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United Help Of Waskom – a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization Monthly Food Giveaway is the second Tuesday of every month on the designated date from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. January 8, 2019 February 12, 2019 […]

The official first Sunday of the 2019 New Year is being kicked off this Sunday with Pastor Doug and Theresa Lovett’s monthly lunch, “Dinner On The Grounds” for the congregation and guests. This Sunday features […]

Master The Tongue and Build a Bridge Never Too Late To Learn A Language               “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” Frank Smith Beginners […]

“The Hootens” are continuing their monthly performances with the January installment of their ongoing Gospel Concert Series, which is taking place on the first Saturday of every month. In January, The Hootens are being joined by “Gold City.” […]

The Waskom community pitched in to rally for another year of gifts and giving in support of the Waskom ISD Education Foundation, that is a 501 c 3 nonprofit tax-exempt, philanthropic organization of citizens that […]

December 30th marked the last Sunday in 2018 year with Pastor Sherry Crenshaw sharing the pulpit with an inspiring testimony by Dr. Mark Neel of a miracle that defied medicine and showcased the message of […]

This Christmas Season in Waskom began with Sunday worship, music, candlelight services, fireworks and above all, sharing the message of God’s abundant, everlasting love. Pastor Doug Lovett’s Faith Independent Baptist Church hosted the beloved Hootens, bringing […]

Waskom’s beloved musical group, “The Hootens,” are bringing a Christmas Gospel Concert to Waskom, presenting a great mixture of Christmas and Gospel music honoring our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Christmas Gospel Concert: Sunday, December 23, […]

United Help Of Waskom held another monthly food distribution in December, cheerfully providing food for the needy through the regularly scheduled food giveaway that takes place every second Tuesday of each month. A new and […]

Waskom Public Library invites the community to the Christmas-themed “Reading with Rudolph,” which is set to take place on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6 PM. Bring your children, friends and guests to this fun […]

December 1, 2018 began with the historical Hwy 80 being briefly closed down for the Waskom Christmas Parade and Holiday Season Celebrations. The community and City of Waskom turned out in full force and regalia, […]

“The Hootens” are continuing their much-anticipated Waskom performances with the December installment of their ongoing Gospel Concert Series, which is taking place on the first Saturday of every month. In December, “The Hootens” are being […]

Saturday, December 8 is the date for the annual Christmas Open House at T. C. Lindsey & Company, the historic old country general store in Jonesville. The open house is scheduled from 11:00 – 2:00, […]

The holiday season is here and people are racing to fulfill their Thanksgiving plans with family and friends. Travel is on the itinerary for many, as Thanksgiving is the most commercially-traveled time of the calendar […]

November 16th, 2018 is the official Grand Opening Day for Waskom Hardware with a Waskom Chamber of Commerce hosting a Ribbon-Cutting celebration at 11:00 AM. Lunch is being served at 11:30 with door prizes for […]

Saturday, December 1 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM is the date of this year’s popular “Shop ‘Til You Drop” fundraising event for the Waskom Education Foundation. It will be held at the Waskom High […]

Richard Fluker, a local Marshall author will be at T. C. Lindsey and Company in Jonesville on Saturday, November 17 from 10:00 – noon for a book signing of his latest book “Growing Up on […]

The Waskom Lions Club announced that the Waskom Christmas Parade is set to take place on December 1, 2018. The line-up is scheduled for 2 PM and the parade will start at 3 PM. Forms […]

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, Waskom City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at the City Hall Board Room. The meeting was led by Mayor Jesse Moore and flanked by City Council Members James Murf […]

The Waskom Public Library recently celebrated their 20th year anniversary, helmed by Librarian Willa Bose.  Today, Friends of The Library held a gathering and a luncheon with featured guest speaker, Waskom Mayor Jesse Moore. Mayor […]

The holiday season is fast approaching and the month of November is full of festivities and community services: November 3, 2018 Gospel Concert 5 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Waskom High School Auditorium 980 School […]

Operation Help in association with United Help of Waskom will start taking applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas food distribution for the needy on November 2, 2018. The applications are available at the sub-courthouse, they must […]

“The Hootens” are continuing their autumn performances with the November installment of their ongoing Gospel Concert Series, which is taking place on the first Saturday of every month. In November, The Hootens are being joined […]

First United Methodist Church of Waskom: Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 28, 2018 3:00pm – 5:00pm First Baptist Church of Waskom: Sunday, October 28, 2018 5:00pm-7:00pm Free Games! Door Prizes! Free Petting Zoo! Free Inflatables! […]

The Waskom Fire Department Fundraiser was held at the Waskom Middle School provided by the Waskom Independent School District and Superintendent Jimmy Cox with Waskom Fire Chief Murph King. The Waskom Fire Department has been […]

The City of Waskom, Harrison County and the Great State of Texas turned out to honor the Waskom Public Library, Librarian Wiila Bose and staff for their brand of excellence for the community. Waskom Mayor […]

The Waskom week of Fall Festivals and fun started last Sunday night with Pastor Doug and Theresa Lovett hosting a Sunday night evening dedicated to the Children’s Church with a praise and worship period, led […]

Waskom Friday Night Football in District 11-3A Division II, in Elysian Fields was action-packed, a comeback kid story of offensive football, with outstanding gridiron exchanges for both offenses with fumbles and breakaway touchdowns. The Yellowjackets […]

Waskom, Texas, United Pentecostal Church Pastor Travis Gulley and his wife of 40 years, Janette “Jan” Gulley, 61, were returning home  Wednesday night after church. The couple had decided to get gas at a Greenwood, […]

The Waskom Public Library will host a reception on Monday, October 22 at 5:30 the library celebrating its 20 year anniversary. The public is invited to attend this event honoring the many community contributions which […]

World Food Day is celebrated around the world on October 16th each year, instituted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. The theme is food and food security affiliated with […]

The Wildcat nation turned out in full force as rain fell on the stands, fans chanted, “Defense” and the scoreboard soared. The rain didn’t dampen the spirits and the Wildcats roared again. The Dekalb Bears […]

Tuesday, October 23 is the date for this year’s annual fire department fundraiser dinner and auction. The event will be held at Waskom Middle School Cafeteria. Again this year, Catfish Express will prepare and serve […]

The Fall season brought cooler temperatures and fierce rains to United Help Of Waskom’s (UHOW) first day of food distribution. Not to be delayed or outdone, United Help Of Waskom volunteers cheerfully provided curb side, […]

“The Hootens” are welcoming the fall with the October installment of their ongoing Gospel Concert Series, which is taking place on the first Saturday of every month. This talented family of Southern and Contemporary Gospel […]

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming back to town, sponsored by the Lions Club of Waskom! Culpepper & Merriweather is a tented, one-ring circus. No seat is further than 40 feet away from the ring, […]

The Waskom Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the First Annual Howdeo Festival, which is set to take place on October 5-6, 2018. The Howdeo is a beloved festival from the 80’s, which is being brought back […]

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living will be hosting the “Age Well. Live Well” seminar series, commencing on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, every Wednesday through December 5, 2018 (excluding […]

Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income families who are living in inadequate, unsafe, unaffordable and/or overcrowded housing to build simple, safe and decent homes. The community provides volunteerism and donations in the form […]

Please assist the City in gathering public comments for an upcoming grant application through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Waskom-Taylor City Park. Your opinion is important and much needed during the planning […]

The United Help of Waskom (UHOW), in conjunction with the East Texas Food Bank, announces the regular scheduling of the food distribution for the needy of the Waskom ISD area. UHOW President Jimmy Cox is […]

Celebrating a life lived as big as Texas, the beloved and treasured Burniece Dillard, a precious bride, darling wife, devoted and loving mother, dedicated and cherished grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and servant of the Lord […]

The Hootens are returning to Waskom with their Gospel Concert Series. This talented family of Southern and Contemporary Gospel singers is renown in the region. Their inspirational concerts bring joy and excitement to the Waskom […]

Again this year, the Waskom Police and Fire Departments will host the annual community National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 2 from 5:30 – 7:00 at the Fire Department’s Central Station on Highway 80. […]

Pastor Doug and Theresa Lovett hosted visiting Shreveport Pastors Jim and Molly Gulledge and their pet monkey Oscar. The theme was “Track and Snacks” with Oscar, Bible teaching, games, music and more for three nights […]

Last Wednesday morning, the school grounds became a prayer ground, as the 2018 school year begins August 20th. A 7:00 AM start by the Pastors Alliance in Waskom with nearly three hundred participants who came […]

Pastor Doug Lovett prepares for the coming new school year as summer ends and students are ready to return to the classroom. VBS will extend the summer vacation and begin August 15, 2018 through August […]