Forms for hurricane damage available online.
If your property has been damaged by Hurricane Beryl, you can submit an online damage report to TDEM at damage.tdem.texas.gov. This information is vital for officials to assist affected Texans in accessing necessary resources and services.Continue Reading
The Midnight House makes its debut
The Midnight House, one of Jefferson’s newest additions located at 116 N Vale St, has quickly become a community favorite with its breakfast tacos, nachos, Rice Krispy treats, and other delicious provisions. For the latest updates, including movie nights and progress on the escape rooms, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559839494473&mibextid=LQQJ4dContinue Reading
TxDOT activates emergency operations center ahead of stormCrews working 12-hour shifts until Beryl passes
ATLANTA – The Texas Department of Transportation’s Atlanta District opened its emergency operations center this morning ahead of Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall earlier today on the Texas coast. Crews in TxDOT’s Atlanta District are now working 12-hour shifts until the threat of the storm has passed. They are monitoring roadways andContinue Reading
Judge makes disaster declaration ahead of hurricane arrival
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur made a disaster declaration for Marion County on Sunday, July 7, ahead of the anticipated arrival of storms from Hurricane Beryl, as the county is “under immediate threat of widespread and sever damage, injury, or loss of life.” Acting Governor Dan Patrick, as Governor GreggContinue Reading
Sand bags offered for storm prep.
If you are in need of sand bags they will be available at 102 W. Dallas St. (the parking lot behind the courthouse and jail) around 1P.M. today until supplies last.Continue Reading
Jefferson Carnegie Library continues its reading adventures
The library will be hosting three additional dates in July for the summer reading program. Throughout the month of June, both children and adults alike have experienced the summer reading program “Adventures in the Library.” Everything from hot air balloons to birdwatching to camp stories being told around the craftedContinue Reading
Judge Leward LaFleur addresses incoming storm preparation
Marion County is making preparations for the incoming storm, please like and follow the Marion County sheriffs office for updates. The state of Texas has issued a disaster declaration for Marion County, my office will be issuing a local disaster declaration in the morning. Please be prepared for the worstContinue Reading
Magnolia Place Wellness and rehabilitation celebrates the 4th.
🎉🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us! 🎉🇺🇸 We had a wonderful party with our residents, and we were entertained by our amazing ladies choir, The Silver Magnolias. This talented choir was started by our dedicated activity assistant, Cindy Wagoner, who has been rehearsing with them every morning.Continue Reading
More stormy weather headed our way
BREAKING – NEW UPDATE AND WARNINGS: A Storm Surge Warning has been issued from North Entrance of the Padre Island National Seashore northward to San Luis Pass, including Corpus Christi Bay and Matagorda Bay. A #Hurricane Warning is now in effect for the Texas coast from Baffin Bay northward toContinue Reading
Storms ravage parts of downtown
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute A fast moving severe thunderstorm ran through downtown Jefferson last Wednesday, June 26, tearing off roofs and shutting off power for about 11 hours. Several residents state they saw the tail of a funnel cloud, yet National Weather Service only recorded winds of 43mph inContinue Reading
Following the Rules?
GOP meeting descends into confusion as some walk-out V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute In what should have been a routine act, instead turned into a disorderly and confusing meeting of the Marion County Republican Party County Executive Committee last Thursday. In their first meeting following the State Party Convention, theContinue Reading
Our Town
Meetings Summer Reading The Jefferson Carnegie Library will have their “Adventures in the Library” Summer Reading program form 10-11a July 10, 17 and 24. Volleyball Camp Jefferson High School Volleyball is sponsoring a “Bayou Bullies” Volleyball camp from 9-11:30a July 15-17 for girls entering 3rd thru 8th grade. Cost isContinue Reading
12 Awesome Summer Activities
Rick Smith/Columnist It’s July. The middle of the summer. The busiest month for summer vacations. In case you are wondering what to do, here are twelve awesome summer activities to either add to or check off your bucket list. Prepare a cherry dessert. Have you been to Brookshire’s on BroadwayContinue Reading
Texas History Minute:Vela made broad impact
Ken Bridges/Columnist Many historical figures make an impact in multiple fields. For Dr. Roland Vela, an intense curiosity about the world as well as a drive to serve others became the defining characteristics of his life. He spent a decades-long career making important discoveries in science and helping to makeContinue Reading
Search continues for local man
Staff Reports The Jefferson community continues to search for Donovan Byrd who’s been missing since June 20. Byrd was last seen June 21 walking on South Line Street. He’s an African-American male, 5’11” and 185lbs. Search parties have been organized almost daily by family and the Jefferson Police Department toContinue Reading
Billie Rivers
January 12, 1939-June 26, 2024 Memorial services for Billie J, Rivers, 85, of Jefferson, were held at the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, at 512 Tx 49W, In Jefferson, at 2pm Sunday, June 30, with Brother Fred Green officiating, under the direction of the Lewis & Walker Funeral Home. BillieContinue Reading
Yvonne Heloise Thompson
March 16, 1950-June 2, 2024 A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Yvonne Heloise Thompson, 74 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Tuesday July 9, 2024, at noon in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson, with the Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara officiating and under the direction of HaggardContinue Reading
A Moment with the Minister: What Is Sin?
Rabbi Lynnette Bonner/Bethel Temple Fellowship What is sin? A message from my heart: This is for those with a broken heart, I want to speak life and love to everyone, and to let you know Jesus/Yeshua loves you. He wants to restore you and bring you back to Him. Let’sContinue Reading
Let’s get baking!
Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Not all is lost!!!! Let’s get baking!! I’ve never hid the fact I’m not much of a baker BUT apparently I also wasn’t great at picking spouses years ago either (shocker I know). Anyway let’s dive into the not so good ole days. Yes I wasContinue Reading