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
Death Notices
David “Dave” Waterstraat June 14, 1958 ~ Sept. 22, 2022 David “Dave” Glenn Waterstraat, 64, died unexpectedly in his home in Texas on September 22, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date under direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Joy Lucinda Fisk Aug. 6, 1954 ~Continue Reading
Burn Run rolls into Jefferson next Thursday, Friday, Saturday
East Texas Burn Run also known as Jefferson Burn Benefit is “Continuing The Ride For Burn Survivors” on October 8-9, 2022. The 9th Annual East Texas Burn Run teams up both the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson and Brothers’ Keepers Motorcycle Club. “Your past support and attendance has allowed us toContinue Reading
Called to Serve…
Monday evening was an incredibly emotional time at Heritage Baptist Church as they ordained Michael Diedrich and sent him out to be pastor of Lake Baptist Church in Lake, Michigan. Pastor Seth Buckner posted there were lots of testimony, tears, and farewells. He said “ Heritage loves Michael and SharonContinue Reading
Jefferson Police Dept. receives special training
The Jefferson Police Department was happy to host the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Investigator Course (SAFVIC) instructed by Dr. David Scott recently. The 24 hour course saw attendees from multiple agencies that included Marion County Constable Pct. 1 and 2, Texarkana ISD PD, San Augustine County SO, Jefferson ISDContinue Reading
A close game…
Photo by Wayne Grubbs The Jefferson Bulldogs fell to Centerville in a 30-38 final Saturday at Troup. The Dawgs have a bye this week before opening district October 7 against White Oak. Continue Reading
Jefferson Pro Rodeo to benefit local scholarship program
The 2022 Jefferson Pro Rodeo, scheduled for this weekend, September 30th and October 1st, will be hosted by family and friends of Becca Anderson with the net proceeds benefitting the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program dedicated in her memory. The event will be held at the Jefferson Livestock Association Arena,Continue Reading
Today in Texas History: September 29
1856: First Polish church in America consecrated On this day in 1856, Father Leopold Moczygemba consecrated the first Polish Catholic church in the United States at Panna Maria, Texas. Father Moczygemba, a native of Silesia born in 1824, came to Texas in 1852 and began urging his fellow countrymen toContinue Reading
Happy Hippopotamus to hold open house
Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy-Jefferson Center, 1107 N. Walcott St., Jefferson, TX 75657, will hold an Open House from 5-7p.m. Friday. Take a look at their center and meet their staff. We will be a licensed Childcare center accepting Ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, and will be open Monday-FridayContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: September 28
1917: Rebel wife and diarist dies On this day in 1917, diarist Elizabeth Scott Neblett died in Anderson, Texas. “Lizzie,” born in Mississippi in 1833, grew up a southern belle in Grimes County and married William H. Neblett, a planter and aspiring attorney, in 1852. From 1852 until 1863 sheContinue Reading
Blood Drives Coming to Jefferson next week
Two blood drives will be in Jefferson next week so if you miss one, you can go to the other and help save a life. The first will be a part of National Night Out and be on Tuesday, October 4 through Carter Blood Services. It will be at theContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: September 27
1948: First TV station in Texas goes on the air On this day in 1948, WBAP-Fort Worth became the first television station in Texas–and indeed in the whole South–to go on the air, carrying a speech by President Harry Truman. The station grew out of Fort Worth’s first radio station,Continue Reading
EMC Water area advised of Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems
September 26,2022 Due to a <line break on State Highway 49>, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the <EMC Water Supply Corporation/1580066> public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems areContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: September 26
1736: Temperamental new governor arrives in San Antonio On this day in 1736, Carlos Benites Franquis de Lugo arrived in San Antonio to begin his controversial tenure as ad interim governor of Spanish Texas. Having “a stormy, petulant, and precipitous temper,” Franquis refused to show his credentials, insulted both civilContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – September 25 – October 1, 2022
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit & entrance ramps closed. Westbound lanes restricted to one lane I-30 – Eastbound from FM 560, drainage upgrades. Traffic limitedContinue Reading