Jefferson City Council looks at changes to employee handbook
City Council received an overview how to rework the Employee Handbook from Joanne Stacey during a workshop following the special Council meeting on Wednesday. “You need an employee handbook,” Stacey said. “You cannot do raises, discipline, etc… unless you have that. There are two handbooks out there. One was inContinue Reading
Why do conservatives ridicule those in need?
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer I am always struck when I come to the end of the Good Samaritan parable in the gospel of Luke. The parable ends with the rich man begging Abraham to send Lazarus back from the dead to warn his brothers. Abraham ridicules the rich man. Abraham saidContinue Reading
Northeast Texas native commanded the Pacific Fleet
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 has been studied at length by military minds and academics for decades. The naval officer in charge of the Pacific Fleet in the months before the attack was a Texas native, Admiral James Otto Richardson. As the UnitedContinue Reading
Rickey William Dollar
Rickey William Dollar, 64, of Jefferson, passed away September 28, 2022, at his home. On behalf of Rickey, the family would like to thank the city of Jefferson, the surrounding area, and all of his Jefferson friends, for the love and kindness you have shown him. He loved nature, especiallyContinue Reading
Dolores Dalline Devlin
With my heart heavy, it is a sincere honor to recount some of my experience with my dear Aunt Dalline as we mourn her recent passing. I’m afraid I may not possess the gifts of expression with which she excelled and so roundly encouraged. She had a passion for words,Continue Reading
James Floyd Harper
Memorial Services for James Floyd Harper, 75, of Jefferson, Texas are pending at this time with Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
Chamber holds banquet, gives annual awards
The Marion County Chamber held its annual Banquet Saturday night, and representatives of the City and County were on hand to provide a “State of the City”, “State of the County” remarks. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur kicked off the remarks speaking about future broadband access, state of the TornadoContinue Reading
Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo filled with action
The third annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held this past weekend, delivered on entertainment, kid participation and rodeo action. The pro rodeo is the major fundraiser for the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. The event started with the riderless horse tribute honoring not only Becca but those connected with theContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Music 1852 on Austin • Oct. 8: The Sultans All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s Burn Benefit Schedule. Knight Light Theater Oct 9: Jackson James 7-9p Meetings • JP Pct 1 Clerk’s office will be closed Oct. 6-10 • Tourism Board, 5:30p Oct 10 • Commissioners Court, 9a,Continue Reading
DRIVERS MUST BE AWARE OF PEDESTRIANS AS DAYS GET SHORTER
Pedestrian traffic deaths increase in Texas during fall and winter months AUSTIN – It will be more challenging to see pedestrians as days get shorter during the fall and winter months. That’s why TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” pedestrian safety campaign is kicking off National Pedestrian Safety Month today, remindingContinue Reading
Free Pet Spay/Neuter Thursday
There will be a free voucher spay/neuter event in the Visitor’s Center parking lot Thursday, October 6 from 5:00-7:30. Continue Reading
Council could settle lawsuit
The Jefferson City Council met in special session on Thursday to consider approving a settlement on the lawsuit with RG3. RG3 is the company which supplied the city with the “remote read” water meters several years ago. The City has reportedly had issues with them working properly and ultimately suedContinue Reading
New program plans upcoming community cleanup initiative
Sonya Roberts Woods Contributing writer Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series detailing a new Jefferson ISD student-centered partnership receiving positive feedback for its immediate impact in and outside the classroom. With a community-wide event already in the works, the newly-created Character Counts class is bringing outside-the-boxContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Music 1852 on Austin • Sept. 30: The Sultans • Oct. 1: Flashback • Oct. 8: The Sultans All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Oct 1: Lee Mathis See Burn Benefit Schedule later in this issue. All Bands start at 9 p.m. Meetings • National Night Out,Continue Reading
The people of Texas deserve better
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Conservatives politicians make two promises. They promise that government can’t work when they are elected. They promise to run government like their personal business. Why are we surprised when things turned out good for them and their friends but bad for us? Conservative politicians are on televisionContinue Reading
Beto is bad for Texas
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer “This election is the most important one of our lives.” “You can’t stay at home this time. You have to get out and vote.” While these may seem old and repetitive, they are nonetheless very true. The race for Governor of Texas is very important for allContinue Reading
Reagan’s legacy is that of a frontier politician
Ken Bridges/ Contributing writer John H. Reagan had risen through the ranks of Texas frontier politics, serving as a local judge and legislator and ultimately a member of Congress. He had fought for Texas secession and later became a member of the Confederate cabinet. But with the end of the CivilContinue Reading
Trumpets will declare the return of Christ
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom friends! God, Creator of the universe, loved mankind so much He sent His only begotten Son, Yeshua to Earth to redeem man. This world-wide event changed humanity forever, giving man hope and life eternal. The next world-wide event to take place on earth is the Biblical Feast ofContinue Reading