TxDOT CREWS TO PRETREAT BRIDGES, ROADS STARTING TUESDAY
Winter weather possible this week ATLANTA – Due to the possibility of winter weather conditions later this week, TxDOT crews plan to begin pretreating all bridges and overpasses, along with interstates and U.S. 59, starting tomorrow/Tuesday. Crews will retreat roads as necessary on Wednesday and work through the night as warrantedContinue Reading
Capitol Highlights
Registration form shortage as deadline nears Less than a week remains before the Jan. 31 deadline to register to vote in the March 1 primary. While Secretary of State John Scott publicly assured Texas voters that “every single eligible Texas voter will be able to register to vote if they have notContinue Reading
TWC issues wrong insert to tax notice
he Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) contractor inadvertently selected the incorrect insert to this year’s tax rate notice. Some of you may have received an incorrect insert. This is the correct insert. On November 23, 2021, TWC set unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates for 2022 at a stable level to avoidContinue Reading
TAMU Wind Symphony in Carthage
The Texas A&M University Wind Symphony, under the direction of DeKalb, TX native Dr. Timothy Rhea, will perform a free concert in Carthage High School’s new 2,100 seat Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. The repertoire is an exciting mix of new and old compositions and willContinue Reading
Patsy Key Ponder
July 4, 1937-January 26, 2022 Funeral Services for Patsy Key Ponder, 84, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church, Marshall, Texas under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home of Jefferson, Texas. Visitation will be held from 2:00Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 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
38 Years Later
City redistricting plan means major changes Staff Reports 38 years. That was the last time the City of Jefferson redrew the lines for the City’s Wards. And that was done by court order. Last Friday, the City held a Redistricting Workshop to examine those lines and the impact the 2020Continue Reading
Our Town
Key Voting Dates The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1: Voter Registration Deadline Monday, January 31 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,Continue Reading
JISD: Stadium renovation plans moving forward
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD trustees are still looking to finalize a project for the W.F. Lockett Bulldog Stadium. The board met in special session last Thursday, discussed options, and hired a contractor. The list of possible updates for the project include a new press box, upgraded drainage systems, artificial turfContinue Reading
Congratulations!
Jeffersonians Joey Romano and Cynthia Simmons tied the knot this week in Las Vegas! According to a Facebook post, they were married at the “Little White Wedding Chapel.” Continue Reading
Don’t Fall Victim to Dirty Politics
By Glenn Melancon Some of the most tragic war stories involve friendly fire. There is nothing friendly about guns firing during war. The adjective friendly is added to indicate that the bullet hit an ally instead of an enemy. During the last legislative session, Republicans crafted one of the mostContinue Reading
News Literacy is more important than ever
Editorial Do you know how to read the news? We don’t just mean reading, but do you know how to discern what is legitimate news and what is not? Do you know the difference between news stories and opinions? Is this even important? To answer our own question, yes, it’sContinue Reading
Is it time to remove your doorknob?
By Austin Lewter William Faulkner has often been cited as one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century. He was born Sept. 25, 1897, in New Albany, Mississippi. His publishing career began in 1919, but he was most prolific in the 1920s and 1930s. Faulkner was awarded theContinue Reading
JCA students make West Coast Trip
By Sarah Gale, Contributing Writer “Are we there yet?” has been a frequently asked question since last Thursday, when Jefferson Christian Academy started its journey to the West Coast. The students’ final destination is the Adventist Association of Agriculture’s Annual Conference, approximately 1,700 miles away in Fresno, California. Students andContinue Reading
Carl Gene Talley
May 31, 1934-January 25, 2022 Funeral Services for Mr. Carl Gene Talley, 87, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Capt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home, Jefferson, Texas with Bro. John Givens officiating under the direction of Haggard FuneralContinue Reading
JJHS lady hoops on a roll
Congratulations to the 7th grade Lady Bullpup basketball team as they defeated Carthage earlier this week. Scorers were: Mariyah Johnson- 4 points Avery Ephraim- 4 points Maddie Cooner- 4 points Jasmine Luster- 2 points Karly Long- 3 points The 8th Grade Lady Pups defeated Tatum and Carthage to capture 2ndContinue Reading
Martial Arts Masters
Max Marquez, 15 (JHS 10th) and Abel Marquez, 13 (JJHS 8th) competed in The Texas Open National Martial Arts Championships on January 15, 2022, held in Tyler. Each won 1st place in their respective age group for Black Belt Traditional Weapon category using a whip chain. Max and Abel areContinue Reading
Powerlifting Takes 3rd
Courtesy Photo Your Jefferson Bulldogs competed at the FCA LIFT POWERLIFTING MEET last Saturday in Texarkana against some impressive teams today. They placed 3rd out of 23 teams. Bringing home some medals. Great job Bulldogs Powerlifting. Continue Reading
