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
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