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Chef Hunter Lee/Contributing Writer Growing up in the south that phrase seemed to come out of someone’s mouth on a day you couldn’t imagine it being hotter and usually in the middle of already being annoyed. Like a lot of things southern it’s really a greeting, a conversation starter, andContinue Reading

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David Wall/Contributing Writer Sometimes it seems like gardens were invented just to give ants a home base! Ants in large numbers can eat vegetable limbs, leaves, flowers and fruit. Further, they can play havoc on newly transplanted seedlings as well as feeding on your vegetable plant roots. On top ofContinue Reading

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The City of Jefferson will old a Townhall meeting at 6:30p next Tuesday, August 21, at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center to discuss the potential amount City water rates will be increasing to cover the expected increase from NETMWD for treated water. NETMWD will be on hand to present their increase,Continue Reading

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Staff Reports The Jefferson Police Department located and arrested 53-year-old, Michael Mohamed Elawar on August 10 for possible fuel theft from the City of Jefferson Fuel Pump which isused for city vehicles.  “During the investigation and properly placed game cameras, JPD was able to capture the criminal act when itContinue Reading

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A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy Susan Wise, 82 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday August 26, 2023, at 11am in The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson, Texas, with the Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A RosaryContinue Reading

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Meetings School Dates Save the Date School Zones School Zone traffic lights are back up and running US59 as schools prepare to resume on Aug.14. Traffic tickets can still be written so be careful!  Smart Driving A Smart Driver’s Course will be held at Kellyville Community Center, 130 Kelly ParkContinue Reading

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V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson JImplecute Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued the first County-wide Burn Ban of the summer on Monday afternoon, going into effect at 5p August 7. The quick rainshower Tuesday  morning, did not supply enough relief to lift the ban. “Present circumstances in all or part ofContinue Reading

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An institution in Jefferson in his own right, James Latham Goolsby passed away last Friday. “This week the world, as well as our small town of Jefferson, lost a legend,” said Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker. “I would like to offer the deepest of condolences to Sharon and the rest ofContinue Reading

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Elwood Watson/Contributing Writer There are probably many Americans who thought this day would never come. More than a few people, myself included, were skeptical that Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice possessed the strength and courage to overcome their habit of risk aversion. Instead, the criminal justice system isContinue Reading

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Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer We have had one hot summer! However, in the political world, things are just starting to heat up. Now is the time for Republicans to start getting focused on this Presidential Election. One of the very first things you must do to get ready for this electionContinue Reading

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It started out as a typical spring day for the busy port of Texas City in 1947.  It was a growing city that was thriving with peacetime prosperity.  As home to many oil refineries, chemical plants, and ports, Texas City had a lot to offer the world and had nearly tripled its population since the beginning of WorldContinue Reading

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Hunter Mannies/Chef Let’s get shakin!!! As I see the kiddos headed back to school, my social media is flooded with first day back to school pictures; I reminisce. I don’t have children but most of my friends do. I remember back to when I was young when their parents wereContinue Reading

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David Wall/ Contributing Writer WSs are a group of insects that are masters of camouflage. Resembling a small twig, they’re almost impossible to see in a forest unless you’re very observant, specifically looking for them, or they happen to be moving.  If, however, you’re able to observe one you’re in forContinue Reading

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Brittany Byrd Special Life Skills 1-4 First year teaching My name is Brittany Byrd. I’m a Jefferson alumni. I graduated in 2007. This will be my first year teaching. I’m excited to be working in the district and look forward to a great year. Ann Chandler 9-12 interpersonal Skills, TeacherContinue Reading