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  AUSTIN – Thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors headed to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Independence Day weekend. Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water.   “Texas Game Wardens conducted safety checks on more than 12,220 vessels statewide between Friday and Sunday

  AUSTIN — Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 61 hunt categories. The permits are for drawn hunts on

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is pleased to announce a return to full operational status. Due to the public health situation, TFFC, located in Athens, had limited operations and visitor services since March 2020. During the pandemic, in anticipation of reopening, TFFC personnel utilized the partial closure to focus efforts on renovations and

The Henderson printing press, where we print the Mirror, broke down Tuesday. That left us moving our printing to the Huntsville printing plant, which caused delays in mailing this week’s paper. We regret the inconvenience and apologize to our subscribers. As a result, many of you will be receiving your newspaper in the mail a

The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 10:00 pm on May 1 in the 8000 block of Salvia Road in northeast Upshur County. A suspect is in custody, charged with Murder. The name will be withheld until the individual is arraigned. Dead at the scene was Braiden Ray Robinson,

  The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Good Samaritans A Marion County Game Wardens responded to Lake O the Pines regarding a capsized vessel. Several fishermen close to the incident rescued an 80-year-old male and his son and transported them to a boat ramp. EMS

FEMA is committed to providing equal access and delivery of our programs to Texans who were affected by the severe winter storms that began Feb. 11, 2021. That includes anyone requiring specialized assistance. FEMA’s guidance is intended to ensure that individuals who have access and functional needs receive lawful and equal assistance before, during and