Rose Mary Wise Moore
September 3, 1927-July 26, 2021 Rose Mary Wise Moore passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 in Longview, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1927 to Elbert Allen Wise and Marguerite Boarman Wise. Rose Mary lived a long and blessed life having grown up in Jefferson asContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Houston’s Miracle Secured Independence
By Dr. Sam Bridges Sam Houston needed a miracle. Thousands of troops were charging into Texas from Mexico, threatening all that Texas settlers had built and all that they attempted to defend. Heartbreaking defeats at the Alamo and Goliad had severely damaged the army and morale. Now on the runContinue Reading
Rob “Hog Head” Webster
July 11, 1959 ~ July 22, 2021 On Thursday, July 22, 2021 Robert James Webster, also known as “Rob” or “Hog Head”, left his earthly home in Lassater, Texas at the age of 62. Rob was born on July 11, 1959 in Clifton Springs, New York to Virgil Earl andContinue Reading
Bruce Wagner
The friends and community of the Wagner family are invited to attend the memorial services of Bruce Wagner to be held at the Jefferson Academy SDA Church at 3000 FM 728, Jefferson, TX 75657 at 2:00PM, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The service will be live streamed on the Jefferson AcademyContinue Reading
Happy 50th Anniversary
Maurice & Joyce Brown July 31, 1971 — Love, Vincent, Adrienne & FamilyContinue Reading
Leon Leonard, Sr.
March 15, 1950 ~ July 20, 2021 Memorial services for Leon Leonard Sr., 71, of Jefferson, Texas are pending at this time with Haggard Funeral Home. https://www.haggardfuneralhome.com/obituary/Leon-LeonardSrContinue Reading
A Moment With the Minister: Shalom Chavera, Mishpacha
By Rabbi Linda, Bethel Temple Fellowship Everyone on this earth is uniquely designed by God. We should use these qualities in building our society. What we contribute depends on how we perceive ourselves. It is our choice to love or hate, but either way we contribute good or evil. How we use or misuse our life is important, not only to self,Continue Reading
Texas Workforce Announces Job Surge
Texas Press, Capital Highlights The Texas Workforce Commission released June employment figures that showed Texas employers added nearly 56,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5%.“The Texas economy is booming,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “Businesses are investing in the Lone Star State at a record paceContinue Reading
Support Your Local Charity with Insurance Coverage
By Brad Collins, NY Life As Americans, we can take pride in the fact that we are a nation of givers. And as the economy improves, charitable giving is on the rise. In fact, according to the National Philanthropic Trust in 2016 total charitable giving from U.S. individuals, corporations, foundations,Continue Reading
‘Summer Sprint to Coverage’ ends Aug. 15
Texans Have Until Aug. 15 to Sign Up at HealthCare.Gov and Can Save $31 per Month Data shows 293,760 Texans signed up for health coverage during the 2021 Special Enrollment Period and 4,534,900 Texans are eligible for the American Rescue Plan’s savings. The Biden-Harris Administration is encouraging Texans to sign up for health coverage at HealthCare.gov by AugustContinue Reading
County, District Clerks Come to Jefferson
The County and District Clerk’s Association of Texas Region 6 held their Summer Meeting in Jefferson last Friday. The clerks each received five hours of continuing education credit for the meeting. Vendors for the clerks provided dinner at KnightLight Tavern and the Ghost Walk Tour. Approximately 20 clerks spent ThursdayContinue Reading
Magnolia Place Recognizes Achievements
Magnolia Place congratulates Imogene Burrus, 100, for completion of rehabilitation from Magnolia Place. Her successful recovery was due largely in part to her hard work and determination. Pictured are Jennifer Bartlett, Pinky DeJesus, Imogene Burrus, Michelle Greenslate, and Jackie Braley (Imogene’s daughter). Magnolia Place celebrated National Laundry Workers Week lastContinue Reading
Mims VFD Hosts Training
Mims Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted an EMR training course for area volunteer firefighters. Course participants completed the training last Saturday and received their diplomas. Participants were from Mims VFD, Gray VFD, and JISD Police. Cake was provided by Charlene Parr from Cakes by Charlene. Continue Reading
The Tiarella Flower
By David Wall There are many flowers requiring full sun, but most of us have shaded spots where we would like to plant something, anything. The Tiarella flower, known as the pink skyrocket or pink skyrocket foamflower, might be just the thing. Nurseries probably won’t have it, but you canContinue Reading
Council mulls over modular home zoning
Tuesday night’s Council meeting closed out with a 26-minute discussion on the March approval of a building permit to allow the placement of a modular home at 211 E. Clay Street, and whether or not the Council can restrict modular home placement in the future. “In my opinion it cameContinue Reading
Moore sworn-in, Parsons appointed to council seat
Jefferson City Council filled their ranks Tuesday night by swearing in newly elected Ward 2 Alderwoman Robin Moore, and appointed Jamey Parsons to fill the remainder of Gary Amburn’s Ward 2 seat he vacated last month. Three names were put forward for the position during the course of the 2-hourContinue Reading
Council makes board appointments, talks zoning variances
Jefferson City Council’s marathon two-hour meeting partly focused on building permits and the appointment of vacancies on Tourism and JEDCO, and the announcement of the City receiving $417,000 as a part of the American Rescue Funds. Leading off the evening was the swearing in of newly-elected Alderwoman for Ward 2Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Pct. 1 Town Hall slated A Precinct 1 Town Hall meeting is being held at 6p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Mims Volunteer Fire Department, 9902 FM 729, Avinger. Pct. 1 Commissioner JR Ashley called the Town Hall meeting. The meeting is to Discuss and Gather Information on the formationContinue Reading
Gladney dedicated her life to needy children
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Editors note: The following column ran in the July 23 print edition of the Jefferson Jimplecute an incorrect byline. This column was written by Ken Bridges, not Hugh Lewis. We regret the error. “It is easier to build strong children than it is to repair brokenContinue Reading