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How do I get started? At Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, we are always looking for hard-working professionals to join our sales team. Whether you’re an experienced agent or new to the industry, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance has the resources to support your growing business. We provide all of our newContinue Reading
Jefferson Railway Closed June 13 for Track Repairs
We are canceling the train runs on Saturday, June 13, due to railroad track maintenance. June 20, 2020 Father’s Day Express– gas-powered locomotive Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30 Fathers receive a 10% discount whenContinue Reading
George “Wade” Kindred
February 17, 1934 ~ June 11, 2020Haggard Funeral HomeContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Nearing Retirement? What Questions Should You Ask?
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano The recent market volatility has affected just about everybody’s financial and investment situations – so, if you were planning to retire soon, will it still be possible? Of course, the answer depends somewhat on your employment situation. With so many people’s jobs being affected byContinue Reading
JISD Board minutes
Thanks to Superintendent Rob Barnwell for supplying the minutes from Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Regular MeetingJune 9, 2020The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm.Members present were Jason Bonner, J.P. Abernathy, Kevin Godfrey, Leah Cooper, Ned Fratangelo, Dr. Kent Thigpen and Bobby Langbartels. DistrictContinue Reading
Capps Appointed Interim Sheriff
The Marion County Commissioners appointed Constable Pct 1 and Emergency Management a Coordinator David Capps as Interim Sheriff during today’s Court meeting. Capps is finishing out retired Sheriff David McKnights unexpired term which ends on December 31,2020.Continue Reading
Tourism Board to Meet Tuesday, Award Weekend Giveaway
NOTICECITY OF JEFFERSON, TEXASJEFFERSON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUREGULAR BOARD MEETING JEFFERSON CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER305 E. AUSTIN STREETMonday June 8, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a Board Meeting of the City of Jefferson, Tourism Board will be held on Monday June 8, 2020, at 5:30 pm,Continue Reading
JEDCO Resumes Normal Meetings Tuesday
NOTICEJEFFERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONMEETINGCITY HALL / 102 N. POLK ST / JEFFERSON / TEXASTUESDAY, JUNE 9TH, 2020 @ 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will be held on June 9th, 2020 at 5:30 PM at the Jefferson City Hall located atContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For June 7-17, 2020
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 93– Between Meadow Lane and Kennedy Lane, 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. Harrison CountyContinue Reading
Garden of the Month
June’s Jesse Allen wise Garden Club Garden of the Month is located at the home of Leah and Robert Cooper. It is located on Delta Street in Jefferson, TX and the flowers are in full bloom. The gardens are chosen by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club.Continue Reading
Protest Turns Out To Be Rumor
Facebook posts, messages, texts, emails, and phone calls concerned about a protest at 6pm tonight (Saturday) in Jefferson turned out to be rumor. Rumors ranged from “peaceful demonstration” to “six bus loads of people coming to burn down the town” made their way around town today, gradually growing more extremeContinue Reading
June 1-6 on FaceBook
Note: So it’s been a busy week and I have gotten behind in the Daily Updates from FaceBook. I hope to be back doing this daily starting Monday. But, here’s what we shared on FaceBook. Kevin Godfrey posted early Saturday morning about the Mary Lou Glass Park Project: With allContinue Reading
Robert West Joins Race for Ratcliffe’s Senate Seat
From Press Release issued by Robert West Robert West, The Dirt Road Congressman Robert West is pursuing John Ratcliffe’s spot on the November Ballot. Mr. West who lives on 28 acres down a dirt road is seeking to replace John Ratcliffe on the November Ballot. “It’s time someone who livesContinue Reading
Paddie Provides Update on Phase III of Open Texas
State Representative Chris Paddie sent out an email on Thursday discussing some of the highlights of Texas Governor Gregg Abbott’s Phase III of the Open Texas plan. Paddie’s email follows: In light of the encouraging signs we are seeing, Gov. Abbott has announced Phase III of reopening our economy. UnderContinue Reading
Summer Strength and Conditioning, Sport Specific Instruction to Begin Monday
From JISD Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson Jefferson High School will begin UIL Summer Strength and Conditioning and Sport Specific Instruction beginning June 8, 2020. Jefferson Jr. High School will begin UIL Summer Strength and Conditioning and Sport Specific Instruction beginning August 3, 2020. The later start for the Jr. HighContinue Reading
Commissioners to Accept R&B, Fuel Bids After Extension, Appoint Interim Sheriff
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9a.m. Monday to again consider appointing an interim Sheriff to fill David McKnight’s unexpired term which ended on May 31. Commissioners tabled the appointment after brief discussions in a rare Executive Session and Special Meeting last week. Road and Bridge Supplies andContinue Reading
Chamber Updates
From The Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter These past few months have been challenging for everyone, and we hope that you are all safe and healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We feel extremely fortunate to be able to welcome our hometown friends and tourists alike back in the chamber.Continue Reading
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