Back to the Bricks is Back!

East Texas car enthusiasts didn’t let a virus get in the way of cruising on Gladewater’s brick streets Thursday as the the “Back to the Bricks” resumed thanks to Daylight Savings Time kicking in. The monthly event, hosted by the Gladewater Mirror and Copeland Insurance, held on the second Thursday of every month and is

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Gregg County cancels jury trials and service due to coronavirus

March 13, 2020 PRESS RELEASE Today the Judges of Gregg County have cancelled all jury trials and jury service through March 31. This action is based upon guidance provided by the Office of Court Administration, the Texas Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Regional Presiding Judges. This action is taken to reduce

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Texas governor declares statewide emergency, says state will soon be able to test thousands

Texas is declaring a statewide public health disaster. There have been at least 50 known cases in the state — 11 identified at a federal quarantine site at Lackland Air Force Base and 39 elsewhere. Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday declared that the new coronavirus is a statewide public health disaster and said that Texas is on the verge of being able to

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Workforce Solutions East Texas to Host a Mass Hiring Event on Tuesday, March 17th; 59 Employers Set to Participate

Workforce Solutions East Texas announces a mass hiring event open to the public on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The event, entitled “Windows to Opportunity,”will be held in Marshall, Longview, Tyler, Athens, Palestine, Henderson, Gilmer, Emory and Jacksonville at the Workforce Solutions East Texas locations listed below from 1 PM to 4 PM. Each location will

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UIL Basketball Tournament to Take Place With Limited Attendance

AUSTIN — Amid growing concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus), the UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament will take place with a limited number of fans in attendance. “The health and safety of our student-athletes and patrons is our number one priority,” said UIL Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt, “While we are saddened to limit the fans that can

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Confirmed Coronavirus case in Gregg County

   The Northeast Texas Public Health District has identified a positive case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Gregg County. The test result was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within their testing facilities in Atlanta, Georgia. The patient has traveled within the continental United States, has mild illness, and has continued

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Houston Man Sentenced in Beaumont Gas Pump Skimming Scheme

BEAUMONT –A 36-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announcedU.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Carlos Garcia pleaded guilty on July 11, 2019, to conspiracy to commit access device (credit card) fraud and was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge

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UT Health East Texas offers free Lunch & Learn about the Diabetic Foot: Care and Treatment

Tyler — UT Health East Texas will offer a free Lunch and Learn seminar, titled The Diabetic Foot: Care and Treatment, on Wednesday, Apr. 1, at the UT Health Tyler Pavilion, 801 Clinic Drive. Board-certified Podiatrist Dr. David Andreone will present information about diabetes and how it affects your feet, common foot problems associated with diabetes

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