Rena Gibson
Nov. 11, 1935- Nov. 19, 2021 Funeral services for Mrs. Rena Gibson, 86, of Gilmer, will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Dennis Terry and Rev. Tommy Dorgan officiating. Interment will be before the service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Nov.Continue Reading
Council tables pay increase, lodging must register
Staff Reports Council tabled the approval of increasing City Attorney Mike Martin’s monthly salary from $1,000 to $1,500 in order to review his original contract, established 8-9 years ago. “We can’t find the original contract,” said City Administrator Eric Kuykendall. Martin said he would only have an unsigned copy butContinue Reading
City Council Talks Building Permits
Staff Reports Jefferson’s regular City Council meeting Tuesday night was partially dominated with issues surrounding the approval of building permits. The discussions started off with a presentation by Gerald Lynn over the destruction of a “green space” near his property on Camp Street. Lynn has been maintaining a 23x160ft greenContinue Reading
Our Town
Offices closed for holiday Jefferson and Marion County offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holidays. The offices will reopen on Monday. Ladies Altar Society Hold Bake Sale Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society is having a bake sale from 10a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Continue Reading
Town Hall Yields Possible Non-Golf Cart Ordinance
The first of four Town Hall meetings scheduled by Mayor Rob Baker brought a few comments about the use of non-golf cart vehicles on city streets. “[the current ordinance includes a] list of things we think were important to the city for golf cart owners to have golf carts onContinue Reading
Editorial: At Least Leave It Like You Found It
Jefferson is entering it’s busiest Tourist Season of the year. How visitors see it affects how much time they spend here, if they come back, and, what they say about the city. But, most importantly, it should be how we see our city and how we take pride in it’sContinue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Marvin Nichols in Plans, Again
November 11, 2021 Mr. J. Kevin Ward Chair, Region C Water Planning Group Trinity River Authority of Texas P.O. Box 60, Arlington, Tx 76004-0600 wardk@trinitvra.org Dear Mr. Ward: The North East Texas Regional Water Planning Group (Region D) has authorized the submission of this letter to you as Chair ofContinue Reading
From the Left: Brace yourself for another COVID winter
By Glenn Melancon The Covid 19 vaccine has been a lifesaver for millions of Americans. Nearly 59% of Americans over 12 have taken advantage of this pro-life drug. The unvaccinated patients account for nearly all deaths and hospitalizations. Unfortunately, we live a region of the country that still believes liesContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: ‘Ima Hogg’ Was No Joke
By Ken Bridges The name “Ima Hogg” has been a running joke in Texas for many years. However, for anyone who knew her or had ever been touched by her many works, the real Ima Hogg was anything but a joke. Ima Hogg was born in Mineola in 1882, the daughter ofContinue Reading
Miracles Are Not Over
By Austin Lewter Editor’s note: This is a variation of a column wh ich was first published in the 2010 Thanksgiving edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute. My wife and I have four children. The oldest of whom is a 14-year old boy named Jackson. Jackson was born at 28 weeksContinue Reading
Moment With The Minister: Shalom Jefferson
By Rabbi Linda There is a lot of interesting history in Jefferson. Historic information that teaches us the past and future of many generations. Life comes and goes, but our legacy lives on. Refreshing our hearts and minds come with thanksgiving to the Lord for the past, present, and future. Continue Reading
John “The Mailman” Brooks
January 5, 1963 ~ November 16, 2021 Memorial Services for John Andreas Brooks, 58, of Jefferson, Texas are pending at this time. John Andreas Brooks was born January 5, 1963, in Schoenenberg, Germany, to Johnie Paul Brooks and Gertrud “Dixie” Enders and passed away on November 16, 2021, in Jefferson,Continue Reading
Cynthia Lorene Quada Koontz
February 21, 1953-November 10, 2021 Cynthia Lorene Quada Koontz, 68, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away peacefully at Longview Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with COVID on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, surrounded by her family and minister. Cynthia was born on February 21, 1953, in Atlanta, Texas and was raisedContinue Reading
Bonner to seek MCGOP chair position
Hunter Bonner formally declared his candidacy for the Marion County Republican Party Chair on Wednesday afternoon in a live video announcement. Bonner, a resident of western Marion County, said he wanted to work to ensure everyone in the county is represented and has the opportunity to vote in elections. HeContinue Reading
Local man dies in motorcycle accident
Staff Report Jefferson’s beloved mailman, John Brooks, was killed on Tuesday afternoon, November 16, in a motorcycle accident on FM 248. According to Texas DPS, preliminary investigation indicates a 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on FM 248. A 1998 dodge Ram was traveling northbound on FM 248. The DodgeContinue Reading
Weekly Blotter
These reports are supplied by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Jefferson Police Department. They do NOT indicate guilt or innocence. Dispatch Report November 8-15, 2021 From the Desk of Marion County Sheriff David Capps 911 61 Sheriff’s Office 77 Jefferson PD 28 Fire Department 6 Ambulance 27 Miscellaneous 4 TxDPS 6Continue Reading
Commissioners talk proposed redistricing maps
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners selected two redistricting proposals to hold public review on today, Friday, November 12. According to Eric McGee of Allison, Bass & Magee, L.L.P., the law firm selected to assist the county on redistricting, the county saw a 10.07% change in population followingContinue Reading
JISD: Artificial turf being considered, but not guaranteed at stadium
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Addressing rumors that the school board had approved and then backpedaled on installing turf on the high school football field was a main topic of discussion during Tuesday’s meeting of the Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees. Carrie Schwartz, Booster Club president, and April TaylorContinue Reading