Commissioners to Meet Monday, Discuss Airport Runway Project
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in their regular meeting and will talk about a grant from TxDOT to work on the airport runway. The project is the final phase in a 3-year matching grant provided by TxDOT. The phase will cost the county $30,000,Continue Reading
NYLife Opens Jefferson Office
New York Life is officially open for business. “New York Life Insurance Company takes great pride in becoming the newest member of the Jefferson business community,” said agent Brad Collins. “I look forward to serving the needs of local consumers and businesses and to contributing to the area’s economic and civic vibrancyContinue Reading
Jimplecute Offices Have Moved
In case you’re looking for us, our offices have moved. We’re now located at:115 N Polk StreetJefferson, TX 75657 The sign isn’t up yet, but we’re working on it. The Historical Marker should be up by the end of today however, so that will help. Our Office Hours right nowContinue Reading
Council to Talk Roads Tonight
Jefferson City Council is discussing the expenditure of $450,000 for street repaving. Council discussed during the previous 2019-2020 budget year of using the surplus funds for street repair. A list of streets was provided by Alderman Jim Finstrom and Alderman Kay McKinnon to Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot during theContinue Reading
Robert N Andrews
October 12, 1934 ~ October 19, 2020 (age 86) Lewis and Walker Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Caregivers Must Also Care (Financially) for Themselves
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano If you’re a caregiver, possibly for a loved one dealing with an illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, you’re probably already facing some significant emotional and physical challenges – so you don’t need any financial ones as well. Yet, they are difficult to avoid. What stepsContinue Reading
Michael Ty “Mike” Patterson
July 22, 1961 – October 17, 2020 Michael Ty “Mike” Patterson, age 59, went home to heaven, Saturday, October 17, 2020. Michael passed at home with his devoted wife, Shelia (Kendrick) Patterson, at his side. He was a resident of Queen City TX.Mike is preceded in death by his parentsContinue Reading
Gerald Lynn Wallace
Born in Andersonville, Tennessee, Lynn was the youngest child of Ralph Edward Wallace, Sr., and Lorene Wallace. Lynn was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-six years Nancy Shannon Wallace, the mother of their two surviving children Mark Shannon Wallace of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Rebecca Wallace DeWare of Jefferson,Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District-For Oct. 18-23, 2020
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. Eastbound traffic moved to the outside lanes. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SH 98 – At AndersonContinue Reading
New Beginning for Humble Oil Station
Press Release from Jesse M. Deware IV Jefferson, Texas, a former 19th Century steamboat port, is known for historic restoration. In Jefferson, there are many buildings which have been restored including the oldest, continuously operating hotel in Texas, the Excelsior Hotel. Many Jefferson citizens are not only interested in preservingContinue Reading
NCAA Selects ETBU for 2023 NCAA DIII National Softball Championships
Note: While this is out of our area, it could be great for our BnBs and Hotels. From ETBU Press East Texas Baptist University has been selected to host the 2023 NCAA Division III National Softball Championship at Taylor Field. “We are honored that the NCAA selected ETBU and theContinue Reading
NY Life Announces Opening of New Office in Jefferson
From NYLife Press Office October 13th, 2020 – New York Life is officially open for business. “New York Life Insurance Company takes great pride in becoming the newest member of the Jefferson business community. “I look forward to serving the needs of local consumers and businesses and to contributing toContinue Reading
Can You Influence Your Financial Aid Award?
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano Right now, the pandemic is causing chaos and uncertainty for colleges and students. But it won’t always be that way. And if you have children who will be heading off to school in the next few years, you’re probably thinking about more typical concerns –Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report –TxDOT Atlanta District For Oct. 11-16, 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 US 82 and US 67, installing sidewalks. SHContinue Reading
Garden of the Month – October
The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club has chosen The Kennedy Manor as the Garden of the Month. Owners are Tommy and Tracey Engel. The spacious yard, along with the water garden is immaculate; filled with a variety of colorful flowers and Fall decorations.Continue Reading
Jimplecute Delayed Delivery This Week
Due to a problem at the press, this week’s Jefferson Jimplecute will not hit the stands until Friday. Subscribers will receive their copy in Saturday’s US Mail. The e-Edition will go out late Thursday or early Friday morning to subscribers. We apologize for the delay.Continue Reading
McDonald’s Hosts ‘Coffee With A Cop’
Kicking of National Night Out, the Jefferson McDonald’s hosted their annual Coffee with a Cop day from 7-9 Tuesday morning. All local law enforcement agencies were represented and spent some time socializing with each other any McD staff. Present were, from left in photo, MCSO Chuck Rogers, JISD DJ Sherrill,Continue Reading