Homicide in Holiday Harbor
From Marion County Sheriff David McKnight At approximately 1:45 this morning the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a shooting incident in the Holiday Harbor area of Lake of the Pines. Upon arrival officers found a 39 year old white Male deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. According toContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Year-end – Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions
From Edward Jones Have you thought about your New Year’s resolutions for 2020? When many of us make these promises, we focus on ways we can improve some form of our health. We vow to get more physically healthy by going to the gym, or we promise to improve ourContinue Reading
City to Honor Retirees on December 30
From Staff Reports Two long time city employees are starting the New Year in full retirement. Jefferson Police Department Chief Gary Amburn and Water Services employee Jerry Dickerson will retire from the City of Jefferson at the end of December. A reception is planned from 5-7pm Monday, December 30, 2019,Continue Reading
Voting Gets Easier as County Receives Approval for Countywide Voting Locations
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Voting just got a whole lot easier in Marion County. The Texas Secretary of State has approved Marion County’s application to participate in the countywide polling place program starting with the March 3, 2020, primary elections. “I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity for theContinue Reading
Greer Announces bid for Constable Pct. 2
From Jeff Greer My name is Jeff Greer and I am running for Marion County Constable Precinct 2. I have been involved in law enforcement since 1988. I have been a Texas peace officer for over 20 years and currently hold a Master Peace Officer license with approx. 5,788 trainingContinue Reading
TxDOT Schedule of Roadwork Dec. 22-Jan 4
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 22, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020 Note: Due to the Christmas/New Year holidays, this week’s report is for two weeks. Lane closures and construction work will be kept to a minimum during holiday weeks to accommodate travelers. Be Safe.Continue Reading
City to Hold Public Hearing on CEFCO Project Funds on Monday
From City Hall CITY OF JEFFERSON TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TEXAS CAPITAL FUND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City will conduct a public hearing on December 23rd, 2019 at 5:05 p.m. at City Hall located at 102 N. Polk St, Jefferson, Texas 75657. The purpose of the public hearing will beContinue Reading
‘Operation Save Christmas’ in Full Swing at Taste of Caddo
From Staff Reports “Operation Save Christmas” a Miss Marion County Fair project is in full swing at Taste of Caddo (corner of Austin and Vale streets, 201 W. Austin Street) today and tomorrow. The project give a child a set of gifts in the Read (a book), Need (essentials likeContinue Reading
Repaving Started on Bateman’s Alley
From Staff Reports The City’s Water and Sewer replacement project started pouring concrete today in Bateman’s Alley. David Lawler Construction has finished replacing the water and sewer lines along the alley and this work is to repave and protect the new work. The new alleyway is setup so water willContinue Reading
Watch: Council Meeting gets Heated as Residents Express Concern over Water/Sewer Project
Editor’s Note: Write up coming soon, but watch the video for now. Discussions at public comment and before adjournment.Continue Reading
Obituary: Sara “Sally” Sandlin Ratliff
Sara “Sally” Sandlin Ratliff passed away on December 17, 2019 in her home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was born on June 21, 1936 to True and Bob Sandlin of Mount Pleasant. Sally was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and a graduate of Stephens College and the UniversityContinue Reading
JISD Superintendent Asks Everyone to Wear ‘L-K Blue’ in Honor of Students
Email from Rob Barnwell, JISD Superintendent As I’m sure you’ve all heard, L-K lost two students (sisters Adryanna and Shantey Hawkins) this past weekend in a vehicle accident. Their mom was driving them to school in order to catch a bus and go to the Harleton basketball tournament. A largeContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Financial Moves for Life’s ‘Inflection Points’
From Edward Jones You’ve probably heard or read about inflection points. The term has a specific definition in mathematics, but it’s also used widely to describe historical or technological events, such as the Industrial Revolution or the creation of the internet – events that changed human existence in some importantContinue Reading
Chamber Releases Things to Do the Rest of December
From Marion County Chamber of Commerce email newsletter Things the Marion County Chamber of Commerce members have going on the rest of December. December 17th Cumberland Presbyterian Church presents their Annual Christmas Concert with Jennifer Rich, Charles Gilbert, and the Jefferson High School Choir more information December 20th-21st Jefferson HistoricContinue Reading
Council to Meet at 1pm Tuesday
The Jefferson City Council will meet in special session at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, in City Hall. Their agenda includes: CONSENT AGENDA Consider and/or approve Council Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2019. Consider and/or approve Monthly Financial Report Consider and/or approve contract/agreement from Jefferson Carnegie Library ConsiderContinue Reading
TxDOT Roadwork for Dec. 15-21
From TxDOT Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 15-21, 2019 Bowie County Marion County US 59 – From FM 2208 to Harrison County Line, installing median barrier. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison CountyContinue Reading
JISD Renames Baseball Field to Honor ‘Mr. Bulldog’ Ray Schellinger
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Without question Edmond Ray Schellinger was known as “Mr. Bulldog.” And Tuesday night’s JISD School Board meeting showed what Jefferson has lost with his passing, as the Board moved to name the High School baseball field “Schellinger Field.” Schellinger passed away on November 9,Continue Reading
Jones Announces Bid for Re-Election as TA/C
From Karen G. Jones The Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector is a constitutional officer mandated by the Texas constitution, elected by and directly responsible to the people. I would like to take this opportunity to THANK the people of Marion County for your trust and support in allowing me to serveContinue Reading
Quada Announces Bid for MC Sheriff
From David Quada I, David Quada Jr, would like to formally announce my campaign to elect me as the next Marion County Sheriff. I am running as a Democrat, but believe, at at least at the county level, it’s about getting the job done for the benefit of all citizens,Continue Reading
Jefferson PD Thanks Other Jurisdictions for Helping Recover Missing Senior
PRESS RELEASE: December 10, 2019 On Sunday, December 8, 2019 at approximately 6:11 PM, the Jefferson Police Department was notified of a missing person. The person was described as an elderly male with health complications and possible onset of dementia. Officers traveled to the man’s residence and met the wifeContinue Reading