Session enters final month
Chris Paddie/State Representative We are in the final month of the 87th Texas Legislative Session, the home stretch, and things are moving fast in Austin. Last week, the House debated and passed HB 570, the Rural Jobs Act, which I am proud to author. This bill creates an incentive for investmentContinue Reading
Hell. No. God is Love
Alden Ho/Wheel Salt Ministries The mainstream thinking is that when you die, you go right to heaven, provided that you’re born again. So then, what if you’re not born again, shouldn’t you in suit go right to hell? Or is it possible that these theories are actually both false. Let’sContinue Reading
Blessings to count!
To the community, To think about the generosity of so many caring people that do not hesitate to give their time and energy towards a great cause is a blessing. To know people, who know other people and want to be a blessing unto them, is a blessing. To haveContinue Reading
Capitol Highlights
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association State shows largest numerical population gain Texas stands to gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after results of the 2020 census released last week show the state had the largest numerical gain of any state since the 2010 census The population increased byContinue Reading
Eugene Rogers Robinson
July 12, 1931 ~ April 30, 2021 (age 89) Eugene Robinson was born in Wynne Arkansas to Irene Strickland. He joined the Army as a Medic in June 1954, and was honorably discharged in July 1956 (Kansas). While attending Texas College in Tyler, Texas, Eugene met his wife Ida M. Robinson. They marriedContinue Reading
Robert (“Bob”) David Avery
Robert “Bob” David Avery, 68, returned to his heavenly home on May 4, 2021. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Bob is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Katherine E. Avery Guillot (Thomas) of Houston, TX;Continue Reading
Safety Features to be Added to Several Area Highways
Eleven highways in two area counties scheduled for new features April 29, 2021 ATLANTA — Safety features will be added or enhanced along 11 sections of highways in Northeast Texas this coming year, according to plans approved in April by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “This project is designed toContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – May 2-8, 2021
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 Kennedy Lane and Meadow Lane, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacingContinue Reading
FM 248 Railroad Crossing Work Again Rescheduled for Tuesday
Traffic detoured around a signed route April 29, 2021 WHEN: Tuesday, May 4, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until work is completed. WHERE: Union Pacific Railroad crossing on FM 248 east of Jefferson. MEDIA: FM 248 will be closed to traffic at the railroad crossing. ATLANTA — Motorists whoContinue Reading
City names choice for next admin
City Aldermen voiced their choice for the next City Administrator for Jefferson in a rare Saturday special meeting. Eric Kuykendall of Talihinia, Oklahoma, came out on top of the two candidates interviewed at the Jefferson Institute building. Sherry Roberts of Gladewater was the other candidate. “I’d like to thank bothContinue Reading
Officials get settled-in, tax office to move
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Tax Man is coming, but she’s also moving. Marion County commissioners approved moving Tax Assessor/Collector Karen Jones’ office from it’s current location on Austin Street over to the 119 W. Lafayette Street offices previously occupied by the county during the Historic Courthouse Restoration project.Continue Reading
Gray Volunteer FD seeks help
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Gray Volunteer Fire Department needs your help. “I want to thank everyone who’s come here,” said Gray VFD Chief Walter Grant. “I want to get something going where we’re all working together. I want us to start a new fire department here in GrayContinue Reading
JHS baseball coach resigns
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of head baseball coach Tyler Foster in a special meeting held on Tuesday, April 20. Foster shared the news with his team after their 7-5 season finale win over Waskom Tuesday night. Foster is a Jefferson native whoContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Area Wide Bazaar slated for May 1 Don’t miss the opportunity to play, shop or sell at South Side Chapel’s Bazaar on Saturday, May 1. The public is welcome to enjoy the day from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 1949 Pops Landing Road, 3.5 miles east of Hwy. 259Continue Reading
AN OPEN LETTER TO REP. CHRIS PADDIE
Rep. Paddie, We were disheartened to hear the House State Affairs Committee, of which you chair, is on the verge of approving HB 2578. On it’s face, we understand this legislation would create a state-run website to house public notices. While the current amended version of the bill does notContinue Reading
The politics of spite
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing writer Have you ever heard the Medieval saying, “Don’t cut your nose off to spite your face”? Spite is an uncommon word today. It means to hurt or offend. Often spite is an act of revenge. One person feels offended and responds spitefully. Revenge makes usContinue Reading
Government is dangerous
Brett Rogers/Contributing writer The government is a gun, which can either be pointed at you – to take your things and your decisions away from you. Or it can pointed away from you, defensively, to protect your property and your life. We constitute government to defend us, but increasingly, government isContinue Reading
Shavuot Marriage
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom Chaverim, God met the Israelite’s at Mt Sinai on Pentecost. All the people answered as one, “everything God has said “WE WILL DO.” Exodus 19:7-8 Marriage is bride and groom entering covenant vows together by saying, “We DO!” On Pentecost, God’s people entered a holy matrimony with God. Much like our marriage vows when we are committingContinue Reading
5 tips for finding your second career
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance Contrary to popular belief, life does have second acts. And if you’re nearing retirement and want—or need—to continue working, there’s some good news: You can leverage the knowledge and experience of your first career into a new one that can generate the income you need, and be personallyContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Look at your financial situation holistically
Joey Romano/Edward Jones What’s the biggest financial mistake you can make? Choosing the wrong investments? Waiting too long to save for retirement? Underestimating the costs of retirement? All these are reasonable answers, but the biggest mistake you might make is not looking at your financial picture holistically – that is, notContinue Reading