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It’s time once again for Carthage folks to show Marshall and Henderson that “we’re in it to win it!” For the last four years, the Carter BloodCare Center has held a blood drive competition between the three cities, and Carthage has come away with the trophy each year. Mayors from each of the cities, Mayor Carson Joines of Carthage, Mayor Ed Smith of Marshall, and Mayor Pat Brack of Henderson will challenge each other to see who can bring in the most people to donate blood.
The Mash Bash competition is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, July 10-11, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Carthage location for the drive is the First Baptist Church Activity Center on Market Street across from KGAS Radio. From start to finish, the process takes only about 45 minutes. Patrons are asked to bring a photo ID and to have eaten 4-6 hours before coming. Each participant will be eligible for a $100 gift card drawing. Also, local event organizer David Yarbrough makes sure that everyone who donates blood receives a pint of Blue Bell ice cream, courtesy of First Baptist Church. -
Beginning the first week in April, the City of Carthage will be upgrading the water system. Residents on the following streets will be effected: Augusta, Beverly, Brassell, Brookwood, Cambridge, Cottage, Covington, Cypress, N. Davis, N. Daniels, Greenbriar, Hunter Road, Jacobs, Kellogg, Hampton, Lexington, Little River, Madison, Mockingbird, Ouichita, Park Place, Perry Place, W. Panola, Rebecca, Tejas, Tomahawk, Willow, Williamsburg and Van Sandt.
Residents will see crews working in their area and one of the city’s workers will be present. They will be riding in a golf cart at first flagging the houses that need their service upgraded. Our employee will knock on each door to let the resident know that their water will be off approximately 30 minutes while this upgrade takes place. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 903.693.3868 -
On Saturday, Ap 
ril 6, 2013, approximately 60 residents participated in the city-wide cleanup. At noon, all participants met at City Hall for a hot dog luncheon cooked by the Carthage Fire Department and furnished by Tony Cain, IESI Waste Services. Everyone went home with a door prize. The winner of the $100 grand prize was Betty Monroe.
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From the office of Police Chief Jim Vanover: Because of changes in the way Carthage Police Department reports accidents to TXDOT, all accident reports will require 5 business days to process and be made available for sale to the public. -
City residents are asked to provide current contact information, whether it be a regular home phone or a cell phone, by selecting the "Report a Problem" link at the top of the page. In the "Please select" field, choose "Update Contact Information," then provide your current phone number. This information is needed so City Officials can contact residents about schedule changes or an emergency situation that might arise. All numbers are kept confidential and used for no other purpose than to relay information to residents. -
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arles Holmes was recently honored by the City of Carthage for his 30 years of service on the East Texas Council of Governments board. During this time he worked with the Agency on Aging as well as the 9-1-1 Emegency Services Committees. Mayor Carson Joines presented Holmes with a key to the City. -
Recently, the City of Carthage was awarded a Gold Star Award for an outstanding record of no customer complaints received by the Better Business Bureau in their 3 year reporting period ending July 31, 2012. -
Exxon Field Superintendent Charlie Campbell presented a $5,000 donation to the Carthage Fire Department. Accepting the donation are Fire Marshal Dua
ne Baushke and Fire Chief Brodie Akins. The donation will be used to help purchase a new rescue truck. -
Fireman Mike Johnson, a 24 year veteran, receives the coveted Fireman of the Year award from last year's recipient, Carl Anderson. 
