Texas A&M Law School to Host Webinar Series on Practical Effects of the Coronavirus Relief Package
Learn how the CARES Act affects you FORT WORTH, Texas – It’s more than just cashing a $1,200 check from the feds. Beginning Monday, faculty at the Texas A&M University School of Law will share their knowledge in a series of one-hour webinars to help Texans understand the benefits andContinue Reading
Garden of the Month: April
The garden at the home of Patricia and Jim Finstrom has been selected as April’s Garden of the Month. The Finstrom’s home is located on Line Street. Thank you, Patricia and Jim, for helping to keep Jefferson beautiful.Continue Reading
MCAD Board to Meet via Teleconference Wednesday
NOTE: Obviously, even I’m losing what day/date goes together. MCAD will meet on Wednesday, not Monday as previously indicated. There are also two meetings that day. One is at 9a for the Appraisal Board Quarterly meeting and the second is at Noon and the agenda is below. The Herald hasContinue Reading
Caddo Christian: Responding to COVID-19 Means Personal Responsibility
Guest Column by Tom Walker In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, consider the wisdom in this directive God had provided the Israelites through Moses:45 “Anyone with such a defiling disease must wear torn clothes, let their hair be unkempt, cover the lower part of their face and cry out, ‘Unclean! Unclean!’ 46 AsContinue Reading
Perot: City Elections Moved to November Per Secretary of State
This afternoon, Jefferson Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot notified municipal candidates that per the Texas Secretary of State emailed election officials a notice indicating they were required to move the May 2 elections to November. The emailed notice states: We have continued to receive questions regarding the recent proclamations byContinue Reading
Jefferson Life Center, PhyNet Now Offering Video Appointments
From a txt message received today: Trent Gale FNP here with PhyNet Jefferson Clinic. We wanted you to know we now offer Video Phone Visits. Call to schedule903-665-2600Continue Reading
It’s the Weekend, What Happens with Visitation Rights During ‘Shelter in Place’?
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher The Herald recently held a live Q&A session with Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur and the question of custody visitation rights was brought up. The Herald reached out to County and District Attorney Angela Smoak for guidance. Smoak said while she now only dealsContinue Reading
Senate Committee Issues Guide to CARES Act for Small Businesses
From the Guide: The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as wellContinue Reading
Financial Tips For When You’re Newly Unemployed Or Business Is Slow
This is a syndicated Column by Steve Kruman Over 3 million people in the U.S. have recently filed unemployment claims as a result of the severe economic impact of the coronavirus. Some of those suddenly jobless have limited financial resources besides unemployment benefits. Others are fortunate to have emergency savingsContinue Reading
City Orders Shelter in Place
Jefferson Mayor Pro Tem Victor Perot issued a “Shelter in Place” or “Essential Businesses Only” order Tuesday mirroring the one issued by Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur on Tuesday. The City’s order also became effective at 11:59 p.m. April 1, 2020, and stay in effect until 11:59p.m. on April 30,Continue Reading
Transcript of Judge LaFleur’s Executive Orders, County Update 03-31-2020
Note: This is auto generated by software which analyzes the audio track of the video recording. It’s not perfect and some edits have been made for clarification/correction of the ai transcription. This is for reference use only. Transcription: Good afternoon, Marion County. I wanted to give you an update. TheContinue Reading
MC Judge Issues ‘Shelter in Place’ or ‘Essential Operations Only’, ‘Designated Shopping Times’ Orders In Effect Midnight Tuesday
Note: A live Question and Answer Session will be held on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. with LaFleur to address concerns and questions residents may have. Questions will be taken from “Comments” on the live stream or may be submitted in advance to the Herald via email or FB messengerContinue Reading
Economic impact payments: What you need to know
Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, withContinue Reading
JJHS 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Rolls
March 24, 2020 5th Grade A Honor Roll Madelyn Cooner, Hannah Haynes, Eli Kendrick, Allison Lawton, Karley Long, Natalie Moore, Lilah Neuville, Ashton Novin, Tristyn Oliveaux, Lianna Ramirez, Kobin Tomlinson. 5th Grade AB Honor Roll Lyla Bearden, Decorian Blanton, Makayla Byrd, Blain Childress, Kyleigh Davenport, Kylie Davidson, Alexander Dorris, IsabelContinue Reading
MC Judge’s COVID-19 Update 3-30 Transcript
Note: A software package called Otter.ai is used to transcribe this from the audio/video files. It’s not perfect and I try to correct errors as I see them and in comparing them back to the video. Use this as a guide and reference only. Good afternoon Marion County. I wantContinue Reading
Aggie Engineers Create Step-by-Step Method of Making Protective Medical Masks
Emergency Room physicians asked Texas A&M’s John Criscione for help as supplies diminish COLLEGE STATION, Texas — With a touch of inspiration from MacGyver, Aggies have developed a way to make medical protective gear from readily available materials. A group of professors and graduate students from the College of EngineeringContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Watch Out for Financial Scams Related to Virus
From Edward Jones On one hand, the coronavirus has brought out the best in us. People across the country are pitching in to help others, from providing protective masks to health care workers to holding video chats with confined residents of assisted living homes to simply buying gift cards toContinue Reading
School Remote Instruction Continues to May 1
Press Release/Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell 3-30-2020 Due to our concern for the health and safety of our staff and students, along with our responsibility to conform to the recent orders from President Trump regarding social distancing through the month of April, Jefferson ISD must extend its school closureContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For March 29, – April 4, 2020
Marion County None Note: There is some finishing work being done on US59 from 2208 South to the County Line as a part of TxDOT’s campaign to add safety features to the highway. Per Sandifer, it isn’t in the list as they may or may no have any lane closuresContinue Reading
David King
Cremation services for Mr. David King, 76, of Jefferson, Texas are currently pending under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. The family has asked that during this time, please refrain from visiting. A full obituary will follow.Continue Reading