Briefs: July 9, 2025

Published 5:08 pm Friday, July 11, 2025

Saturday Night Cruise — American Legion Post 353

Get ready to rev your engines and cruise on down to American Legion Post 353 for a night of classic cars, live music, and delicious food!

Saturday, July 19, starting at 5:00 p.m., show off your ride & win big! Register your vehicle for a chance to win cash prizes in our drawing! 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $200

Drawing at 9:00 p.m., live band and tasty food! Enjoy great tunes from our live band and grab some delicious food while you soak in the atmosphere. Located on 1520 Loop 59, Carthage Tx, call the Legion at 903-693-6212 for questions.

Rally on the Road — Women’s Event

Presented by Bless This Mess Ministry, hosted at Liberty Chapel, Carthage, TX on August 9, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch Provided.

Ladies, join us for a powerful day of testimony, encouragement, laughter, and worship. Come to this FREE event expecting connection, truth, and a fresh word just for you. Let’s gather, grow, and give glory on the road to freedom.

Carthage Youth Football

Carthage Youth Football is looking for couple more players for the upcoming season.

Flag-7 spots(Grade K-1st)

Freshmen-7 spots(Grade 2nd&3rd)

Juniors-6 spots(Grade 6th)

Any players interested please contact Corey 903-806-6647 or Clifford 903-692-3098

Diabetes Support Group

Hosted by the local Texas A&M AgriLife team, this support goal for this group is to provide meaningful support and connection for those experiencing diabetes. The meeting schedule has now been shifted to a quarterly schedule instead of meeting each month.

The group will continue to meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 at Sammy Brown Library. Upcoming meeting dates include July 9, October 8, December 10, and March 11.

No registration is required. For questions or more information about the Diabetes Community Support Group, contact Clarissa Moon, County Extension Agent for Family & Community Health at (903) 693-0380 or at Clarissa.moon@ag.tamu.edu.

Mission Carthage: School Supply drive-thru

This year, Mission Carthage is set to host their annual school supply drop at Carthage High School on Thursday, August 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.

This event is open to all families with students in Panola County schools entering kindergarten through the twelfth grade. PLEASE NOTE that the day of the giveaway has changed and is no longer on a Saturday due to scheduling conflicts.

Thanks to an awesome partnership with Mission Carthage, CISD, and local sponsors, this vital event works to provide essential supplies to local kids. If you’re interested in donating, visit their Facebook or contact them at 903- 693-4673

Dusty Boots Band live with Big Blue Boots Show

The Dusty Boots Band is set to take the stage for “The Big Blue Boots Show” on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Esquire Theater in downtown Carthage, Texas. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are \$10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and free for kids under 6.

This one-night-only musical event will feature every song they could find with the word “blue” in it—from “Blueberry Hill” to “Blue Suede Shoes” and everything in between. For more info, visit thecountrymusichayride.com

Potlatch vendor sign-ups now open

Taking place September 26–27 at the Carthage Civic Center, Potlatch 2025 vendor sign-ups are now open!

This year, we’re offering two full days of business for indoor vendors, adjusted Saturday hours, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Opening Ceremony Saturday at 10:30 a.m., and a Friday Night Car Show.

Food Vendors: we’re introducing a short application process to ensure a great experience for all. Apply online (Food Vendor Form.) Prefer paper? Email us for a printable version. Retail Vendors: (Indoor, Outdoor & Info-Only Booths) complete the retail vendor form online or request a printable form via email.

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Lunch and Learn: Local real estate

Make plans to join us for a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, July 8, hosted by the Longview Housing Authority at the Panola County Chamber of Commerce.

This informative session is designed to connect local property owners and real estate professionals with valuable opportunities to partner with the Longview Housing Authority, which operates Section 8 and VASH Voucher programs right here in Panola County.

Lunch will be provided from noon to 1 p.m., on Tuesday, July 8, at the Panola County Chamber of Commerce located at 300 W. Panola, Carthage. Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can be part of the solution to local housing needs while growing your business. PLEASE RSVP. 903-693-6634

Village Salon gears up for annual Haircutathon

Every year, the Village Salon provides FREE haircuts for kids, and this year they’re once again calling on the community to help make the day extra special.

Hosted at the Village Salon, Monday, August 11, 9 a.m. through 4 p.m.; This year, all donations and funds raised will benefit The Wisemen Group, a faith-based facility that supports those in need.

Here’s how you can help: Donate items for raffle baskets or door prizes, provide goodies to pass out to kids, contribute snacks, food, and drinks.

To donate or get involved, please reach out at 903-694-2112.

Splash Pad now open

The Splash Pad at Davis Park is now open for the warm weather! Bring your kids for hours of fun.

Open from Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. And Sunday from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Davis Park is located at 200 Community Dr, Carthage.