The Jefferson Bulldogs will open the Texas High School Football playoffs Friday, Nov. 11 against Mineola. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Spring Hill High School, 3101 Spring Hill Road, Longview.  Gates will open at 6 p.m.  Tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for students.  DistrictContinue Reading

At last Friday night’s game, the Jefferson Athletic Department led by Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson recognized kinesiology teacher LaTrisha McCurry, for GOING THE EXTRA YARD. Extra Yard for Teachers is sponsored by the College Football Playoff Foundation. This year Jefferson ISD implemented a Kinesiology (Sports Education) class. The students areContinue Reading

JH Lady Dawgs to West Rusk The Lady Bulldog junior volleyball both logged wins over West Rusk on Monday.   Both 7th A and 8th A teams won in two sets.   Leading in serves for 7th grade was Stormi McNeil with seven. Leading in serves for 8th grade wereContinue Reading

Texas Parks and Wildlife

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 24.   Hunters and anglers primarily fund the state’s wildlife management programs through the purchase of hunting andContinue Reading

Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. The new population figures from the American Community Survey indicate Hispanic Texans comprise 40.2% of the state’s population last year,Continue Reading