Why so many bad apples?
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Benjamin Franklin updated a Medieval saying: “the rotten apple spoils his companion.” This proverb has been handed down to us as “One bad apple spoils the bunch.” If you eat fruits and vegetables regularly, you know this to be true. We also know it’s true for people. Continue Reading
It’s time to lead or step aside
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer In our system of government, be it federal, state, or local, we elect people to office to represent our views and needs, and to form sound public policy. It is understood by the voters that those people who run for office are volunteering for responsibility and leadership. BeingContinue Reading
We need a change in local leadership
Dear Editor: Our city council members, other government officials both elected and appointed and employees need to hear something they do not want to hear. Dear Local Government: The citizens of Jefferson do not trust you. You have failed over the course of many years holding many positions playing severalContinue Reading
Rudy Montana
Rudy Montana was born in San Antonio, Texas to John Montana and Carlotta Vigel and passed away on July 20, 2022. Rudy is survived by his children: Denise Aloia and husband Paul, John Daniel Montana and wife Charlene, Teresa Jones, and Theron Ray Montana; and brother Rubin Montana and wifeContinue Reading
Gwendolyn Jean Wolaver
Funeral Services for Gwendolyn Jean Wolaver, 71, of Jefferson will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Pastor James Fleet officiating. There will be a time of visitation from 5 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, JulyContinue Reading
Legend of Jim Bowie looms large
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer More than 180 years after his death, the mention of Jim Bowie still stirs the imagination of admirers around the world. But Bowie was more than just the knife or the battle at the Alamo. Overall, it was a remarkable and colorful life of adventure. James Bowie wasContinue Reading
OHTP plans annual YNOT Awards
Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer The board of the Opera House Theatre Players met recently to finalize plans for the upcoming annual YNOT Awards dinner scheduled for August 4 at Roma’s Italian Restaurant in Jefferson. Several names were placed before the board to choose for the Lucille Terry Cultural and PerformingContinue Reading
TXDOT seeks public input on state’s 10-year transportation plan
AUSTIN – TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation plan. The UTP guides the development of projects around Texas to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. In addition to highway projects, the UTP addresses public transportation, maritime,Continue Reading
Jefferson gears up for 11th Annual Civil War Symposium
Since Jefferson played a key role in the Trans-Mississippi Department’s military/industrial complex, Jefferson is a natural location for hosting Civil War Symposiums that focus on the Trans-Mississippi Department. The symposium will feature four speakers who are noted authors, speakers, professors, and historians on various aspects of the Trans-Mississippi Civil WarContinue Reading
More than 100 birthdays!
Hosea McCain, a WWII veteran and resident of Ore City, Texas, celebrated his 103rd birthday on July 22, 2022. He is seated on the front porch of the home he built for his family in 1960. He shares it with his wife Mary. His great great nephew Grayson stopped byContinue Reading
RON “SMITTY” SMITHEART
Memorial service for Ron “Smitty” Smitheart Sr., age 78 of Emory, TX will be held at a later date. Mr. Smitheart passed away on July 25, 2022 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Ron was born on December 12, 1943 in Lufkin, TX to Ocie Lee and Bobbie JeanContinue Reading
Jefferson City Council says ‘no’ to railroad quiet zones
Staff Reports Resident and tourist safety, but not comfort, took center stage during Tuesday nights City Council meeting. Aldermen approved reimbursing a tourist after a limb from a Bradford Pear tree on Market Street fell and damaged their car. Aldermen Richard Turner and Robin Moore were against the decision citingContinue Reading
Marion County Judge would like employee raises, no tax increases
Staff Reports Commissioners took a first stab at the County’s 2023 budget Monday morning, and some requests didn’t make the cut. While Commissioners didn’t approve or deny, officially, any requests as it was a workshop, their questions and responses indicated their desire to spend the bulk of their anticipated newContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Music 1852 on Austin • July 23: John Clifton (blues) • July 30: Flashback (50s/60s) • August 6: Sultans The Sultans will be tickets at the door. The others will be sold on EventBrite or at the bar. Auntie Skinner’s • July 23: 8 Track School Supplies, Starts JISD isContinue Reading
Jimplecute Editorial: Falling on deaf ears
Once again, the desire to have a “Quiet Zone” established in town fell on deaf ears of the majority of City Council. It’s been a frequent request of Bed and Breakfast owners, tourists, and those who live along the railroad tracks. But according to one council member those are justContinue Reading
Big Tech is steamrolling America’s newspapers
Brett Wesner/Contributing writer Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy. Google and Facebook have a duopoly of the distribution ofContinue Reading
Texas Democratic Party passes resolution opposing Marvin Nichols Reservoir
Red River County Democratic Party County Chair Hunter Evans submitted a resolution to the Texas Democratic Party against the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir earlier this year. The following resolution passed during the Texas Democratic Party State Convention on Saturday, July 16, 2022. “WHEREAS, The Texas Democratic Party states in itsContinue Reading
The story of a Texas scientist
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer H. Bentley Glass was at one time one of the most famous scientists in the nation. His life was a journey that began with missionary parents and a Texas education. Glass traveled the world, wrote volumes of books, made important scientific discoveries, and in the 1950s andContinue Reading
Jefferson’s Historic Landmarks
Rabbi Linda/Contributing writer Shalom friends of Jefferson, Jefferson has a lot of profound history for America’s people and other nations. America is known as a melting pot of people. The “land of the free” gives hope to many people no matter what race they are or where they come from. Continue Reading