Catch the Red Wave
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Last week, Mayra Flores did what many thought was unthinkable. Texas US House District 34, a seat that has been held by Democrats for decades, flipped red when she won the special election. The Rio Grande Valley has been a Democrat stronghold for 100 years. However, the predominatelyContinue Reading
The Texas GOP wants to divide us
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer I love to travel. I inherited this love from my parents. Dad’s service in the Army opened a world to me. Our three years living in Germany had the most impact. Weekends and holidays in Germany were an adventure. The churches and the castles overflowed with history.Continue Reading
Jerry Davis Thomas
Funeral Services for Mr. Jerry Davis Thomas, age 82, of Texarkana, Texas, will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Hervey officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitationContinue Reading
Burn Ban in Effect
Marion County is now under a burn ban after an order was issued Wednesday morning by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur. The Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning will remain in effect until it is lifted by the Judge, the Commissioners Court, or the Texas Forest Service. The order does not prohibitContinue Reading
JEDCO proceeds with Texas A&M program
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute After two years of deliberations, the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) agreed Tuesday night to enter a Capstone Agreement with Texas A&M University for strategic planning. Against the advice of their attorney, W.F. Palmer, the board agreed to expend up to $41,000 on the project. PalmerContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD board talks Pre-K, gets W.F. Lockett Stadium update
Jennifer Middleton Perry/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson parents now have a new option pre-kindergarten education. A tuition-based pre-k class will begin this fall at Jefferson Independent School District, and the class already has about eight students signed up. JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell said during the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday thatContinue Reading
Jefferson, Marion County set to celebrate Juneteenth
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute While the official holiday is Sunday, Jefferson will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday afternoon. Activities will kick off at 11 a.m. with Miracle Creation Foundation’s 4th Annual Splash Day at the Jefferson Community Center on Haywood Street. Splash day offers a host of activities for children,Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Upcoming Meetings • Jefferson City Council, 5:30 p.m. June 21. Upcoming Music Auntie Skinner’s: • June 18: Landry & Co. • June 25: Rewind Heat Avisory The National Weather Service continues to advise area residents to be careful when outdoors as the high temperatures and little rain will continue intoContinue Reading
Student journalists across the Texas A&M system face adversity
Sierra Wells/Contributing writer Within the past few years, several schools in the Texas A&M system have taken actions that adversely affected student journalists. Texas A&M University After printing for 129 years, the Battalion student newspaper at Texas A&M University has been fighting a battle to continue in print. On Feb. 10,Continue Reading
Watson was an education visionary
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer “A good man is always learning,” is an old Latin Proverb. Sages and thinkers since the days of the first schools thousands of years ago have recognized the importance of education in shaping and informing the minds of students from their earliest lessons and throughout their lives. Continue Reading
Armitta Ann Blackburn
Funeral Services for Armitta Ann Blackburn, 83, of Jefferson, will be Saturday, Jun 18, 2022 at 10AM in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Andre Simon officiating. There will be a time of Visitation on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. inContinue Reading
Hope For Jefferson
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom Chaverim, The Word of the Lord to the world is hope. This includes hope and peace for Jefferson. The Word of the Lord teaches us how much He loves us. God is our hope and shalom. He answers the questions which we desperately search for. GodContinue Reading
TOGETHER FOREVER
Carl Qualls and Ceile Coats were married on June 23, 1953, in Hope, Arkansas. On June 18, 2022, their family is honoring their 69th wedding anniversary with a celebration from 11 a.m. – 2 p.mm at Hickory Hills Baptist Church in Avinger, Texas. Family and friends are invited to stop byContinue Reading
Jefferson Tourism CVB ups marketing efforts
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Tourism Development Board reported an exponential year-over- year increase in website traffic at their regular meeting Monday night. “Website traffic was up 14% in May over April and 19% year-over-year,” board member Pam Thomas reported. “We had a very busy May.” According to Thomas, theContinue Reading
Marion County Sheriff renews Lake o’ the Pines patrol pact
Staff Report The Marion County Commissioners Court worked through a brief agenda Monday morning in regular session at the Courthouse Annex. Namely, Commissioners okayed County Sheriff David Capps to enter the annual Lake Patrol agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers. The agreement dictates that Marion County provides lawContinue Reading
GARDEN OF THE MONTH
The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen the yard of Janet and Tracy Graham as Garden of the Month for June. It is located on Walnut Street. DRIFT roses are the feature and will bloom most of the summer.Continue Reading
SWEPCO offers 10 tips to save as the temperatures rises
With temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees in many parts of the Ark-La-Tex in the coming days, Southwestern Electric Power Co. offers 10 tips to help customers manage both the heat and their electric bill: Turn off lights and electronics when not in use. Replace incandescent light bulbs with ENERGYContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – June 12 – June 18, 2022
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit ramp closed. I-30 westbound lanes in this area restrictedContinue Reading