Texas Tech University’s New Professional Education & Academic Advising Office Debuts in Jefferson
The office will hold courses from Texas Tech’s Coding Academy and offer a plethora of other services. From Texas Tech Press Release Texas Tech University’s Office of Continuing & Professional Education has opened a new Professional Education & Academic Advising office in Jefferson. The new office was made possible byContinue Reading
John Edward Loudermilk
John Edward LoudermilkSeptember 20, 1944 ~ June 1, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Lou Anne Haggard Suber June 16, 1941 ~ June 1, 2020
Lou Anne Haggard SuberJune 16, 1941 ~ June 1, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Democratic Primary Runoff Election Information
EARLY VOTING FOR THE JULY 14TH, 2020 DEMOCRATIC PARTY RUNOFF ELECTION WILL BE JUNE 29, 2020 TO JULY 2, 2020 ANDJULY 6, 2020 TO JULY 10, 2020, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.AT THE MARION COUNTY ELECTION BUILDING, 504 N. ALLEY, JEFFERSON, TEXAS. POLLING PLACES FOR JULY 14, 2020 DEMOCRATIC PARTYContinue Reading
For Sale: Pine Harbor Sec F Lot 305 Bois D Arc Avenue
Pine Harbor Sec F Lot 305 Bois D Arc Avenue The County shows a property value of $800 and that will be what we ask for it. Please feel free to contact Doug or Lisa Dickey at 713-410-4484.Continue Reading
Williams Named New TxDOT District Engineer in Atlanta
From TxDOT Jere A. “Buddy” Williams, P.E. has been selected as the new district engineer for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) office in Atlanta, effective June 1, 2020. He replaces Mike Anderson, P.E. who retired in May. In his new role, Williams will oversee the planning, design, construction, operation andContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Sticking to Budget Can Boost Your Emergency Fund
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano During the coronavirus pandemic, our health concerns – for ourselves and our loved ones – have been at the top of our minds. But financial worries have been there, too, both for people whose employment has been affected and for investors anxious about the volatileContinue Reading
McKnight, Starkey Retire From Sheriff’s Department
Marion County employees, along with city employees and officials, State Representative Chris Paddie, and State Senator Bryan Hughes, came together Friday to celebrate the retirement of Sheriff David McKnight and MCSO Administrative Assistant Lynda Starkey. McKnight and Starkey announced their retirements earlier this month. Starkey served as the MCSO AdministrativeContinue Reading
Herald to Live Stream Graduation
The Marion County Herald will live stream tonight’s Jefferson High School Graduation ceremonies on all it’s online outlets. Graduation ceremonies begin at 8p.m. at W.F. Lockett Stadium on N. Cass Street. Gates are set to open at 6:30p.m. Graduates and families are to enter by Gate 3 (closest to CassContinue Reading
Commissioners Delay Appointing Interim Sheriff
Marion County Commissioners deliberated for approximately 5 minutes this morning in Executive Session on whom to appoint to fill the unexpired term of Marion County Sheriff David McKnight who resigned effective May 31, 2020. “I just need more time to think about it,” said Commissioner Joe McKnight. Commissioners voted toContinue Reading
From FaceBook May 25-28, 2020
This is a new feature we’re offering to put together the FaceBook Posts we share on our Page. Normally this is done daily, but other matters delayed this post. Kathy L. Murphy Joins Lucid House Publishing as Director of Acquisitions May 27, 2020, Atlanta, GA — Lucid House Publishing welcomesContinue Reading
Rare Tie Vote Leads to Rejecting MCAD Budget, Commissioners Again Delay Earth Week Decision
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Publishers Note: The video of the meeting is in 3 parts due to the length of the meeting and loss of battery power. I didn’t bring a charger with me to this meeting. lol. The Marion County Commissioners Court had a rare tie voteContinue Reading
Commissioners to Appoint Interim Sheriff Thursday
Thursday morning at 9 a.m. the Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting, going immediately into Executive Session, to discuss and then appoint a Sheriff to fill retiring Sheriff David McKnight’s unexpired term. McKnight announced his retirement at the end of the May 11, 2020, Commissioners Court meeting.Continue Reading
Financial Focus: Getting Through the Pandemic: You’ve Got Resources
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano As we go through the coronavirus pandemic, with its constant threat to personal health and its devasting impact on the economy, it can be hard to find a silver lining. But if there is one, it’s that government agencies, private businesses and nonprofit organizations haveContinue Reading
Facebook Today: May 23-24
From our posts & shares on Facebook Next Saturday is the Great Locomotive Chase at Jefferson Railway. Train departs 12:30, 2:30, 4:30. A re-enactment of the Andrews Raid. Jeffersonrailway.com Auntie Skinner’s introduces a new mini-cheesecake dessert Lewis Dale Simpson passes away. Meadowbrook funeral home. Mims EMS announces Kids Fish DayContinue Reading
Marion County, Jefferson Below State Average for Census Reporting
According to the US Census Bureau website, only 42.6% of Marion County residents have responded to the US Census. Texas has reported a 54.6% response rate, also lagging behind the US average of 60%. Only 17.1% of residents have responded online – most likely due to limited or poor internetContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For May 24-30, 2020
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. FM 559 – Between College Drive and Robison Road, installing sidewalks. FM 1398 – Under I-20 in Hooks, replacing guard rails. Traffic restricted to one lane. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. HarrisonContinue Reading
‘Ark’ Opened at Ruth Lester Playhouse
The ‘Ark’ section of the Ruth Lester Playhouse was opened Friday morning in preparation for cleaning, blessing, and placement of a Torah, as the structure returns to regular use as a Jewish Synagogue. The Bethel Temple Fellowship, a Messianic Jewish Congregation, recently reached an agreement with the Excelsior Foundation andContinue Reading
SBA Announces PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and EconomicContinue Reading
Commissioners Court to Meet Tuesday, Set 2020 Earth Week Dates
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m. in the District Courtroom. The meeting will also be available via Zoom at https://www.zoom.us/j/98765822241. Items on the agenda include: Award Solid Waste Disposal Services Bids: Cost of the dumpsters at the various CountyContinue Reading