Weekly Roadwork Report – Feb. 21-27, 2021
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At AndersonContinue Reading
Winter Storm Has Passed, But Icy Hazards Still Remain
From TxDOT ATLANTA – TxDOT reminds drivers that although the winter storm has passed, icy road hazards still remain and will probably be around a few more days. Citizens are still advised to stay home if at all possible as crews continue to clear roads of snow and ice. AsContinue Reading
Be empowered to minimize water damage in a freeze
By Jeffrey L. McIntyre, President of Texas Utilities at SouthWest Water Company Note: SouthWest Water Company serves part of our readership. During a severe weather event when power systems and utilities are overwhelmed, you may experience disruptions in the reliability of your water service and potentially ruptured plumbing. While yourContinue Reading
Jimplecute Delayed Due to Winter Weather, Online Edition Free
This week’s (February 19, 2021) Jefferson Jimplecute has been published, however delivery will be delayed due to winter weather. Our press, in Henderson, informed us early Thursday morning that due to road conditions they were unable to print on schedule. They plan on printing later today and will attempt toContinue Reading
Agenda Updated for Tuesday’s Council meeting
Council meeting reset due bad weather By V. Hugh Lewis, Jefferson Jimplecute UPDATE: Saturday, February 20, 8 a.m.: The Agenda Amended has been amended. Mayor Rob Baker informed the Jimplecute/Herald on Friday he was making two small changes to Tuesday’s Council meeting. The first is that Gene Keenon is unableContinue Reading
Mayor weighs in on weather
By Rob Baker, City of Jefferson Mayor The extremely cold weather that the State of Texas is currently experiencing is a widespread event that we haven’t seen in over 100 years. We have had citizens asking great weather-related questions so I thought I could weigh in on them: 1)Continue Reading
Online talks abound about proposed JEDCO project
Staff Reports The winter weather caused Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker to postpone Tuesday’s regular City Council meeting to next week, but that didn’t stop the online discussions about a proposed water line to Moon Lake Estates and a study for establishing a Quiet Zone in town. The proposed water lineContinue Reading
West Fraser completes acquisition of Norbord
Staff Report West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. and Norbord Inc., on Feb. 1, jointly announce they have completed the previously announced transaction whereby West Fraser has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Norbord. Under the terms of the Transaction, holders of Norbord Shares received 0.675 ofContinue Reading
From the Right: Grass Roots Involvement
By Brett Rogers A grassroots activist is someone whom the government finally made mad enough that they decide to get involved in politics. I watched South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem tell the story of her entry into politics at a young age. When she was a young woman, her fatherContinue Reading
From the Left: Hotter Summers, Colder Winters
By Glen Melanconn Weather is what is happening around you at the moment. I guess you noticed the weather is cold. Record cold. Get used to it. Climate refers to the large consistent patterns. The earth’s climate is changing. That is a fact. Since 1900, the earth temperature has risenContinue Reading
Capital Highlights
By Gary Borders, Texas Press Association Snow, ice, single-digit temps blanket the state Texans from Lubbock to Longview shivered under single-digit temperatures as their week began, with snow and ice creating dangerous road conditions throughout the state. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties andContinue Reading
Shalom Chaverim, a redeemed heart
By Rabbi Linda Many people will be celebrating Valentine’s Day, and the symbol the world sees is a heart for love. Movies and other entertainment fascinate the mind by psychological techniques such as Disney fantasy, Cinderella, and Prince Charming. It is easy to think one day I will grow up, fall in love, andContinue Reading
MIMS Fish Fry Rescheduled
Mims VFD ladies auxiliary is sponsoring a Drive Through-Carry out only Fish Fry.Friday February 26, 2021, from 4 to 7pm or until sold out. Cost-by donation to support the Mims VFD.We are locate in the Mims community center 12727 Fm729, Avinger, Texas. on the north side of Lake o theContinue Reading
TxDOT working, monitoring Road Conditions
ATLANTA – TxDOT reminds drivers to stay home as crews continue to clear roads of snow and ice. Winter conditions are impacting all roadways in the nine-county Atlanta District, which includes Bowie, Camp, Cass, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Titus and Upshur counties. – All resources are deployed with crews workingContinue Reading
VeraBank announces branches closed Tuesday
In an email to customers, VeraBank announced they are evaluating day-by-day, and will be closed on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Marion County Declares Disaster Area
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur declared Marion County a Disaster Area on Monday afternoon due to the winter weather. The declaration states “Whereas the Judge of the County of Marion has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of the people and to protect or rehabilitateContinue Reading