Mayor breaks 3 tie votes
V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s regular City Council meeting held a mix of emotions as Council had not one, but three voting ties requiring Mayor Rob Baker to vote.…
Paddlefish distinction made official
Hugh Lewis/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson and Marion County has a new mascot – of sorts. Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur, County Commissioners, and Jefferson Mayor Rob Baker all proclaimed the Paddlefish…
Council leaves tax rate unchanged
The “lights went out” on the downtown trestle bridge earlier this year due to vandalism and then by nearby lightning strikes. But they’ll be back on for the fall events…
Jefferson City Council says ‘no’ to railroad quiet zones
Staff Reports Resident and tourist safety, but not comfort, took center stage during Tuesday nights City Council meeting. Aldermen approved reimbursing a tourist after a limb from a Bradford Pear…
Jimplecute Editorial: Falling on deaf ears
Once again, the desire to have a “Quiet Zone” established in town fell on deaf ears of the majority of City Council. It’s been a frequent request of Bed and…
Red Raider ribbon cutting…
Photo by Laura Allen The Texas Tech campus in Jefferson has been officially open for some time, but COVID restrictions prohibited a ribbon cutting and open house. Last Saturday, officials…
Jefferson City Council makes annual board appointments
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson City Council voted Tuesday to create a new position of an administrative assistant to City Secretary Melissa Boyd. The position, which will be posted…
JEDCO proceeds with Texas A&M program
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute After two years of deliberations, the Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) agreed Tuesday night to enter a Capstone Agreement with Texas A&M University for strategic planning. Against…
Council pays bills, welcomes new members
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimpecute Several young events are back on track in Jefferson after Council approved payments from the Tourism Board’s Discretionary Funds to help get the events…
Mayor asks for transparency with proposed church activity center
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute Neither the general public, nor members of the Jefferson City Council will be allowed to attend a meeting about the construction of an activity center…
Commissioners set date for annual Earth Week, Marion County clean-up
Staff Reports Earth Week 2022 is set and Commissioners are gearing up for the annual event allowing residents to dispose of many types of waste and debris. This year, Earth…
Council airs impasse between Public Works Director and City Administrator
Staff Reports After two executive sessions, the Jefferson City Council held a public hearing on a personnel matter between City Administrator Eric Kuykendall and Public Works Director Allen Whatley on…
Council OKs new Ward maps
Staff Reports After 38 years, the wait is over. Jefferson City Council approved new Alderman Ward maps following a public hearing Tuesday evening. According to the notice, and read at…
Jefferson Police Chief gets raise
Staff Reports Jefferson Police Chief Tino Perez will be getting a raise along with his other officers after Council approved a $6,000 immediate lift in salary and an additional $1,000…
Council cuts city employee holidays
Staff Reports City employees will have fewer paid holidays in the 2022 Calendar year, and the City set a $150 deposit requirement to have new service in a resident’s name…
Town Hall yields input, new ideas
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute In a called town hall meeting Tuesday, the Jefferson City Council gave an opportunity for public input on their lengthy special event application, something Mayor Rob…
JPD gets pay raise in 2022
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Officers with the Jefferson Police Department will ring in the new year with a raise, thanks to action taken during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Members voted…
Council approves 21-22 budget, tables action on city secretary hire
By Jennifer Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson’s regular City Council meeting opened with public hearings on budget and tax rate, and continued with a delay in hiring a new City Secretary. Council…
Some City Water Bills Not Delivered, All Still Due August 10
The City of Jefferson is aware a number of people have mot received their Latest water bill, but hold they are still due on August 10. Mayor Rob Baker acknowledged…
Council mulls over modular home zoning
Tuesday night’s Council meeting closed out with a 26-minute discussion on the March approval of a building permit to allow the placement of a modular home at 211 E. Clay…