Sierra Wells/Contributing writer Within the past few years, several schools in the Texas A&M system have taken actions that adversely affected student journalists. Texas A&M University After printing for 129 years, the Battalion student newspaper at Texas A&M University has been fighting a battle to continue in print. On Feb. 10,Continue Reading
Staff Reports JEDCO has a secretary, and an administrative assistant after Monday night’s special meeting. The Board position of Secretary has been an ongoing discussion for almost a month as members could not initially find any member willing to take on the duties of the board position. Raymond Sanders wasContinue Reading
Pardi Gras This Weekend The Front Porch, EmBear’s Vintage, and the Jefferson Outpost will be teaming up for “Pardi Gras 2021” on Saturday in downtown Jefferson. There will be a Bead-Mobile traveling up and down Polk Street hourly with beads and treats starting at noon. Other Mardi Gras activities include:Continue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Economic Development Corp (JEDCO) restarted their monthly meetings this week with a special meeting geared at getting new board members up to speed on JEDCO activities and hearing presentations on Railroad Quiet Zones and a new housing development on Moon LakeContinue Reading
A Primer on viruses, coronaviruses and COVID-19 from Texas A&M-Texarkana virologist From Press Release from Texas A&M University COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Few scientists in the world know more about coronaviruses than Dr. Ben Neuman, head of the biology department at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. He has studied coronaviruses for 24Continue Reading
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday, March 16, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is: Consideration/Action – Adopt resolution authorizing JEDCO to enter into a comprehensive/strategic planning agreement with Texas A&M University, specifically including, but not necessarily being limited to,Continue Reading