County OKs airport purchases
V. Hiugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Things are looking up at Marion County Airport after Commissioners approved the sale, via auction site, of the older self-service fuel station and the purchase of a lawnmower. The self-service fuel station was upgraded earlier this budget year, so the older station was declared surplusContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Jefferson Hotel plans Anniversary Open House Come join the staff of the Jefferson Hotel as the celebrate their one-year anniversary. A party and Open House will be held 12-2 p.m. Saturday at the hotel. They public is welcome to come see all the additions added to the hotel. There willContinue Reading
In defense of voting rights
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Voting is the life blood of a democracy. Votes express the will of the many to direct the actions of the few. Voting preserves our Republic. Restricting voting kills democracy. Americans have struggled over the last 232 years to expand voting. In the beginning, woman couldn’t vote. Continue Reading
‘Galveston, oh Galveston’
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Galveston, once the most important port city in Texas, suffered a crushing blow with the hurricane of 1900. Once the waters receded and the extent of the damage became clear, the city faced the overwhelming task of rebuilding. One of the most important tasks, surviving residents decided,Continue Reading
The 23rd Psalm speaks of the promises
Dan Eakin/Baptist minister Someone said there are more than 7,000 promises in the Bible and the Lord has kept every one of them but one. That promise yet to be kept is, “If I go, I will come again.” II Peter 1:4: “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises,Continue Reading
Recipe of the Week
Sweet Potato Casserole INGREDIENTS for Sweet Potatoes: 3 cups cooked yams (4 sweet potatoes) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 beaten eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup milk INGREDIENTS for Topping: 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup flourContinue Reading
Invasive Silver Carp Found in Texas Waters; Anglers Urged to Prevent Bait Bucket Transfers
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received a report in late June that an invasive silver carp had been spotted in Choctaw Creek, a Texas tributary of the Red River approximately 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma. A bow angler, Stephen Banaszak, first reported the finding andContinue Reading
Clerical error shows HOT tax collection over budget
Staff Report/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Revenue is over budget with three months still to go, according to reports released at Monday night’s regular Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting. The latest revenue numbers of $29,777.35 reflects HOT collected in April and paid to the City in MayContinue Reading
Legislature returns for special session
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum. HB3 and SB 1 don’t include some of theContinue Reading
How does Social Security fit into retirement?
Joey Romano/Edward Jones You could spend two or three decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture? First, you’ll need to decide when to begin taking your benefits. You canContinue Reading
Commissioners start looking at budget wish list
V. Hiugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County elected officials are hoping for a summertime Christmas as they submitted their wish list of budget increases for 2022. Combined, officials requested $232,075.18 in increases to their budgets during last week’s first County Commissioners Budget Workshop meeting. Just under half the request, orContinue Reading
Another Great Estate Sale by The House: Estate of Lila B Mapps
715 Royal Rd, Jefferson July 15-17 Thursday, Friday & Saturday9a-5p Baby Grand Piano, Yamaha 6000 Organ, Murphy Bed, Christmas Blow Molds, Household Items, Furniture, Washer and Dryer, Upright Deep freeze, Collectables, Yard Art, China Hutch, Mid Century Modern Dining Room w/ Table Barrel Chairs on Rollers, Napolean Hat Clock, Recliners,Continue Reading
The Noisy Cicada
By David Wall Starting in June and carrying on into July every year, we all get to listen to what’s usually and erroneously referred to as the 17-year cicada. Actually, there are seven periodical cicadas. To the east and north, there are three 17-year and four 13-year cicadas, leaving usContinue Reading
Pre-season rankings elude to Bulldog’s need for a turnaround
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The 2021 pre-season high school football rankings are out and the Jefferson Bulldogs have nothing but opportunity ahead of them to prove the neigh-sayers wrong. Dave Campbell’s Texas High School Football has the Bulldogs ranked dead last in district 6-3A behind New Boston, at number six, andContinue Reading
Garden of the Month
The immaculate garden on Lafayette Street is Green Gables Bed and Breakfast owned by Marty and Julie Stewart. The landscape includes several colorful flowerbeds adding to the beauty of the spacious grounds. The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club chose these grounds as their July Garden of the Month.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Congratulations to Ms. Angela Bagby who has graduated from Magnolia Place Nursing and Rehabilitation. She has completed the prescribed course of therapy with proficiency, cheerfulness, courage and determination! We wish you the very best! FM 248 Closed on Wednesday Motorists who normally travel FM 248 south of Kildare will needContinue Reading
Uncle Sam needs you
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The World watched on Jan. 6, 2021, as criminals swarmed the United States Capital. The thugs wanted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Most of us looked on in horror. Congress had gathered in a solemn, constitutional ceremony to count the Electoral College votes. Each state hadContinue Reading