Greenville Herald-Banner

Established on April 14, 1869, the Herald-Banner holds the title of the longest-running business in Hunt County. Originally named the Greenville Herald and created by John C. Bayne, the publication underwent a significant change nearly a hundred years later when it combined with the Greenville Evening Banner, adopting the name Greenville Herald-Banner.

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Greenville community members brave the heat and celebrate Juneteenth

1 week ago | heraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

Despite scorching weather of 93 degrees with a heat index of 101, a small-but-spirited group of Greenville community members gathered at Graham Park on Friday in celebration of Juneteenth. At the event, people enjoyed barbecue from an A & J Williams BBQ food truck and live R&B music performed by the band Tri-Vinity. There were also multiple information booths where attendees could learn more the NAACP, Greenville’s Corporation for Cultural Diversity, W.
GISD to implement turnaround plans for two campuses

1 week ago | heraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

In the 2018-2019 school year, Greenville ISD’s Crockett Elementary School and Travis Elementary School (now Travis Intermediate School) both received Fs as their accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency. Then in the 2019-2022 through 2021-2022 school years, TEA didn’t rate schools due to disruptions caused by COVID-19. However, when accountability ratings resumed in 2022-2023, Crockett and Travis both received Fs again. kAmq642FD6 @7 72:=:?8 :?
Trustees review findings of updated demographics study

1 week ago | heraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

At Monday’s Greenville ISD Board of Trustees meeting, research firm Population and Survey Analysts presented an updated demographics study. In the report, data and projections were presented on Greenville’s general population and the local housing market. kAmx? E6C>D @7 8C@HE9 :? 6?C@==>6?E 7@C vC66?G:==6 x$s[ !p$p C6A@CE65 E92E E96 5:DEC:4E 925 :?4C62D65 3J a`h DEF56?ED @G6C E96 A2DE 7:G6 J62CD[ H9:49 42>6 @FE E@ 2? :?4C62D6 @7 c]_gT] %92E 8C@HE9[ 9@H6G6C[ 92D 366? >@C6 >@56DE E92?
John Franklin-Myers holds fifth football camp

1 week ago | heraldbanner.com | David Claybourn

Former Greenville defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers shared his love of football with more than 250 campers at the fifth annual John Franklin-Myers Football Camp in Greenville. The campers practiced inside the Roy Q. Traylor Athletic Complex this time as the artificial turf and eight-lane track are being refurbished at T.A. “Cotton” Ford Stadium. Franklin-Myers, with the aid of some Greenville coaches, friends and former teammates coached the athletes in two camps.
Greenville names refurbished weight room after John Franklin-Myers

1 week ago | heraldbanner.com | David Claybourn

During part of the football camp on Friday night in Greenville, the high school offensive and defensive linemen lifted weights in the newly refurbished John Franklin-Myers Performance Center that is powered by Freedom Ford-GMC. Franklin donated a significant amount of money to re-equip the weights in the weight room as did general manager J.P. Salcido of Freedom Ford-GMC.
Greenville's Walker, Rhoden earn all-district softball honors

1 week ago | heraldbanner.com | David Claybourn

Greenville’s Jaxey Waker made the first team and teammate Kynna Rhoden earned second-team honors on the All-District 9-5A girls softball team. Walker, who batted .444 for the Lady Lions, made the first team as utility player. She played shortstop and also pitched for the Lady Lions, who finished eighth in the district standings. kA 4=2DDlQAbQmkDA2? 4=2DDlQDaQm#9@56? >256 E96 D64@?5 E62> 2E 7:CDE 32D6] $96 32EE65 ]acc 7@C E96 D62D@?
Citizens for Life spreads their message through downtown Greenville

1 week ago | heraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

In downtown Greenville on Saturday, about 100 people participated in the national Citizens for Life March - walking from Prairie Coffee Co. to Raffa Clinic pregnancy center in support of alternatives to abortion. “Today, we came together in downtown Greenville, Texas for the Citizens for Life March – a powerful stand for life, adoption and political action,” said Cheston Henry, chief of staff for State Rep. Brent Money (HD-2).
Dueling pianos show benefiting Children's Advocacy Center coming up next week

1 week ago | heraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

On June 26, area residents will have an opportunity to enjoy some interactive musical fun while also helping Hunt County children who are going through some tough living situations. That day, Hunt County Children’s Advocacy Center will host its annual dueling pianos show, featuring The Fun Pianos, who will be performing a sing-along-style tribute to team spirit, whether it be in sports, the workplace, friend groups or other kinds of teams.
North Texas Antique Fishing Lure and Tackle Show returning to Greenville

2 weeks ago | heraldbanner.com | Travis Hairgrove

On Aug. 2, Greenville’s Fletcher Warren Civic Center will be a mecca for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage fishing equipment for the second-ever North Texas Antique Fishing Lure and Tackle Show. The show is being organized by Blake Taylor of Greenville, who has already taken a leading role in the annual National Fishing Lure Collectors Club’s Fishing Lure and Tackle Show in Temple for a number of years. kAm“x H@F=5 =:<6 E@ 42E6C E9:D D9@H E@H2C5 E96 ,%6I2D w:89 $49@@= q2DD pDD@4:2E:@?.
Fifth annual John Franklin-Myers Football Camp set for this weekend

2 weeks ago | heraldbanner.com | David Claybourn

The fifth annual John Franklin-Myers Football Camp is set for this weekend in Greenville but with a twist. It's a free camp for offensive and defensive linemen on Friday for grades 9-12. The camp hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. with registration at 5 p.m.