Tea time…
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club celebrated female members of the Jefferson High School Class of 2021 to the Excelsior Monday for their annual Senior Girls Tea. Continue Reading
City to commence street repairs
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Street repaving is on the way after Tuesday night’s Jefferson City Council meeting. Aldermen approved the recommendation of Schaumburg & Polk (SPI), the City’s engineering firm, for Lone Star Equipment Company, Inc., to perform the 2021 street repaving project. Lone Star submitted the low bidContinue Reading
Police participates in DEA takeback event
Several law enforcement agencies across East Texas are taking part in the national DEA Takeback event, a concerted effort to help residents safely dispose of their leftover prescription drugs. “We are so proud to be able to host this event in Jefferson again,” said Jefferson Police Department Chief Florentino Perez.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Early voting underway Early Voting continues this week at Jefferson City Hall. Polls will be open this year on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and again on Monday from8 a.m. – 5 p.m.. The last day of Early Voting is Tuesday, from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. The GeneralContinue Reading
Don’t place value on things that don’t matter
Austin Lewter–Publisher/Editor A friend and I were talking about school and our kids’ accomplishments earlier this week. We were discussing how arts and academics can often be overshadowed by athletics. My friend is a well known native of Norhteast Texas and a respected school administrator, so I’m protecting his identity here—Continue Reading
It’s no wonder violence ensues
Brett Rogers/Contributing writer When you’re having a hard time completing a project, you only have two choices: trim the requirements and features so that there is less work to do, or you can throw more bodies at the problem. Survey after survey shows that Americans, when shown the agenda ofContinue Reading
The American way
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer The contrast between United States Constitutional Law and Biblical Law are striking. The US Constitution places limits on government. The Bible grants absolute power to kings and fathers. Let’s look, for example, at one of the most famous stories in the Bible. The Bible tells this story toContinue Reading
Right tools means good news
While growing up, often the right tool to perform a task properly was not available. Many times we rigged a way to get it done; but seldom with ease. The proper tool would have saved time, frustration, and physical energy. REPENTANCE is the proper tool for Christians for so manyContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Be conscious of your investment environment
Joey Romano/Edward Jones On April 22, we observed Earth Day, an occasion that has inspired millions of people over the decades to take steps to clean up our world. Of course, your physical surroundings are important, but you also operate in other “ecosystems” – social, cultural and political. And you’ll needContinue Reading
Why you need life insurance — even with no dependents.
Brad Collins/NY Life Insurance You may think you don’t need to worry about life insurance until, or if, you have children. After all, there’s no one who relies on you to feed, clothe, and educate them. Remaining uninsured, however, could prove to be a big financial mistake, even without dependents. Here’s why.Continue Reading
Bill debates heavily underway
Chris Paddie/ HD 9 State Rep. Last week, we welcomed the National Champion Baylor Bears men’s basketball team to the Capitol. It was great to celebrate these young men’s accomplishment! Celebrating Texans who have accomplished great feats is one of the biggest aspects missing from this session. I for one amContinue Reading
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