Weekly Roadwork Report: January 12-18, 2020
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 12-18, 2020 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8…
JEDCO to Meet Tuesday
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will have their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall Council Chambers. Their agenda includes: DISCUSSION / CONSIDERATION / ACTION ITEMS a)…
Tourism Board to Meet Monday
The City of Jefferson Tourism Board will have their regular monthly meeting for January at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Convention and Visitor’s Center. Their agenda includes:…
JISD Board to Meet Tuesday
The Jefferson Independent School District Board of Trustees will have their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Administration Building. Agenda items include: Consideration of…
JH Girls & Boys Basketball Tourney Cancelled
Coach Jimmerson Tomorrow’s Junior High Girls and Boys Basketball Tournament tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, 2020, has been cancelled. Possible reschedule dates are being discussed.
Ad: Personal Care Attendants Needed
Personal Care Attendants needed for several adult clients in the Marion County area. Must pass criminal background check. Competitive salary. Apply at 120 N. Walnut Street or email resume to…
Author Marjorie Herrera Lewis to speak at Library
Jefferson Carnegie Library is hosting author Marjorie Herrera Lewis on Monday, February 3 at 6:00 pm. Ms. Lewis will be speaking on her debut novel, “When The Men Were Gone,”…
Council runs Jefferson, not Mayor or Garden Club
Note: This is an editorial. This is the opinion of the Herald staff. The Jefferson City Council is elected by the people of each ward. Those elected are supposed to…
Garden Club, Other Businesses Must Approve Street Closures for Events
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Update: Alderman for Ward 3, Victor Perot, has reportedly told an event coordinator not to worry about this matter and the policy is not…
County Commissioners to Meet Monday
Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the Commissioners Courtroom. Their agenda includes: 1. Consent agenda: Consider approval of minutes – December 30, 2019 Court to…
February Cass County Tax Sale Announced
From the Cass County Tax Office and the Offices of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott LLP Cass County will hold their monthly Tax Sale at 10 a.m. February 4,…
JEDCO to meet Tuesday
NOTICE JEFFERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING CITY HALL / 102 N. POLK ST / JEFFERSON / TEXAS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a…
Update: Weather Causes Change to Basketball Game Start Times
An update to Game times per Coach Allen and Coach Jimmerson: The Varsity Girls game will be played at 4 pm HERE. The Varsity Boys game has been moved to…
Arrest Made in Holiday Harbor Homicide, Additional Warrant Issued
From Marion County Sheriff David McKnight The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has made one arrest in a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of December 23rd, with another…
Financial Focus: Protect Yourself Against Long-term Care Costs
From Edward Jones If you’re fortunate, you’ll live independently and in good health throughout your retirement years. However, if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as a…
City Elections Filing Period Starts January 15
Election packets are now available for individuals seeking election to either the Mayor’s or City Alderman offices. Offices available for the May 202 City election are: Mayor (Incumbent Charles “Bubba”…
Weekly Roadwork January 5-11
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 5-11, 2020 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Harrison County…
East Texas Workforce to be in Jefferson December 31
https://www.easttexasworkforce.org/mobile-workforce-center-wherabouts Should be on the Chevron parking lot at US 59 and Broadway. 9-12, 1-4.
Update: Shooting in West Jefferson Leaves Two Injured
Update 12-31-2019, 10:45 a.m.: Interim Jefferson Police Chief Jason Carroll provided an update on this story this morning. According to Carroll, brothers Jadeon Williams (19) and Ja’Rion (17) were involved…
TxDOT Reminds: Drunk Driving Causes Lifetime of Heartache
From TxDOT Press Release TxDOT’s ‘Plan While You Can’ campaign urges drivers to find a sober ride this holiday seasonAUSTIN – When Rebecca Grimes sets the table during the holiday…