Clyde Burnell McManus
June 20, 1952-July 9, 2021 Memorial services for Mr. Clyde Burnell McManus, 69, of Avinger, Texas will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Sothern Union Baptist Church; located at 159 FM 997, Daingerfield, Texas; at 3:00 PM with Brother Butch Landers, Brother Chad Thompson and Brother Tim Shirley officiatingContinue Reading
Tourism Board to expand budget
Staff Reports/Jefferson Jimplecute Focusing the City’s advertising online and streaming commercials appears to have paid off for the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board as they are projected to finish off the 2020-2021 year with $43,000 in extra HOT revenue. The CVVB Board set their budget for $135,000 and shouldContinue Reading
Absent lawmakers stymie special session
Gary Borders/ Texas Press Association Nearly 60 Texas House Democrats left the state last Monday for Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop passage of a Republican-led elections bill. This in effect blocks all legislation since the House doesn’t have a quorum present. As the Austin American Statesman and otherContinue Reading
Senate nears completion of session agenda
After Wednesday, the Senate has passed legislation addressing almost every topic put forth by Governor Greg Abbott for the first called session of the year. “Members, we have passed all but two bills on the governor’s proclamation, I believe, this week,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, speaking from the SenateContinue Reading
In retirement, guarantees matter
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance 1 in 5 Americans age 65 or older are working or looking for work. 1 Why do so many expect to postpone a typical, leisure-filled retirement? One theory points to the decline of pensions and the need to replace the income stream that used to come—guaranteed—from a pastContinue Reading
Hit and Run leads to Murder Charge
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to two 911 Calls Wednesday evening, transferred from Cass County, about a pedestrian having been hit by a vehicle out near Patillo Road. Robert James Webster, 52, was struck by a vehicle around 6 p.m. Wednesday evening and the driver fled the scene. WebsterContinue Reading
Hunt County Democratic Party Vice Chairman Set to Run for US Congress
GREENVILLE, Texas) July 21, 2021. Hunt County Democratic Party vice chairman Doc Shelby of Royse City is set to announce his run for US Congress on July 30 in Greenville. Shelby will be seeking the party’s nomination in the Texas 4th Congressional district which currently runs along the Red River Valley countiesContinue Reading
2021-22 TPWD Drawn Hunt Permit Applications Now Being Accepted
AUSTIN — Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 61 hunt categories. The permits areContinue Reading
This and That for July 2021
By David Wall Wells, during times of drought, can get very low or even go dry. To conserve water, keep pitchers or pots in the kitchen and in the bathroom. Save the running water while waiting for it to get hot. Every drop helps when the well is running low.Continue Reading
Teen drowns Saturday at Lake O’the Pines
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens stationed in Marion County along with Marion County Sheriffs Office responded to a report of a drowning at Lake O Pines Saturday . On arrival the body of a 16 year old male had already been located and removed from the water. The victimContinue Reading
JISD gets first look at 21-22 budget
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District Trustees took a first look at the 2021-22 budget during their regular meeting Tuesday. The $12.8 million revenue budget is in an extremely early stage, stated Superintendent Rob Barnwell, and does not yet include payroll expenses. “We don’t yet Know the taxContinue Reading
Michael Walker named JISD Assistant Supt.
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Michael Walker, who will begin his 23rd year in education in the fall, will serve in the newly-created position of assistant superintendent at Jefferson Independent School District. Walker was approved for the position during a special board meeting in June, when trustees also hired Jerry BrannenContinue Reading
EMTs inspire kids…
The ambulance crew at Mims VFD visited Country Day School, in Jefferson, earlier this week. The students enjoyed hands-on educational demonstrations. Continue Reading
Service Awards…
Service Awards were recently awarded to the members of the Gray Volunteer Fire Department. Left, Tray David celebrated 31 years of service. Center, former department chief Charles Rogers was recognized for 30 years. Right, Jim Williams has logged 28 years of service. Roger’s wife, Nancy, was also recognized, posthumously, forContinue Reading
Giving back…
The Dallas Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club (DMJC) recently gave back to the community but partnering with a local Lawn Services Owner, Gene Williams, to sponsor the care of two senior-citizen’s’ lawns . This the first of many community sponsored events planned for the area. The DMJC members that participated in thisContinue Reading
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