Quada Announces Bid for MC Sheriff
From David Quada I, David Quada Jr, would like to formally announce my campaign to elect me as the next Marion County Sheriff. I am running as a Democrat, but…
Jefferson PD Thanks Other Jurisdictions for Helping Recover Missing Senior
PRESS RELEASE: December 10, 2019 On Sunday, December 8, 2019 at approximately 6:11 PM, the Jefferson Police Department was notified of a missing person. The person was described as an…
County Holds Annual Christmas Luncheon
Marion County officials, staff, and retirees had their annual Christmas potluck luncheon today in Jefferson. It’s a time of fellowship and everyone brings a toy to donate to Marion County…
Candidates File for County Offices
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Monday’s election filing deadline arrived with 14 Marion County residents seeking a place on the primary election ballot on March 3, 2020. In the…
Tourism Talks Trademark, Reports HOT Revenue Up From Last Year
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Tuesday night’s Tourism Board meeting provided an update from Tony Jones on trademarking the City’s Logo as well as a round of standard updates on…
TxDOT Offers Advice for Driving in Hazardous Weather
From TxDOT In a state as large as Texas, winter driving conditions can vary widely and change quickly. It is important for drivers to be prepared to handle potentially dangerous…
Marion County Commissioners Court video
Below is a video also available on the Marion County Herald YouTube Channel from this mornings Marion County Commissioners Court meeting. The Commissioners approved everything on their agenda with the…
Financial Focus: Use Year-end Bonus (or Gift) Wisely
From Edward Jones As 2019 draws to a close, you may be anticipating – or have already received – a year-end bonus from your employer. Or you might be receiving…
Marion Game Warden awarded for life saving actions
The 15th Annual Texas Game Warden Badge Pinning and Awards Ceremony was held on October 18, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Fifteen Texas Game Wardens were recognized for their recent promotion…
Street Repairs begin on Polk
Repairs to Polk Street following the City’s water and sewer upgrade/replacement project began this afternoon. Project contractor David Lawler said he hopes to have the project completed prior to the…
Audrey Spanko Announces Campaign for Texas Senate, District 1
Social Worker Running to Improve Healthcare, Strengthen Public Schools, and fight for East Texans Election Press Release Publishers Note: The Herald does NOT endorse any candidate, at any political level.…
JISD Board to meet Tuesday
The Jefferson Independent School District Board will meet at 6pm Tuesday, December 11, 2019, at the Administration Building on MLK and Bulldog Drive. Their agenda includes: Approval of the 2018-2019…
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…