Covering Marshall, Texas and surrounding communities
April 23, 2026
Dr. Frank Lower passed from this life Tuesday. He was at work Monday. He even planned to be in Tuesday, but was not feeling well, so he took the day off. He passed away at his home. Frank Lower was a retired professor from ETBU. He taught communication, and was also involved in theatre production…
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Now that you are on the path to good health do you know how to get to the destination? My grandchildren are fascinated with the cartoon called Dora the Explorer. What is the key to Dora’s success? Why it is the map of course! They carefully memorize the landmarks to remember on her route to…
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Why would you want to make your own vanilla extract? Because you can! Why buy it when you can make it, remember? There are actually several reasons why I do this. If you are concerned about extra coloring and sweeteners in products, you make your own. Even many of the store bought “pure” vanilla extract…
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Summer time here in the Piney Woods of East Texas can be brutal. Every year there are heat advisories, heat related tragedies, car issues, air conditioning problem and more; and that is all in July. But the extreme heat in August brings us hope. The weather remains hot. But a promise also comes. The promise…
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Have you ever wished you knew the key to having good health? Health can be defined as the state of being free from illness or injury. True health is a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Our health is determined by a combination of factors that create an atmosphere that is conducive…
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Hamburger Mixes
Mindy Whiting
Many years ago, in a land far away, this girl chose to spend the rest of her life with this boy. Unknown to her, the food item she thought was in every kitchen, was not in the home where the boy grew up. He grew up with a variety of foods being made, and mistakenly…
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Purple Hull Jelly
It’s that time of year again… Purple Hull Pea season. Whether you just eat them fresh now, freeze them, dry them, or can them for later use, they are a southern staple. Not being from the south, even though I always considered Kentucky southern, it wasn’t far enough south to know about these little peas…
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By Becky Holland, [email protected] Special to the Piney Woods News Susan Wilson has authored three of my favorite books – and they all focus on relationships with people, and people and their dogs – sort of. Her last one is called, “The Dog Who Saved Me.” To capture a quick image of the story :…
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Carmel is looking for a permanent home.
The Pet Place of Marshall
Tuesday’s Pet of the Day is from the Pet Place of Marshall. This is Carmel. She is eight months old, spayed and has current vaccinations. She acts very skiddish around strangers, but will jump in a lap for sugar… She needs someone that will be patient with her. Call the Pet Place of Marshall at…
Read More about Tuesday’s Pet of the Day – CarmelShe is short. She is spry. She is a young pup! All black in color except for grey/black/white ‘boots’ paws, this sweet female Heeler/Lab mix, Bailey, is a temporary resident of the Marshall Animal Shelter. Fostered out for the evening, Bailey was discovered to have a very mischievous playful side. She loves to be close…
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