JH Girls & Boys Basketball Tourney Cancelled
Coach Jimmerson Tomorrow’s Junior High Girls and Boys Basketball Tournament tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, 2020, has been cancelled. Possible reschedule dates are being discussed.Continue Reading
Ad: Personal Care Attendants Needed
Personal Care Attendants needed for several adult clients in the Marion County area. Must pass criminal background check. Competitive salary. Apply at 120 N. Walnut Street or email resume to sgoolsby@firstinpediatricshomehealth.com or fax to 903-665-7244.Continue Reading
Author Marjorie Herrera Lewis to speak at Library
Jefferson Carnegie Library is hosting author Marjorie Herrera Lewis on Monday, February 3 at 6:00 pm. Ms. Lewis will be speaking on her debut novel, “When The Men Were Gone,” inspired by Tylene Wilson, coach of the Brownwood, Texas, high school football team when the men of the town wereContinue Reading
Council runs Jefferson, not Mayor or Garden Club
Note: This is an editorial. This is the opinion of the Herald staff. The Jefferson City Council is elected by the people of each ward. Those elected are supposed to represent everyone. Thursday nights council meeting showed that the members present can’t think beyond what’s in front of them andContinue Reading
Garden Club, Other Businesses Must Approve Street Closures for Events
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Update: Alderman for Ward 3, Victor Perot, has reportedly told an event coordinator not to worry about this matter and the policy is not changed at this time. Original: The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club, and other businesses, must now give their approval ofContinue Reading
County Commissioners to Meet Monday
Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in the Commissioners Courtroom. Their agenda includes: 1. Consent agenda: Consider approval of minutes – December 30, 2019 Court to examine all accounts and reports relating to finances of County Court to audit and settle all accounts against County andContinue Reading
February Cass County Tax Sale Announced
From the Cass County Tax Office and the Offices of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott LLP Cass County will hold their monthly Tax Sale at 10 a.m. February 4, 2020, at the Cass County Courthouse in Linden, Texas. The Sale includes:Continue Reading
JEDCO to meet Tuesday
NOTICE JEFFERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING CITY HALL / 102 N. POLK ST / JEFFERSON / TEXAS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will be held on January 14th, 2020 at 5:30 PM at the JeffersonContinue Reading
Update: Weather Causes Change to Basketball Game Start Times
An update to Game times per Coach Allen and Coach Jimmerson: The Varsity Girls game will be played at 4 pm HERE. The Varsity Boys game has been moved to be played AT ORE CITY at 4 pm. Original: Per Coach Allen and Coach Jimmerson – Due to the inclementContinue Reading
Arrest Made in Holiday Harbor Homicide, Additional Warrant Issued
From Marion County Sheriff David McKnight The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has made one arrest in a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of December 23rd, with another fugitive still at large. Jennie Lynn Paredes, 20, surrendered at the Marion County jail on December 30th. She was arraignedContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Protect Yourself Against Long-term Care Costs
From Edward Jones If you’re fortunate, you’ll live independently and in good health throughout your retirement years. However, if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home, would you be financially prepared? To answer this question, you may want to evaluate twoContinue Reading
City Elections Filing Period Starts January 15
Election packets are now available for individuals seeking election to either the Mayor’s or City Alderman offices. Offices available for the May 202 City election are: Mayor (Incumbent Charles “Bubba” Haggard) Alderman Ward 1 (Incumbent David Westbrook) Alderman Ward 2 (Incumbent Kay McKinnon) Alderman Ward 3 (Incumbent Shawn Humphrey) NoContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork January 5-11
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 5-11, 2020 Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 – From Loop 390 to Haggerty Creek,Continue Reading
East Texas Workforce to be in Jefferson December 31
https://www.easttexasworkforce.org/mobile-workforce-center-wherabouts Should be on the Chevron parking lot at US 59 and Broadway. 9-12, 1-4.Continue Reading
Update: Shooting in West Jefferson Leaves Two Injured
Update 12-31-2019, 10:45 a.m.: Interim Jefferson Police Chief Jason Carroll provided an update on this story this morning. According to Carroll, brothers Jadeon Williams (19) and Ja’Rion (17) were involved in a shooting early Monday evening leaving one with an injury to his leg and one to the other’s foot.Continue Reading
TxDOT Reminds: Drunk Driving Causes Lifetime of Heartache
From TxDOT Press Release TxDOT’s ‘Plan While You Can’ campaign urges drivers to find a sober ride this holiday seasonAUSTIN – When Rebecca Grimes sets the table during the holiday season, there’s always a missing piece. Nearly four decades ago in 1982, a drunk driver killed her brother, 18-year-old JoséContinue Reading
Commissioners Apprised of MCAD Lawsuit Status, Approve Indigent Attorneys for 2020
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Publisher’s Note: The first 13 minutes of the video recording is missing audio due to a technical problem. As soon as copy of the audio file made by the County Clerk is received, a revised video will be posted and linked. The Marion CountyContinue Reading
Texas AG Dismisses FOIA Complaints Against MCSO
From Staff Reports The Texas Attorney General’s Office has closed the file on the Freedom of Information Act complaints against the Marion County Sheriff’s Office filed by the Jefferson Jimplecute earlier this year. Per the Letter from the AG, “The sheriff’s office has submitted to this office the enclosed certificationContinue Reading
MCSO Releases Victim’s Name From December 23 Homicide
From Marion County Sheriff’s Office The Marion County Sheriff’s office has released the victim’s identity in a recent homicide. Charles Stanley Hickman, 39, died from apparent multiple gunshot wounds during a December 23rd homicide in the Holiday Harbor area at Lake of the Pines. Based on information received from witnesses,Continue Reading
Chamber Member Events in January
UPCOMING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS: SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH SECOND ANNUAL GOLDEN NAIL GALA Six o’clock pm, Enoch’s Stomp Winery and Vineyard, Brought to you by Gold Sponsor: SWEPCO, An AEP Company. WE APPRECIATE OUR MEMBERS! AN EVENING TO REMEMBER… Enoch’s Stomp catered dinner, and offering a cash wine bar. WeContinue Reading