Overton News

It might not have the name recognition of the Gilmer Yamboree or the Tyler Rose Festival, but for 37 years, Ore City residents have flocked to their own community homecoming every Fourth of July.

Kevin Clinton on Tuesday remembered the last moments he spent with his son. "He was in bed, and I told him good night," Clinton said.

Overton - New London Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Stars and Stripes Festival Saturday at Overton Community Building and City Park.

These tips come from Dr. Billy Higgibbotham, extension wildlife and fisheries specialist in Overton.

A free lunch for all seniors age 65 and older is among the highlights of the Tyler Museum of Art's next Seniors Day celebration on Monday.

Though she suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and has to use crutches to walk, Pat Olson was one of the approximately 250 attendees at the East Texas Horticultural Field Day June 25 near Overton.

By BETTY WATERS Staff Writer HENDERSON -- Negotiations are proceeding "back and forth" amid hope they will come to fruition quickly for purchase of a Union Pacific railroad spur by Rusk County Rural Rail District, according to John Cloutier, district president.

Students will learn the art of the centerpiece step by step Saturday during a daylong workshop in Overton.

After running around chasing chickens in the heat, Hayden Allred, 7, of Overton didn't grab a glass of water.

The following information comes from Robert Burns, Extension Communications Specialist in Overton.

The need to have an official stay keen on evolving state and federal voting laws has prompted Rusk County officials to create a new elections administrator position.

Health officials, particularly those who are associated with federally qualified health centers in rural areas, are pleased after learning that Texas legislators passed House Bill 2154 last night.

Overton City Park becomes a stage for the 21st year at the annual Bluegrass & Gospel Music Festival next weekend.

A 38-year-old Overton woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in Rusk County Fourth District Court to aggravated sexual assault of a child and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

The 21st annual Overton Bluegrass Music Festival is scheduled for June 12-13, 2009 at Overtona s City Park.

The driver, two bus monitors and six children on the bus were able to get out. The bus, Umholtz says, then burned to the ground.

By ADAM RUSSELL Staff Writer Property owners can expect to receive their 2009 appraisal notices from the Smith County Appraisal District next week, Chief Appraiser Mike Barnett said.

Six students and three adults scrambled safely out of a school bus with a history of electrical problems shortly before a fire turned the bus into a burned-out shell.

The Forage and Soils Workshop will be at the Fannin Coutny South Annex building at 6:00 p.m. June 4, 2009.

Area organizations have planned events to honor veterans today. The Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce will host a Memorial Day observance today at the Marshall Mall.