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The year 2020 ushers in a new decade, closing the 2019 holiday season and bringing changes to the Waskom community. Last Sunday, First United Methodist Church held services with a lunch for the congregation, celebrating […]

Waskom Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Lions Club, is set for December 7, 2019.

Saturday, December 14 is the date for the annual Christmas Open House at T. C. Lindsey & Company General Store, the historic country store in Jonesville. The open house is scheduled from 11:00 – 2:00, […]

Waskom’s fifteenth National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 5:30 – 7:00 at Waskom’s Central Fire Station on Highway 80. This is the 35th year that National Night Out has been […]

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

Faith independent Baptist Church begins 2019 Summer season with Guest Speaker Pastor Joe Bob Alexander. Praise and worship music will be performed by Waskom’s very own “Hootens.” Sunday – June 3, 2019 11:00 am Immediately afterwards, […]

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

Memorial Day is a day to remember, as men and women in the U.S. military serve around the world. This day is set aside as an American holiday, the last Monday in the month of […]

Waskom residents are being advised to boil their water. Officials with the Waskom Rural Water Supply announced Friday that a boil advisory has been issued, after the storm damaged the water plant. The water plant […]

“The Hootens” are continuing their monthly performances with the May installment of their ongoing Gospel Concert Series, which is taking place on the first Saturday of every month. In May, The Hootens are being joined by “11th […]

National Prayer is a day set aside from the word of the world to pray. This day of honor was created in 1952 by a joint resolution and signed into law by President Harry Truman. The […]

United Help of Waskom expands meals and services to the Holy Week of Passover, God’s Friday, the Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday. Peggy Peal and UHOW volunteers served Easter meals, in addition to the traditional […]

The annual Highway 80 Sale, called the “Largest Garage Sale In America” has been lining this historical highway since its 1914 beginnings, with rich roots, affectionately known as the “Dixie Overland Highway” that spans over […]

Waskom’s FUMC heads toward Palm Sunday, reflecting on God’s call for each one of us to walk with Jesus Christ each and every day. Walking THE WAY as others have walked the Camino de Santiago. Pilgrims […]

March 25th was a day and month to remember at Marshall’s annual “Farm City Week.”  Waskom’s field trip brought home a bus load of prizes by the attendees with t-shirts and belt buckles. The kids […]

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 12 noon to 2:00 PM. The next food distribution is set for April […]

Waskom City Cleanup Day is coming up on April 13, 2019, between the hours of 8 AM and 12 PM on East 80 Highway, near the Shell station. Waskom City Cleanup Day is sponsored by […]

Waskom First United Methodist Church will host the annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 14 from 3:00 – 5:00 at the church. There will be a petting zoo, egg hunt, and family fun. […]

First Baptist Church of Waskom invites everyone to the Concert of Praise on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 6 PM. The concert will feature talented performers – FBC’s own Barry LeBlanc, gospel trio Trinitas and […]

Today is Medal of Honor Monday – The Medal of Honor was created by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War in 1861 as America’s highest military honor.  Since its creation, there have been 3,468 […]

Faith Independent Baptist Church celebrated numerous special occasions during the month of March. Waskom High School’s Coach Alex married his bride, Lauren. Adding to the celebratory occasions, Coach Alex was recently awarded a plaque of […]

The Waskom Fire Department on March 17, 2019 paid tribute to the late Bill Adler with a memorial plaque dedicated to his memory and for his contribution to the Waskom Fire Department and community by […]

Waskom Library President Linda Ott on March 4th, 2019, during regular ‘Friends of the Library’ Meeting recognized and honored retired Librarian Willa Bose with a special “Children’s Room” award and dedication. President Linda Ott was joined […]

Waskom’s beloved gospel group, “The Hootens,” will continue their popular monthly concerts throughout 2019, along with many exciting guest performers. The Gospel Concert Series is taking place on the first Saturday of every month. Come enjoy a […]

The City of Waskom cordially invites everyone to the Grand opening of the Waskom Community Center. The opening is set to take place on Friday, February 22, 2019 between the hours of 2 PM and 4 PM. […]

United Help Of Waskom – a local 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization – is calling all cooks to participate in an upcoming Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser that will benefit this local charity organization that provides food, clothing and emergency […]

Waskom City Works Director Darrell Robbins reported that E. Coli bacteria, discovered last Wednesday, on January 9, 2019, is an isolated instance involving a single water well source. Stating, “The water was not distributed to […]

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 […]