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One person died Friday afternoon when a mobile home caught fire and was completely destroyed in Marshall. Fire officials arrived at 1100 Chapparal Drive shortly after 2:30 p.m. Multiple fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire. The loss of a home and a life affects neighbors in this part of Marshall.
KTEN · Oct 10, 2026Marshall’s annual Fire Ant Festival runs this weekend with a parade, costume contests, games, and a drone show. The event draws East Texas families seeking local weekend entertainment. Parade participants will march along Main Street. Nearby Kilgore is hosting its own Oktoberfest festivities this weekend.
The Moore County News-Press · Oct 10, 2026Only 2 publishable local items were found for this period. No unrelated stories were added.
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One person died Friday afternoon after a mobile home caught fire and was completely destroyed in Marshall. Fire officials arrived at 1100 Chapparal Drive shortly after 2:30 p.m. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by multiple fire marshals.
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One Dead in Marshall Mobile Home Fire
East Texas residents have options for family fun this weekend, including Marshall's annual Fire Ant Festival downtown. The festival will feature a parade, costume contests, games, and a drone show. Meanwhile, Kilgore is hosting its Oktoberfest festivities.
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Fire Ant Festival in Marshall Offers Weekend Fun
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