City of Jefferson Council Meeting 04-21-2026
The live streams from the Jefferson City Council meeting on 04-21-2026. Agenda: NOTICE CITY OF JEFFERSON, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TRANSPORTATION CENTER TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M. A Regular City Council meeting of the Jefferson City Council will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:30Continue Reading
2026 Jefferson Candidate Forum
The 2026 Jefferson Candidate Forum, hosted by the Jefferson Jimplecute, brought approximately 60 people in person to hear what the candidates had to say. An additional 50 watched the event live on the Jimplecute’s Facebook and. YouTube channels. Additional questions were submitted by those in attendance, and sent to theContinue Reading
TxDOT plans resurfacing for Marion County Roads
According to a press release from TxDOT Atlanta yesterday, over 200 miles of roads in northeast Texas will be resurfaced starting next week and continue for 8-10 weeks. Roads in Marion County include:Continue Reading
Video of JEDCO 04-13-2026 meeting
This is the recorded video of the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation’s meeting at 5:30p April 13, 2026, meeting. Agenda: 1. Call to Order2. Invocation3. Pledge of Allegiance4. Welcome/Introduction of Guests and VisitorsPublic Comments – Speakers must sign up in advance and limit their comments or conversation to 3 minutes. JeffersonContinue Reading
Tourism Board 04-13-2026
This is the recorded video of the Jefferson Tourism Board’s 5:30p April 13, 2026, meeting. Agenda: AGENDA1. CALL TO ORDER2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3. WELCOME GUESTS & VISITORSComments—Limited to 3 minutes 4. CONSENT AGENDAa. Consider/Approve previous meeting minutesb. Review Monthly Financial Reports 5. OLD BUSINESSa. Update on New Employeeb. Update onContinue Reading
Video of Commissioners Court 04-13-2026
This is the recording made during the 9a April 13, 2026, Marion County Commissioners Court meeting. It is unedited, and posted as recorded. Agenda: Video:Continue Reading
Commissioners Court 03-30-2026
Meeting of the Marion County Commissioners Court on March 30, 2026. Video is below the agenda. Agenda:Continue Reading
Burn ban lifted April 2
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur lifted the burn ban Thursday morning following the rain overnight and is expected the next few days.Continue Reading
Burn Ban lifted
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur lifted the county wide burn ban Sunday morning. Citing recent rainfall totals, the ban was lifted effective at noon Sunday, March 8.Continue Reading
Winn, Weesner, Rogers win seats, Bonner retains party chair
With 2,176 ballots being cast out of 7,750 possible, Marion County will see some changes to the elected officials. There are still some provisional ballots and the USPS has until end of day tomorrow to deliver any outstanding absentee ballots. There are 32 absentee ballots outstanding and approximately 12 provisionalContinue Reading
2026 Primary Election Results
State Law prohibits the reading of the Early Voting Results until after 7 p.m. This has been the law for some time and is not a change. Some counties reported this as a law change. Marion County has always waited until after 7p to read the Early Voting results accordingContinue Reading
Burn Ban in effect in Marion County
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued a Burn Ban Monday morning, February 23, across the County. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning with limited exceptions, including outdoor cooking with charcoal grills will be above ground and/or enclosed are permitted. All other ground fires, fire rings, or open grills at groundContinue Reading
City Council Meeting 2/172/26 Recorded Version
This is the Recorded version of the Jefferson City Council meeting on February 17, 2026. It is recorded simultaneously while the LIVE version was being broadcast. It SHOULD have better audio and not be “choppy.” The connection in the building is poor, especially with a room full of people andContinue Reading
Krewe Announces Street Closures, Parade Info ahead of Mardi Gras UpRiver Celebrations
Dear Fellow Merchants, Citizens, and Downtown Residents: Mardi Gras Weekend is quickly approaching, and it is essential that everyone is fully prepared for the events taking place Friday through Sunday, February 6–8, 2026. This weekend brings a significant number of visitors to our town, and your cooperation is critical toContinue Reading
JISD, City, Non-Essential County Offices to remain closed on Wednesday
According to Facebook posts by Jefferson ISD and Marion County, their offices will remain closed on Wednesday due to hazardous road conditions in the area. The City of Jefferson generally follows what the School District does on closures due to weather conditions.Continue Reading
Non-Essential County, City Offices to remain closed Tuesday
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur announced that all non-essential Marion County offices will be closed on Tuesday due to hazardous weather conditions – especially on roads. The County joins JISD in closures on Tuesday. The City is following what the school does on these types of closures, per Mayor ProContinue Reading
Show the Jimplecute your winter weather, activity pics while at home
The Jimplecute is asking readers to send us, or tag us on social media, your winter weather pics and tell us about what activities you did during the weekend’s winter weather. Stories of activities or photos can be emailed to the Jimplecute at JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com, texted to 903-665-2462, or tag usContinue Reading
JISD to close for second day
According to an email received Monday morning, Jefferson ISD will close again on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, “due to hazardous road conditions and extreme cold.” JISD was also closed on Monday due to weather conditions.Continue Reading
LaFleur declares weather disaster
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur declared a Local Disaster due to the January 2026 Winter Storm #1 on Friday afternoon. “Whereas, the County of Marion, beginning on January 23, 2026, is expected to suffer widespread and severe damage and injury to property and infrastructure (or there is imminent threat ofContinue Reading
Richard “Dick” A. De Vault
Richard (Dick) A. De Vault, 92, passed peacefully in his sleep on January 12, 2026. Dick was born on July 2, 1933, in Carroll County Ohio. He quit school at the age of 17 to join the Airforce and later earned his GED. Dick retired with 20 years in theContinue Reading










