Game Warden Field Notes

  The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Bee Careful! A swarm of bees attacked a rancher utilizing an open top bulldozer to clear brush from his property when he inadvertently ran over their hive. Unable to be removed from his vehicle, a ranch hand covered

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GHS 1971 alums celebrate

The Gladewater Former Students’ Association held their All-School Reunion on Sept. 25 at the GFSA Building. The Class of 1971 was the host since they were celebrating their 50th class reunion. The theme was “Celebrating Unity Through Friendships”. The event began with a Meet & Greet followed by an opening message, invocation, dinner and visiting.

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Catch the Buzz with Texas’ Sixth Annual Pollinator BioBlitz

  AUSTIN — For the next two weeks, Texans are invited to take part in the sixth annual statewide Pollinator BioBlitz. The goal of the BioBlitz, which runs from Oct. 1-17, is to raise awareness of the diversity and importance of pollinators while bringing greater attention to the critical habitat needs of monarchs and native

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Carthage drills Buckeyes, 28-7

By Phillip Williams CARTHAGE–The unconquered Carthage Bulldogs once again demonstrated Friday night that the difference between their No. 1-ranked class 4A squadron and the previously unvanquished No. 2-ranked Gilmer Buckeyes is decidedly higher than the difference between the numbers one and two. Carthage, which subjected Gilmer to a catclysmic 70-14 bloodying in last year’s class

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Buckeyes beat Lindale Eagles, 49-35

By Phillip Williams LINDALE–‘Twas a tug-of-war between two teams who lost their respective state championship wargames last season, and the unvanquished Gilmer Buckeyes and Lindale Eagles staged an Ode to Offense before Gilmer finally evicted the Eagles from their aerie,  49-35, in a somewhat-suspenseful slugfest Friday night at Eagle Stadium. Though Gilmer, led by the

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Texas Comptroller Announces $285 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned in Fiscal 2021 

(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid $285 million in unclaimed property claims during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today. “I am proud to have returned nearly $2 billion dollars to Texans since becoming Comptroller, and we are continually looking for new ways to return even more,” Hegar said. “This

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GILMER ASPIRATES ATLANTA, 48-6

By Phillip Williams GILMER–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Brandon Tennison proved an aviational ace here Friday night, leaving a delegation of defending Hares several hairs short of success in the air as he flung five touchdowns to launch unvanquished No. 2-ranked Gilmer over the winless Atlanta Rabbits, 48-6, at Jeff Traylor Stadium. After Rohan Fluellen’s stupefying 95-yard

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Gregg County District Attorney Watson Will Not Seek Re-Election

Tom Watson announced today that he would not run for a second term as Gregg County Criminal District Attorney. “After much thought and prayer,” said Watson, “I have decided I will not seek re-election as District Attorney. However, I am making this announcement now to give potential candidates time to organize their campaigns. “When I

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