Archives for April 2016

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Marshall

Marshall citizens’ vote in impromptu social media survey – Chic-Fil-A wanted.

April 2, 2016

As the city of Marshall continues to grow, thanks to I-20 and Hwys 59 and 80 running beside or right through the city, citizens look forward to the addition of businesses, recreation and more restaurants. In a recent, informal social media discussion about what they would like to see come to the city – a…

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Marshall

Marshall Police – Would you do what they do?

In the last two years, America has seen more killings of law enforcement officers than ever before. Police officers, Sheriff’s deputies and state patrol officers were already putting their lives at risk on a daily basis by donning the Kevlar vests and badges as part of their work uniform – now, the risk they take…

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Marshall

HealthFest 2016 brings many to Marshall this weekend

April 1, 2016

Activity in downtown Marshall and at the Marshall Convention Center has been buzzing this week, and with good reason.  It is Healthfest 2016. With around 20 presenters and speakers on hand, like Dr. Michael Gregor, founder of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Garth Davis, a leader in the field of bariatric medicine, and…

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Education

East Texas Baptist University to Open ‘Capitol Cafe’, a Late Night Coffee Shop, in Marshall Grand

From KMHT East Texas Baptist University has experienced a significant increase in Graduate students with a record enrollment this Spring of 86 students enrolled in Master’s programs. This is a 34.4% increase over Spring 2015.  As a part of growing the graduate program, ETBU has begun developing the Marshall Grand downtown. “We have made some…

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Marshall

Harrison County Children Service Board to Hold Child Abuse Awareness Ceremony

The Harrison County Children Service Board will host a short ceremony in honor of Child Abuse Awareness month at 12 p.m., Friday, April 8 in the 71st District Court courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse. The ceremony will be short, and feature State Representative Chris Paddie as the keynote speaker.  Also speaking briefly will be…

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