Minding our own business pays dividends
Ashley Granby/Contributing writer In a small town, it can be tempting to get caught up in others’ lives. From social media to gossiping with a neighbor, or at our organizational meetings, we can easily stay updated with one another’s lives. Unfortunately, some conversations aren’t positive. Rather, full of gossip, rumors,Continue Reading
Santa Anna’s legacy unsure in Mexican history
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer The career of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna brought him to the height of power in Mexican politics, serving as president on eleven different occasions though he preferred to be leading his armies in the field. His career had also brought him nearly into political oblivion. In spiteContinue Reading
It’s not the job of Christians to ‘convert’ others
Devlyn Brooks/Contributing writer I think our efforts as faithful people would ring a whole lot more genuine with those who are skeptical of religion if we spent more time trying to “convert” ourselves versus others. Yes, our scriptures do preach to us that we are to bring the “good news” toContinue Reading
Don’t forget to Dip
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin’ Here we are y’all!! We have sprung forward, we are feeling the warmer days, and not so welcoming the mosquitos. We are right in the midst of crawfish season!!! Big boils for fundraisers and crawfish festivals are getting geared up. Continue Reading
New businesses give more tasty options
Two new food related businesses opened in Jefferson recently and both are dedicated to bringing more options and food choices for residents. A speciality grocery store has returned to as the Foodie Tasting Room opened their doors last week on Lafayette Street in the space once operated by Leader DryContinue Reading
Bullpup Cheerleaders
The Jefferson Junior High 2023-2024 Cheer Team is back row, from left Stormi, Jasiah, Tenazia, Aaliyah, Jade, Kera. Front, from left ZaRhian, Alyssa, Gracee, Sa’Riya. Not pictured Mascot Cooper Cohn.Continue Reading
Varsity Bulldog cheerleaders
The 2023-2024 varsity Bulldog cheerleaders and mascot were named earlier this week. Team members include Paisley Hurst, Brynlie Braddock, Danijah Smith, Haiden Shields, Ashlyn Bowman, Jayden Jenkins, Emma Rutz (Mascot), Kaci Russell, Carlmajz Nicholas, Alyssa Williams, Maia Cooper, Mariya Johnson and Elizabeth Smith. Continue Reading
Jefferson City Council OKs JEDCO earnest money
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Tuesday night’s City Council meeting was mostly routine business with Council giving the go ahead to JEDCO to spend $15,000 for earnest money on purchasing 16.507 acres of property on the north side of town for future development. At their regular meeting last week, JEDCO approved aContinue Reading
TXDOT seeks public input
The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow. TxDOT is hosting a statewide virtual public meeting with in-person open houses this spring for Connecting Texas 2050, the latest update to TxDOT’s statewideContinue Reading
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS (3/24/23)
Bill would require fentanyl education The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, theContinue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day 5k…
The Jefferson Lions Club held their inaugural Lucky 5K and Fun Run Saturday in Jefferson. They had a great turnout and are already planning for next year’s race. Courtesy PhotosContinue Reading
Windows Into History team to meet Thursday
The Windows into History team will meet at 4p Thursday at the Jefferson Transportation Center. Topics to be discussed include: The group is placing the art installations at various historical locations around town. Two are currently installed at the waterfront park.Continue Reading
Weekly Roadwork Report – March 19 – March 25, 2023
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Dining & Entertainment: 3/17-23
Local Music Corner By Micah S. White, 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
Today in Texas History: March 18
1836: Groce’s plantation becomes temporary capital of Texas On this day in 1836, the new government of Texas began a three-day stay at Groce’s Retreat, Jared E. Groce’s plantation home, in what is now southwestern Grimes County. President David G. Burnet and his cabinet sought sanctuary there as they retreatedContinue Reading
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Glenn Melancon/ Contributing writer Saint Patrick’s Day has become a beloved American holiday. Whether that means pinching someone for not wearing green, drinking green beer, or eating corned beef and cabbage, the holiday has made it into our popular culture. Saint Patrick himself is a Roman Catholic saint. The Church grants theContinue Reading
ONLINE EARLY EXCLUSIVE: JCVB codifies new events
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (JCVB) codified two new events and discussed the upcoming Texas Travel Counselor’s Conference Monday night. The two events approved were first okayed at last month’s meeting. But the agenda did not identify the events by name, so board chair Colleen TaylorContinue Reading