Jimplecute to publish Basketball Program
The Jimplecute is doing a Basketball Program! It will be available for the First Home Game! This is something NEW, but just like the Football Program the proceeds will go to the Jefferson Athletic Booster Club. The last couple of years we’ve been trying to find something else to doContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: September 24
: G&I train arrives in Port Bolivar–three years late! On this day in 1903, a Gulf and Inter-State Railway passenger train from Beaumont pulled into Port Bolivar slightly more than three years behind schedule. The Galveston hurricane of September 8, 1900, had destroyed the G&I’s tracks and trapped a G&IContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Music 1852 on Austin • Sept. 24: Jerrod Sterrett • Sept. 30: The Sultans • Oct. 1: Flashback • Oct. 8: The Sultans All Bands start at 8 p.m. Auntie Skinner’s • Sept. 24: Casey Martin All Bands start at 9 p.m. 5D Cattle Co • Sept 24: Flashback,7 p.m.Continue Reading
Council okays 22-23 budget
Staff Reports Jefferson City Council approved the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Budget on Monday and the 2022 tax rate of $0.450000 per $100 taxable valuation on Tuesday following two 15-minute public hearings, one per day. The tax rate is the same as the 2021 tax rate, but due to increases inContinue Reading
New district partnership seeks to build character one sixth grader at a time
Sonya Roberts Woods/Contributing writer Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series detailing a new Jefferson ISD student-centered partnership destined to produce lasting benefits. Next week: Read positive feedback from additional students and learn ways the program plans to make connections outside of the classroom. An intentional conversationContinue Reading
There are harsh realities in a post-Dobbs American
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer When a woman walks into a doctor’s office should Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton walk in too? Should national Republicans like Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy and Ted Cruz watch a woman’s exam? Should these politicians make medical decisions for women? Republican politicians in Austin andContinue Reading
Texas open government laws are here for everyone
Kelley Shannon/Contributing writer Across the state, Texans are keeping a closer eye on their government. They’re asking questions and demanding information. There’s a renewed awareness of our transparency laws. Times of trouble can remind us all that the people have a right to know, and Texas certainly has been enduringContinue Reading
Reagan had complicated, controversial role in Texas
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer John Henninger Reagan was a controversial figure in Texas History.  He had a long record, serving as a judge, U. S. Senator, Confederate cabinet member, and chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission.  While he was an outspoken defender of slavery and secession early in his career, he was later a defender ofContinue Reading
In open conversation, without agenda, divine truth reveals itself
Devlyn Brooks/Lutheran Minister Much of the trouble with religion is that we’ve convinced ourselves that we can know an infinite God, a God who created the entire universe that is billions of years old and which still reveals mysteries to us that we cannot solve. And in our hubris, weContinue Reading
OHTP plans auditions for upcoming show
The Opera House Theatre Players will hold auditions for the upcoming production of “The Edgar Allan Poe Afterlife Radio Show” to be produced on Oct. 28-29. The auditions will be held at the Episcopal Parish Hall at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The script is a radio play by PatrickContinue Reading
Brandon Timothy Kneubuhl
A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at First Baptist Haughton, 105 East Washington Avenue, Haughton, LA. Visitation will be at 2:00 pm, followed by a service at 3:00 pm. Arrangements are under direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
Happy Anniversay…
Pastor Desmond Williams and First Lady Colita Williams celebrated their 25th Anniversary this week. Williams serve at Starlight Church of God in Christ.Continue Reading
For safety’s sake
Jefferson Police Department assisted Jefferson’s VFW Post and Post Auxiliary fingerprint over 150 of Jefferson Primary’s students on Tuesday. Each year the VFW Auxiliary organizes the event to which provides parents with a set of fingerprints for their child in the event of an emergency.Continue Reading
Fishing Report
Fishing Report Caddo Lake: The bass have been on their fall feeding patterns. When you are out on Caddo in areas that have a minimum amount of Giant Salvinia, you can throw the small and mid-size whopper plopper and do well early in the morning or late evening. In theContinue Reading
Scholarship winner…
Bulldog running back Knox Tomlinson was presented the KYKX Game of the Week Scholarship last week ahead of Jefferson’s home victory over Hughes Springs. Continue Reading
What a whopper!
Will Baldwin (pictured) and Larry Felix recently took top honors at Will’s 1st Ultimate High School Fishing Tournament. They placed 7th out of 120 teams. Continue Reading
On National Hunting and Fishing Day, Texas Hunters and Anglers Encouraged to Bring a Buddy
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 24. Hunters and anglers primarily fund the state’s wildlife management programs through the purchase of hunting andContinue Reading
Arson cause of fire Wednesday evening
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
Capital Highlights
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