Today in Texas History: May 21
5/21/1849: German furniture artist arrives in Texas On this day in 1849, C. F. Carl (Charles) Steinhagen, early Texas cabinetmaker and German emigrant, arrived in Galveston from Bremen aboard the Galliott Flora. He was a wheelwright by trade who made furniture for his family as a hobby. Steinhagen settled in Anderson,Continue Reading
Woofstock a success
Last weekend Friends of Jefferson Animals hosted the first annual Woofstock! event complete with a 5K fun run, live music, vendors and silent auction, in downtown Jefferson. FOJA assists with finding homes for stray and abandoned dogs and cats in Marion County. Following are some photos taken by Harold BlairContinue Reading
Double State Champ!
Jefferson High School senior Luke McMullen (center) prepares to take to the winners’ podium after he placed 1st in the 100m dash with a time of 10.51 and 1st in the 200m dash with a time of 21.23 last weeka the UIL State Track Meet in Austin .Continue Reading
2 of 3 sworn in for council seats
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Following the canvassing of the May 6 election, Ward 3 incumbent Alderman Robin Moore and newly elected Ward 2 Alderman Ray Hengst were sworn in at the start of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Ward 1’s new Alderman Bubba Haggard was on a pre-planned familyContinue Reading
Pyland Cemetery to receive dedication
Gilda Smith,/Contributing Writer A local landmark will be memorialized with a Historical Site Monument Dedication 11 a.m. May 27. The Pyland African American Cemetery #2 (“PC#2”) s a Black Pioneer Cemetery located 12 miles north of Jefferson along Highway 49, about 1.8 miles from the Marion County and Cass CountyContinue Reading
Putting the FUN in FUNdraising
Blake Smith/Jefferson Jimplecute Like the saying goes, “it takes a village.” This concept reigns true for the small town of Jefferson as it is a community that prides itself on being tightknit. From family-owned coffee shops to community-wide festivals, Jefferson has it all. The only thing Marion County does notContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson – 5.19.23
Loud Noise The Civil War “Living History” this Friday and Saturday will have different bouts of fireworks (Friday) and cannon and musket shots going on both days. Be sure and keep animals indoors as much as possible. See more details on the event on page 5 Meetings • Marion CountyContinue Reading
Mother’s Day changes as time goes by
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute It was Mother’s Day last Sunday. And for me it was one that hasn’t felt the same in over a decade— and it never will again. One’s mother is someone special – unique even – and once their gone, it’s never the same. Mother’s are bothContinue Reading
The right tool for the job
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Have you ever heard the saying “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”? I’ve heard it all my life. It served me as one of those wise sayings: use the right tool for a job. My dad would certainly agree. He wouldContinue Reading
Idar led women’s, Spanish movements
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Sometimes one person in a community can have an impact that continues to be felt for years afterward. Jovita Idar, a woman armed only with a pen and passion for helping those in need, would have an impact felt across Texas in her lifetime. She would run several newspapers, foundedContinue Reading
Thank you to tireless clergy
Devlyn Brooks Contributing writer This week I had the great opportunity to spend two days among fellow pastors from around northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Our centering text for the retreat was Luke 10:1-11, in which Jesus sends out 72 appointed disciples in pairs to “every town and placeContinue Reading
June JCLEP event expands
The Jefferson Community Law Enforcement Partnership is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10. This year all booths will be inside and air conditioned. The Marion County Resource Coalition has partnered on the event with UT Tyler School of Medicine, Texas Health and Human Services, Community Healthcore, Texas A&M AgriLifeContinue Reading
Mary Wanda Roberts
Mary Wanda Roberts, 87, died the morning of December 4, 2022. Mary, also known as Bebe to some of her family and close friends, was born in Jal, New Mexico to Buddy and Christine Whitworth on August 31, 1935. Because her father worked in the oil fields, the family movedContinue Reading
Jesse Lee Magaña
Jesse Lee Magaña, 32, died Monday May 1, one day after his birthday, at his home in Marshall Texas. A graduate of Linden-Kildare high school, Mr. Magaña was born in Marshall on April 30, 1991 and lived in the Linden and Jefferson area until the wildfires of 2011 claimedContinue Reading
Louisiana Bluberries
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin!!!!! When you think of Louisiana you think of cotton, sugarcane, rice, even corn, but how about blueberries? Absolutely, especially if you are over 40 years old and from DeSoto Parish Louisiana. It conjures memories of the Blueberry Festival, half theContinue Reading
Living History, Andrews Raid highlights weekend events
Friday, May 19th, there will be a Day of Learning for school groups, sponsored by the Jefferson Railway and Wetlands Foundation, to draw attention to the history and romance of the Civil War way of life. The Living History Camps will demonstrate Camp Life and Military Activities and includes aContinue Reading
Train show steams into town
The Historic Jefferson Train Show is steaming back into town May 20-21, and is sponsored by the Jefferson and Cypress Bayou Model Railroad Club. “This year, we’ve continued our partnership with Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari,” said event organizer Normal Buell. Buell said the Historic Jefferson Train Show will include modelContinue Reading
JISD annual fishing day dubbed a ‘success’
Jefferson ISD students went on their fishing trip last week. The students had an amazing time and, even though the fish weren’t biting too well, had a ton of fun, according to Jefferson ISD. The district offered a special thank you to Texas Game Wardens from Marion, Harrison, and MorrisContinue Reading
Bulldog Angler wins big
William Baldwin, representing Jefferson ISD, won 2nd place in the Ultimate High School Fishing tournament and brought home a $1000 scholarship this past weekend.Continue Reading
Story Time
Area children listenedd to Story Hour with Youth Services Coordinator Sandra Spencer recently at the Jefferson Carnegie Library. The library will begin their Summer Reading program on June 7. Contact the Library at 903-665-8911 for more information.Continue Reading