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Wiley University suspends campus activities amid 'credible threat of violence"
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (121+ words) Published 9:17 am Thursday, January 22, 2026 By News Messenger Staff Wiley University said Thursday morning it has immediately suspended all campus activities because of a "credible threat of violence received via email." Officials at the Marshall school said they are working with…...
City of Waskom set to begin construction on new library
3+ day, 6+ min ago (495+ words) Published 5:45 am Monday, January 19, 2026 By Robin Y. Richardson WASKOM " Construction for the new Waskom Public Library is set to begin Feb. 2 with completion expected in September, officials announced at a recent council meeting. Waskom Mayor Keith Slone said officials recently conducted…...
Seniors at Marshall, Hallsville receive full scholarships to prestigious Northeast universities
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1240+ words) Published 5:45 am Monday, December 29, 2025 Two Harrison County high school seniors are finalists for a prestigious national scholarship and will head to the Northeast to begin their college careers. Jose Maldonado of Marshall High School and Kush Mali of Hallsville High…...
More Texas students complete journey through college, but low-income students still left behind
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1243+ words) Published 5:30 am Monday, December 29, 2025 By Rob Reid, The Texas Tribune Texas has long failed to get most of its students the higher education credentials the workforce increasingly demands. But recent laws that reward schools for helping students succeed later in…...
5 things parents need to know about applying to Texas’ school voucher program
3+ week, 6+ day ago (765+ words) Published 5:40 am Friday, December 26, 2025 By Milla Surjadi, The Dallas Morning News Texas families will soon be able to access public dollars to pay for private school. The state's education savings account program will officially launch in the 2026-27 school year. Under…...
Stallard: What’s not to love?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (710+ words) Published 5:30 am Friday, December 26, 2025 Editor's note: This column was originally published in May 2024. KILGORE " Once again, I have a group of youngsters to thank for reminding me why I do what I do for a living. I was fortunate to…...
Marshall ISD receives MEDCO funding for new TSTC dual-credit program
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (353+ words) Published 10:05 pm Monday, October 27, 2025 By Robin Y. Richardson Marshall Economic Development Corp. has presented Marshall ISD with $270,000 in support of its new dual-enrollment opportunity in partnership with Texas State Technical College-Marshall. The funding is for a new manufacturing and technology pathway…...
Wiley University students, alumni gather ahead of homecoming games
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (98+ words) Published 12:08 am Saturday, October 25, 2025 By News Messenger Staff Wiley University welcomed alumni this week for activities ahead of its Saturday homecoming games. Friday's homecoming pep rally included a funeral skit for Texas College " Wiley's opponent for Saturday's basketball games. Attendees…...
Voters could approve funds to upgrade Texas State Technical College campuses
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (412+ words) Published 10:48 pm Monday, October 20, 2025 One of the 17 Texas constitutional amendments on the November ballot would have a big impact on Marshall's Texas State Technical College campus. If approved, Proposition 1 would create two funds for the TSTC system: the Technical Institution…...
'One of our favorite times': East Texas Baptist University welcomes visitors for Family Weekend
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (369+ words) Published 11:18 pm Monday, September 15, 2025 By News Messenger Staff East Texas Baptist University welcomed more than 1,000 guests Friday through Sunday to the Marshall campus as part of Family Weekend. The event kicked off Friday with Gather at the Grove, which featured…...