Squirtin’ in the Pines
2023-08-03
Jet boats took to Hurricane Creek last weekend in the annual Squirtin’ in the Pines Boat Races. Over 50 boats participated in the event which is used to raise scholarship money.Continue Reading
Our Town: July 28, 2023
2023-07-27
Meetings School Dates Save the Date Royal Wine Enoch’s Stomp is introducing their newest wine in the Jefferson series: Royal Amethyst, a very limited, unique, semi-sweet wine. According to a FB post, “This remarkable journey began purely by accident one night two years ago when K’ saw a purple hueContinue Reading
Fishing Report
2023-07-27
Mark Allen Caddo Lake: We have been fishing for schooling bass on most of my guide trips lately. It is important to key on depth changes when looking for these schooling bass. You can use your electronics to locate these depth changes or just look for the edges of theContinue Reading
Football program ad deadline extended
2023-07-27
Staff Reports Due to a schedule change, see elsewhere in this issue, the deadline for ads in the 2023 Jefferson Athletic Booster Club Football Program has been extened to 5 p.m. Monday, August 7. Jefferson Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson rescheduled the required Football Parent’s Meeting to immediately following the Intra-SquadContinue Reading
Our Town: July 21, 2023
2023-07-20
Meetings Save the Date Painting The Jefferson Historical Society Museum will be closed today, July 21, for painting. Golden Girl The Golden Girl ‘Coach’ Dorothy Jackson Bonner was inducted into the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association (PVILCA) on Monday. Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remindContinue Reading
Livin’ the Dream
2023-07-20
Courtesy Photo Kingston Nelson, center, is surrounded by staff at the 2023 Dream All American Bowl Game at AT&T Stadium last weekend. Kingston was voted by the coaches as a top performer at the combined session and came in second with coaches as MVP.Continue Reading
Fishing Report
2023-07-20
Mark Allen/Contributing Writer Caddo Lake: When fishing this time of year,you need to get out early and be prepared for the heat. Drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and dress for protection from the sun. These tips will help prepare you for a great day on the water. While onContinue Reading
Cross Country set to run into fall season
2023-07-20
The Jefferson Athletic Department released their 2023 Junior High and High School Cross Country Schedule this week with Dawgs begging to run in mid-August. Their first high school meet will be at 6p on August 10 at the “2 Miles Texans Cross Country Meet” in Lynn Creek Park at JoeContinue Reading
Summer Pride comes to a close for Dawgs
2023-07-20
Jefferson Bulldogs have one more week of Summer Pride training next week before Fall Practice officially begins July 31. Pride Practices will continue Monday-Thursday from 8-11a at the football field. There is a mandatory JISD Football Parent’s meeting at 6p Tuesday, July 26, at the High School for everyone whoContinue Reading
Gray selected for All State Basketball team
2023-07-20
Travis Gray Jr. has been selected to play in the 2023 All State Basketball Game September16-17. “I’m honored as only the top athletes in the state are invited to compete in this event,” he said. He is currently looking for sponsors to help him attend the game. Those interested canContinue Reading
Champions!
2023-07-20
Youth Lady Dawgs Volleyball team were tops in championship play this week. The team was wrapping up the summer play and are ready to spike the court next month as school resumes. At right is the Summer Youth group.Continue Reading
Our Town: July 14, 2023
2023-07-13
Meetings Save the Date Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that summer heat is here and safety precautions should be observed. Remember: Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable; never leave people or pets in vehicles; and hydrate before going out into the heat. Christmas in JulyContinue Reading
Fishing Report 7-14-2023
2023-07-13
Mark Allen/Contributor Caddo Lake: The schooling activity for Largemouth Bass has been picking up the last couple of weeks. If you are fishing the Big Cypress Bayou you want to pay close attention to the intersections of the boat roads that are crossing or turning off of the bayou. TheseContinue Reading
Taking it to the Hoop
2023-07-13
Courtesy Photo Jefferson 8th Grade A team, at right, played in a total of 6 AAU tournaments this summer and made it to the championship game in each tournament. They finished the summer season with two 2nd place finishes and four 1st place finishes. Coaches are Chris McCurry, Travis GrayContinue Reading
Our Town: July 7, 2023
2023-07-07
Meetings Save the Date Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that summer heat is here and safety precautions should be observed. Remember: Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable; never leave people or pets in vehicles; and hydrate before going out into the heat. VFW MeetingContinue Reading
Our Town: 6/23
2023-06-23
Meetings VBS Heat Alert Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that summer heat is here and safety precautions should be observed. Remember: Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable; never leave people or pets in vehicles; and hydrate before going out into the heat. Open House Salon RougeContinue Reading
24th Annual Kid’s Fish Day a ‘Whale of a Time’ for all
2023-06-15
Marion County and Texas Park’s and Wildlife’s 24th Annual Kid’s Fish Day at Hurricane Creek Recreation Area June 3rd was a huge success. Trophies were awarded to five different age groups for the most substantial total weight of a stringer, but the real cash prizes go to the top threeContinue Reading
UIL makes rule change for 1A, 2A school districts to allow 6th graders to play
2023-06-14
AUSTIN, TX— The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Tuesday to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy. The Legislative Council passed a pilot program to allow conference 1A and 2A schools to use sixth graders to field as many as two teams forContinue Reading
That’s a Wrap
2023-06-08
Members of the 2023 Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball Softball Association wrapped up their year on May 30 and took a moment to say Thank You to all their supporters in the community.Continue Reading
Longview Yacht Club launches U-Make-It, U-Sail-It program
2023-06-08
After a 3+ year hiatus, LYC is re-introducing their popular U-Make-It, U-Sail-it concept and initiative for youth in East Texas. They will be using their popular one-design “LYC-8” drag racing sailboats. This event will be held on Saturday, June 10th, at Longview Yacht Club on Lake O’ the Pines. With overContinue Reading