Friday, May 19th, there will be a Day of Learning for school groups, sponsored by the Jefferson Railway and Wetlands Foundation, to draw attention to the history and romance of the Civil War way of life. The Living History Camps will demonstrate Camp Life and Military Activities and includes aContinue Reading
Come ride the Easter Egg Express, an antique narrow gauge gas-powered train, along the scenic Big Cypress Bayou, on Saturday, April 8, at 12:30 and 2:30. Enjoy the excellent view of the wetlands, piney woods and wildlife along the river in the open-canopied observation cars. The Historic Jefferson Railway willContinue Reading
Francene and Diamond Don Rainey’s 20th Annual National Vintage Motocross race, held last September, was the largest in the U.S. with more than 700 racers and 1100 people visiting our small town of Jefferson. There were three fundraisers for Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop that raised a total of $5,397. The Dual SportContinue Reading
The Diamond Don National AHRMA Vintage Motocross race was the biggest in the U.S. with more than 700 racers and 1100 people visiting our small town of Jefferson over the weekend. Who’s who was here – legends everywhere you looked. Trampas Parker, Steve Wise, Brad Lackey, Brandon Glenn, Blake Wharton,Continue Reading
It is time to celebrate Diamond Don’s 20th Annual AHRMA National Vintage Motocross Sept. 7-11, 2022 at Diamond Don RV Park & Event Center located one mile from Jefferson, Texas. The weekend will be full of motocross legends racing on old bikes, including several inductees to the Motorcycle Hall ofContinue Reading
Jimplecute photographer Laura Allen won an Honorable Mention at this year’s Creative Arts at the Texas State Fair! Her photograph was taken during the 2021 Diamond Don’s AHRMA National Vintage Motocross held here in Jefferson every September.Continue Reading
Tickets are now on sale for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween experience, in Jefferson. Be sure to goblin’ up tickets to the Jefferson Railway Halloween Express, running each Saturday through October 30, 2021. The Halloween Express Train features “Monsters from the Deep”, aboard a gas-powered antique narrow-gauge train. As youContinue Reading
Jefferson’s streets will be closed to traffic to accommodate antique tractors, trucks and stationary engines Saturday, September 18, 2021. More than 100 tractors will be on show in downtown Jefferson. The event will also include Slow Tractor Race, Tractor Parade, Stationary and Working Exhibits and a Swap Meet. This isContinue Reading
Francene DePrez/Contributing writer This summer, pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students have had the unique opportunity of participating in “Summer Adventures in Learning”, an enrichment program that is presented free of charge and directed by Dr. G. Arcolia Jenkins. Older students can also serve as teaching assistants and mentors. Dr. JenkinsContinue Reading
Friday, May 28, there will be a Day of Learning for school groups, sponsored by the Jefferson Railway and Wetlands Foundation, to draw attention to the history and romance of the Civil War way of life. The Living History Camps will demonstrate Camp Life and Military Activities and includes a Continue Reading
A marathon two hour Jefferson City Council meeting Tuesday night ultimately ended with three new stop signs going up, new election equipment being purchased and tabling of several items. New stop signs will be being installed at Dallas and Market, Henderson and Walnut and Walnut and Orleans streets, to helpContinue Reading
The Jefferson City Council will meet at 5:30p.m. Tuesday at the Jefferson Visitor and Convention Center, 305 E Austin St. The Herald/Jimplecute will be live for this meeting. The Agenda includes: 5. PRESENT FLAG TO CITY FOR LIONS CLUB PARK – PAUL MOORE 6. UPDATE- POLICE DEPARTMENT– CHIEFContinue Reading