Covering Marshall, Texas and surrounding communities
April 26, 2026
Marshall
By Becky Holland [email protected] MARSHALL – The public perception of firefighters tends to revolve around the idea that firefighters only come around on “the worst day” of a person’s life. That image is something that the Marshall Fire fighter’s Association IAFF Local 906 is trying to change. Lt. John Wilson serves as president of the…
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Charisma's Safe Splash Swim School
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Business
By Becky Holland [email protected] MARSHALL – Charisma Rosenquist first became a lifeguard when she was 15 years old. “When you are 15, and it is the summer, and there aren’t a lot of jobs out there for you.” She became certified through the American Red Cross, and has continued to keep up her certification, and…
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By Becky Holland [email protected] MARSHALL – Signs are all over the city, specifically in district seven which is on the east side of the rural community, asking voters to elect Doug Lewis. Lewis, 33, is married and a father of one child. He is vice-president at Lewis Engineering – a business that has been in…
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From KMHT-103.9 News Partner to PWN MARSHALL – The Lee P. Brown Criminal Justice Institute will present “A Conversation with Ms. Geneva Reed-Veal, The Other Side of Justice” on Thursday, April 14 at 11 a.m. in the Julius S. Scott Sr. Chapel on campus. The program is being presented as part of Criminal Justice Week…
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From Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar AUSTIN — With the potential for severe weather approaching this spring, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain supplies tax-free during the Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, April 23-25. “The severe weather, fire and flooding we had last year provided a stark reminder that Texans should…
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City commissioner wants to add section in about city employee's political activity.
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Marshall
MARSHALL – Several important items have been placed on the agenda for the City of Marshall’s Commissioner meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14. One of which that has raised some questions will involve an amendment to an already established ordinance. This proposed ordinance will be brought to the ‘table’ by Commissioner Garrett Boersma. As…
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From left, MISD Officers Joe Arledge, MISD Chief Chad Wilhelm, MISD Police Secretary Bettye Linfield, MISD Officers Billy Hart, James Johnston and Ronnie Roge, are pictured after Linfield was honored as being an employee of the week.
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Education
By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – In October 2014, Marshall Independent School District’s new police chief, Chad Wilhelm, fresh on the job, stood on the campus of Marshall High School, and reflected on what he felt would be a key factor in the success of a school police department. “From my own experience, I have…
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By Brandon Sheffield, http://smilehallsville.wordpress.com HALLSVILLE – Good morning sunshine! That phrase echoes through out the Sonic Drive In of Hallsville every morning from 6 a.m. until 11a.m., Monday through Friday. It is usually followed with a smile and her usual ending of “have a blessed day.” Joann Prosise has seen it all, and has been…
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Marshall
By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – At Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Marshall City Commission, City Manager Lisa Agnor is scheduled to present a proposal that would address low income housing. According to the agenda that was posted on the City of Marshall website and released to the media on Monday, the commissioners will discuss…
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HALLSVILLE – At first glance, Brandon Sheffield, 34, looks like typical east Texas husband, father and businessman. He has the walk and the talk of the stereotypical Texan – with a little swagger and a strong demeanor. But then, when Sheffield, who is married and a father of five children, starts talking about the city…
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