Elections
In Longview, Abbott asks East Texans to vote for Dean, touts property tax reforms set for next legislative session
Gov. Greg Abbott told a crowd Wednesday in Longview to vote for state Rep. Jay Dean in his ...
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Black History Parade and Unity Festival set Saturday in downtown Marshall
The fifth annual Black History Parade and Unity Festival is scheduled Saturday in downtown Marshall and will feature ...
Elections
Democratic candidates for U.S. senate, governor rally voters at East Texas stop
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate state Rep. James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate state Rep. Gina Hinojosa stopped Tuesday evening ...
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‘Let them hear your voice’: Harrison County woman, 105, continues tradition of voting, while college freshman casts first ballot
Virginia Dillard was about 50 years old when she was first given the right to vote. That was ...
Elections
Lack of Trump endorsement shakes up Texas Republican Senate primary
It’s rare for President Donald Trump to sit out a political horse race. But his lack of an ...
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UPDATE: Service expected to be restored tonight to areas of Marshall affected by water main break
Water service is expected to be restored by 9:30 p.m. today to areas of Marshall affected by a ...
Elections
Dean chides Republican Women of Gregg County over party unity
A recent meeting of the Republican Women of Gregg County in Longview, with state Rep. Jay Dean as ...
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Mobile showers event in Marshall raises awareness of help available for homeless residents
Although no homeless residents took advantage of a mobile shower RV that rolled into Marshall on Friday, officials ...
National & World
Trump’s State of the Union address set for tonight: Here’s how to watch
On Tuesday at 8 p.m. Texas time, President Donald Trump is set to deliver the first State of ...
School News
Waskom man, recent TSTC graduate, first of 14 siblings to finish college
Terry Matthews says he’s the first of his family members in three generations to graduate from college. Matthews, ...
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Marshall-Harrison County Health District launches new community wellness sessions
A new community wellness initiative called Building Healthy Futures is set to launch this week with a first ...
ETVarsity
Area schools participate in weekend softball tournaments
Elysian Fields, Jefferson, Hallsville, Harleton, Marshall and Waskom all competed in several tournaments this past weekend. Elysian Fields, ...
ETVarsity
Pre-district predictions: Hallsville softball repeats as District 10-5A champions
District play for Hallsville and Marshall starts today and is set to be highly competitive. Hallsville lost a ...
Police
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur denies groping teen at party; visiting judge named for misdemeanor case
A visiting judge in Jefferson’s municipal court will preside over a misdemeanor assault case involving Marion County Judge ...
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Black History Month: Wiley has legacy of winning national football championships
Ten Texas colleges have won national football championships – ever. Marshall's Wiley Wildcats have won four of them.
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Arrests of three East Texas school superintendents highlight educators’ duty to report alleged abuse
Three East Texas school superintendents have been arrested this year on charges of failing to report child abuse ...
Police
What to know about fatal East Texas road rage incident: Why wasn’t it self-defense? Is there dashcam footage?
An East Texas man was killed and another is in jail after a Feb. 13 traffic altercation in ...
Elections
Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French says he’ll reduce oil and gas industry regulations
A candidate for a seat on the state board regulating oil and gas activity says he’ll work to ...
Business
Marshall Economic Development looks to build on 2025 successes
In the past year, Marshall Economic Development has worked on various projects to bring investment and business to ...
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East Texas rodeo icon Martha Josey talks about career, legacy at Gregg County Historical Museum event
The Gregg County Historical Museum welcomed East Texas rodeo legend Martha Josey on Thursday night for a special ...
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Lessard named Marshall High School’s CTE Student of the Month
Through collaboration between Marshall Economic Development, the Prysmian Group, Marshall ISD and the Marshall News Messenger, Marshall High ...
Elections
Abbott to stop in Longview for campaign rally with state Rep. Jay Dean
Gov. Greg Abbott will stop Wednesday in Longview as part of his “Let’s Roll: Get Out the Vote” ...
Elections
Analysis: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn flatlines in polls ahead of Texas Republican primary
Last fall, there were already warning signs that U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas was at serious risk ...
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State Rep. Jay Dean’s GOP primary challenger files defamation lawsuit related to his campaign claims
State Rep. Jay Dean’s Republican primary opponent has filed a defamation lawsuit against him, claiming he falsely accused ...
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‘Unforgettable experience’: Special needs attendees become kings, queens at Marshall’s Night to Shine
More than 100 attendees at the annual Night to Shine prom event danced the night away recently at ...