Jefferson ISD okays 23-24 school calendar
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute In a motion revisited from last month, the Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees, Tuesday night, approved the 2023-2024 school calendar. The calendar was first presented last month but tabled when superintendent Mike Walker realized the Easter break was slated for the wrong weekend. “We double checked everythingContinue Reading
Today in Texas History: March 17
1836: Convention of 1836 breaks up in a hu On this day in 1836, the Convention of 1836 adjourned in haste as the Mexican army approached Washington-on-the-Brazos. The convention, which met on March 1, drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, organized theContinue Reading
Kids Driving You Crazy? Bring them out to Jefferson Railway
Kids driving you crazy? Bring them out for a ride on an antique train along the Big Cypress Bayou in Jefferson, Texas. On Saturday, March 18, jump aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express and see the “haunted” historic train depot decked out in green. Trains will depart at 12:30 andContinue Reading
Clark heads to State in Powerlifting
Jefferson High School’s Zach Hulscher, left, and Bryce Clark both medaled at the UIL Boys Regionals last week. Clark, who placed first in the meet, qualified for State. Hulscher finished third.Continue Reading
Marion County opens dumps for tornado debris
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Those still dealing with lawn debris left over from the March 2 F1 tornado that hit the Kellyville and Berea areas can get some relief following Commissioners decision to open the county dumps for free to allow those affected to discard the debris. All dumpContinue Reading
Senior tea…
Jefferson High School Senior Girls attended the Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club’s Annual Senior Tea at the Excelsior House Hotel on Wednesday. The event recognizes the achievements of the senior class ladies.Continue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
Meetings • City Council, March 21, 5:30p Save the Date • March 17-18: Knightlight Tavern’s Medieval Wine Fair • March 18: Jefferson Lion’s Lucky 5K & Fun Run • March 30-April 1: Citywide Rummage Sale • April 1: Miata Madness • April 1: MCDCSCO 20th Anniversary • First Saturday ofContinue Reading
JEDCO approves payment before they get bill
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Economic Development Corporation approved 4-0-3 Tuesday night an invoice they have not received, and don’t know the amount due. Jamie Parsons gave a presentation to JEDCO on some ‘Preliminary Title Research for a City Survey” he was asked to do by board president Bubba Haggard. TheContinue Reading
Press closure forces size change
Readers may notice a big difference in this week’s Jimplecute. Readers may not be happy about it. Jimplecute publishers are not thrilled either. But, as newspapers evolve, and the costs of equipment, staffing, and paper continue to increase, newspapers are seeing a lot of changes. The Jimplecute has held onContinue Reading
Bills would benefit MCSO
Hunter Bonner/Contributing writer Friday, March 10, 2023 was the deadline for legislators to file bills. Now that we are 60 days into the Legislative Session, constitutionally we are at the point that bills can actually be voted on. There is a Senate Bill filed that the Marion County Sheriff’s OfficeContinue Reading
Truthful Press defies Republicans
Glenn Melancon/Contributing writer On Feb. 27, 1968, Walter Cronkite changed history. He was a household name by that time. During the 40s, 50s and 60s, he covered everything from World War II to the Olympics. Cronkite gained the trust of the American people by telling the truth. As the hostContinue Reading
TPWD Reminds Hunters of Mandatory Harvest Reporting in Select Texas Counties Ahead of Season Opener
AUSTIN- As the Texas spring turkey season rapidly approaches, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters that all counties with a one-bird bag limit have mandatory harvest reporting requirements. Hunters must report their harvest within 24 hours through the My Texas Hunt Harvest app or the TPWD website. Counties with a one-bird limitContinue Reading
Santa Anna’s attitude defines his governance
Ken Bridges/Contributing writer In 1836, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, the president and general who dominated the political scene in Mexico, rose into Texas with his army, with destruction on his mind. He was determined to put down the uprising of the Texas colonists. He had spent months campaigning acrossContinue Reading
Jane McPhail McBride
Memorial Services for Jane McPhail McBride, 92, of Harleton, Texas will be held at 2PM on Saturday March 18, 2023, in the Cpt. Wm Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral home with Bro. Richard Ridgeway officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mary Jane McPhail McBride died February 28,Continue Reading
Daylight Savings
Chef Hunter Lee/Tips & Tales With Chef Let’s get shakin’ It’s Spring y’all and it’s time to clean up that grill, and maybe even look at an upgrade. Spring and Summer grilling in the South is about as southern and natural as a glass of good, sweet tea. I canContinue Reading
OHTP casting for Casablanca, Maltese Falcon
Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players will hold a one day audition open roles in their upcoming productions planned for April 21 and 22 at the VFW building. The auditions will be held at the Episcopal Parish Hall at 2 pm on Saturday, March 18. The groupContinue Reading
JES Students of the Month
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for February at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
Epic Challenge, Epic Results
Several JJHS athletes participated in Epic Sportswear’s Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge last weekend and were awarded for their hard work.Continue Reading
NJHS Attends Summit
The Jefferson ISD NJHS attended a TxSayWhat! Action Summit in Lufkin, on March 4, 2023, to learn about the harmful effects of tobacco products.Continue Reading
P&Z holds first town hall, few participate
Staff Reports Jefferson’s Planning & Zoning Commission held the first of three planned town hall meetings Monday night in Ward 2, but few residents attended. Notice of the meeting only started going out last Friday and may have contributed to the poor showing. P&Z has two more town halls scheduledContinue Reading