JISD Sends Letter About Possible COVID-19 Exposure of Employee to Some Parents, Staff
Barnwell: ‘We sent the letter to the folks who she’d been delivering food to … and we also contacted them by phone too’ By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher JISD raised the possibility of a limited number of students/staff being possibly exposed to COVID-19 by an employee who participated in distributionContinue Reading
Herald Offers FactCheck on COVID-19 Stories
The Herald has launched a new page on it’s website which links out to the Poynter Institute’s COVID-19 FactCheck on stories, myths, postings, etc. Readers can find the page, at Https://www.marioncoherald.com Then select COVID-19 from the Menu and then Covid-19 Fact Checks The Herald hopes our readers find this resourceContinue Reading
Senator Hughes to Hold Telephone Town Hall Tonight
Texas State Senator Bryan Hughes will be holding a Telephone Town Hall meeting at 6:25p.m. tonight. “This evening, Tuesday, at 6:25pm, I’ll be hosting a Telephone Town Hall to provide up to date information and to answer your questions,” Hughes wrote in an email press release. “Our special guest willContinue Reading
Coronavirus-Related Medicare Scam Alert
Posted on April 6, 2020 by Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to remind Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid falling victim to healthcare fraud during this pandemic. We’re warningContinue Reading
Texas A&M System starts TV Series on COVID-19 Fight
Chancellor John Sharp will host, conduct interviews with experts COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Scientists and other experts from throughout The Texas A&M University System will speak with Chancellor John Sharp about their roles in the fight against COVID-19 on a new television series beginning 7 p.m. Thursday. The special seriesContinue Reading
‘Crazy Guy On A Bike’: Alden Ho Rides Coast to Coast as Fundraiser
By. V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Local Pastor and Jefferson Christian Academy leader Alden Ho has taken local fundraising to a whole new level. He’s riding his recumbent bicycle from San Diego, California, to Jacksonville, Florida. All to raise money for the Jefferson Christian Academy. Alden set a goal toContinue Reading
Financial Focus: Avoid Touching Retirement Savings Early
From Edward Jones’ Joey Romano You contribute to an IRA and 401(k) to help build the financial resources you’ll need to enjoy a comfortable retirement. But despite these funds being set aside for retirement, many investors use them before they retire. More than half of Americans tap into their retirementContinue Reading
DPS Steps Up Stopping Travelers From Louisiana
From Texas DPS As part of our efforts to enforce Governor Abbott’s Executive Order (GA-12), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing its presence along the Texas/Louisiana border. DPS Troopers will set up roadway screening stations to gather required forms from road travelers along the border. The areaContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – TxDOT Atlanta District For April 5-11, 2020
Bowie County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. FM 559 – Between College Drive and Robison Road, installing sidewalks. Camp County None Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Harrison County I-20 – At Potters Creek, conducting preventative maintenance work on bridges. SH 43 –Continue Reading
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