TxDOT weekly roadwork report for Dec. 8-14
From Marcus Sandifer, TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 8-14, 2019 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier.…
Commissioners to consider hiring construction manager on Monday
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the second floor Commissioners Courtroom, 114 W. Austin Street. Their agenda includes: Consider for approval the 2020 County…
JEDCO meets on Tuesday
Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) will hold their regular meeting at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in the City Council Chambers, 102 N. Polk Street. Their agenda includes: 6.…
Tourism Board to meet Monday
The Jefferson Tourism Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau at 305 E. Austin Street. Items on the agenda include: OLD BUSINESS Consider/Approve/Accept…
Brookshires is hiring
Brookshires in Jefferson is currently looking for individuals for Night Stocking and Deli Clerks. You must be 18 or older to apply. Come by the store on Broadway and fill…
County Election Filing Deadlines nearing
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Deadline to file be on the Primary Ballot in March for a County Office is Monday, December 9, 2019. County Elected Positions on the…
Varsity Football Bulldogs earn All-District spots
Jefferson Varsity Football players earned spots on the District 7 AAA Division 1 All-District team this year. Co-District MVP went to Dee Black and Hook’s Mason Vasquez. Offensive MVP is…
Financial Focus: Invest in Your Family and Community
From Edward Jones Why do you invest? For many people, here’s the answer: “I invest because I want to enjoy a comfortable retirement.” And that’s certainly a great reason, because…
JISD Special Services Parent Night set
Jefferson ISD will hold a Special Services Parent Night at 6pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Jefferson Junior High Auditorium (411 E. Harrison St). Featured speakers include the Texas…
Christmas Festivities schedule
Today’s Christmas festivities begin at 5 p.m. at the corner of Walnut and Austin streets with the Mims Chapel Choir performance around the City Christmas tree. The Marion County Chamber…
LOP Shoreline Management Plan updated
From the USACE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITYDRAFT LAKE 0′ THE PINES SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN, FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, MARION, HARRISON, UPSHUR, CAMP, TITUS, AND MORRIS COUNTIES, TEXAS…
Happy Thanksgiving
I want to take a moment to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. The Herald is very Thankful for the support you, our readers and followers, have shown us…
Things to do in December
From The Marion County Chamber of Commerce We celebrate our Members’ Events in December (1st-15th) December 1stOpera House Theatre Players presents: “Having our Say – The First 100 Years of…
Financial Focus: New at Investing? Follow These Suggestions
From Edward Jones If you’re fairly new to investing, you might be wondering what sort of rules you should follow or moves you should make. And while everyone’s situation is…
Council approves funds to move PD
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisherWatch the video of the meeting here Jefferson City Council approved moving $18,000 from City reserves to the Building Updates line item of the Police…
City Water/Sewer Project updated
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisherWatch the video of the meeting here The Jefferson City Council received an update during the regular City Council meeting Tuesday night on the water…
Chief Amburn to retire, again
By V. Hugh Lewis, II, publisher “Three times is the charm,” said Jefferson Police Chief Gary Amburn. “I have worked with Jefferson P.D. for a long time and my resignation/…
Lady Dawgs Volleyball players earn All-District honors
From the Desk of Coach Jones – Congratulations to the following Lady Dawgs Varsity volleyball players on their achievements for the season: Ja’Kaila Ventimiglia – 1st team all-district Sha’Stacia Robinson…
DAWGS to parade through downtown Thursday
The Jefferson Bulldog Football team will come through downtown Jefferson on Polk Street around 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon on their way to Gladewater to play the Malakoff Tigers that evening.…
Financial Focus: Share Your Bounty with Family
From Edward Jones As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s meaningful to reflect on the origin of the holiday –Native Americans and pilgrims sharing their bounty of food with each other. As you…