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Tyler Junior College was the place for the action. Daniel Shelton was a runner-up in the Region II of Class 3A Tennis Tournament today. He finished with a Silver Medal. The top two finishers advance […]

For over 40 years, people have lined up for miles to buy and trade their treasures during the annual historic U.S. Highway 80 Sale, which is also known as the “World’s Widest Yard Sale.” The […]

Waskom was hit in the previous week by high winds, rain, barrages of lightening and damage to local homes, with lingering power outages. Waskom was ravaged again by tornadoes, touching down with high gusts of […]

Waskom’s Library celebrated National Library Week on April 10th, 2018. Later this year, Waskom’s Library will mark twenty years of faithful service to the community. Waskom Mayor Jesse Moore and City Secretary Tammy Lofton were […]

The First Baptist Church of Waskom hosts the Quilt Guild every first and third Thursday of the month, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Last Thursday, April the 5th, the Quilt Guild […]

Michael Knight is well-known for his incredible vocals in Traditional Country and Country Gospel performances and recordings. His songs were nationally charted in the Top 10 of the independent artist charts. Michael is a regular […]

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 […]

Waskom Public Library will host a number of events and classes this spring. On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 3 PM, the Waskom Public Library will host a celebration of the National Library Week. Later […]

Ladies’ Luncheon with Jeanne Damoff, benefitting the Marshall Pregnancy Resource Center, is scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM at the Immanuel Baptist Church (2408 W. Pinecrest Dr., Marshall, TX). Jeanne Damoff is […]

March 18, 2018, Sunday marked the first services at the Waskom Community Church, formerly known as the First Presbyterian Church of Waskom. It is one of the oldest churches in town, originally organized on May […]

The First United Methodist Church of Waskom was a full house today with their Annual Easter celebration and an Easter Egg Hunt for all ages. Kids lined up to get their turns in the Bouncy […]

Friday morning began with twisted automobiles strewn about the Waskom High School Parking area that looked like the backlot of Warner Brother Studio in Burbank, CA. A production was in progress, that involved the school […]

Farm City Week 2018 brought Harrison County FFA, 4H members and the community together with kids, parents, teachers, and Ag galore with a week’s venue of talent, love, heart and soul, dedicated to every aspect […]

This Sunday, March 25, 2018, the Waskom Fire Department will hold a “Sight for Katelyn” fundraiser. The Waskom VFD has been a long-time supporter of Katelyn’s plight to regain her eyesight. Katelyn has traveled to […]

First United Methodist Church of Waskom is inviting the kids and their parents to the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. 1305 West Texas Ave., Waskom, Texas Saturday, March 24, 2018 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Come and join in […]

Waskom Head Start Roundup! Starting April 6, 2018 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 1:30 AM to 2:30 PM Middle School Cafeteria 301 School Ave., Waskom, Texas 75692 Additional Information: (903) 687-3981 – Liset Quintano […]

Harrison County’s 2018 Farm City Week is just around the corner, starting Monday, March 19th, 2018 through March 22nd, 2018  in the City of Marshall at the Marshall Convention Center, 2501 E. End Blvd South, Marshall, Texas. […]

Governor: Greg Abbott  90.4%                                                           1,392,294 votes Senate: […]

Former Marshall Police Officer Reid McCain, Jr. is seeking the top prosecutor job in Harrison County on election day, March 6, 2018. Since leaving the Marshall PD as a Lieutenant, McCain is currently serving as […]

DA Solomon’s re-election bid is riding a wave of success, with the homicide rate greatly reduced – spanning a 30-year period of statistics that makes Harrison County a safer place to live. Solomon states, “I’m […]

Judge Joe Black seeks re-election to Harrison County Court-at-Law. The Honorable Judge Black, a Stephen F. Austin University, and Texas A&M Law School graduate, is not a stranger in handling legal matters – from criminal […]

Christopher Todd MacLarty is seeking Harrison County’s Court-at-Law Bench. MacLarty is a graduate of Florida’s Nova Southeastern University, who worked as an Assistant Prosecutor for the area’s misdemeanor division, practicing law since 1991. MacLarty hung […]

Former Marshall City Councilman, Garrett Boersma is in the race for the seat of State Representative of District 9 in Harrison County. Boersma brings into the heated contest a life dedicated to conservative Republican values […]

The race is on in Marshall, Texas for the seat of District 9 in Harrison County, with former Marshall Mayor Chris Paddie making a bid for re-election.  State Representative Paddie is at the helm for […]

Marshall, TX – February 22, 2018 – Representatives from the Marshall-Harrison County Literacy Council (MHCLC), the Marshall Public Library, and Texas State Technical College (TSTC) met this week to discuss the design and implementation of […]

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is bringing 2018 Diabetes Education Classes, with Louraiseal McDonald, to the Waskom community. The classes are co-sponsored by Waskom’s Lions Club and Citizens National Bank. Classes will take place on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd […]

Marshall, Texas Police Department is hosting their MPD Officers’ Benefit Rodeo on February 23-24, 2018, 7:30 P.M. at the Marshall, Texas City Arena. Performance Time: 7:30 P.M. both nights. Tickets are $8 in advance and […]

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

First United Methodist Church of Waskom is inviting community members to come together for a prayer vigil remembering the 17 victims who were killed in a school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Pastor Sherry Q. Crenshaw, […]

Date: February 15, 2018 Dinner served at 5:00 to 6:30 PM FFA Auction: 6:30 PM Location: Waskom High School Cafeteria Join us at the Waskom High School for a Fish Fry and Auction with all […]

First Baptist Church of Waskom held its Valentine’s Day Banquet last Sunday night, getting a head-start on this week of love for sweethearts, loved ones and family members. The congregation and visitors dined in the […]

The February 6th Waskom Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at the Waskom High School cafeteria was packed to the brim. The full-house event featured Guest Speaker Robbie Shoults of the Bear Creek Smokehouse, who delivered […]

Waskom’s Public Library has been getting a new face-lift, with a bright decorative exterior and unique artistic additions gracing the interior. The quiet tranquility of the Waskom Library, for the children, residents of all ages, […]

It’s Revival Time! Join and Celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ with Evangelist Ted Houston February 7th through the 10th, 2018 at 6:30 PM Wednesday night through Saturday night and Sunday Services at 11:00 AM Faith Independent […]

The Seminole String Band will be performing at the Faith Independent Baptist Church on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 11 AM. The Seminole String Band is a bluegrass gospel & preaching ministry of Seminole Baptist Church -an […]

Tuesday morning brought a blanket of snow to Waskom, a belated “White Christmas” feeling in January. Schools are closed in the Waskom ISD today and the kids can enjoy a rare snow day in the […]

The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), President Russell Boening awarded Waskom’s own Jack Dillard with their prestigious “Pioneer Award.” Mr. Dillard was chosen as part of an annual caucus of County Farm Bureau Presidents, for exceptional […]

First Baptist Church of Waskom with Pastor Ivy Shelton, Music Minister Barry LeBlanc and the FBC Choir began the Christmas countdown, ushering in the season and reminding everyone that Christ is the reason to celebrate. […]

Waskom’s Christmas Parade Day drew visitors from around the Ark-La-Tex, with festivities beginning at the Great American Mural Market and Victor’s Hangout, to the legendary T.C. Lindsey General Store annual Christmas party celebration, hosted by […]

The Newton Eagles came in to play the Waskom Wildcats at the Abe Martin Stadium in Lufkin, Texas with a 12-0 season record. The Wildcats brought at 9-5 record to this Class 3A Division II […]

Waskom Wildcats travelled to Carthage Stadium to meet the Garrison Bulldogs in a Friday night dog fight of football for Region III Championship playoffs. Kickoff began at 7:30 and it was game on from the […]

A Thanksgiving Holiday playoff game had the Waskom Wildcats visiting the Hearne Eagles at Forney State Bank Stadium in Forney for Class 3A, Division 2, Region 3 Football Playoffs. The game was on from the […]

Waskom was busy last Sunday night for Faith Independent Baptist Church, Pastor Doug & Theresa Lovett, with a full house of fellowship and concert, from the West to the East with a gathering of churches, […]

Gift of giving and celebration of giving thanks is a weekly and daily application for “Operation Help” in Waskom for the last 34 years and going strong with Peggy Peal leading the way to meeting […]

The week of November 19, 2017, last Sunday night started with school being out for the coming week, with the Thanksgiving Holidays, and National Bible Week began. Celebrating the Word of God and a banquet […]

Dr. Ivy & Aimee Shelton of the First Baptist Church of Waskom serve the Word of God daily in its multi-faceted ministries, serving the Waskom Community from kindergarten to their senior congregation. There was a […]

The Waskom Wildcats keep roaring and winning, with multiple victories for the Waskom Wildcats, 7th, 8th grade and JV football teams led by Head Coach Whitey Keeling and his impeccable coaching staff. WISD Supt. Jimmy […]