Covering Marshall, Texas and surrounding communities
April 27, 2026
From Staff Reports, [email protected] MARSHALL – When you ask Holly Anderson about her family, she will gladly tell about her husband and daughter, and then she will also happily tell you about her two German Shepherds, Penny and Pepper. Penny and Pepper are litter mates- both of them are two and half years of age….
Read More about Marshall Pets of the Week: German Shepherd pair really enjoy being togetherBy Jonathan McCarty, Contributor [email protected] MARSHALL – As a child, I had a number of influences on my life. Older people who had been around before me. They had, of course, seen and done things that I might never consider. One such person was Mr. Adolph Firchau, who was my neighbor for twenty years. Mr….
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Marshall gives mosquito tips, begins spraying.
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From J. C. Hughes, Public Services Director, City of Marshall MARSHALL – Recent heavy rains have created a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. The City of Marshall started spraying activities in early March this year, which is a month earlier than normal. We will continue spraying the entire city twice monthly, until later this Fall….
Read More about City of Marshall begins spraying for mosquitoes for disease preventionFrom East Texas Baptist University, Mike Midkiff, Director of Public Relations MARSHALL – East Texas Baptist University announces that René Maciel, president of Baptist University of the Americas, will be the keynote speaker for Spring Commencement. Maciel also serves as the Baptist General Convention of Texas President. ETBU will hold two commencement ceremonies, 10:30 a.m….
Read More about BUA & BGCT President René Maciel To Be ETBU’s Spring Commencement SpeakerIn this journey we call life, many situations are like a ‘double-edged sword.’ There always seems to be a negative and positive. So, there is always bad news and good news. In reading the headlines of most newspapers and watching the television news’ programs, it does appear though that bad news seems to rate higher…
Read More about Editorial: Good news, bad news and where to go for itFrom Marshall ISD, David Weaver, Director of PR/Communications MARSHALL – Marshall High School has announced the members of the top 10 percent of the Class of 2016. Cristal Monzon-Hernandez, daughter of Adolfo Monzon and Angelina Hernandez, is the 2016 Valedictorian of the 2016 senior class, which includes approximately 330 candidates for graduation. The Class of…
Read More about MHS announces top 10 percent of Class of 2016By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – Devin Crandell, 51, and his wife, Teresa, have seen many challenges in life – from dealing with Teresa’s health condition to the fateful day in 2004 when the Crandells’ lives changed completely, and almost tragically. It is a day that Devin and Teresa won’t forget, and neither will their…
Read More about From Texas Rangers’ games to TSTC graduations, he singsBy Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – Principal Alexis Rivas looks around the building that houses St. Joseph’s Catholic School on South Garrett Street in Marshall. His thoughts were on the coming days – the ending days of the school. In the early Spring of this year, administration with the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marshall…
Read More about St. Joseph’s Catholic School prepares to close doorsFrom Staff Reports, [email protected] MARSHALL – Close to his second-year anniversary since becoming the chief of police for the City of Marshall Police Department, Jesus “Eddie” Campa is scheduled to share with commissioners at a special-called meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, how MPD has been able to establish better relationships within the community….
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The lake at Pirkey Environmental Park will host about 150 special needs students on May 6.
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By Becky Holland, [email protected] PINEY WOODS – Brandy Branch Lake, in the Pirkey Environmental Park, will play host to an expected 150 special needs students from Harrison, Marion and Panola counties Friday, May 6. This will be the second year that the event, sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and others, will take…
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