Texas History Minute: Sayers worked for change
Ken Bridges Adversity, it is said, is the truest test of character. When times are flush and problems scarce, few will have to find a way to rise to the occasion when the occasion has risen for them. Gov. Joseph Sayers was a man who faced many crises in hisContinue Reading
From the Right: Saudi’s won the war on oil
Michael Reagan Oil money, oil money. When you have as much of it as Saudi Arabia has, it can buy a lot of things – including a sacred American sports institution like the PGA. As all of us hackers know, the PGA Tour shocked the golf world this week byContinue Reading
From the Left: Making Lemonade
Peter Funt Give Donald Trump credit for one thing: The man knows how to make lemonade. Each time new charges are leveled against the former president, cash registers ring at the Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee. Most of Trump’s appeals for money end with the message: “It’s because ofContinue Reading
You’ll ‘Roux’ the Day
By Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!!!! So last week we talked about “The Trinity” now let’s get to talking about dat Roux. Roux!!! What is a Roux? Roux is one of the first tasks taught in culinary school. Quite simply it’s the base. Roux is a shortening of beurreContinue Reading
Eat, Drink, Gather: Area Entertainment: June 16
Local Music Corner Micah S. White Facebook.com/pyromade1 Hear’s some local music if you feel like lacing up your dancing shoes and hitting the dance floor. If you do go out please be kind, safe and please don’t drink and drive. Please note that events are subject to change for differentContinue Reading
Friday named to SAU’s Spring Dean’s List
Jordan Taron Friday earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the spring 2023 semester, securing a reputable position on Southern Arkansas University’s Dean’s List. Friday is a sophomore Industrial Technology major from Jefferson, TX. A total of 551 students were honored on this semester’s Dean’s List.Continue Reading
Capital Highlights: June 16
By Gary Borders/Texas Press Association Central figure in Paxton case charged The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. Paul, 36, hasContinue Reading
24th Annual Kid’s Fish Day a ‘Whale of a Time’ for all
Marion County and Texas Park’s and Wildlife’s 24th Annual Kid’s Fish Day at Hurricane Creek Recreation Area June 3rd was a huge success. Trophies were awarded to five different age groups for the most substantial total weight of a stringer, but the real cash prizes go to the top threeContinue Reading
Bobby Joe Lindsey,
March 28, 1942-June 7, 2023 Memorial services for Bobby Joe Lindsey, 81, of Jefferson, Texas were held Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 1pm in the Jefferson Academy Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Gene Clapp officiating. Bobby was born March 28, 1942, in Kirbyville, Texas to Herbert Loren Lindsey and EvelynContinue Reading
UIL makes rule change for 1A, 2A school districts to allow 6th graders to play
AUSTIN, TX— The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Tuesday to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy. The Legislative Council passed a pilot program to allow conference 1A and 2A schools to use sixth graders to field as many as two teams forContinue Reading
WGU Texas and Single Moms Society Sign Partnership
Partnership supports single parents looking to advance their careers through education AUSTIN– (JUN. 14, 2023) WGU Texas and Single Moms Society announce a partnership to support single parents who want to advance their careers through education with pathways to earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree at WGU Texas. Single Moms Society (SMS), an extensive online communityContinue Reading
Severe thunderstorm warning until 1215p
Updated: The National Weather Service has extended/renewed the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued today until 12:15p today. The storm is fast moving, at about 50mph. Wind gusts are around 6mph. There is the potential for severe weather, lightning, and hail. Residents are encouraged to seek shelter during the storm. The stormContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – June 11 – June 17, 2023
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County to meet Monday, discuss MCAD budget
Marion County Commissioners will meet at their regular mid-month meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the County/District Courtroom in the annex. Agenda items include: The Marion County Herald/Jefferson Jimplecute will be live for the meeting on our YouTube and FaceBook channels. Information for the meeting:Continue Reading
First Responders need First Reponse
Courtesy Photo An ambulance en route to a call was hit by a Ford Explorer at the intersection of FM 3001 and 2208 Monday evening. Three people were treated for injuries and additional EMS units were dispatched to the scene and the original call.Continue Reading
Resource Fair set for Saturday
V Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion County Resource Coalition is hosting their first major event on Staturday and it’s geared at helping Marion County residents find the health care resources available to them in the area. The event is a partnership with Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop program and a grant from theContinue Reading
Our Town: June 9, 2023
Meetings Save the Date Bees Honeybees are out in full swarm now that summer is almost here. If you have bees, don’t call an exterminator. Instead, call Stanford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them. NAPA Appreciates NAPA of Jefferson will be holding their annual CustomerContinue Reading
Council approves MCAD budget
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute The Marion Central Appraisal District received their first approval on their 2024 operating budget during the Jefferson City Council meeting on Tuesday. Commissioners had tabled their vote to get additional information and JISD is scheduled to review the budget next week. The budget saw aContinue Reading
Lions honor members, guests
Staff Reports The Jefferson Lions Club held its Awards Banquet and New Officer Installation last Thursday at 1852 on Austin in Jefferson. Members and guests enjoyed dinner and were delighted with musical entertainment provided by Joe Buck Crisp and Luanne Neely. Special guests were members of MCDCSO, Past District GovernorContinue Reading