TxDOT roadwork in area next week
Editor’s note: This is a schedule of work being planned for the dates noted above. Weather conditions and unforeseen problems can cause delays or cancelation of work. For more information about construction projects, contact Marcus Sandifer, Public Information Officer, TxDOT Atlanta District, 903-799-1306, marcus.sandifer@txdot.gov. Marion County US 59 – FromContinue Reading
TxDOT offering free Child Safety Seat checks Nov 22
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, 1 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parking Lot, 209 W. Lafayette St., Jefferson, Texas Atlanta – Parents and caregivers can have their child safety seats checked to make sure they meet current safety standards, they are installed correctly and find out what type ofContinue Reading
USACE to hold Shoreline Management Plan hearings for Lake O’ the Pines
From Robert FlowersLake O’ the Pines Lake Manager, USACE Greeting from the US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake O’ the Pines: The Shoreline Management Plan will be the subject of two public meetings held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, Operations Division and SouthwestContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs to be in New Diana Classic this weekend
From Coach Brandon AlleeAssistant Girls Athletic Coordinator, Girls Basketball, Track, and Volleyball This Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16, the Lady Dawgs will compete in the New Diana Classic. On Friday the game will begin at noon versus Atlanta. On Saturday, we will play at 9 a.m. versus HawkinsContinue Reading
Candlelight Tickets on Sale
Tickets for the 2019 Candlelight Tour of Homes went on sale this week with a 10% discount being offered through December 1. They can be purchased online here. The tour, in it’s 37th year and presented by the Historic Jefferson Foundation, features four homes for individuals to tour in theContinue Reading
Enchanted Forest Trees available now
From Jefferson Lions Club: Attached are the order forms for the 2019 Enchanted Forest Trees. Christmas is a very special time in Jefferson. One of the most festive parts of Christmas in Jefferson is the Enchanted Forest at Lions Park, hosted by the Jefferson Lions Club. Each year trees areContinue Reading
UP’s Big Boy blows through town
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Union Pacific’s Big Boy Steam Locomotive blew through town early Tuesday morning with a crowd of around 100 braving the cold to watch. A recording of it passing through the crossing at North Alley Street is here.Continue Reading
Lunch N Learn: Jefferson Lions Club
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisherVideo is available here The Marion County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Jefferson Lions Club on Tuesday at their monthly Lunch N Learn at the Jeffersonian Institute. Lions Club President Wendy Looney presented the program focusing on the various activities the Lions Club does in andContinue Reading
MC Historical Commission to present ‘Hooked on History’ Thursday
The Marion County Historical Commission will present ‘Hooked on History’ at 2pm Thursday at the Excelsior House Hotel Ballroom. This year’s program includes: Vignettes of Marion county’s most interesting past citizens The mystery of Jefferson’s historic railroad trestle Beer Smith and the founding of Uncertain, Texas The public is invitedContinue Reading
JISD to meet Tuesday
The Jefferson Independent School District School Board will meet in regular session at 6p.m. Tuesday at the Administration building. Their agenda includes; Campus/Administrative Reports Technology Department Upgrades across the District Action: Approval of the Targeted Improvement Plan for the Elementary Campus Consent Agenda The Marion County Herald will be liveContinue Reading
JEDCO to meet Tuesday
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) will meet at 5:30p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Their Agenda includes: 5. CONSENT AGENDA (JEDCO reserves the right to remove items from the Consent Agenda and consider and/or approve individually) a) Consider and/or approve financial report (if any) b) Consider and/or approve previous minutesContinue Reading
Tourism Board focused on preparing for holidays
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisherWatch the Live video of this meeting here. The Jefferson Tourism Board met today and spent most of the meeting discussing the new Christmas commercial they are filming as well as the 30-minute TV show airing on a Shreveport station around Thanksgiving. Last Tuesday a crewContinue Reading
County sees dramatic rise in off-year election turnout
By V.Hugh Lewis II, publisher Despite a claim in another area publication, the election in Marion County had a dramatic increase in the number of voters this year. The county had a 262.7% increase in voter turnout as compared to the last Texas Constitution amendment election in 2017. This yearContinue Reading
Coming Soon!
By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher This is the new home for Marion County Media and the Marion County Herald. We hope to have this up and fully running by December 1, 2019, but be patient and bear with us as we make modifications, changes, and updates so you, our fellowContinue Reading