100 days of school…
Students at Jefferson Primary School celebrated the 100th day of school this week by dressing like 100-year olds. Continue Reading
Spring looks busy
The City Map Project (a joint effort on behalf of Tourism and the Chamber) is moving right along having held several working committee meetings gathering data for existing businesses (categories) and getting things ready for printing proposals. Included in this project are cost estimates for downtown signage color coded locationsContinue Reading
Playoff bound…
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs ended the regular season at home Tuesday with a 43-39 win over West Rusk. The kick-off for post season play is Monday against Sabine at Lobo Coliseum in Longview. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. Continue Reading
Jefferson Historical Museum presents ‘Gowns, Crowns and the Art of Mardi Gras’
In the mid-1800s, Jefferson, Texas was the endpoint of a steamboat route extending northward from the Gulf. As the steamboats came up from New Orleans, they brought the customs and traditions of the Crescent City. Stories had been coming upriver about the lavish Mardi Gras celebrations for years, so inContinue Reading
Texas Tech Jefferson offers array of opportunites for the area
By BW Brooks This monthly column will outline the current offerings and events happening at the Texas Tech Jefferson office located in downtown Jefferson at 120 E. Austin St. Happy 2022 to everyone from Texas Tech University’s Office of Professional Education & Academic Advising! The Jefferson office has several onlineContinue Reading
Gardening: A Few Thoughts
By David Wall Garden stones allow butterflies to get warm so they can fly. A few copper pennies prevent algae from forming in your bird bath. Good old corn meal. Dump a small box into a bowl of water and let it soak. Then drain and spray the liquid onContinue Reading
Charles Taylor
A Memorial service for Charles Taylor will be at 2 p.m., February 12, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 830 State Highway 155, Avinger Texas. The family asks that everyone please wear a mask. Repass will follow in the church fellowship hall.Continue Reading
State of Texas Announces Launch of Texas by Texas
Personalized digital assistant lets Texans manage and complete transactions for state government services. AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) recently announced the launch of Texas by Texas (TxT), a digital assistant that allows Texans to create an online account, manage their government-issued licenses and registrations, receive proactive reminders when it’s timeContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Feb. 6 – Feb. 12, 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 SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, bridge replacement. Traffic restricted toContinue Reading
Council OKs new Ward maps
Staff Reports After 38 years, the wait is over. Jefferson City Council approved new Alderman Ward maps following a public hearing Tuesday evening. According to the notice, and read at the beginning of the hearing by Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker, on January 21, the Council: • established criteria for theContinue Reading
Jefferson Police Chief gets raise
Staff Reports Jefferson Police Chief Tino Perez will be getting a raise along with his other officers after Council approved a $6,000 immediate lift in salary and an additional $1,000 a year raise, with annual review, for the next five years. “I called several towns in our population range,” saidContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Key Voting Dates The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Early In-Person Voting Begins Monday, February 14 Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application Friday, February 18 Early In-Person Voting Ends Friday, February 25 Primary Election Day Tuesday, March 1 Polls are open 7a-7pContinue Reading
February celebrates Black History Month
Staff Reports Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. Critics have long argued that Black history should be taughtContinue Reading
Words, truth yield fertile soil
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer In Matthew Chapter 13, Jesus told a parable about a sower. Since farming was a common occupation, it wasn’t hard to understand. Seeds, like words, require fertile soil to grow. Teachers can only do so much. Anyone familiar with growing plants knows, however, that with a littleContinue Reading
Ernest Tubb was a Texas music legend
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Musicians and songwriters paint a picture of the world with their sounds, telling stories of joy and heartbreak and of beauty or sorrow. Country music is especially famous for sometimes combining all of those elements into one song as it has evolved over the decades. The ups andContinue Reading
Susan Robin Tullock
Funeral Services for Susan Robin Harrell Tullock, 60, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the Jefferson Academy Seventh Day Adventist Church under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. onContinue Reading
Job: Amazing author, book, character, God
In recent days, with all the suffering and dying around us mostly due to COVID and other diseases, I have spent a lot of time reading and thinking about Job in the Bible, and what we can learn from him. I realized that the book of Job has an amazingContinue Reading
County approves changes to Kellyville rental fees
Staff Reports Kellyville Community Center has new security guard requirements for events after Commissioners approved changes to the rental agreement during Monday’s regular meeting. Commissioners defined “large party” as any group of more than 75 individuals in establishing what events require the use of security officers at the facility. TheContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs top Troup
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs beat Troup 51-30 in district play Friday night. TJ Hood led the Jefferson attack with 15 points. Continue Reading
Junior High girls sweep Waskom
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th Lady Bullpups as they defeated the Lady Wildcats earlier this week. The 7th grade Lady Bullpups won with a score of 16-12. Individual stats included: Mariyah Johnson- 6 points, 2 steals. Jasmine Luster- 4 points, 3 rebounds. Karly Long- 4 points, 2 rebounds. MaddieContinue Reading