Covering Marshall, Texas and surrounding communities
September 16, 2025
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…
Read More about Candidate for district 7 wants to see Marshall growFrom 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 – 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…
Read More about Editorial: Commissioner to propose ordinance section to restrict employees’ political activityBy 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…
Read More about “Good morning, sunshine” Sonic employee has lots to shine aboutHALLSVILLE – 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…
Read More about Hallsville man makes magic real in city developmentFrom Harrison County Sheriff’s Office HARRISON COUNTY – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: April 10, a theft of a boat and motor was reported from the Karnack area. April 10, a theft of a dirt bike was reported in Marshall. April 9, theft of items from a house was reported from…
Read More about Boat and motor reported stolen in KarnackHALLSVILLE – Real estate agent Lindsey Farnham is running to fill Place Six on the Hallsville Independent School District’s Board of Trustees. Her opponent in the race is Troy Crafton. Educated in Kilgore, Farnham, who is married with three children, is employed with Re/Max First Choice Real Estate. She also has her own embroidery business…
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By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL – One of the newcomers to the City of Marshall’s Commission Board would like to see the city of Marshall implement an industry that has caused many to raise an eyebrow at. Michael Mitchell, 40, commissioner of district two in Marshall, has done an extensive study in the idea of…
Read More about City Commissioner: “Cannabis is the new cotton – let’s use it to our advantage.”By Becky Holland, [email protected] MARSHALL –For a little over 23 years, Reggie Cooper has been a firefighter with the Marshall Fire Department. The Marshall native has been the fire chief for two years. Ironically, the husband, father and grandfather didn’t even originally plan to enter the fire services field. When Cooper finished high school, his…
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Waskom, Marshall, Hallsville and Longview part of big yard sale route. By Becky Holland, [email protected] EAST TEXAS – Excitement is building in the air as citizens across U.S. 80 are preparing for the biggest yard sale to hit five states – since October. April 15-17 is the Spring event for the Historic US 80 Hi-Way…
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