January 3, 2025

Resolution #1: Exercise Your Body & Mind

Fitness Court

The Fitness Court is located at City Park (615 Valleloma St.) and boasts seven stations and is perfect for beginner to advanced levels. Download the app for workout challenges. For more information, call (903) 935-4470.

Oak Lawn Golf Course

The Oak Lawn Municipal Golf Course is a 9 hole golf course featuring a driving range and club house open to the public. For more information, call (903) 935-7555.

Pickleball

The Convention Center (2501 E. End Blvd. South) is open for pickleball from 10:00 am-7:00 pm on most Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information, call (903) 935-4414.

Marshall Public Library

The library has a variety of ways to help individuals meet goals of any kind. For more about the library's programs, resources, and services, call (903) 935-4465.

Resolution #2: Adopt a Dog

Marshall Pet Adoption Center (MPAC) is offering FREE adoptions of dogs---a savings of $100---through Monday, January 13, 2025. Whether you're looking for a playful pup or a more chill dog, MPAC has the dog for you!

Can't commit? Consider fostering a dog while they wait for their fur-ever family. Email Friends of Marshall Animals to find out the details.

MPAC is located at 2502 E. Travis St. and will be open extended hours on Sunday-Saturday 11:00 am-7:00 pm through January 13.

View Adoptable Dogs

Resolution #3: Donate Blood

Marshall Public Library is hosting its first Carter BloodCare blood drive of 2025 on Friday, January 10 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

In addition to saving 3 lives, donors will receive a hooded long sleeve that is lighter than a hoodie and better than a long sleeve.

While all blood types are needed, there is currently a critical need for B- and O- blood and an urgent need for platelets and A- blood.

Schedule a Time and Skip the Line

Resolution #4: See a Show

Save the date for these four new shows which were recently added to the 2025 line up at Memorial City Hall!

Saturday, February 8: Bellamy Brothers

Thursday, March 27: A Taste of Ireland

Friday, June 13: Gene Watson

Saturday, June 14: The Haggards

Purchase tickets and learn more about the artists at the Memorial City Hall Performance Center website.

Memorial City Hall Box Office

Resolution #5: Stay Informed

The City of Marshall uses the CivicReady Mass Notification System to send emergency alerts and other notifications.

Subscribers can register to receive messages via phone call, text message, and/or email in English or Spanish (other languages also available).

The City is installing new water meters with a smart meter reading system. Replacing old water meters will ensure that residents' water usage is tracked accurately.

The new, digital smart water meters will offer residents access to real-time water usage data through an online portal and a smartphone app.

Upcoming City Meetings & Events:

January 3: Pickleball (Convention Center)
January 7: Keep Marshall Beautiful board meeting (Library)
January 7-8: Pickleball (Convention Center)
January 8: Library Board of Trustees meeting (Library)
January 9: Genealogy Club (Library)
January 9: City Council meeting (City Hall)
January 10: Carter BloodCare Blood Drive (Library)
January 14: Pickleball (Convention Center)
January 25: Free Disposal Day (Convenience Station)

For community events, visit the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce calendar.

View the City Calendar

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