County wraps up 2023
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute County Commissioners will hold their final 2023 meeting at 9a today in the Commissioners Courtroom. Most of today’s meeting includes regular end-of-year/beginning-of year tasks and contract establishment, but Commissioners will also hear a report from County AgriLife extension Agent Doug Weir on his accomplishments thisContinue Reading
Our Town: December 29, 2023
Meetings • City, County Offices Closed, Jan. 1 • P&Z 5p Jan. 2 • Commissioners Court 9a Jan 8 • Tourism, 5:30p Jan 8 • JEDCO, 5:30p Jan 9 • JISD Board, 6p Jan 9 MLK Banquet & Parade MCDCSCO’s annual MLK Banquet will be held January 15. The keynoteContinue Reading
Letting Go for a Quieter New Year: Can we Learn from our Pets?
Ashley Granby/Contributing Writer Seven years ago, when I adopted Jack, my sweet, quirky and wildly energetic dog, I was unprepared for the lifelong impact he would have on my heart. Jack has a quirk that will drive even the most saintly human mad: his utter and complete terror of theContinue Reading
31 new laws take affect Tuesday
Staff Reports There are 31 new laws taking effect on Monday. Most of them affect property taxes, but they also include e-cigarettes/vapes, notary requirements, and city building permit fees. Here’s a partial list of the new laws with brief descriptions. The full list can be found online at Jimplecute.com. MoreContinue Reading
From the Right: 2023: Year of GOP Victories
Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer It is hard to believe that 2023 is just days away from fading into the history books. As we look back on this past year, Republicans should take comfort that this was a year of political victories in Texas, and also at home in Marion County. TheContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Kraft’s craft led NASA’s success in Houston
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer In the 1960s, the United States entered a new era of exploration as NASA began sending astronauts into space. It took the combined efforts of thousands of people to make each mission successful. The direction from the ground was critical given the complexity of spaceflight and how the slightestContinue Reading
Thank You for Giving
Courtesy Photo Women at the Well of Encouragement Ministries highly appreciates everyone for supporting their 10th Year Anniversary of Giving to Children and Community this Christmas. The Christmas Gala and Dinner was a great evening of sharing the Spirit of Christmas through love with families and community all enjoying theContinue Reading
Honey is nature’s sugar
David Wall/Contributing Writer Honey contains 64 calories per tablespoon including 17.25 grams of sugar: much better sugar for you than table sugar, but still sugar. We all know that honey is good for us if sugar isn’t a problem, but did you also know: Honey contains substances to help your brainContinue Reading
Food: Superstitions
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’ Prosperity, luck, money!!!! Ever since I was a child, I’ve never missed a New Year’s Day meal! Here in the south most people make some version of this traditional meal. Growing up for me it was black eye peas, smothered cabbage, cornbread and ham.Continue Reading
Christmas in Jefferson
JISD students ended their fall semester with a series of concerts, Christmas pageants, and giving back to the community last week. JES and JJHS students held their annual Christmas pageant filled with musical numbers. JHS band students held their Christmas Concert. Members of JHS National Honor Society collected and deliveredContinue Reading
City wraps up year
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council wrapped up their final meeting of the year with a long agenda and the usual debates. Jefferson Police Chief Florentino Perez requested two bank accounts be created, separate from the City’s General Fund account, to allow his office to more easily receiveContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson: December 22, 2023
Christmas Services Meetings Bingo & BBQ The Jefferson Carnegie Library will be hosting their Bingo Night and BBQ from 6-9p January 18 at the library. Tickets can be purchased at the library, but there are a limited number available, so get them early. Or more information, 903-65-8911. The event isContinue Reading
State seeks more broadband input
Staff Reports AUSTIN – The Texas Broadband Development Office, operated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is soliciting input from the public on the new Texas Digital Opportunity Plan. The plan outlines how these entities will connect the Lone Star State for a brighter future by making it easier for allContinue Reading
Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Note: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is a line from an editorial by Francis Pharcellus Church. Written in response to a letter by eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon asking whether Santa Claus was real, the editorial was first published in the New York newspaper The Sun on September 21, 1897.Continue Reading
Our View: Have a Merry Christmas
Have a Merry Christmas Christmas is a time of year which impacts everyone – in one way or another. Many of us celebrate the season with gifts, seeing family, spreading cheer and general holiday fun. But, there are also many of us who dread this time of year. The originalContinue Reading
Police Beat: Attive Attack Events and Preparedness
Florentino Perez/Jefferson Police Department We are reminded of the threat of active shooters/active attack events with the recent UNLV Shooting in Las Vegas on December 6, 2023. It’s not an event that local law enforcement ever looks forward to, but with recent state legislation and mandated training for peace officersContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: A History of ChristmasTexas History Minute:
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer Millions of people around the world rejoice as Christmas approaches. It is a time of family, friendship, gifts, and songs. In 2022, Americans spent $178 billion on Christmas. This year, more than 115 million Americans are expected to travel to celebrate the holiday. In the United States, Christmas traditions have changedContinue Reading
Bebe Kay Dorgan
February 21, 1956-December 12, 2023 Funeral Services for Bebe Kay Dorgan, 67, of Jefferson, Texas were at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2023, in The Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at OakwoodContinue Reading
Doyle Wayne Watson
May 14, 1938-December 19, 2023 Graveside Services for Doyle Wayne Watson, 85, of Jefferson, Texas were held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at 2pm with Bro. Billy Darrell “Cy” Davis officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home at West Otis Cemetery in Sevier County, Arkansas. A time ofContinue Reading
A Moment with the Minister: Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
Richard Skinner/Jefferson First Assembly of God As a child, Christmas is something we look forward to all year. We look forward to getting out of school, hoping for snow, putting up the Christmas tree, gatherings with relatives, Christmas candy, and of course, gifts. We make sure to let our parentsContinue Reading