Biologists Predict Moderate Hunting Conditions Ahead of White-Tailed Deer Archery-Only Season Opener

  AUSTIN— With drought affecting most of the state over the summer, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists foresee a moderate season for hunters this fall. “Overall, 2022 year is expected to be good in terms of harvest numbers and opportunities, so don’t let the chance to spend time afield with family, friends and

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Never forget …

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The Gladewater Bears roared back from last week’s loss in Mount Vernon to thump the Spring Hill Panthers 47-14.

Read how the Bears pounded Spring Hill in next week’s Mirror. See game photos at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=553727803185055&set=pcb.553729359851566    

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Buckeyes plaster Paris

By Phillip Williams ‘Twas the night when Paris got plastered. Gilmer runner Ashton Haynes hoofed for a trio of touchdowns, while quarterback Cadon Tennison heaved for two more, as the No. 2-ranked Gilmer Buckeyes poleaxed the Paris Wildcats, 50-7, Friday night to hail a Heavenly Homecoming at Jeff Traylor Stadium in Gilmer. Gilmer’s defense, which

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Bears fall hard in Mount Vernon

By Tyler Sutton Some night’s its just not your night and that was certainly the case Friday night for the Gladewater Bears as they were outmatched in every way by the Mount Vernon Tigers 62-7 at Don Meredith Field in Mount Vernon. The Tigers offense came quickly and often as they scored on their first

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Buckeyes KO Kilgore, 40-26

By Phillip Williams In a wild wing-ding which burgeoned with more Big Bangs than a Fourth of July pyrotechnics presentation, the No. 2-ranked Gilmer Buckeyes KO’ed the Kilgore Bulldogs, 40-26, in Gilmer on Friday night.  Observers noted the fray at Jeff Traylor Stadium was unusual in two aspects: Both teams scored a safety, and both

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Revenue for Fiscal 2022, August State Sales Tax Collections

   Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released totals for fiscal 2022 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August. General Revenue-related revenue for fiscal 2022 totaled $76.47 billion, up 26.4 percent from fiscal 2021. All Funds revenue was $183.34 billion, up 7.5 percent from fiscal 2021. All Funds tax collections were $77.21

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Let’s Get Growing! USDA Hosting Virtual Urban Ag Forum

Join key U.S. Department of Agriculture leaders in Texas as they host a virtual Urban Agriculture Forum on  Friday, September 2, 9:00-12PM CST via a virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting (with this link). The forum is free, and the public is welcome to attend. USDA is working to support urban agriculture as it plays an important

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