Surf’s up at one indoor pool in Longview. Well, sort of.
Citizens Bank is pleased to announce that Greg Gani has joined the Bank as Chief Executive Officer of their Carthage and Center banking centers.
After resting their cases earlier this week, the patent infringement case of Barcelona, Spain-based Fractus against cell phone giants, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and CommScope ended in Marshall’s federal court on Wednesday through the resolution of a settlement.
East Texas Council of Governments recently announced its newly appointed officers, executive committee members and an adopted $57.4 million fiscal year 2020 budget resulting from its recent Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting held in Pittsburg on Sept. 19.
LONGVIEW — Some East Texas college students‘ closets are a little fuller today after taking advantage of the second annual Suit Up shopping event hosted Sunday by JCPenney in the Longview Mall.
The McDonald's located at 5408 East End Blvd. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 3 to celebrate the newly renovated store.
Dr. Kim Barbola, D.O. FACOI and Nurse Practitioner Wendy Starnes, AGPCNP-BC recently opened the doors of their practice East Texas Precision Medicine located on 1600 S. Washington in Marshall.
SHERMAN, Texas – Accomplished Texas attorney Clyde Siebman of Siebman, Forrest, Burg & Smith once again has earned a spot in The Best Lawyers in America after being named the 2019 Lawyer of the Year in Dallas/Fort Worth for his expertise in copyright law.
AUSTIN — The Railroad Commission of Texas this week launches its first-ever interactive data maps providing oil and gas production and the locations of abandoned wells plugged by the Commission statewide and by individual counties. The data is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week begi…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many businesses are marketing products and services donned with pink ribbons to show financial support for breast cancer charity groups and organizations. While this is a legitimate practice, be on the lookout for dishonest businesses wh…
Area representatives recently traveled to Washington D.C. for a fly-in event to hear briefings on on the Interstate 69 project.
Northeast Texas Habitat recently partnered with four Marshall-based pest control companies to provide home extermination services in area homes in the organization’s first Community Pest Control Day project.
JEFFERSON — Jefferson residents and guests to the bayou town will keep one of their local treasures with the grand opening of Bohn’s Gift Shoppe on Saturday.
HALLSVILLE — Hallsville is growing and the new Forest Hills Shopping Center with its several newly opened businesses is a testament to that fact.
The IHOP restaurant located at 111 I-20 in Marshall recently reopened after store wide renovations.
Simon & Garfunkel once began a song with the words, “Cecilia, you’re breaking my heart.”
The cost of owning a car begins after the purchase. Whether you’re dealing with an oil change or have major repairs to take care of, it’s important to use a mechanic or auto shop who is worthy of your trust.
Thanks to a gift from the Jasper family, the University of Texas at Tyler has launched a chemical engineering program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2019 is Sept. 20.
Sept. 9, 2019
A Tyler businessman is helping the city forge a new partnership with a fast changing Central Asian nation.
The Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce hosted its “Leadership HEART” business professional luncheon on Aug. 30 at the Marshall Public Library.
With the school year just underway for East Texas schools, scammers will stand outside supermarkets or other neighborhood stores asking for donations to help the local football team, band or other causes. They may even knock on doors in your neighborhood.
East Texas’ largest shoe store is now open for business in Marshall and its manager Georgia Lucas said on Friday that business is booming.
The Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be aware of their rights and responsibilities before signing an apartment lease.
While a dry, hot summer is taking a toll on much of the state’s pecan crop, the wet spring in East Texas may have been a bigger factor.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is expanding its payment options to now accept debit cards and Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit.
The Texas Transportation Commission approved TxDOT’s 10-year transportation plan that includes more than $77 billion dedicated to improving safety, addressing congestion and connectivity, and preserving roadways for Texas drivers.
An environmental group has filed notice it will sue the EPA if the agency does not enforce a 2016 Clean Air Act finding that the Martin Lake Power Plant threatens local health with excess sulfur dioxide emissions.
Texas State Technical College’s 2019 SkillsUSA champions from around the state took a final victory lap at a special luncheon held in their honor on Monday at TSTC’s Waco campus.
Some Marshall ISD special needs students spent their summer earning money by working at area businesses thanks to a Texas Workforce Commission program.
Special to the News Messenger
Aug. 19, 2019
As the high school class of 2019 begins the next chapter of their lives, they will contend with an abundance of exciting new challenges and opportunities, and it’s important that they are prepared. Whether your high school grad is looking for work, learning how to juggle work and school and/or living on their own for the first time, the Better Business Bureau reminds young adults to make wise choices by making educated decisions, as scam artists are looking for opportunities to take advantage of their lack of life experiences.
The Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce announced Monday the appointment of Stacia Runnels as its new executive director following an extensive two-month search.
AAON Coil Products Inc. executives and longtime employees turned soil Thursday at the site of what will be the company’s 422,000-square-foot expansion on Gum Springs Road.
Aug. 12, 2019
In the market for some new wheels? Whether you’re looking for your first car or something more family-friendly, buying a used car, while more economically friendly, can be a hassle if done incorrectly.
The 2019 growing season bestowed blessing and curse for Texas vineyards, with a challenging growing year culminating in lower yields but the promise of exceptional wines from Texas wine grapes.
Wagner Tuning was at a crossroads – with rising costs of production in California, CEO Carsten Wagner and his team had to plan for the future of their high-end auto parts operation. In the end, for the German manufacturer, there was no question. “We had to make a decision,” Wagner said, “and the decision was Kilgore."
Staff Reports
Golden Meadow Honey Farms outside Carthage started with just two hives — owner Tanner Andrus started the bee farm as a hobby with his family in 2017.
The Better Business Bureau is warning seniors to be on the lookout for scam artists posing as DNA testers in an attempt to obtain Medicare numbers and other personal information.
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A proposed extension of the Toll 49 corridor is projected to be built in about 15 years to provide another connection to Longview and Tyler, a North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority official said.
AUSTIN — Whether you’re in need of notebooks, rulers or running shoes, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on those and other items during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
July 29, 2019
Ray Armstrong keeps albums filled with memories of his bar patrons — newspaper articles, Christmas cards and more.
Staff Reports
Running a successful business is tough enough without throwing fraud into the mix. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, small businesses have a fraud rate of nearly 32%.
