St. Paul adds to community blessings
V Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute St. Paul UMC wants to be one of the blessings in the community and to do that they’ve launched two new offerings introduced over Memorial Day weekend. “We are a caring community church,” said ST. Paul’s Rev. Ray Walker, “and I believe that theseContinue Reading
Texas History Minute: Stoddard championed societal concerns
Ken Bridges Change often came slowly to the South, but it often arrived with a whirlwind of effort pushing it along. Helen Stoddard, a force of nature unto herself, became a leader in the state with her efforts to defeat alcohol and promote women’s equality. Stoddard became an early professorContinue Reading
School News Briefs
SFA announces spring President’s Honor Roll Stephen F. Austin State University recognized the outstanding academic achievements of a select number of students by naming 832 to the President’s Honor Roll for spring 2023. The following local students were named to the President’s Honor Roll: To qualify for the President’s HonorContinue Reading
Food: The Trinity
People think of different things when they hear the word, ‘trinity’. If you’re from the south, especially Louisiana, odds are, the first thing you think of is…good food. The expression “holy trinity” as it applies to Cajun cooking is thought to have originated with famed New Orleans chef, Paul Prudhomme,Continue Reading
OHTP ends season with ‘I am… Patsy Cline’
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is announcing the final production of the 34h season with an original play with music, “I Am……..Patsy Cline” about the life and career of the much-loved late country and pop singer. The play will feature Sheila Fox and the Caddo Kats inContinue Reading
That’s a Wrap
Members of the 2023 Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball Softball Association wrapped up their year on May 30 and took a moment to say Thank You to all their supporters in the community.Continue Reading
Eat, Drink, Gather: Area Entertainment 6/8-14
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 different reasons.Continue Reading
Longview Yacht Club launches U-Make-It, U-Sail-It program
After a 3+ year hiatus, LYC is re-introducing their popular U-Make-It, U-Sail-it concept and initiative for youth in East Texas. They will be using their popular one-design “LYC-8” drag racing sailboats. This event will be held on Saturday, June 10th, at Longview Yacht Club on Lake O’ the Pines. With overContinue Reading
JISD Honor Rolls, 4th 9 Weeks
These are what have been received as of press time. All A’s First Grade Luna Bennett, Braxton Breckenridge, Gabriel Goode, Catcher Hitchcock, Madison Horan, J’Prince Johnson, E’Lexha Jones, Hudson Lester, Jacob Long, Skylar Mireles, Madelyn Mears, Melodie Moore, Wesley Morris, Carter Petersen, Dahla Quada, Charlotte Randolph, Alexxis Ray, Blakely Shields,Continue Reading
Garden of the Month
Garden of the Month The Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club has selected the garden located at the home of Tj St. Denis on Lake Street as Garden of the month for June. Landscaping by Julian. Photography by Hollis ShaddenContinue Reading
Capital Highlights
Abbott, Patrick spar over tax relief Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session. Abbott and Lt. Gov.Continue Reading
Eastbound entrance ramp at US 59 and Interstate 20
ATLANTA — Work to reconstruct a portion of the intersection at the I-20 entrance ramp at US 59 is scheduled to begin next Tuesday, June 13. As a result, the entrance ramp to the interstate is scheduled to be closed for one week, until June 20, weather permitting. Portable message boardsContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – June 4 – June 10, 2023
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Growing Cucumbers in Containers
By David WallIf you don’t feel you have enough garden space to grow cucumbers, consider growing them in containers. It’s easy and you can get a really good crop of this second most popular vegetable after tomatoes (which can also be grown in containers). Since cucumbers have a smaller rootContinue Reading
No injuries after accident at Magnolia Place leaves car inside building
An accident Thursday evening at Magnolia Place ended up with a car inside of a room. Thankfully no one was injured – driver or resident. According to sources, the driver of the vehicle pulled into a parking space and wanted to pull up a little closer. The drivers foot eitherContinue Reading
Our Town: June 2, 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 Stamford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them. Pancakes The Jefferson Masonic Lodge is holding a Pancake Breakfast fromContinue Reading
LaFleur named Chair of ETCOG Board
East Texas Council OfGovernment is pleased to announce new leadership for its Chief Elected Officials – Rural Transportation Planning Organization (CEO–RTPO) Board. At a recent meeting, the CEO–RTPO Board voted Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur as Chair, re-elected Camp County Judge AJ Mason as Vice Chair, and designated Judge ChadContinue Reading