Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church will have a Fish Fry this Friday, March 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Kilgore College Agriculture Farm, Highway 135, in Overton.     Ages 13 and over are $8.00 a plate. Children between six and 12 are $4.00 and children under six are free. […]

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 […]

    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.

AUSTIN — A Valley man who was added to the Texas Most Wanted list on Monday, Jan. 3, was arrested Tuesday night, Jan. 4, in Rio Grande City — the first arrest of a Most Wanted Fugitive in 2011. Abel Barrera, 35, was arrested at the Las Brisas Apartments in Rio Grande City that evening […]

FIRST CUSTOMER! Joann Baker (back row, middle) was the first to dine at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, Overton’s newest eatery at 116 East Henderson. Baker was joined by (l-r) Owners Dario and Norma Hernandez, employees Tina Margraves, Jynni Patterson, Isai Hernandez and Eli Hernandez. La Hacienda is open Mondays – Fridays from 11 a.m. to […]