House sought to change the world
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer Edward House was a Texan determined to move the world when the world refused to be moved. He was a powerful diplomat and presidential advisor and a voice for peace in a time when so much of the world was bent on destruction. House was born in HoustonContinue Reading
Pass it on…
Let’s get shakin!!! “Pass it on,” children and young adults in the kitchen! How many of you still cook with the kiddos? Cookies? Cupcakes? Grillin? Let them help with dinner? Sadly, this has become a dying trend over the last few decades. Kids in the kitchen: not only does itContinue Reading
Avinger blooms with flowers, wine
Contributed Article The small town of Avinger has big plans for April 29, when droves of people are expected to attend its Wildflowers & Wine festival. The festival is part of the area’s historic Wildflower Trails event, and for the first time Avinger will host a wine garden, a hotContinue Reading
Dixie League dominates…
The Jefferson Dixie League 12u Bulldog baseball team brought home the Gold Medal from their tournament in Hughes Springs over the weekend. They had to beat an undefeated team twice to get to the job done, Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs on to Area
The Jefferson High School Lady Dawg track team took second at the district meet last wee. As a team, they finished in a 2nd Place tie with West Rusk behind Tatum: Tatum, 161 points. Jefferson, 110 points. West Rusk, 110 points. The following young ladies will advanced to the areaContinue Reading
St. Paul Baptist to dedicate marker
St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery, Leek Creek, Bivins #2 will hold Official Texas Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday April 29, 2023. The marker location is at Leek Creek, Bivins #2, Cass County, TX (154 CR 4344, Bivins, Texas 75555 adjacent to the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.Continue Reading
Longview PD searching for missing teacher
FROM KLTV: LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – The Longview Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. According to a Facebook post by the Longview Police Department, Mark Horner, 63, has gone missing. Horner is described as weighing 300 lbs. and standing at 6′ tall, with brownContinue Reading
Museum to hold Quarterly Lecture Series: Sam Moseley
You’re invited to theQuarterly Lecture Seriesat the Museum! It’s a free Program & Wine/Cheese Reception in the Moseley Art Gallery (ramp/elevator accessible) Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:00pm – Wine/Cheese Reception6:30pm – Program: “The Story of Robert Potter, Statesman or Scoundrel?” Jefferson Historical Society & Museum223 West Austin StreetJefferson, Texas 75657www.jeffersonmuseum.org903-665-2775 “TheContinue Reading
Rabbi Linda Gutierrez
April 7, 1954 ~ April 16, 2023 (age 69) Funeral Services for Rabbi Linda Gutierrez, 69, of Lone Star, Texas will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Rabbi Daniel Vargas officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. IntermentContinue Reading
Speak up against HB5089
By Hunter Bonner/Contributing Writer House Bill 5089 Is Bad For Jefferson and Marion County This is not being overdramatic. This is not playing politics. Before we get into the explanation of HB5089, I urge Democrats and Republicans in our county to read what is in this article, because it affectsContinue Reading
Wennerstrom runs in Boston Marathon on Monday
Jefferson’s Gabby Wennerstrom is running in the best known American foot race: the Boston Marathon. Last year she accomplished a personal dream of qualifying for the race. Now she’s repeating her performance and looking to improve. She says this year she’s “going for a personal record. With the rain andContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD decries proposed vouchers
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Trustees of the Jefferson Independent School District approved a resolution stating the district rejects proposed legislation that takes away funding from public schools and prioritizes other systems. This includes vouchers, education savings accounts, taxpayer savings grants and other mechanisms that reduce public funding. The resolution states,Continue Reading
‘Take me out to the ballgame’
JES 4th grade teacher Mrs. Melinda Muphy throws out the first pitch at last Saturday’s Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association’s Opening Day. This year there are over 300 youth playing ball. Games are played at the Kellyville Ballpark every Saturday and in the evenings throughout the week. Continue Reading
JEDCO land buy stalled over survey, minerals
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute JEDCOs acquisition of 16 acres on US59N hit a few roadblocks Tuesday evening as members debated the needs of a new survey, mineral rights research, and an agenda wording issue preventing the board from approving the contract. JEDCO attorney Pinky Palmer converted last month’s LetterContinue Reading
County moves forward with broadband project
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Broadband internet access on the east end of the county took a step towards connectivity following Commissioners approval of the phase 1 plan presented by East Texas Council of Governments executive director David Cleveland. “There’s no way we’re going to address every single broadbandContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Meetings • P&Z Town Hall meetings, Wards 1&3, April 13 5-7p Visitors Center • JPD Explorer Post info, 5:30 p.m. April 14 Visitors Center • JPD Explorer Post info, 3 p.m. April 16 Smithland VFD • JPD Explorer Post Info, 6:30 p.m. April 17 Mims VFD • City Council, 5:30Continue Reading
It hurts just as much as if you had
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Last week, I told you about my grandmother’s directness. She told it like it was. But she did so with such an eloquence that, oftentimes, you did not realize she was actually getting on to you. Then there were the times that you knew, without a doubt, sheContinue Reading
Easter Reminds Us of Service, Self Sacrifice
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer Reading the Gospel of John on Easter provides a great insight into “Christian Leadership” and “Christian Citizenship.” John expresses in clear, unequivocal language the call to service and self-sacrifice. The mystery of Easter starts in John 13. Jesus is sitting down with his disciples for his “LastContinue Reading
Bernadine Bodwell
Bernadine Ophelia “Peggy” Bodwell also known as “Lady to her family, passed away April 10, 2020. Born November 17,1924, to Molly Rae Shelton Boyd and Acie Benjamin Boyd she was raised in Daingerfield, graduating from Daingerfield High School. The baby of the family, she is preceded in death by herContinue Reading
Simplicity of Cheese
Chef Hunter Lee Let’s get shakin!! Growing up in true southern societal fashion unplanned entertaining was almost as important as planned and reflected heavily on the host. I always say I was born in the wrong era, but I do still see this dying entertaining art in some circles inContinue Reading