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Gary Borders/Contributing Writer Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman. TheContinue Reading

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AC Thomas was born on February 3, 1949 in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas. He passed away on August 27, 2023 at Methodist Hospital. AC attended Central High School. He served in the United States Air Force and later worked as a civil servant at Kelly Field and Randolph Air ForceContinue Reading

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Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur is leaving the countywide burn ban in place despite Sunday nights’ rainfall. “While I’m extremely grateful for last nights rain, there wasn’t enough to justify lifting the ban,” LaFleur said. The county has gone almost two months without any significant rainfall and remains in theContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute “Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around, encouraging young things to grow.” That famous line from “Hello Dolly” launched the beginning of 35 years of entertaining Jeffersonians with plays, musicals, radio-style performances, variety shows, and kick-offContinue Reading

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35th Season kickoff event moves indoors Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Get ready to step back in time and experience the glitz and glamour of the famed Jazz Age! Join us, the Opera House Theatre Players, friends and fans, on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 7:30-11:20 pm  for the Roaring Jazz-Age Lawn PartyContinue Reading

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Hello Dolly The Wizard of Oz The Music Man You’re a Good Man Charlie Borwn Lil’ Abner Mame The Barrymore Incident The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Your’re a Grand Old Flag Remember When…Jefferson Storytelling Sugar Love Letters Nunsense The Implausible Claus South Pacific Annie Get Your Gun Graceland-Asleep OnContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Save the Date Car Seats Jefferson Police Department has partnered with TxDOT to provide a limited number of car seats, professional installation, and education courses in the near future. The event was originally scheduled for August 26, but has been temporarily cancelled. The car seats, installation andContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute A potential increase to end-customer water bills  has kept residents concerned following the announcement by Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) of their planned 75% increase in wholesale rates  to the City starting in October. Many local residents and businesses have been concerned that theirContinue Reading

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Budget cuts still needed  for 2023-24 V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson City Council’s marathon meeting last Monday continued after a short recess following a contentious water discussion (see story above), to address a request by 1852 on Austin owner David Echols to allow a metal storage building to stayContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Jeeps of all ages and sizes will be jumping into downtown this weekend for the first Jefferson Jeep Jam. The event will start at 5:30p in front of the Jefferson General Store on Friday and then have a 40-mile ride around the area. “ThisContinue Reading

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J. Bruce Bugg Jr./Chair, Texas Transportation Commission The star on the Texas flag somehow seems to shine a little brighter every year as more and more people move to Texas to find a thriving economy and a better quality of life. While that growth is wonderful to see, it doesContinue Reading

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Michael Reagan/Contributing Writer Another week, another lame Trump indictment. Another week, another slimy Hunter Biden report. Another week, another smash-and-grab at a California mall. You can’t get away from this stuff unless you turn off the TV, take the alerts off your phone and sleep all day on the beachContinue Reading

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August 9, 1929-August 14, 2023 Mrs. Lois Ernesteen Randolph went to Glory on August 14, 2023. Mrs. Lois, as she was affectionately called, was born on August 9, 1929, to Lee and Ozie Taylor.  She was a native Jeffersonian, graduating from Central High School in 1946, and continuing her educationContinue Reading

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Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Let’s get shakin!!! Let me start by saying as an adult I realize any teacher that had the misfortune of having me in his or her class deserves a medal and an apology, not a cupcake or dessert. I was a more a nightmare than teacher’sContinue Reading

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 Staff Reports Bring the kids to Jefferson for one final adventure before the school season gets into full swing.  Come out for a Labor Day Celebration at the Historic Jefferson Railway on September 2, and ride on an authentic gas-powered antique locomotive along the Cypress Bayou River in Jefferson. ComeContinue Reading