From the Right: Time to clean house
Hunter Bonner One of the hallmarks of being a Republican, and really being a normal human being, is that when you see something wrong, you address it. There is something wrong inside of the Republican Party of Texas. That problem is, we have allowed the specter of antisemitism to creepContinue Reading
From the Left: Republican deja vu, again
Elwood Watson The ghost of political déjà vu revisited the Republican Party last week, with the GOP suffering humiliating defeats in virtually all of their political contests. The one bright spot was Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves holding onto his seat in a state so ruby red no one expected DemocratsContinue Reading
Martha Lorraine McGraw Crawford,
December 29, 1941-November 13, 2023 Funeral Services for Martha Lorraine McGraw Crawford, 81 of Jefferson, TX will be held Friday November 17, 2023, at 11am in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Conatser officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral home. A timeContinue Reading
Mildred Gloria McNeely
December 20, 1935-November 4, 2023 Graveside Services for Mildred Gloria McNeely, 87, of Jefferson, TX will be held Sunday November 19, 2023, at 11am in Trinity Cemetery in Jefferson, TX with Bro. Steve Rushing officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mildred Gloria McNeely passed away after aContinue Reading
Leah Danielle Herron Olivier-Bedair
October 28, 1982-November 14, 2023 Leah Danielle Herron Olivier-Bedair, 41, of Tyler, passed away suddenly on Nov. 14, 2023. Leah was born Oct. 28, 1982 to Debra Stanley and Stephen Herron. She is survived by her husband David Bedair, mother Debra Stanley, children Reece Olivier, Gracie Olivier, step-children Blair OlivierContinue Reading
Food: Southwestern Winter Classic
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin’! Hope everyone’s enjoying the cooler weather. As promised we are continuing with some of my favorite cool weather classics. Awhile back we asked on social media what y’all would like to see. We got so many great suggestions and this is next recipe isContinue Reading
OHTP to perform ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Dec 15-16
Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is bringing back one of the most popular seasonal shows ever done, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, on December 15 and 16 in the Union Baptist Church Event Center. The show is a radio script rendition of the traditionally loved film of the 1940s. According toContinue Reading
City cancels public hearing on voluntary annexation
Staff Reports Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker told the Jimplecute he had cancelled the upcoming public hearing on the voluntary annexation of property south of Big Cypress Bayou which is owned by Harold Nix. Baker said after reviewing the map of the properties, a better survey and map to clarify exactlyContinue Reading
Bulldogs bow out of playoffs with loss to Pottsboro, 34-28
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson turned in another solid football season as the Bulldogs compiled a 7-3, 4-1 record. In the past two seasons Jefferson is 15-6, 9-1. The Bulldogs met up with Pottsboro last week in a bi-district tilt. The Cardinals were the third-place team out of District 5.Continue Reading
Mary Coleman
Graveside Services for Mary Coleman, 86, of Jefferson, Texas will be held Saturday November 18, 2023, at 2pm in Gray Cemetery in Gray, Texas with Brother Tim Brown officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mary Belle (Norris) Coleman was born March 30, 1937, in East Point, Louisiana toContinue Reading
Capital Highlights: Nov. 13
Gary Borders/Texas Press Association Lege gets to work in fourth special session The Texas Legislature, conceived as a part-time body to meet every other year for 140 days, is now in its record fifth session (counting the regular session). When the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton isContinue Reading
Historic District zone moves forward
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday night’s special City Council meeting was largely about buildings as Council approved a host of building permits, and agreed to move forward adopting the Jefferson Historic District. The district was proposed by the City’s Planning & Zoning Commission after it was discovered the CityContinue Reading
Spanish classes celebrate, honor ‘Day of the Dead’
JHS Spanish Class The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a hispanic holiday which celebrates the deceased. The belief surrounding this holiday is that if you create an ofrenda (a table adorned with food, decorations, and photos of your loved ones) then those you have honoredContinue Reading
DAR names Good Citizen
Morris performs as George Washington V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Martha McCraw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated the accomplishments of the past 250 years of America with a special presentation of “A Standing Miracle” performed by the Hon. Josh Morriss III on Monday. MorrissContinue Reading
City receives final bill in Carroll case
Staff Reports The City received the final judgment in their case with former police chief Jason Carroll on November 1. In summary, the City was found to have violated the Open Meetings Act, and the discharge of Carroll was voided. As such, the City is required to reinstate Carroll asContinue Reading
Town Hall on City Hall draws crowd
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute The City of Jefferson’s quest to find a solution it’s current City Hall situation took a step forward last week as Council held a Town Hall meeting to solicit input from members of the community. JISD Superintendent Michael Walker was also on hand toContinue Reading
Our Town: November 10
Veteran’s Day Marion County’s VFW and American Legion posts will host their Annual Veteran’s Day celebrations at 11a on Saturdday, November 11, at Otstott Park. The event recognizes local veterans and what they have done for the U.S. Meetings School Dates • See Lady DawgBasketball Schedule on page 7 •Continue Reading
Letter: The Internet can be your friend
Dear Editor This is in response to the letter written by Mr. Rusty Burris in Avinger. The internet can be your friend before making statements. I agree immigration is out of control, but these gates are open every year during the monsoon season in that part of our country. TheyContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Irby helped despite discrimination
Ken Bridges The ability to heal is an ancient and respected art. The practice of medicine, from binding wounds to folk remedies for diseases, date back thousands of years. In the twentieth century, major advances were made that eliminated many diseases and eased the suffering of countless individuals. The expansionContinue Reading
Dinosaurs on the Ark?
Dick Polman To the shock of nobody, Speaker Mike Johnson has already proven himself to be a contemptible little man, pitching a crackpot deal to fund aid for Israel by swiping the money from the bolstered IRS program that cracks down on rich tax cheaters. Surely Johnson must know thatContinue Reading