A champion for the community is what the Jack Dillard Sr. family has been, which is why the Harrison County Extension Agency honored the Dillard family as the agency’s “Volunteer of the Year.”
Mrs. Virginia Jackson Dillard and her children celebrated her 101st birthday on Dec. 4 at her Harleton home. Dillard's actual birthday is Dec. 8.
As of last month, the City of Marshall has officially hired Daniel Duke as its new Director of Tourism and Cultural Arts.
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Mrs. Virginia Jackson Dillard and her children celebrated her 101st birthday on Dec. 4 at her Harleton home. Dillard's actual birthday is Dec. 8.
As of last month, the City of Marshall has officially hired Daniel Duke as its new Director of Tourism and Cultural Arts.
It was a cool dark March night in 1930. Colorful lights were strung across businesses, and bright spotlights illuminated the façades of the newly built Paramount Theatre and Hotel Marshall. This was done in celebration of the progress of a rising modern city’s “Million Dollar Program of Prog…
The Marshall community welcomes back Dr. Michelle Ray, who is returning to her hometown to start in her new position at the Christus Trinity Clinic on Monday.
When Brenda Ford first got a letter of invitation to join the local Marshall Music Club, a branch of the National Federation of Music Clubs, in 1999, she never dreamt that in 2020 she would work as the State President of the organization to bring them through a totally unforeseen global pandemic.
The Marshall Place Gallery now has a new show on display, featuring local artists Claudia Lowery and Charlotte McCarty, which will hang now through mid-November.
The Marshall-Harrison County Literacy Council not only serves the community at large through free reading promotion programs, but also has specific services and programs to assist the Hispanic community in everything from earning their U.S. citizenship, to learning English as a second language.
ELYSIAN FIELDS — Elysian Fields ISD and Crossroads Baptist Church have entered into a partnership to provide new and slightly-used clothing items to students enrolled at the district this year.
When it comes time to grab some lunch or dinner, Harrison County's food trucks offer a unique taste for meals on the go.
When Felton Hopkins started his first business in June 1953, all he had was $2,000 in borrowed money and a plan. Earlier this month, Hopkins retired at 95-years-old, celebrating a long life of business success in the Marshall community.
A few years back, as I drove up U.S. 59 to Jefferson, I found myself singing the folk song “Cotton Field.”
When Dinora Harris and Audrey Lozano first met at the Michelson Museum of Art in 2017, they knew immediately that they were going to be good friends.
This week the Marshall community has come together to grieve the loss of longtime resident, community activist, friend and father Tim Huff.
Clay Coppedge said he sort of stumbled into writing “Texas True Crime Miscellany,” his new book published July 26.
The Harrison County Hispanic Lions Club had big plans for the year 2020 when they officially formed in December 2019.
No retail business in Marshall was ever more famous than the “anchor” of the city’s business community, the Joe Weisman and Company.
Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Avenue, are the following great pets. For information on adopting or surrendering a pet call us at 903 938-7297. Open 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Heartworms is a term many pet owners hear but few really understand.
As we leave summer and enter the fall season, beginner and expert gardeners alike are planning their fall vegetable gardens. Whether you are growing vegetables in a pot in your apartment or refreshing your backyard garden, it is important to know that a fall vegetable garden needs to be mana…
Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Avenue, are the following great pets. Call 903 938-7297 for information on adopting a pet or surrendering a pet.
The Noon Optimist Club of Marshall met in-person on Sept. 1 in Hutchins Hall of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. President Julie Brock called on the Rev. Rusty Rustenhaven to lead in prayer following, which the club pledged allegiance to the U.S. flag and affirmed the Optimist Creed.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – Pet owners know that their beloved furry companions are susceptible to various health problems, ranging from heart murmurs to parasites to contagious diseases. But for dogs and puppies, in particular, there is one diagnosis that is the last thing any pet parent wants …
The Harrison County Hispanic Lions Club had big plans for the year 2020 when they officially formed in December 2019.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – Curious cats and daredevil dogs are always eager to investigate anything moving across the carpet or in the grass.
The story of Mary Stevenson, the author of “Footprints in the Sand,” was told Friday morning at the Footprints in the Sand monument in Carthage.
Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Avenue, are the following great pets. For information on adopting or surrendering a pet call 903 938-7297.
Historic photographs provide a sense of what life was like when the camera clicked and we can often identify in those photographs a physical feature, such as that of a building, an old automobile, or an activity, which brings up memories of our own past.
Members of Hallsville’s Beta Sigma Phi celebrated the Sorority’s 37th year in Hallsville by doing what they do best, being of service to the community by donating new shoes to Hallsville ISD for students. Sorority members available for the photo are Helen Masey, Carolyn Dawson, Vice Presiden…
Dandruff may be a cosmetic inconvenience that many people dread, but cats can suffer from this condition as well.
Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Avenue, are the following pets. For information on adopting or surrendering a pet, call 903 938-7297. The Pet Place currently has lots of cats! Come and visit.
Editor’s note: Hour Glass is a historical look at Harrison County using the Marshall News Messenger archives.
The Noon Optimist Club of Marshall met in-person on Aug. 4 in Hutchins Hall of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church under the leadership of President of Julie Brock, Secretary Melissa Al-Ahmadi and Treasurer Michele Fuller. President Brock welcomed all back after the club’s hiatus in July. The…
Dog owners do not need to be veterinarians to know that a healthy heart is as important for our furry friends as it is for humans. Yet there can be a lot of confusion surrounding cardiac issues in animals, especially when it comes to heart murmurs.
Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Avenue, are the following pets. For information on adopting or surrendering a pet call 903 938-7297. Open to public 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
A dog’s mobility may be compromised because of age, injury, or birth defect, and animals suffering from these conditions may experience serious pain. As such, pet owners should know how to recognize when their canine companion is lacking a certain spring in their step.
Passion would be a word that many would use to refer to Harrison County resident Charles Cornish III. He is passionate about many things—Wiley College, the arts, fine dining, travel and community involvement.
Marshall native Charles “Chuck” Elia celebrates his 100th birthday today. Born July 27, 1921, Elia graduated from Marshall High School in 1939 and attended the North Texas Agriculture College (now the University of Texas at Arlington).
The Marshall Symphony League supports local educational and cultural projects, as well as the Marshall Symphony Orchestra, with money raised through annual projects. These projects include the annual Symphony League Ball, which to be safe due to COVID-19 was delayed until July.
Thomas Richardson of Hallsville Lion’s Club recently received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award.
Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Avenue, are the following pets. For information on adopting or surrendering a pet, call 903 938-7297. Others available for adoption include a Heeler mix puppy, gray, tuxedo, and black…
A dog’s mobility may be compromised because of age, injury, or birth defect, and animals suffering from these conditions may experience serious pain. As such, pet owners should know how to recognize when their canine companion is lacking a certain spring in their step.
The Harrison County Republican Women met Friday, July 16 for their monthly meeting at Marshall Elks Lodge. They presented two Carolyn Abney Scholarships. Pictured is Donna Philyaw, Jackie Henigan, Caitlyn Wilmo, Alexis Smith and Charlene Franks. Not pictured is Weston Smith. The club’s guest…
Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Avenue, are the following great pets. For information on adoption or surrendering a pet call 903 938-7297.
Rescued animals often come from difficult backgrounds of abuse, neglect, or both, and as a result sometimes exhibit erratic behaviors in their new homes. These behaviors can come as a surprise to pet owners and can leave the animal’s adopted family feeling ill-equipped and unprepared.
Art enthusiasts are excited for the Michelson Museum of Art to once again be open with exhibitions after being closed due to COVID-19. The 63rd Hoover Watercolor Annual Spring Exhibition is currently on display featuring a variety of watercolor artists from the Hoover Watercolor Society, Inc.
After a lively tail twister presentation by Lion Chris Horsley, Lion Robert Coleman introduced the program at last week’s Lions Club meeting.
The Marshall Regional Arts Council is gearing up for its annual Juried Art Show competition and fundraiser, with art for the show officially on display at the Marshall Place Gallery.
Available for adoption from the Humane Society of Harrison County’s The Pet Place, located at 1901 Jefferson Avenue, are the following great pets. For information on adopting or surrendering a pet call 903 938-7297.
Rabies is usually associated with dogs or bats, but it also can develop insidiously in a variety of mammals. Rabies in livestock, such as cattle, may be rare, but its ability to spread through the herd still poses a serious risk.
