Ken Bridges/Columnist  Many historical figures make an impact in multiple fields.  For Dr. Roland Vela, an intense curiosity about the world as well as a drive to serve others became the defining characteristics of his life.  He spent a decades-long career making important discoveries in science and helping to makeContinue Reading

Staff Reports The Jefferson community continues to search for Donovan Byrd who’s been missing since June 20. Byrd was last seen June 21 walking on South Line Street.  He’s an African-American male, 5’11” and 185lbs. Search parties have been organized almost daily by family and the Jefferson Police Department toContinue Reading

January 12, 1939-June 26, 2024 Memorial services for Billie J, Rivers, 85, of Jefferson, were held at the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, at 512 Tx 49W, In Jefferson, at 2pm Sunday, June 30, with Brother Fred Green officiating, under the direction of the Lewis & Walker Funeral Home. BillieContinue Reading

March 16, 1950-June 2, 2024 A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Yvonne Heloise Thompson, 74 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Tuesday July 9, 2024, at noon in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson, with the Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara officiating and under the direction of HaggardContinue Reading

Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Not all is lost!!!! Let’s get baking!! I’ve never hid the fact I’m not much of a baker BUT apparently I also wasn’t great at picking spouses years ago either (shocker I know). Anyway let’s dive into the not so good ole days. Yes I wasContinue Reading

David Wall/Contributing Writer  Pure compost tea (CT) is almost magical, as it’s made from just two ingredients, compost and water.  While were talking about vegetable gardens, it works on annual flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, perennials, shrubs and even trees.  CT feed plants in two ways.  First, they supply nutrients by absorbing into plantContinue Reading

Kathy Whitfield/Contributing Writer On June 27th, the Rotary Club celebrated our 100th Birthday and the Installation of Officers for our upcoming year 2024-25.  The dinner was held at The Carriage House in Jefferson, Texas.  Out going President, Kathy Whitfield presented several special awards which included a “Service Above Self” awardContinue Reading

Staff Reports Jefferson High School Athetics held an open house last Thursday to show off their newly renovated field house at the high school. Athletic Director Ty Taylor  talked to parents and athletes as he took them on a tour of the facility. Improvements included new flooring, updated equipment, andContinue Reading

As a Community we have to pull together to support each other, come out This Sunday to support Panda Bear, as he prepare to have his 2nd Surgery!! Raffle tickets are still available for a Blackstone Grill and more, Shereka Irving and Shanna Alexander Nelson has those, if you wouldContinue Reading

Join us in honoring our nation’s past and present this Fourth of July in Jefferson, where history meets celebration and the spirit of freedom lights up as bright as our Jefferson Salutes America display. Mark your calendars for one of our city’s most beloved traditions! This year, Jefferson Salutes America,Continue Reading

January 12,1939- June 26,2024 Memorial services for Billie J, Rivers, 85, of Jefferson, Texas, will be held at the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, at 512 Tx 49W, In Jefferson, Texas at 2:00pm Sunday, June 30, 2024, with Brother Fred Green officiating, under the direction of the Lewis & WalkerContinue Reading

By Hunter Bonner  My name is Hunter Bonner, and I am your newly elected Marion County Republican Chairman.  I was elected in the primary election on March 5, 2024 and my term will last through State Convention in 2026. When I decided to run for County Chairman, I did soContinue Reading