Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 23-29, 2020
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading
Two former Jimplecute editors acquire newspaper
Ownership of the Jefferson Jimplecute shifted this week. In deal announced late Friday, V. Hugh Lewis, publisher of the online Marion County Herald, and Austin Lewter, a veteran community newspaper publisher acquired the Jefferson Jimplecute from Strube-Palmer Media, LLC. They will serve as co-publishers of the newly formed Marion CountyContinue Reading
Brookshire’s Reaches Out Over COVID Concerns
Mr. Gossett, I am reaching out to you due to your concerns of the operations at our store in Jefferson. Unfortunately our country and company are fighting the battle on COVID-19; it is our responsibility as a company to follow recommended guidelines from the CDC to minimize the risk ofContinue Reading
Concern Over Mask Compliance Raised
Update: Brookshire’s Responds. See Below initial story. Brookshires/Jefferson COVID practicesAug 18 at 10:57 AMTo: publicrelations@brookshires.com I would like to share my, as well as several regular Brookshires/Jefferson patrons, displeasure with the recent lack of COVID-19 prevention practices. The store policy for face protection is clearly indicated on each entrance door.Continue Reading
Friday Volleyball Game Cancelled
From Coach Brandon Allee Per Coach Allen, Girls Athletic Director – We have been contacted by Tyler-Chapel Hill and Sabine that they both have a positive Covid-19 case on their team. As a result, the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team will not be traveling to play their dual match versus themContinue Reading
60th Anniversary: Joseph & Harriett Masterson
From Coeur d’Alene Press Joseph and Harriett Masterson met in Dallas, Texas, at a church service where Joe shared his story. Joe had moved to Texas as a young man in 1957 after growing up in the south Bronx, N.Y., and there placed his faith in Jesus. Harriett was theContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 16-22, 2020
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading
Marion County Hospital District to Meet to Adopt Tax Rate
Small Taxing Unit Notice The MARION COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT will hold a meeting at 6:00 pm on September 10, 2020 at 1113-B N Walcott Street Jefferson TX 75657 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2020. The proposed tax rate is .05272 per $100 of value. TheContinue Reading
OHTP Plans 2020-21 Season Launch with Annual YNOT Awards
From Marcia Thomas Despite the current problems facing most communities, Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players continue to produce and perform plays and musicals to help relieve the stress to everyone. A season that begun in November of 2019 with a two-performance presentation of “Having Our Say”, was followed up inContinue Reading
JISD to Hold Public Hearing on Tax Rate, Budget
JISD will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. August 31, 2020, in the JHS Commons, to determine the public’s response to the proposed tax rate and the 2020-21 school budget. The School Board is proposing a tax rate of $0.9664 per $100 of valuation for Maintenance and Operations andContinue Reading
Council to Discuss Tax Rate, Propose Budget at Tuesday Meeting.
The City of Jefferson will discuss their proposed tax rate and the 2020-21 Budget during Tuesday nights regular council meeting. The Council will also have zoom options available during the meeting to help with social distancing requirements. The Herald will be live for this meeting. Posted Agenda: Topic: City ofContinue Reading
Chamber’s Weekly Entertainment Newsletter
Below are the upcoming events and activities for Marion County. If we missed your event, be sure to send us an email or give us a call with your event info and we will get it in the next newsletter. Email info to jeffersontx1@att.net or call (903)665-2672, Upcoming Events HistoricContinue Reading
Marion County Resident Killed in Traffic Accident Monday
From Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Gregg Williams On August 10, 2020 at approximately 7:20 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were notified of a traffic crash on FM 729 in Marion County about 7 miles southeast of Avinger. Preliminary investigation reveals a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was travelingContinue Reading
‘No Body Dumping or Fatal Accidents’ in City Limits Monday Night, DPS Still Investigating 59S Accident
Despite a series of rumors circulating on FaceBook and in messages, there has not been an accident involving a train nor has a body been dumped inside the Jefferson city limits. According to Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez, “there have been no fatality accidents involving trains, and no body wasContinue Reading
Frank Stephenson
May 8, 1940 ~ August 11, 2020Haggard Funeral Home Click to view additional informationContinue Reading
Voter Registration Drive to be Held Saturday
The Marion County Democratic Party is having a voter registration drive from 12-2p.m. Saturday, August 15, at the Jefferson Community Center, 502 Haywood St. “Please come and get registered for the upcoming general election,” said Marion County Democratic Party Chair Ricky Harrignton. “Early voting starts October 13th. We will beContinue Reading
Tourism Board to Meet Today, Discuss Grants Available
The Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will meet today at 5:30 p.m. for their regular meeting at the JCVB building on East Austin Street. The meeting will have a Zoom Meeting aspect and They will hear a proposal and information from Gary Endsley on grants which are available toContinue Reading
Caddo Christian: Barabbas: The One They Chose
By Tom Walker Barabbas was a nationalist and a freedom fighter – an insurrectionist who fought for Israel to drive out the Romans, for many Jews believed that only God was legitimately allowed to rule over Israel. The pagans needed to be expelled, even if brutal force was needed. HisContinue Reading
Financial Focus: When Facing Illness, Take Control of Finances
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano In light of the coronavirus pandemic, virtually all of us have considered health-related issues. But for people facing a serious, chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes or cancer, health concerns are an everyday matter. If you’re fortunate, you may never be afflictedContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 9-15, 2020
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Setting up warning signs and barricades this week. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. Camp County FM 1521 – From FM 1520Continue Reading