Rabbi Linda/Contributing writer Shalom friends of Jefferson, Jefferson has a lot of profound history for America’s people and other nations. America is known as a melting pot of people. The “land of the free” gives hope to many people no matter what race they are or where they come from. Continue Reading
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Roger Mills was an early Texas lawyer and legislator. He fought in the Civil War and served for nearly three decades in Congress and the U. S. Senate from the 1870s through the 1890s. Though respected for his dedication and work ethic, his political stands damaged hisContinue Reading
Jay Dean/Contributing writer Back in 2019, Texas property taxpayers flooded the State Capitol desperately seeking relief from skyrocketing property appraisals and accompanying high property tax bills. Much of the emphasis was on the high rate of increase in appraisals in major cities like Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin, San AntonioContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson and Marion County is a community. We treat each other like family — good and bad. When there’s joy, we all celebrate together. When there’s tragedy, we all mourn together. When there’s pain and loss, we all suffer together. When there’s need, we allContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The year 312 of the Common Era marked a decisive turning point in world history. A Roman general named Constantine wanted total control of the empire. Constantine waged war against his enemies to establish dominance. Since the time of Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE), Roman generals ruled byContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon in his latest op-ed states that Republicans hate America. They hate America so much, that he stated the following took place at the recent Republican Convention in Houston. “At their convention, they directed Republican officials to prepare for secession. They want a referendum “for the people of TexasContinue Reading
Greetings, This letter is in response to an article that was published July 1, 2022 titled, “Church News”. The owner of the article was LaWanda Wright. The article stated many untrue facts, which is the reason for this correspondent and request for correction. First, M. Phinus Duffie is not theContinue Reading
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Last week, Mayra Flores did what many thought was unthinkable. Texas US House District 34, a seat that has been held by Democrats for decades, flipped red when she won the special election. The Rio Grande Valley has been a Democrat stronghold for 100 years. However, the predominatelyContinue Reading
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer I love to travel. I inherited this love from my parents. Dad’s service in the Army opened a world to me. Our three years living in Germany had the most impact. Weekends and holidays in Germany were an adventure. The churches and the castles overflowed with history.Continue Reading
Sierra Wells/Contributing writer Within the past few years, several schools in the Texas A&M system have taken actions that adversely affected student journalists. Texas A&M University After printing for 129 years, the Battalion student newspaper at Texas A&M University has been fighting a battle to continue in print. On Feb. 10,Continue Reading