V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved to support Friends of Jefferson Animals (FOJA) during Monday’s regular meeting. Commissioners approved offering up to $10,000 in matching funds for grants FOJA applies for and receives. “Most grants have some type of match requirement,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur.Continue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II/ Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners continued their work on the 2024 Budget last Friday and will resume work on Monday. The last proposed general fund budget had a deficit of $142,263 with all the office changes necessary due to inflation, a new sheriff’s vehicle, and generalContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet at their regular mid-month meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the County/District Courtroom in the annex. Agenda items include: The Marion County Herald/Jefferson Jimplecute will be live for the meeting on our YouTube and FaceBook channels. Information for the meeting:Continue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m Monday in the Courthouse Annex for their regular scheduled meeting with Earth Day 2022 being one of the discussions. Items on the agenda include: Consider for approval proclamation designating April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (S.A.A.M) authorizing County Judge to sign.Continue Reading
Marion County residents will have less time to take out the trash starting in January. Commissioners approved a request by Pct. 1 Commissioner J.R. Ashley to alter the hours the Solid Waste Dump in Pct. 1 will be open. “We’ll save at least $600 a year,” said Ashley. “It’s completelyContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday and will discuss the items necessary to create the Marion County Assistance District and getting it on the November election ballot for resident approval. The district would impost a 2 cent sales tax on items sold in the county and thoseContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners continued the work of looking after their investment in county buildings by approving a contact with S&W Filter Service to change the air conditioner filters in all county owned buildings every 8 weeks. The service will cost the county $626 per time, but ensures basic maintenance isContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, Jimplecute Jacob Pattinson is Marion County’s newest Commissioner for Precinct 2. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur appointed Pattison to fill the vacant seat created when Commissioner joe McKnight passed away in late January. “I’ve wanted to work in my hometown and so far Gods’ letContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 15, 2021, to appoint a new Commissioner for Pct 2. The appointment is to fill the vacancy left when former Pct 2 Commissioner Joe McKnight passed away in late January. The appointment will continue for the remainder ofContinue Reading
By Lacy Gross, Jimplecute The Marion County Commissioners’ Court convened Monday to consider the approval of several items including the issuance of new deeds for two previously struck-off properties and the renewal of the county’s participation in the Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Services (ARTS) program for 2021. CommissionersContinue Reading
The Jefferson Historical Museum will have a newly restored sign going up on US Highway 59 next to the old hospital after Commissioners approved its placement. Commissioner Charlie Treadwell made the motion to approve the sign, under condition the Museum ensure the grass is mowed and maintained around the sign.Continue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday to canvas the 2020 General Election results. The Herald/Jimplecute will be live for this meeting.Continue Reading
Marion COunty Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9a.m. Monday to approve the last project on the Courthouse restoration. The project hit a snag approximately three weeks ago when it was discovered a sewer line had been incorrectly connected and was not tied in to the main lines. ItContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in their regular meeting and will talk about a grant from TxDOT to work on the airport runway. The project is the final phase in a 3-year matching grant provided by TxDOT. The phase will cost the county $30,000,Continue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, to adopt the 2020 Tax Rate and the 2021 Budget. The proposed property tax rate and budget will raise $71,589 more in total property taxes than last year. The Commissioners have also proposedContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners will be together this week, but not to conduct County Business. The Commissioners will be attending a virtual Continuing Education Class and will be in the Commissioners Courtroom. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur posted notice on Thursday about the upcoming training sessions and how the CommissionersContinue Reading
Marion County Commissioners Court will consider approving a Joint Election Contract between the County, City, and School during the first of two meetings this week. Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday to consider the contract, as well as filling a vacancy on the Cypress Valley Navigation District Board, andContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop at 10 a.m. Thursday in the District Courtroom in the Courthouse Annex. This is the second workshop so far for the 2021 Budget year.Continue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will discuss a proposal from Data Preservation Solutions for Records Destruction during Monday’s regular meeting. Other items on the agenda include: Presentation of Distinguished Service Award to Marion County Historical Commission Set Date/Time for Budget Workshop The meeting is at 9 a.m. Monday in theContinue Reading
The Marion County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Monday in the District Courtroom. The Marion County Herald will be live broadcasting the meeting. Items of interest on the agenda include: Purchase of a 2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab for Sheriff Department Accepting a donation ofContinue Reading