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
John Joseph Gladney
February 7, 1966 ~ August 4, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Bennie Bollman Hampton
January 24, 1946 ~ August 6, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
JISD to Continue Free, Reduced-Price Meals for 2020-21 School Year for All Students
Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Sample FormCommunity Eligibility Provision (CEP)-Year 2 and Successive Years The Jefferson ISD announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2020-2021 school year. Schools qualifyingContinue Reading
Commissioners to Approve Joint Election Contract, Consider 2021 Budget, During 2 Meetings This Week
Marion County Commissioners Court will consider approving a Joint Election Contract between the County, City, and School during the first of two meetings this week. Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to consider the contract, as well as filling a vacancy on the Cypress Valley Navigation District Board, andContinue Reading
City to Approve Elections Contract with County, Hold Budget Workshop
The City of Jefferson will consider approving a contract with Marion County to hold joint elections on November 3 during their Special City Council Meeting Tuesday night. Following the meeting, there will be a budget workshop. The meeting will also have the availability of attending the meeting by Zoom. TheContinue Reading
School Board to Consider Budget, Require Students to be On-Campus for Extra-Curricular Activities
Jefferson Independent School District Board of Directors will consider whether or not to require students to be on-campus to participate in extra-curricular activities at their August Board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 11. UIL is allowing virtual instruction students to participate in extra-curricular activities, but has left the finalContinue Reading
Perez Hired as City Police Chief
Florentino “Tino” Perez was hired during Tuesday night’s Special City Council Meeting as the next Jefferson Chief of Police. “I am truly honored to be taking on my new role as the head of the administration,” Perez said in a Press Release. “I believe that the current concept of policingContinue Reading
Oscar Lynn Ray
Oscar Lynn RayDecember 3, 1951 ~ June 24, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading