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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 ...
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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 ...
Local News
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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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 ...
Local News
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 ...
School News
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 ...
Elections
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 ...
Local News
‘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 ...
Elections
Harrison County sees low turnout for first week of early voting
About 4% of Harrison County’s registered voters have cast a ballot during the first three days of early ...
Columns
Stallard: Walking for a good cause
I’m not sure where the original quote came from, but former Longview High School football coach Pat Collins ...
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ETVarsity
Harleton girls defeat Mount Enterprise in bi-district round
ARP – The District 21-2A champion Harleton Lady Wildcats defeated the District 22-2A Mount Enterprise Girlcats 38-30 in ...
ETVarsity
Elysian Fields softball defeats New Boston in non-district play
ELYSIAN FIELDS – For the third time in less than a week, the Elysian Fields Lady Jackets took ...
Local News
Mobile shower unit for unhoused Marshall residents to stop in city
An East Texas nonprofit organization is bringing a mobile shower unit Friday to Marshall to serve unhoused residents. ...
Elections
GOP Texas attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Paxton
At a debate that hit all the major GOP talking points, the four Republicans vying to be Texas’ ...
Elections
Abbott rallies East Texas voters at Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner
East Texas Republicans gathered Tuesday in Tyler to hear Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his priorities for border security, ...
Local News
Marshall Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Romance By Candlelight’ concert Saturday
The Marshall Symphony Orchestra will present “Romance by Candlelight: A Symphonic Tour of the Romantics” on Saturday at ...
John Moore
Moore: Cracking the case
A ceramic dishpan, a lot of pecans, and a nutcracker made in Little Rock. When we saw those ...
Columns
Dillard: Make me a blessing (Southern style)
We were invited for a meal at a young couple’s home last week. They have a new 2-month-old ...
ETVarsity
East Texas baseball: Waskom’s Johnson earns first career win
MARSHALL 5, LONGVIEW 0: The Marshall Mavericks opened the 2026 high school baseball season with a 5-0 win ...
Police
Harrison County Jail inmate dies after ‘medical emergency,’ sheriff’s office says
A Harrison County Jail inmate died Wednesday after having a “medical emergency,” according to the sheriff’s office. The ...