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Texas Parks and Wildlife confirms black bear sightings in East Texas
Whatever you do East Texas, don’t go on a bear hunt. Don’t go looking in caves, don’t go ...
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Dry conditions spur city of Marshall to implement burn ban, joining Marion County
The city of Marshall has issued a burn ban because of dangerously dry conditions and elevated fire risk. ...
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Take home a new pet, go to a gala, place your bets and more this weekend in East Texas
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around ...
Texas
Poll: Beto O’Rourke leads Colin Allred in hypothetical Texas Senate primary
A new poll shows Beto O’Rourke has a 20-point lead over Colin Allred in a hypothetical Democratic primary ...
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Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout
The Republican-led Texas House on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a new congressional map crafted to hand five ...
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Marshall man sentenced to 12 years in manslaughter case
A Marshall man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a ...
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Could Dean’s value-added tax replace property taxes? Here’s what tax policy experts say
Republican state Rep. Jay Dean of Longview recently proposed a bill to replace school maintenance and operations property ...
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Marshall police: Facebook Marketplace transaction turned into armed robbery
Marshall police say a woman attempting to sell shoes through Facebook Marketplace was robbed at gunpoint by a ...
Texas
Abbott resets Texas redistricting fight with second special session
Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special legislative session that started at noon Friday to deal with congressional ...
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Ownership of Fruteria Perlita in Marshall makes couple’s ‘backpack full of dreams’ come true
Jose Luis Valle and Estefania Valle made their dream come true when they opened their own store, Fruteria ...
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Waskom appoints new municipal auditor to stay compliant with grant opportunities
The Waskom City Council has appointed Tyler-based DKG CPA as the city’s new outside auditor, replacing longtime auditors ...
Texas
Texas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends; California unveils retaliatory map
Texas House Democrats who left the state in protest of proposed congressional redistricting said Thursday they will return ...
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Stallard: Catching up around town
My coffee supply was running dangerously low, so I had to stop by the grocery store on the ...
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‘God directed us’: East Texas natives plan move to Africa to continue mission work
It was almost a decade ago that East Texas natives Bre’Ana Whiting and Deejay Whiting went on an ...
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Wes Jeans and blues band Texas Flood to headline Marshall benefit concert
Award-winning blues artist Wes Jeans says he is excited to return home to Marshall as he plans to ...
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John Moore
Moore: When it’s time to go home
I grew up in the far southwest corner of Arkansas. Nature drove the speed of life, and the ...
Texas
Illinois judge rules against Paxton’s effort to have Texas House Democrats arrested
Illinois law enforcement officers cannot arrest Texas House Democrats who have been staying in the northern state in ...
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Traveling artist’s skateboard exhibit rolls into Marshall’s Michelson Museum of Art
For Latosha Keagy, combining her love of skateboarding and art was more than bringing two passions together – ...
Texas
Here are new Texas state laws that go into effect Sept. 1
A slate of new laws will go into effect Sept. 1 in Texas. State legislators passed hundreds of ...
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Sparklight celebrates rebrand, new Marshall location
Sparklight recently celebrated its rebrand from Fidelity Communications with a ribbon-cutting and launch party at its new Marshall ...
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Marion County approves burn ban
Marion County on Tuesday imposed a burn ban that prohibits open fires and outdoor burning in the unincorporated ...
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Filling a need: Marshall church teams with radio station, local groups for back-to-school giveaway
Marshall’s Mt. Zion Spiritual Church, in partnership with various community organizations, gave students a jumpstart to the new ...
State News
Abbott promises 2nd special session if Dems fail to show by Friday
The Texas Legislature will adjourn its special session on Friday and Gov. Greg Abbott will immediately call a ...
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State Rep. Jay Dean’s bill would impose value-added tax, eliminate some school property taxes – here’s what to know
Harrison County’s state representative has filed a bill to replace school maintenance and operation property taxes with a ...
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Northeast Texas a hot spot for cockfighting, but animal welfare advocates aim to shut it down
When the Titus County Sheriff’s Office arrested Timothy C. Thompson for hosting a July 4 cockfight, animal welfare ...