JEFFERSON — The Jefferson community came out full force on Wednesday in support of its newest downtown stores which are expansions from a Harleton hotspot.
East Texans got a chance to beat the blazing summer heat on Saturday during the first of its kind Ice Cream Social and Contest at Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall.
Fall armyworms could follow rainfall delivered by Tropical Storm Barry, warns a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
JEFFERSON — Enoch’s will soon provide Jefferson residents and visitors with every beverage they need from sun up to sun down with the grand opening of its new downtown location which includes a coffee shop and wine cellar.
More consumers are turning to the internet to purchase anything and everything. With the increase of online stores, we are seeing an increase in complaints, negative reviews and scams.
DALLAS — Longview-based certified public accountant Keith Pfeffer has been elected 2019-20 president of Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA) East Texas.
July 8, 2019
Leaders from Texas State Technical College, the Texas Workforce Commission and Longview-based STEMCO gathered Thursday in Marshall to commemorate a $166,657 Skills Development Fund grant aimed at improving workers’ skills.
About $391,000 in funding has been approved by the Texas Transportation Commission for Jefferson’s Cypress River Aiport, the Texas Department of Transportation announced.
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Summer is in full swing, and that means festival season is upon us. Unfortunately, it also means that it’s the time of year that scammers entice would-be festival goers into purchasing tickets via fake websites, flashy social media ads and discounted deals.
HOUSTON — Milestone Environmental Services (Milestone), an industry leader in oilfield waste disposal services, will host a hiring event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 in the Sapphire Room at the Courtyard by Marriott Longview North, 1125 East Hawkins Parkway, Longview.
Texas State Technical College in Marshall is planning its first “Future Fair” July 13 to introduce prospective students and community members to its high-demand job programs.
Each summer, students look forward to the opportunity to trade their studies for some fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when BBB receives an increase of “Grandparent Scam” reports.
June 24, 2019
The unemployment rate in the three-county Longview area dipped to its lowest level in May since 2000, which is when the Texas Workforce Commission started keeping records, the commission reported Friday.
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Summer officially began on June 21, and temperatures will be hitting triple digits before you know it. A warmer than normal summer is expected for much of the country.
Harrison County received a clean audit for the year ending Sept. 30, 2018 — and officials noted a deficiency identified last year has been resolved.
McKenzie Gibson has loved to bake since she was a little girl, and at age 21, she’s made this passion into a career, opening a new bakery called Kenzie’s Cakes and More in Carthage.
Bringing a new puppy into the home can be fun and rewarding, but without proper research and consideration, the process can be frustrating, expensive and heartbreaking. With the recent local incidents of pet breeders and sellers exercising questionable business practices, BBB reminds consume…
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The Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., presented a $1,000 scholarship to a Marshall High School graduating senior.
June 3, 2019
Hurricane season officially began on June 1, and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) initial outlook for 2019, we can expect up to 15 named storms and eight hurricanes with as many as four reaching Category 3 or higher through the end of the season on No…
Teachers and property owners might have survived the 86th Legislative Session that ended Memorial Day, but the plumbers didn’t.
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Summer is officially right around the corner and many parents are beginning to search for a safe, rewarding summer experience. Parents have a wide range of choices when it comes to choosing summer activities.
The Marion County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 30 on the second floor of the county courthouse annex, 114 W. Austin St., Jefferson.
The Harrison County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 29 in the commissioners courtroom of the Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall.
The Capital One drive-up location at 100 N. Columbus Street in Marshall recently closed on May 9, but the lobby location and ATM on 100 N. Bolivar Street remain open, officials said.
The end of the school year marks the beginning of the busy summer travel season, and whether you’re planning a road trip with family or an exotic getaway, a little planning will go a long way towards making your trip a safe one.
Schlotzsky’s in Marshall hosted United Way Night on Tuesday, May 21, as a fundraiser.
TYLER — The East Texas Leadership Summit was held May 17 at Tyler Junior College in Tyler. This is the second annual summit presented by the Hispanic Professional Association. This year’s focus was “Connecting to Make an Impact.”
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The city of Marshall’s health inspections office closed down the Sonic Drive-In at 901 E. Grand Ave. (US Highway 80) on Friday, May 17, due to health code violations.
Gateway Tire & Service Centers will offer free oil changes Saturday to all veterans, active military and bereaved partners to honor the sacrifice of all those who have served our country.
Arrests made by the Marshall Police Department
Not much is more frightening than a home invasion.
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