Koecadee Melton Jr
Koecadee Melton, Jr., 65, of Kendleton, Fort Bend County, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 1 p.m., at Little Zion Missionary Batist Church, 13230 Battle Road, Kendleton, Texas. Interment was in Powell Point Cemetery, 13720Continue Reading
R.D. Moses Model Railroad exhibit celebrates 10 years at local museum
On Saturday morning, May 14, 2022, the Jefferson Historical Society and Museum and the Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club celebrated the Tenth Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the R.D. Moses T & P Model Railroad at the Depot at the Museum. Attending were Museum Board members andContinue Reading
There’s a New Mural in Town…
Darlene Taylor Murals of Texarkana works on Jefferson’s newest mural on the side of the “Bankers Building” on Walnut Street in downtown. Art on the Bayou had the mural created to add to the artistic flavor to downtown.Continue Reading
Starr Ranch named ‘Trail of the Month’
The Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge (CLNWR) Trail-of-the-Month for May is Starr Ranch Trail. On Saturday, May 28, 9am-1pm, volunteers with the Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists (CBTMN) will be at the Visitor Center and at Starr Ranch trail to welcome you, give you a map,Continue Reading
Adopt-a-Cop seeks donations for event
Jefferson, Texas Adopt-A-Cop is a 501(c)3 organization in Jefferson with the mission of supporting all Marion County law enforcement officers by assisting with the out-of-pocket expenses for business equipment not covered by their employers. They support the Jefferson Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and officers dedicated to Marion CountyContinue Reading
JISD, City elect new members
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson ISD School Board and the City of Jefferson will see new faces starting at next week’s meetings after voters made their choices last Saturday. Jason Bonner will continue to represent JISD Place 1. Bonner received 55 absentee votes, 271 in early voting, andContinue Reading
Bulldogs graduate from Panola first…
Ten JHS students walked the stage at Panola College for their Associate of Science last week. They included Brady Burns, Cadee Humphrey, Zoe Scott, Hannah Wales, Avery Keller, Caden Whatley, Caden Rutz, Marleigh Mears, Sarah Smith and Curliyah Jefferson.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Meetings • City Council, 5:30 p.m., May 17 • Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6 p.m., May 17 • JISD School Board, 6 p.m., May 18 Upcoming Music Events 1852 on Austin: • May 21: Chris Cain • May 28: Swearingen and Kelli Auntie Skinner’s: • May 14: Slim & TheContinue Reading
Tourism A/P invoices held for review
Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board reported they have their financial statements from the City and reported $99,714 in revenue as of April 22, but does not including a $18,515 received May 1. There is also an additional $7,250 rolled over from last year still to be credited. HOT revenueContinue Reading
Constables get new rides
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Constables will be cruising in style after Commissioners approved the purchase of two new pickup trucks during Monday’s regular meeting. Commissioners approved spending $86,318.70 for the vehicles from Elliott Auto Group in Mt. Pleasant. Both vehicles are 2022 models. One is aContinue Reading
Local elections matter
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer If the last two years showed us anything at all, it is the notion that “local elections don’t really matter” is 100% false. Of course, as a lifelong political activist, I know that local elections matter. However, it was not until the lockdowns by cityContinue Reading
The oil companies set the prices
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer One year and four months after Donald Trump took occupancy of the White House, gas price averages rose from $2.46 to $2.99 per gallon. Two years later, in May 2020, the average price per gallon had fallen to $1.96. What causes these wild swings? What had DonaldContinue Reading
Make your voice heard…
To the Editor, Jefferson please stand up! 305 S. Alley wants to build an industrial metal building with a covered parking lot and driveway to accommodate large trucks. This [is an] atrocity in the heart and soul of the historic district. Please, voice your opposition; come to the City CouncilContinue Reading
Food pantry services will not be interrupted…
Dear Editor, The members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul would like to clarify information regarding the future plans of Immaculate Conception Church. St. Vincent de Paul food pantry will relocate to the kitchen area of the current building upon completion of the new building. Clients should seeContinue Reading
Sarah Cockrell was Dallas’ first millionaire
Sarah Cockrell was Dallas’ first millionaire Ken Bridges Contributing writer Success sometimes comes from the most unlikely places. Those intrepid souls willing to take a chance are the ones who change the course of their own lives and sometimes their own communities. Sarah Cockrell, an early Dallas settler, was oneContinue Reading
Ruel Dean Young, Sr.
April 16, 1930 – April 23, 2022 Mr. Ruel Young, was born April 16, 1930, in Texarkana, Texas to Eunice and Elmer Young. He passed away on April 23, 2022 in Tyler, Texas. he family of Mr. Young will honor his life with a memorial on May 21, 2022 atContinue Reading
SBA Disaster Recovery Center opens
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a field office in Gilmer today to help area residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 21. Director Tanya Garfield announced the opening of five Disaster Loan Outreach Centers earlier this week. “SBA customer service representatives will beContinue Reading
Museum Notes: Upcoming Events
Quarterly Lecture Series Our next Quarterly Lecture Series presentation will be “Growing Up Jefferson” by John Taylor. John, a native Jeffersonian, will be telling stories about being a child in our wonderful city. It will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the Moseley Gallery on the 2nd floor ofContinue Reading
Chris Cain returns to Jefferson
“Chris Cain? Now that boy can PLAY the guitar!” –B.B. King “Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King.” –The Washington Post “Hands down my favorite blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder ofContinue Reading