Tech-Edge: Whiteboard Replacement for Those Working Remotely
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Graduation Set for Lockett Stadium May 29
Attention 2020 seniors, families, friends and community: just released- Graduation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 8:00 pm. It will be at W.F. Lockett Stadium/Jerry Bennett Field. No tickets for seating will be needed. Specific directions and information will be sent out next week with all aspectsContinue Reading
Salutatorian Robert Sachtleben to Attend SAU
Robert “Hayden” Sachtleben is the son of Kenlah, and Richard Sachtleben, and the grandchild of Kerry, and Kelly Blackburn, and Riley Sachtleben. He has two brothers, Rhett, and Kerry Sachtleben. Hayden was born in Atlanta, Texas, but grew up in Jefferson ever since then. In high school Hayden participated inContinue Reading
Valedictorian James Roraback to Attend SFA
The valedictorian of Jefferson ISD’s graduating class is James Conrad Roraback. James’ parents are Paula Breckenridge Roraback and Mark Roraback. He also has a sister, Joyce Roraback, who attends East Texas Baptist University. James has been a student in the Jefferson Independent School District since kindergarten. Throughout his years inContinue Reading
Financial Focus: What Can Investors Learn from Cyclists?
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano May is National Bike Month. Of course, millions of Americans enjoy biking, so there’s reason to celebrate. But even if you’re not much of a rider, you can apply some of the guidelines and lessons of bicycling to other areas of your life – suchContinue Reading
MC Judge Hands Out Free Masks
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur was met by a crowd of 50-60 people this morning in front of the Courthouse Offices, 119 N Lafayette Street, as he handed out free masks to residents. “It’s a priviledge to continue to try and help the people of Marion County,” said LaFleur, “andContinue Reading
Jefferson Salutes America Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Concerns
From Press Release Due to concerns with the Coronavirus COVID -19, Jefferson Salutes America is saddened to announce that we have has decided it is in the best interest of our community with the uncertainties we are facing due to the Covid-19, to cancel this years annual Jefferson Salutes America,Continue Reading
Sheriff McKnight Submits Plan to Retire at end of May
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher At the end of Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting, Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur read a letter from Marion County Sheriff David McKnight in which McKnight announced his plan to retire at the end of May. McKnight, who has served as sheriff for two termsContinue Reading
Jefferson Railway Set to Open Saturday
Kids driving you crazy? Bring them out for a ride on an antique narrow-gauge train along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. The railway will run each Saturday beginning May 16, 2020 through September 5, 2020. Trains include a stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding andContinue Reading
Diamond Don Empire Announces 2020 Schedule, Sets Return of The Great Locomotive Chase
2020 Calendar of Events -Revised May 8, 2020 Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather, maintenance or COVID-19 restrictions. We are running our antique gas-powered locomotive for all 2020 events COVID-19 UPDATEFace masks are required to ride theContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For May 10-16, 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
Tourism Board to Meet Monday
The Jefferson Tourism Board will resume their regular monthly meetings at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the City Visitors Center. “We’ll be in a larger room so we can practice social distancing,” said Board President Coleen Taylor. The Board skipped their April meeting in favor of waiting for the businesses toContinue Reading
Judge to Give Out Face Masks on Tuesday
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur will hand out medical face masks to residents and businesses in Marion County starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday in front of the Judge’s offices, 119 W. Lafayette Street. The masks are free and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. “We need to do more thanContinue Reading
Game Room Regulations, Permit on Agenda for Commissioners Court on Monday
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold their regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Monday morning in the District Courtroom. The meeting will also be available via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/92263661990 Meeting ID 922 6366 1990). Public comment requests must be submitted to Vickie Smith, County Clerk, by 8 a.m. Monday byContinue Reading
JISD Board to Meet Tuesday, Discuss Graduation Plans
The Jefferson Independent School District Board will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The Board will again meet virtually via Google Stream. To join or watch the meeting, you must go to: https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/ec33ccc4-9c6d-4637-99e3-89553afdc1a1 The link provided by the district for public use does not allowContinue Reading
Garden of the Month – May
Michelle and George Ostott’s garden on Vale Street is April’s Garden of the Month. The roses are in full bloom. Thank you to Michelle and George for making Jefferson more beautiful.Continue Reading
Signups for Friday’s Mobile Testing Unit Begin Today
Mobile COVID-19 testing is returning to Marion County on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Kellyville Community Center, and today is the first day the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) is allowing individuals to call in to signup for appointments. A pre-screening is required before an appointment can beContinue Reading
County Launches CLEAN Initiative to Ensure Safe Reopening of Businesses
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City: USPS Lost Water Bills, New Ones Coming Starting Friday
According to the City of Jefferson, the US Postal Service (USPS) lost the May water bills the city mailed out over a week ago. The issue came to the City’s attention after numerous phone calls from water subscribers asking where their bills were. Water bills are mailed during the lastContinue Reading