Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute As COVID-19 infections rates increase across Marion County, and the state of Texas as whole, another local official has announced he is quarantining due to a positive diagnosis.  The increase is positive active cases across the area qualifies the county to again fall under the currentContinue Reading

City officials have decided to go ahead and hold the municipal elections on May 2, 2020, as scheduled. A notice sent out by City Secretary Doris Hines this morning provided no other details than the date of the elections. Per the normal election calendar, early voting will begin on AprilContinue Reading

By V. Hugh Lewis, publisher Jefferson Mayor Charles “Bubba” Haggard has resigned his position as of 5 p.m. today, February 20, 2020, according to an email received from Haggard. Haggard’s hand written letter of resignation reads: (See copy below) “Ms. Doris, As Mayor of the City of Jefferson please askContinue Reading

From Staff Reports Businessman and SMU Graduate, Rob Baker, filed his intentions for candidacy for Mayor of Jefferson at City Hall on Friday, January 24, 2020. Rob Baker humbly asks the citizens of Jefferson for the opportunity to serve them in bold and strategic leadership. With 30 years of experienceContinue Reading

Election packets are now available for individuals seeking election to either the Mayor’s or City Alderman offices. Offices available for the May 202 City election are: Mayor (Incumbent Charles “Bubba” Haggard) Alderman Ward 1 (Incumbent David Westbrook) Alderman Ward 2 (Incumbent Kay McKinnon) Alderman Ward 3 (Incumbent Shawn Humphrey) NoContinue Reading