Kelton Wrote A Picture of Old West
As many writers have noted, writing is the painting of a picture in another person’s mind using only words. The magnificent scenery of Texas has inspired many artists and writers through the years, and the backdrop of overwhelming beauty and sometimes larger-than-life characters has often been the spark needed for a greatContinue Reading
Chapel prepares for annual event
Staff Reports Dr. Glenn Young will be the speaker at the annual spring meeting of the T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation held at the Josephine Davidson Memorial Chapel in the pine-clad woods near Harleton, a part of one of the most unique events in Harrison County. This event begins at 11a.m.Continue Reading
Lent or Crawfish Season
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin!! I posted a picture on Facebook, at home making a BLT sandwiches. Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and let me tell you, everyone went crazy. I know everyone on social media would rather see pictures of my food than my face andContinue Reading
Radio ‘play’ a success, OHTP plans musical
Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players closed the third production of their 34th season recently with the presentation of two radio script plays, “Casablanca” and “The Maltese Falcon”, both films of the famed actor Humphrey Bogart. According to theatre director, Marcia Thomas, the plays were warmly received by theContinue Reading
Try Growing Peanuts in containers
David Wall Peanut plants are somewhat unique in that they flower like a traditional vegetable plant but instead of producing their “fruit” above ground, they send what are called pegs down into the dirt to produce their nuts below ground. The 4-5-month requirement is hard to squeeze in for manyContinue Reading
Getting ready on the gridiron…
Jefferson ISD continued their 7-on-7 games for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this month. JISD invites four area schools to participate each year. This year participants include Atlanta, Marshall, Queen City, and Jefferson. The games are every Monday in May. The first games were last Monday and next Monday (MayContinue Reading
Bulldog baseball struggles to get things going this spring
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Dawgs struggled to get any momentum rolling this season as they post just a 3-15 overall record. A handful of those losses this season were decided by two runs or less. When the Bulldogs came out on top, there was no shortage of offensive power. InContinue Reading
Lady Dawgs open season strong, struggle late
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Lady Bulldogs opened the season strong with commanding tournament wins over Mt. Enterprise 8-2 and Waskom 14-2. The Lady Dawgs struggled late in the season earning their single district win over Waskom 15-13. The Lady Dawgs ended the season with an overall record of 7-12, 1-10Continue Reading
Capital Highlights (5/5/23)
House OKs $4.5B for teacher pay raises The Texas House last Thursday passed two education-related bills, one that allocates $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises and another to increase the annual per-student base funding from $6,160 to $6,300 – a 2.3% increase. The Austin American-Statesman reported the bill would create minimum salariesContinue Reading
Battle of Big Cypress largest Civil War reenactment in state
Staff Reports Gen. Nathaniel Banks and his Federal forces spent the spring of 1864 slowly making their way up the Red River but were repulsed by Confederate forces in battle near Mansfield, Louisiana.Had U.S. troops managed to fight through and capture Shreveport, the East Texas supply depots in Marshall andContinue Reading
‘Celebrate Spring’ with Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage
Event Details Diamond Bessie Murder Trial. The 69th Diamond Bessie Murder Trial kicks off Pilgrimage with the first of five performances beginning on Thursday. This captivating drama is based on the true story of a murder and a subsequent trial which occurred in Jefferson in 1877. All performances of theContinue Reading
JISD Spring Signing Day
Just received information on the JISD High School Spring Signing Day tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10:20a in the High School Gym. The following students will be signing:Continue Reading
Texas State Parks Partner with Five Texas Minor League Teams to Create the Ultimate ‘Park’ Experience This Summer
AUSTIN — Take me out to the park! Texas State Parks and Minor League Baseball teams around the state are teaming up to bring the ultimate day/night doubleheader opportunity for visitors to spend a day at a state park and a night at the ballpark. Five minor league teams willContinue Reading
Davidson Foundation to host Dr. Glenn Young an annual program
Dr. Glenn Young will be the featured speaker at the annual spring meeting of the T. Whitfield Davidson Foundation held at the Josephine Davidson Memorial Chapel in the pine-clad woods near Harleton, a part of one of the most unique events in Harrison County. This event begins at 11a.m. on Saturday,Continue Reading
TPWD Provides Anglers with Best Practices for Catch and Release of Alligator Gar
AUSTIN — Alligator gar hold a special place in Texans’ hearts as the largest and longest-living freshwater species in the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) works to ensure healthy populations remain in Texas for future generations to enjoy. As waters warm and alligator gar fishing heats upContinue Reading
A Potential Danger in Sweeteners
By David Wall For so many of us, especially for diabetics, it’s important to check the sugar content in products. We normally think “no sugar,” “less sugar,” or “lite” must be better for us, and in most instances, such is smart thinking. Recently, however, an ingredient often found in regularContinue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – April 30 – May 6, 2023
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Our Town Jefferson: April 28
Meetings Save the Date JISD EOY Dates Voting Early voting continues Monday and Tuesday from 8a-5p at the Elections Building on N. Alley Street. The General Election is Saturday, May 6 from 7a-7p at county polling locations. Memorial Day Jefferson’s VFW post is holding a Memorial Day Service planning meetingContinue Reading
Jail to start accepting eBonds
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute May will be Mental Health Awareness Month, April was Child Abuse Awareness Month, and next week, April 30-May 7, will be Soil and Water Stewardship Week, following the approval of three proclamations by County Commissioners on Monday. “Calling attention to the mental health needs, improvingContinue Reading
Donation
Members of The Phoenix Organization of Jefferson and Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club presented checks to Camp I’m Still Me in excess of $77,000 for their 2022-23 fundraising season. The groups sponsor the East Texas Burn Run in October and Outlaw Nationals in April.Continue Reading