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Traffic to be detoured to US 80 and Loop 390 Motorists who normally travel US 59 between US 80 and SH 43 North will need to find an alternate route on Sunday, Sept. 22. Union Pacific Railroad will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing. Traffic
Tony Juays of Juays Photography joins a prestigious group as a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Tony Juays, CPP of Juays Photography in Marshall, Texas has earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Juays earned this designation after completing an intensive program that measures his artistic and technical competence. Professional
The City of Marshall and Republic Services will host a “Free Disposal Day” event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14, that will allow Marshall residents to dispose of acceptable materials free of charge at the city convenience station, located at 2300 Five Notch Road in Marshall. Normal recyclable products will also be
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will conduct third quarter 2019 water distribution sampling on Monday, Sept. 9. The testing is conducted to ensure that the city’s water is in compliance with required TCEQ standards. After the sampling is complete and due to low chlorine residuals in the distribution system, the city will convert chloramines
A small bridge crossing Caney Creek on Airlite Road (County Road 4311) west of Marshall will be replaced this coming year, according to plans approved in August by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “We will be replacing an old bridge crossing Caney Creek with a concrete structure that will handle all legal loads of
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Don’t mess with Texas® and Buc-ee’s are teaming up to fight litter in Texas. Beginning in August, drivers in Texas will see billboards featuring two iconic Texas-born brands, TxDOT’s “Don’t mess with Texas” and Buc-ee’s, along major travel routes to remind drivers to keep trash inside their cars until their next stop at a Buc-ee’s
For the first time in 11 years, no Marshall ISD campus is rated as academically unacceptable or improvement required with data released this week by the Texas Education Agency.Overall, the district has received a “C” grade in the state’s new grade accountability system, and all campuses in MISD have been rated as “Met Standard,” which
As millions of Texas children return to school this month, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reminds motorists and parents to take precautions to prevent traffic crashes and injuries in and around school buses. Last year, there were 765 traffic crashes in Texas school zones, resulting in 1 death and 15 serious injuries. The most common
Marshall ISD’s Board of Trustees approved the 2019-2020 school year academic calendar during Monday’s regular March meeting held in the Pat Smith-Gasperson Board Room. The first day of school in MISD will be Monday, August 26, 2019, with the last day of classes being May 28, 2020. In-between, students and staff will enjoy breaks in
Marshall ISD’s Board of Trustees approved Superintendent Dr. Jerry Gibson’s recommendation to unfreeze the teacher salary schedule for the 2019-2020 school year during a special called meeting Thursday morning. The action means that teachers in MISD will receive pay according to their appropriate years of experience on the salary scale, or “step,” next year after
Washington, February 15, 2019 Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s announcement to declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border: “Today President Trump used his existing and clear legal authority to declare a national emergency at the Southern Border. Right now, there is a blatant invasion happening at our
The Board of Directors of the Marshall Economic Development Corporation, invites you to join us at the Marshall EDC office for two events from 2pm to 3pm this Wednesday: Marshall EDC Ribbon Cutting Wednesday January 30, 2019 2:00 PM (As a new member of the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce) Reception Honoring Jerry Benson Wednesday
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019 Marshall Civic Center 2501 East End Blvd South, Marshall, TX 75672 OPEN HOUSE 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) proposes construction of a new location roadway between U.S. Highway 80 (US 80) and Interstate Highway 20 (I-20) on the east side of Marshall in Harrison County.
Jake Griedl, who oversaw the most prolific offense in the history of Marshall Mavericks football the last two seasons, has been named the new Athletic Director/Head Football Coach in Marshall ISD. Griedl was officially introduced to the MISD Board of Trustees during Tuesday’s regular January board meeting. MISD Superintendent Dr. Jerry Gibson announced the new
A candlelight vigil has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in Maverick Stadium to honor the memories of two Marshall High School students and to show support for two more students who are currently hospitalized following a fatal one-vehicle accident early Saturday morning.MHS juniors Ny’Jahl Armstrong and Derrick Bennett were killed in the
Beginning the last week of January, Republic Services will deliver 95-gallon rolling garbage and recycle carts (one of each) to all Marshall residents who do not currently have garbage or recycling carts at no cost. Business customers who utilize curbside service will also receive carts at no cost. Republic Services will also institute a new
Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding the introduction his bill, H.R.7363, that amends section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934: “Social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Google are now among the largest and most powerful companies in the world. More and more people are turning to a social media platform
