JES names December Students of Month
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for December at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
JJHS 8th Grade Girls take District Championship
Staff Reports The 8th Grade Lady Bullpups defeated Arp 51-25, to be the 2023-2024 District Champions. These young ladies and their coaches, Coach McCoy and Coach Vaughn, have worked extremely hard to earn the title 7th Grade Lady Bullpups also defeated the Arp Tigers last week 36-1.Continue Reading
Arp narrowly defeats boys
Staff Reports 7th grade boys fought to the very end and lost a very good game against ARP 41-31. Top scorers of the game were: Cameron Thompson with 17 points; S’Josiah Mitchell with 6 points; Gage Morris with 4 points; Collin Hawkins with 2 points; and Richard Linwood Jr. with 2Continue Reading
JISD & City staying closed Thursday, County offices at elected official s discretion
According to the Parent Square notifications app they use, “Conditions remain very icy on the rural county roads in the district and are dangerous for busses to travel.” Per Coach Allen – Girls Athletic Coordinator, “We have moved our basketball games vs. Tatum to Saturday night. Girls will start atContinue Reading
3 area teams in Top 25
Staff Reports Three area girls basketball teams are in the top 25 3A teams in Texas according to this week’s Texas Girls Coaches Association Basketball Poll. While JISD isn’t in the list, a shout-out to Tatum, Winnsboro, and Hooks for making the list. Class 3A1. Tuscola Jim Ned 24-22. WestContinue Reading
Capital Highlights January 19
Quakes prompt officials to limit disposal wells The Texas Railroad Commission has suspended nearly two dozen permits that allow oil and gas companies to inject saltwater into the ground, which regulators say has contributed to increased earthquakes of greater magnitude in West Texas. The Austin American Statesman reported the 23Continue Reading
City, County closed Wednesday Jan. 17
Jefferson City Hall and all non-emergency Marion County offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17 due to weather conditions. JISD previously announced they will also be closed tomorrow.Continue Reading
JISD will remain closed on Wednesday
According to an alert received at noon on Tuesday, JISD will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, due to continued icy road conditions.Continue Reading
JISD, City, County Offices to be closed Tuesday
Jefferson ISD officially cancelled classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, as a result of hazardous weather conditions affecting roadways. Per the City of Jefferson Employee Handbook, when JISD closes, City offices will close as well. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur has also closed all County offices on Tuesday. Emergency services willContinue Reading
Ice, snow blankets Jefferson, Marion County
Sunday night and Monday morning’s continued wintery mix precipitation have continued to blanket the county and created hazardous driving conditions. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur posted on Facebook that Marion County “roads are very slick, stay home if you can!” Texas Highway Department pre-treated the major thoroughfares on Friday andContinue Reading
MLK Day Parade cancelled
Due to low temperatures and incoming precipitation the annual MLK Day Parade has been cancelled.Continue Reading
MCDCSCO Banquet rescheduled
Mondays winter weather has caused MCDCSCO to reschedule their annual MLK Day Banquet. Originally set for Monday night, it has now been set for 6p Sunday January 21, at the Jefferson Transportation Center.Continue Reading
Bobby Joe Comer
February 3, 1935-December 27, 2023 Bobby Joe Comer was born on February 3, 1935, to D.C. Comer and Lillie Wilkins Comer. He passed on to his heavenly reward on December 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Teresa Simmons, his sisters Imogene ‘Sissy’ Dickson, JeanetteContinue Reading
County says ‘Thank You’
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur ended 2024 by saying “Thank You” to Greg Peeler for all that he did during the week-long power outage during the summer. LaFleur also presented Peeler with a flag which was flown over the Alamo during the last Commissioners Court meeting of 2023. “When IContinue Reading
Our Town: January 5, 2024
Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates VFW Fish Fry – cancelled Note: we were notified on Friday that the fish fry has been cancelled this month. The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11a–2 p.m. Saturday, JanuaryContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: O’Connor’s roots in texas
Ken Bridges/Contributing Writer The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and the last word on the authority and meaning of the Constitution short of an amendment. The court has handed down many decisions affecting American life and law. The justices who preside over the court sometimes becomeContinue Reading
Brenda Lee Morgan
December 10, 1951-December 31, 2023 Graveside services for Brenda Lee Morgan, 72, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2 pm Saturday Jan. 6, 2024, at Berea cemetery with Pastor Brody Woodard officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held from 6-8Continue Reading
Louise Capel Grubbs
September 28, 1931-December 27, 2023 Funeral services for Louise Capel Grubbs, 92, of Jefferson, Texas was held at 2pm on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Rev. Ron Danley officiating. Interment will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Jefferson under the direction of Haggard FuneralContinue Reading
Notices of Death
John Ray Hastert January 16, 1964-January 1, 2024 Cremation Services for John Ray Hastert, 59, of Harleton, Texas are under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. John was born on January 16, 1964, to Vernon Hastert and Elizabeth Holmes Hastert in Emporia, KS and passed away in Dallas, Texas. HeContinue Reading
Eat, Drink, Gather: Area Entertainment Jan 4-10, 2024
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music. If you go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for different reasons. Thursday: 01/04 Friday: 01/04 Saturday: 01/06 Sunday: 01/07 Dining Specials Auntie Skinner’s Carriage House Continue Reading