Early voting underway across state
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association Early voting began Monday for May 1 elections in county, city and school district elections. Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs encourages all eligible voters to take advantage of the early voting period, which runs through Tuesday, April 27. Texas voters can contact their respective countyContinue Reading
Proposed bill would cap college tuition growth
Richard Lee/Texas Senate News The Senate Higher Education Committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would temporarily freeze tuition at state colleges and universities at current levels. Since tuition deregulation passed the Legislature in 2003, the state Higher Education Coordinating Board says that the price of college has risenContinue Reading
Major move…
A Jefferson landmark moved across the bayou on Tuesday. Workers relocated the Humble Oil Gas Station to its new location just south of Big Cypress Bayou on S Polk Street/FM 2208 to make way for new development downtown. For more than 110 years, the building stood on Street in downtownContinue Reading
Celebrating Seniors…
Above, senior members of the Jefferson High School baseball team were honored Monday at Senior Night. From left, Baylor Varnell, Trent Foster, head coach Tyler Foster, Dameon Warren and Alex Romano. Continue Reading
Grant Available for Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries
Note: This came in right after we went to press, so it missed the paper, but looks like it might be a great opportunity for local businesses! From Small Business Administration Development Center, North Texas The SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Grant program is launching soon. See the email from the SBA D/FWContinue Reading
Laurah Vern Braddock
Graveside services for Mrs. Laurah Vern Braddock will be held on Saturday April 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Shew officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Braddock was born on October 28, 1938 and went to be with the Lord onContinue Reading
Library golf tourney yields winners…
The 2021 Jefferson Carnegie Library Annual Golf Tournament held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 was a huge success. Forty-eight golfers enjoyed lunch, an 18-hole round of golf and some good ol’ friendly competition. The winning team consisted of Jim Stacey (Jefferson) and Pat Stacey, Jay Ward and Scott Ward (Tyler).Continue Reading
JEDCO grapples with Open Meetings Act, proper agenda posting miscues
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) held a shortened meeting Tuesday evening. Because of an agenda posting error, they were not allowed to legally go in to Executive Session. The error was pointed out to them at the beginning of last month’s meeting, yet the correction did not get made.Continue Reading
Early voting set for city election
Early voting for the 2021 City of Jefferson elections will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, April 19, at City Hall. One Alderman seat is available in each ward. Jim Finstrom is running unopposed for Alderman Ward 1. Incumbent Tyrani Braddock is facing Robin Moore for the Ward 2 Alderman seat.Continue Reading
Council tables action on admin hire
V. Hugh Lewis II/ Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council decided to table their decision on hiring a City Administrator during last Thursday’s special meeting. Council had come under fire for not possibly violating the Open Meetings Act by not posting notice of a “meet and greet” on Good Friday toContinue Reading
Let’s invest back in America
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing writer Not many things are more exciting, or frightening than buying a new home. With it comes both freedom and responsibility. The owner has the freedom to change it at will but also must pay for the maintenance and repair. We’ve owned this particular house in Sherman forContinue Reading
Disappointed with some our elected officials…
To the editor, I want to thank you for your story on the city’s unposted meeting with the City Administrator candidates. Also, thanks to Austin for his Editorial column where he told how simple it would have been to have avoided this whole situation. I was very disappointed that someContinue Reading
A good campaign takes preparation
Brett Rogers/ Contributing writer In what I do to make a living, part of what I do is videography. Though I make promotional videos for businesses, about half of that work is shooting commercials for political candidates. Each time I shoot, I get to spend some very personal time inside aContinue Reading
Pat Taylor
Funeral services for Mrs. Pat Taylor, 83, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, Texas with Reverend Mark Landers, and Reverend Virginia Pevey officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 PM toContinue Reading
Christopher Wayne Eddins
Christopher Wayne Eddins entered into the presence of God on January 3, 2021 while hospitalized in Longview, Texas, after suffering a sudden illness. Born on May 26, 1971, in Houston, Texas to Margaret and Bruce Eddins, Christopher attended schools in Bellaire Texas. He was a business owner in Houston untilContinue Reading
To be forgiven, we must forgive
Larry Jones/Church of Christ minister Forgiveness ranks high on any list of important topics. One of the last acts of our Savior on the cross concerned his prayers for the forgiveness of the very men who crucified Him (Luke 23:34). Jesus tells us to seek reconciliation and forgiveness if we haveContinue Reading
JISD will refuse business with entities who owe back taxes
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Independent School District now has the option to refuse business contracts with those who owe delinquent taxes. A resolution was passed during the April 13 meeting stating that the district can refuse to enter into a contract with those who are indebted to theContinue Reading
The importance of valuing and re-valuing your business
As a business owner, you probably know everything about how your company works. But maybe not what it’s worth. If so, that might create problems in the eventual sale or transfer of your business, especially if the sale or transfer is sudden. Proper valuation of your business helps youContinue Reading
Commissioners breeze through brief agenda
Marion County Commissioners took care of a couple of items of routine business during Monday’s regular scheduled meeting. New Commissioners Ralph Meisenheimer (Pct 3), and Jacob Pattison (Pct. 2), turned in their certificates of completion of training in the Public Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. Elected or appointedContinue Reading
Jefferson gears up for busy weekend of events
In it’s 21st year, the Outlaw Nationals Car Show is the longest running car show in Jefferson and continues to grow and be an annual tradition in downtown. This year the show is set for April 16 and 17, and it takes over the brick streets with cars of everyContinue Reading