VeraBank in Jefferson Reopens Lobby
We’re excited to see you again!We’re happy to announce the following branches will be re-opening on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Open BranchesBranch hours of operations Monday – Friday are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Please check our locations page for Saturday hours. AthensChandlerCorsicana – DowntownHenderson – DowntownHenderson – South 79JeffersonKilgoreLakeportLongview –Continue Reading
VeraBank in Jefferson Reopens Lobby
We’re excited to see you again!We’re happy to announce the following branches will be re-opening on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Open BranchesBranch hours of operations Monday – Friday are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Please check our locations page for Saturday hours. AthensChandlerCorsicana – DowntownHenderson – DowntownHenderson – South 79JeffersonKilgoreLakeportLongview –Continue Reading
City to Adopt Tax Rate, Budget at Tuesday Meeting
The City of Jefferson will hold public hearings on the proposed 2020 Tax Rate and 2020-21 Budget at a special meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The public hearings will begin at 5:30, and again at 5:45. The meeting to adopt will begin at 6 p.m. The proposed budget andContinue Reading
Bulldog Football Program
Update: The latest version of the 2020 Jefferson Bulldog Football Program is now available! Flipbook version is available at: https://online.pubhtml5.com/ofnj/mbmv/Continue Reading
Fletcher LeRoy Hiott
June 15, 1949 ~ August 9, 2020Haggard Funeral Home Full ObituaryContinue Reading
DPS Increases Enforcement for Labor Day Holiday
From TxDPS TEXARKANA – Whether you’re just driving around town or traveling the open roads this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all motorists to practice safe driving habits and exercise caution throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, the TexasContinue Reading
Timothy St. Denis
December 21, 1944 ~ September 2, 2020Haggard Funeral Home – Full ObituaryContinue Reading
What To Do With Sandbags?
From Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur I’ve had a lot of inquires about the sandbags that we handed out last week. The sandbags we use are biodegradable, we can not reuse them. I applaud the folks for wanting to give them back for “next time” but we can’t use themContinue Reading
Shepard Interception Seals Bulldog Win Over Pittsburgh
By Shelia Langbartels The Jefferson Bulldogs traveled to Pittsburgh for the season opener against the 4-A Pirates on Friday night. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Pirates, the Dawgs held on for a 28-22 victory. The Bulldogs kicked off the scoring with 6:19 left in the first quarter as Josh Thomas threw a bomb to ChristianContinue Reading
Motorcycle Accident on FM729 Claims Gladewater Man
From TxDPS TEXARKANA- On August 29, 2020, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on FM 729 about 12 miles northwest of Jefferson in Marion County. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2005 Honda motorcycle was traveling westbound on FM 729. For anContinue Reading
Eye On Your Health: Eyes Need Protection From the Sun Too
By Shelia Langbartels, O.D. If you’re social distancing at one of the many beautiful lakes, rivers or bayous in East Texas, you may have noticed something – it is HOT! While we all enjoy getting our daily dose of vitamin D naturally from the sun, it is also important toContinue Reading
Two Factor Authentication -Why You Need It
Posted on August 30, 2020 by Hunter BonnerContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Aug. 30 – Sept. 5, 2020
From TxDOT Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening highway. Construction work will begin on shoulders with most of the work being conducted at night. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93 – Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, installing sidewalks. CampContinue Reading
More Hazardous Weather Headed Our Way
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a continued hazardous weather outlook for the next week, but storms are headed our way today. Radar images indicate a storm should roll into Marion County in the next couple of hours Sunday morning. The NOAA hazardous weather statement: This Hazardous Weather OutlookContinue Reading
HWY 43 Bridge Over KCS Line to be Widened, Begins in October
From TxDOT ATLANTA – The State Highway 43 bridge over the Kansas City Southern Railroad will be widened during the coming year according to plans approved in August by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be widening the bridge and approaches from the current 28 feet to 48 feet,Continue Reading
Commissioners to Fill Vacancy on Cypress Valley Navigation District Board, Approve SAVNS Renewal
Marion County Commissioners will fill a vacancy on the Cypress Valley Navigation District Board and renew the SAVNS (Statewide Automated Victims Notification System) agreement at Monday’s regular Commissioners Court Meeting. The meeting is at 9 a.m. in the District Courtroom in the Courthouse Annex. Other Items the Court will considerContinue Reading
September 1 Volleyball Game Information Released
From Coach Brandon Allee The following information has been sent to us from New Diana ISD regarding the game on Tuesday, Sept. 1. “We will play all three teams at the same time. The courts in the main gym will be turned to make two full-size courts, and we haveContinue Reading
Otis “Buddy” Capps
Buddy was born July 13, 1948, in Vivian, La to Otis Oval Capps Sr and Nina Bell Avery Capps. He attended grade school in Rodessa, La, and Graduated from North Caddo High School in Vivian. After high school, he went to a trade school, met and married his wife Carolyn, andContinue Reading
Adrianna Lynn Herrera
April 18, 1997 ~ August 22, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Hospital District’s Indigent Healthcare Office Closed Thursday Due to Storms
From Jane Laster: Hello, I have just been told by the Board Chairman, Jack Nelson that the Marion County Hospital District’s Indigent Healthcare Office will be closed tomorrow, Aug. 27th due to the anticipated storms & high winds. Could you post it on the public page, please? Thank you, JaneContinue Reading