Sadiq King

1 month ago | marshallnewsmessenger.com | Sadiq King

The Texas Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to expand Loop 390 in Marshall, converting it into Interstate 369 as part of a major regional infrastructure project. The expansion is designed to reduce traffic congestion, improve freight transportation and create a more direct connection to the future Interstate 69 corridor.

1 month ago | marshallnewsmessenger.com | Sadiq King

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is now officially open in Marshall. The fast-casual chain held its grand opening on Monday, March 18 at 916 East End Blvd. North, bringing steakburgers, fries and custard desserts to the growing East End commercial district. While March 18 marked the grand opening to the public — complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony — Freddy’s hosted a soft launch the day before for employees’ friends and family.

Jan 19, 2025 | medium.com | Sadiq King

Sadiq King·Follow3 min read·--The room was shrinking, or maybe it wasn’t. Maybe it was just me — breathing shallow, chest tight, lungs refusing to fill. The brown and vanilla bean color walls of my little corner felt closer than they ever had, like they wanted to swallow me whole. The hum of the fridge on the floor in the corner of my room was faint but maddening, a reminder that this space wasn’t really mine.

Dec 25, 2023 | marshallnewsmessenger.com | Sadiq King

Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the Fall 2023 issue of Harrison Magazine. Nestled in the heart of Waskom, an unassuming yet tenacious nonprofit organization is quietly but profoundly changing lives within its community. The United Help of Waskom, driven by an unwavering mission to aid the most vulnerable residents of Waskom and its school district, stands tall as a symbol of hope.

Dec 13, 2023 | marshallnewsmessenger.com | Sadiq King

In a heartwarming display of community engagement, 92.3 The Depot continued its commitment to local outreach by hosting the third annual “Shop with a Cop” event in Marshall last Saturday to foster better relationships between children and law enforcement. “Often we see our police officers as people who just pull us over,” said Blake Langley, the principal at Price T. Young Fine Arts Academy.