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Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings
On Saturday, June 27, 2020, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) executed arrest warrants for two suspects: Darius Deshawn Berkley, 22, of Austin, Texas, who was arrested for rioting on the Texas State Capitol grounds; and Gerald Govan Brown, 18, of Pflugerville, Texas, who was arrested in connection with the vandalism of the Texas
Region 7 Education Service Center is honored to announce Dr. Jerry Gibson, Marshall ISD Superintendent of Schools, as the 2020 Regional Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Gibson completed his Bachelor of Science degree at East Texas Baptist University in 1993, with additional studies at Prairie View A&M University, Stephen F. Austin University, and Texas Southern
Marshall ISD’s Board of Trustees approved recommendations for wide-ranging facility improvements and additions to Marshall High School and the district during the regular May board meeting Monday night. The projects continue what has become a year-long period of renovation of MHS and its surrounding facilities, providing a complete facelift of the 40-year old high school
Marshall ISD and Marshall High School have announced that graduation for the Class of 2020 has been set for Saturday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. in Maverick Stadium. Dr. Jerry Gibson, Superintendent, and Mr. Matt Gregory, MHS Principal, made the announcement during a Facebook Live broadcast Thursday morning. The details of the adjusted graduation were
Jefferson, Texas – As Texas begins to re-open for business, County Judge Leward J. LaFleur takes the lead with proactive measures to ensure the health and safety of Marion County Residents and visitors are top priority.“Life has changed since the Coronavirus. Our residents and visitors need to feel safe and secure in Marion County. With
Campus principals presented their teachers of the year as the beginning of the annual District Teacher of the Year process in MISD. All eight of the educators honored Monday are now eligible for the District Teacher of the Year in MISD, which will be announced in May. Those two teachers (one elementary, one secondary) will
Wendy Starkes, P.E. has been named as the new area engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) office in Marshall effective May 1, 2020. The TxDOT Marshall Area Office is responsible for highways maintenance and construction in Harrison, Marion and Panola Counties. “We feel very fortunate to have someone of Wendy’s knowledge and experience
City of Marshall and Harrison County COVID-19 Second Amended Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency In a joint effort, the City of Marshall under the direction of Mayor Terri Brown and Harrison County under the authority of County Judge Chad Sims have today, both issued a Second Amended Declaration of Local Disaster and
Cate Truelove is the Marshall High School Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Elizabeth Palmer is Salutatorian in the final senior class rankings announced Thursday morning. Truelove is the daughter of Kurt and Jennifer Truelove, and Palmer is the daughter of Chase and Sarah Palmer. Students rounding out the top 10 of the 2020 MHS senior
Marshall ISD will announce an update regarding various activities for the Marshall High School Class of 2020 on Thursday morning.Dr. Jerry Gibson, Superintendent of MISD, and Matt Gregory, MHS Principal, will have a Facebook Live video starting at 10 a.m. to go over some of the plans for the senior class.At 10:30 a.m., a video
To protect medically vulnerable citizens and conserve community resources in the COVID-19 pandemic response, the members of the Marshall Fire Fighters Association urge citizens of Harrison County to follow the mandatory shelter in place. Johnathan Wilson, president of the Marshall Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 906, said, “As we move ahead in these challenging times,
Harrison County Judge Chad Sims and City of Marshall Mayor Terri Brown confirm a second and third positive case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Harrison County. In each case, the cause of COVID-19 exposure was travel-related. County and City leadership believe it to be in the best interest to be proactive and take measures to
Marshall ISD will begin meal service free-of-charge to district students on Tuesday, March 17, during school closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The School Meal Service is FREE for any students 18 and under. Students MUST be present to receive a meal. Any student may pick up a meal from any location (listed below). All
We are taking this opportunity to inform our clientele that we take the COVID-19 outbreak very seriously, and are taking every possible step to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone we are in contact with. We are carefully reviewing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s safety guidelines, as well as the CDC recommendations
Temporary Changes to Our Hours to Better Serve Customers March 14, 2020By Dacona Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S. “I could not be prouder of our associates and what they continue to accomplish for our customers. I don’t think any of us have been through an experience like this, and we
After another conference call Saturday afternoon with Texas Education Agency officials and TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, Marshall ISD has determined the best course of action in regards to concerns over COVID 19 is to extend spring break for students. As a result, MISD will be closed the week of March 16 through March 20 to
