Religion

By Troy Fitzgerald Why do we call celebrities “stars?” It’s an interesting idea. Stars are bright, distant, and almost magical — too far away to truly reach. Celebrities are often treated the same way: admired from a distance, unapproachable, and seemingly larger than life. Hollywood reinforces this idea with its Walk of Fame, placing celebrity

By NewsPress Now MARSHALL, Tx. – The congregation of First Methodist Church in Marshall held a prayer service Wednesday to worship together and grieve the loss of the historic church. This is the first time church members have gathered since the early Monday morning fire. They were hosted by Summit Methodist Church.  “We are a

By Charles Christian Dwindling membership numbers are leading to the closure of several Catholic congregations in the region. Bishop James V. Johnston has issued proclamations on behalf of the Diocese regarding the merger of several smaller, older parishes with bigger nearby churches. One church set to close its doors is Seven Dolors, located just east