“Don” Freeman Densil Horton
Mr “Don” Freeman Densil Horton, 88, of Jefferson, Tx, passed away Thursday morning February 10, 2022 with his beloved family by his side. Mr Horton was born May 14, 1933 deep in the Ozark’s in Snowball, Arkansas to Talmage and Sis Horton. After High School Mr Horton served our countryContinue Reading
Seeing the Glory
Virginia Pevey/First United Methodist Church Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a) Feb. 27 – Transfiguration Sunday In what context do we usually use the word metamorphosis? I remember science class, and we were talking about butterflies – the process of changing from a rather ugly wormlike caterpillar into the fragile but breathtakingly beautifulContinue Reading
Sports Shorts
Bulldog baseball opens with a win The Jefferson Bulldog varsity baseball won their season opener Monday against Union Grove with an 11-7 final. Senior Caden Whatley was named Player of the Game by the Jefferson coaching staff. The Dawgs set to compete in the Linden-Kildare Tournament this weekend. The willContinue Reading
TxDOT Crews Pretreating Bridges Tdoay & Tomorrow as Wintery Mix Possible This Week
On Thursday, crews in all 9 counties that comprise the Atlanta District will be spraying brine on all bridges and overpasses. TxDOT crews in all counties will be on standby Thursday night, as well. Motorists are asked to stay a safe distance away from mobile convoys spreading brine on theContinue Reading
Gardening: Yard Trees During a Drought
By David Wall Our spring/summers for several years have given us heavy spring rains followed by flash droughts starting in June or July, and many yards are now in drought stratus even though it’s winter. Current patterns indicate a similar drought can be expected in this summer. While we tryContinue Reading
Courthouse offices closed Wednesday Morning
The offices of the Marion County Courthouse will be closed until 1 pm tomorrow for the late Sheriff David McKnight’s funeral service.Continue Reading
Financial Focus: Watch for changes when filing taxes
From Joey Romano, Edward Jones This year, you have until April 18 to file your taxes. So, you may want to meet with your tax professional soon to discuss changes that could affect you. For starters, if you took a coronavirus-related withdrawal from your 401(k) or IRA in 2020, youContinue Reading
Bulldog Boys Playoffs Tonight
JISD Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson wants to remind everyone that the Varsity Boys Basketball team plays Daingerfield at 7:30p tonight at Pine Tree High School Gym. Jefferson will be the HOME team! Doors open at 6p Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for adults. District 16AAA, THSCA, JISD Senior Citizen,Continue Reading
RV Space Available
RV Space for short-term rental (10 day maximum). Full Hookups. RV’s up to 45 ft. Private Lot; quiet neighborhood. Two day minimum. Pets welcome(clean up after). BBQ pit. Picnic Table. No Wifi. No campfire. Checkout by 1:pm. $30 nightly. Venmo or Cashapp. 903-407-2248Continue Reading
Capitol Highlights
Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.The Houston Chronicle reported that nearly four in 10 HarrisContinue Reading
‘Ambassador Club’ Restarting at Chamber
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is restarting their “Ambassador Club” program and needs your help. Members of the group: Greet Visitors Promote Local Businesses Participate in Special Events Welcome New Chamber Members Attend Ribbon Cuttings Network with Chamber Members The program started several years ago and had members dressedContinue Reading
Council OKs Mardi Gras plans
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute The City of Jefferson’s City Council approved the final street closings for the Krewe of Hebe’s 2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Parades during their regular meeting Tuesday. The Doo-Dah Parade will be held at 7 p.m. February 25, the Grand Parade will be held at 2Continue Reading
Hotel Occupancy Tax collections continue to climb
Staff Reports HOT receipts continue to be on the rise with December 2021 reporting being 20% above the same month in 2020. Tourism Board President Colleen Taylor said the City received $18,445 in February for visitors in December. HOT is due the 20th day of the month following overnight guests.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Early Voting Underway The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Continues until Friday, February 25 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7p So Farin Early In-Person Voting 106Continue Reading
Commissioners delay purchase of new vehicles
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners again kicked the can down the road on purchasing new vehicles for the County Constables during their regular Monday meeting. Pct 4 Commissioner Charlie Treadwell proposed the county purchase two 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks, at approximately $21,000 each. This would have been about theContinue Reading
New law requires protections for dogs
Staff Reports There’s a new law on the books designed to help protect dogs when they are kept outside. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law in 2021. He had vetoed an earlier version of the bill, which had passed both legislative chambers with bipartisan support. The bill gotContinue Reading
Former Sheriff David McKnight passes
According to FaceBook posts by his family, former Marion County Sheriff David McKnight passed away early Saturday, February 19, 2022. “Dad went to his Heavenly home this morning!”, wrote son Harris McKnight. “We wasn’t ready but he was! This past year has. been trying for him with the loss ofContinue Reading
Diverging into European History
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer As of this writing, Ukraine and Russia appear on the brink of war. The deployment of thousands of Russian troops along the border of Ukraine has become the most serious crisis facing Europe since the end of the Cold War. If a war were to occur, it couldContinue Reading