Covering Marshall, Texas and surrounding communities
April 27, 2026
By Jonathan McCarty, Special Contributor [email protected] Not everyone would think that Sam Houston could, or would, have ever not been a popular figure in Texas. But, that would be an incorrect thought. From his fiery youth, until his death, though, Houston was well liked. Just not always popular. The time of his unpopularity began around…
Read More about Marshall History – Sam Houston in MarshallFrom Staff Reports, [email protected] MARSHALL – Nestled into its own little oasis at the end of the shopping plaza that houses Kroger, Guicci’s and Hope’s Closet, Petsense offers its customers and their four-legged pals a plethora of food, treats, clothing, and other pet items. A full-fledged pet store right here in Marshall? Yup. For three…
Read More about Petsense in Marshall offers community vaccination clinicFrom Stephanie Allison, Marshall High School Choir Leader Easy lettuce wraps: Iceberg lettuce leaves Rotisserie chicken Shredded or Julienned carrots Minute rice (I like the brown!) and some type of ginger salad dressing. Feed one or a family. Throw in some frozen/deli spring or egg rolls. Send in your recipe with a photo to [email protected]….
Read More about PWN Recipe for Tuesday: High School choir leader sings praises for lettuce wrapsMARSHALL – The Piney Woods News Pet for Tuesday is Bourbon d’Cat. Bourbon belongs to Kenneth and Jenny Kerr and their children, Aiden and Anika According to Kenneth, Bourbon is a New Orleans soul- sleep all day, party all night. Submit a picture of your pet for Pet for Tuesday and Pet for Thursday on…
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Officer Billy Hart with the MISD Police Department keeps a watchful eye on students and staff at MHS.
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By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – Billy Hart has been wearing some sort of law enforcement uniform since 1989 – first as a corrections officer, then as a police officer on the streets and now as a police officer in the school system. Married with two children and one grandchild, ‘Coach Billy’ or ‘PawPaw’ as…
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By David Weaver, Director of Communications/PR, Marshall ISD Mrs. Roslyn Davis, pre-kindergarten teacher at Washington Early Childhood Center, and Mrs. Vicki Hines, fifth grade ELA teacher at Price T. Young Middle School, have been selected as the 2016 Marshall ISD District Teachers of the Year. Mrs. Davis is the 2016 MISD Elementary School Teacher of…
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Don't worry, the Gold Line has your 6. Dispatchers rule!
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By Becky Holland, [email protected] HARRISON COUNTY – They are the voices that you hear during the worst moments of your life. You may never see their faces. You may not know their names. But they know you, and they are working in your favor every day – sometimes for 12 to 16 hours a day….
Read More about HCSO Dispatchers: The calm voices in the middle of chaosFrom Staff Reports, [email protected] MARSHALL – In the early 1950s, James and Gerry Holland came to East Texas Baptist College as newlyweds from Georgia. Their beginnings in Marshall took them back to Georgia and then back to Marshall and around east Texas. Along the way, with their four children, Glen, Donna, Tracey and Becky, the…
Read More about RECIPE OF THE WEEK – Texas Spaghetti even better the second dayFrom Staff Reports, [email protected] MARSHALL – Dogs may not be our whole lives, but they do make our lives whole. Roger Caras was pretty smart when he made this famous quote. Sarah Hodges of Marshall agrees with Roger Caras. Sarah has three dogs. She has Beretta. “I adopted her at the Longview animal shelter. She…
Read More about Marshall Pet of the Week: Female pittie celebrates fifth birthdayFrom Staff Reports, [email protected] MARSHALL – Sarah Hodges is in love with her Pit Bull, Remington. Remington was adopted from the animal shelter in Longview. “He is almost five years old,” and I refer to him as my heart dog,” Hodges said. “He is my baby,” she said. Nominate your pet for the Piney Woods…
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