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According to a press release from JPD Chief Florentino Perez, a house fire at 107 Alford Street was the result of arson. “While on scene, officers performing a preliminary investigation determined that the residence was intentionally set on fire by Letissue Mapps. “Mapps was immediately taken into custody and transportedContinue Reading

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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

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Adrian Smith, 38, of Jefferson was struck by a train at the Watson Street crossing at approximately 6pm Sunday evening, according to a press release from Jefferson Police Department Chief Tino Perez. The Jefferson Police Department responded to the Union Pacific Crossing at W. Watson St. in response to aContinue Reading

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By David Wall Several years ago, I wrote an article on dandelions suggesting they probably weren’t anywhere near as bad as many would have us believe. Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) have been valued since ancient times for their healing properties. Although this plant has a high overall value, it still canContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis Jefferson Jimplecute JEDCO is ready to examine possible additional retail businesses along the US59 corridor after accepting a proposal from The Retail Coach president and CEO Kelly Cofer. Cofer gave a 30-minute presentation and question and answer session to JEDCO during Tuesday nights’ regular meeting. According toContinue Reading

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Jennifer Perry Middleton  Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees heard tax reports and accepted a donation during their regular meeting Tuesday. Patti Wallace with the Marion County Tax Assessor’s Office reported that the next tax sale would be held at 10 a.m. October 4 and include taxContinue Reading

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Music 1852 on Austin • Sept. 24: Jerrod Sterrett  All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Sept. 17: Teazur All Bands start at 9 p.m. Meetings • City Council – Budget Hearing Sept 19 • City Council, 5:30 p.m. Sept 20 • Commissioners Court 9 a.m. Sept 26Continue Reading

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Graveside Service for Mr. Lorenza D. Andrews will be 12 Noon Saturday, September 17, 2022 At Pine Crest Cemetery, Atlanta, TX Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 From 4:00p until 6:00p at Hendrix Temple Church of God In Christ, 618 Wade Street, Atlanta.Continue Reading

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Rudy Alvarez was called home on September 09, 2022. Rodolfo lovingly known as “Rudy” was born to jesse and gloria Alvarez on January 31, 1948. He is proceeded in death by his two brothers jesse and john Alvarez and his first wife and the mother to his children peggy bickelContinue Reading