By Charlotte Heldenbrand Overton Press editor A program in its infancy at Overton High School took a giant step forward at a recent contest. The OHS Madrigal earned a superior rating, advancing to May’s State competition, on Jan. 29’s Region 21 Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest at Whitehouse High School.  OHS senior tenor singers Brandon […]

MISSING: Tan, with slight black spots, female near Highway 323 between Overton and New London since Feb. 21. Answers to the name of Trixie. Reward for returning safely to home. Any information, please call 903-895-4576.

The Overton’s Boys defeated Gary 33-29 Feb. 22 in Tatum. The Mustangs are to play Grapeland at Lon Norris College in Jacksonville, Friday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. Overton’s Lady Mustangs will meet Honey Grove at Tyler Junior College on Feb. 25 at noon. Arp’s Boys are to take on Kountz, Feb. 25, at 7:30 in the Old Lufkin High […]

    The Overton Rotary Club, District 5830, is looking for new members and/or Friends of Rotary to help the organization continue its local and international civic services.     Overton Rotarians meet every Friday at noon in Overton Community Center for luncheon, business and to hear guest speakers. Interested individuals are welcome to share lunch and not required […]

    The Overton Rotary Club’s Chili Cook-off and Supper is Thursday, March 3 starting at 6 p.m. in Overton Communuty Center near City Park.     Tickets are $5 f0r adults and $3 for children between five and 12. Children under five are free. Tickets can be purchased from Rotary members or at the door.

  WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, is currently seeking intelligent, hard-working college students to serve as interns in his office in Washington, DC, as well as in his offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, and San Antonio. Interns in Senator Cornyn’s state offices will participate in constituent services and state outreach activities, while students in […]