Marion County Herald & Jefferson Jimplecute

06/21/2024

06-21-2024 Commissioners Court

Government or Community Event

06/21/2024

The Marion County Herald & Jefferson Jimplecute is Live!

06/21/2024

Bettye Jean Ferguson of Lake 0' Pines, 95, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Kingsland, Texas. She was known for her selfless nature, always giving of her time, possessions, and love to those around her. Bettye's kitchen was a place of warmth and hospitality, where many found comfort in a cup of coffee or glass of tea and a slice of homemade cake, pie or bread.

Bettye Jean Ferguson of Lake 0' Pines, 95, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Kingsland, Texas. She was known for her selfless nature, always giving of her time,

06/18/2024

06-18-2024 CIty Council

Government or Community Event

06/18/2024

Marion County offices will be closed June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.

06/15/2024

From Ole Mossy’s Up River Kayak Rentals and Boat Tours:

UPDATE!!
Lake O' The Pines is letting out over 3000cfs, the max. River conditions are still hazardous for paddlers, especially with mud boat runners taking great advantage of the conditions and their races were scheduled/canceled... but they are still coming in like another flood! We are still not ready to open up for our paddlers safety.
Safety over making a living! Hoping for the 4th of July!!! Thank you to all our paddlers for your patience and understanding. Ole Mossy's Up River Kayak Rentals & Boat Tours LLC

06/13/2024

Meetings

- • Father’s Day, June 16

- • Juneteenth Celebration, June 16 at Jefferson Community Center

- • City Council, 5:30p June 18

- • JHS 7-7 vs Marshall, June 13, 20

Farmers Market

The Jefferson Farmers Market is open and are accepting applications for those wanting to participate. The Cost is $25 for the entire season.

Meetings • Father’s Day, June 16 • Juneteenth Celebration, June 16 at Jefferson Community Center • City Council, 5:30p June 18 • JHS 7-7

06/13/2024

New hardiness zone now in our area

Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute

Gardeners need to double check their plants for the best growing area as the USDA recently announced changes to the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and Jefferson saw a change in our “Hardiness Zone”.

Jefferson moved from 8a to 8b.

06/13/2024

Staff Reports

The Jefferson Tourism Board approved funding to assist Don and Francene Rainey’s newest event, the Historic Jefferson Piney Woods Dual Sport Adventure Ride, set for November 1-3.

Dual Sport riders are motorcyclists who have bikes outfitted for both off-road and street-legal riding.

“Dual sport is a hybrid bike you can ride on some paved roads and some dirt roads,” Rainey said.

Staff Reports The Jefferson Tourism Board approved funding to assist Don and Francene Rainey’s newest event, the Historic Jefferson Piney Woods Dual Sport

06/13/2024

Rick Smith, Columnist

I’m hard pressed to name a favorite color. I like bold, eye-catching colors. But I usually wear black. I like black.

Blue jeans. Black shirt. Black boots. I’m good to go.

Black suit, black Oxford dress shoes, white shirt, and the razzle dazzle of a red tie. Put me in the conference room.

I read that a whole bunch of folks like blue. I like blue – in its place.

Rick Smith, Columnist I’m hard pressed to name a favorite color. I like bold, eye-catching colors. But I usually wear black. I like black. Blue jeans. B

06/13/2024

September 28, 1940-May 31, 2024

Memorial services for Patricia Anne Ayers, 83 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday June 15, 2024, at 2:00pm in the Liberty Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas with Bro. Bob McCarty and Bro. Roy Conatser officiating.

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September 28, 1940-May 31, 2024 Memorial services for Patricia Anne Ayers, 83 of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Saturday June 15, 2024, at 2:00pm in the Li

06/13/2024

Seth Buckner/Heritage Baptist Church

Ants are remarkable creatures. Although tiny, they display great organization, industry, and strength that is fascinating to study. More than 12,000 species are found throughout the world. If ants could talk, they might say, “You forgot to wipe your counter. I am going to go tell a thousand of my friends!”

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Seth Buckner/Heritage Baptist Church Ants are remarkable creatures. Although tiny, they display great organization, industry, and strength that is fascinatin

06/13/2024

Chef Hunter Lee

Let’s get shakin!!!

Grits are about as southern as it gets. Originating from native Indians and slowly making its way into the antebellum kitchens of the south.

Grits are made in many different fashions, some as unique as the people that make them and the cultures, they are made in. They can be breakfast, a side dish or even an upscale dish topped with shrimp, Grillades (

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06/13/2024

Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer

Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is looking for some young talent to shine the spotlight on during July.

Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is planning to find enough “little Elvises” for an upcoming presentation near to the July 4th celebration.

Marcia Thomas/Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players is looking for some young talent to shine the spotlight on during July. Jeffer

06/13/2024

David Wall/Contributing Writer

Thistles are a great attraction for pollinators. The flowers are very attractive, have a fuzzy purple bloom, and the plant has several medicinal qualities. On the other hand, they’re as tough a w**d as you’ll find anywhere. Their tap root is known to go down as far as over 15’, and it annually puts out many thousands of ultralight seeds.

06/13/2024

Staff Reports

According to a Water Notice in City Hall, Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD) is temporarily changing it’s water treatment process from Jun 6-July 3 to maintain year-round water quality.

“Delivering safe and high-quality water to our customers and protecting public health is, and always will be the highest priority,” said Dominik Sobieraj, NETMWD COO.

Staff Reports According to a Water Notice in City Hall, Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD) is temporarily changing it’s water treatment proc

06/13/2024

Staff Reports

The University of Texas at Tyler announced the students who were named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List.

To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have completed, in one term, 12 or more credit hours of undergraduate college-level credit with a grade of A in all courses.

Staff Reports The University of Texas at Tyler announced the students who were named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List.  To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have completed, in one term, 12 or more credit hours of undergraduate college-level credit with a grade of A in all cou...

06/13/2024

Sonya Roberts-Woods /Special to the Jimplecute

After signing on the dotted line, the Region 8 Education Service Center and three area school districts are the first to officially join forces with the HOPE (Helping Others Prioritize Education) Initiative, Inc., seeking to close both academic and social gaps while addressing mental wellness one student at a time.

Sonya Roberts-Woods /Special to the Jimplecute After signing on the dotted line, the Region 8 Education Service Center and three area school distr

06/13/2024

Continued rainfall creates flooding issues

V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute

There’s plenty of water in and around Marion County this week as a series of sever thunderstorms have brought a massive amount of rainfall, downed trees, disrupted power, and widespread flooding.

According to NOAA website data, approximately 10 inches of rain has fallen in Jefferson over the last two weeks.

Continued rainfall creates flooding issues V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute There’s plenty of water in and ar

06/13/2024

Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute

On a quiet evening the day after Christmas, a sudden fire broke out at the historic Steamboat Inn in Jefferson, Texas, owned by Lana and Alex Mushik. The inn, known for its charm and hospitality, faced a devastating loss but is now on a path to recovery and renewal.

Azure West/Jefferson Jimplecute On a quiet evening the day after Christmas, a sudden fire broke out at the historic Steamboat Inn in Jefferson, Texas, owned

06/13/2024

Rick Smith/Columnist

She was a frugal chef. Not by choice though.

She managed to put three homemade meals on the table every day. No easy task.

She cooked with her soul, using simple ingredients. Her food was delicious, and if it wasn’t, it was because she was working out the choreography of the ingredients across her palate. She was a master in the use of seasonings.

Rick Smith/Columnist She was a frugal chef. Not by choice though. She managed to put three homemade meals on the table every day. No easy task. She coo

06/13/2024

March 25, 1966-May 23, 2024

Funeral Services for Mark Wayne Brassfield, 58, of Jefferson, Texas will be held Sunday June 2, 2024, at 3:00pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. James Peoples officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday June 1, 2024, from 5 to 7Pm in the Cpt. Wm.

March 25, 1966-May 23, 2024 Funeral Services for Mark Wayne Brassfield, 58, of Jefferson, Texas will be held Sunday June 2, 2024, at 3:00pm in the Cpt. W

06/13/2024

July 28, 1943-April 23, 2024

Elizabeth Wiggins was born on July 28,1943 to Henry and Mary Francis Moore of Karnack, Texas. She passed away on April 23,2024 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was preceded in death by her son, James L. Wiggins, Jr., her parents and a brother, Jimmie L. Moore, Jr. she is survived by her sister, Ovella Moore, Velta Taft (niece), Jimmie Moore (nephew)

July 28, 1943-April 23, 2024 Elizabeth Wiggins was born on July 28,1943 to Henry and Mary Francis Moore of Karnack, Texas. She passed away on April 23,20