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Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48 representatives are backing the two-term representative, including four who dropped their own bids for speaker. Phelan’s opponents, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, claim he

The historic restoration of the 87-year-old Upshur County Courthouse in Gilmer is 33% complete and ahead of schedule, the project overseer told county commissioners last week. “We’re doing real good,” said Marion County Judge Leward J. LaFleur, hired by the court to supervise the renovation since his own courthouse in Jefferson underwent such a project.

  Shorter days bring higher risk for pedestrians AUSTIN – While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight hours, making it harder for drivers to see pedestrians and keep them safe. October was the deadliest month for pedestrians last year, with 80 pedestrians

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees and President Dr. Brenda Kays will host a town hall meeting Oct. 14 for residents of Gladewater, Sabine, White Oak, Kilgore, Overton, Leverett’s Chapel and West Rusk independent school districts. The college administration encourages community members to attend and engage with their elected officials, as well as the college

Each Roxy Room is a custom-made sensory sanctuary for children with special needs, especially those on the autism spectrum. The idea began with Jackson Foltyn’s daughter, and each room is named in her honor as a safe space for her peers. (Courtesy photos from Jackson Foltyn) Every Roxy Room begins with a need. It’s not

East Texas Council of Government’s long-running effort to enhance broadband connectivity throughout the region is officially moving from grassroots to green – to the tune of $168.5 million. For the past several years, ETCOG personnel have been crisscrossing their 14-county region to connect with elected officials on the ground for insight about what’s actually, practically

Gladewater first responders are on the scene of a major gas leak in the 1100 block of Ricks Circle near McKinley — nearby homes and Gladewater Primary School have been evacuated. According to fire chief and emergency coordinator Mike Simmons, city personnel were at work on a waterline when and nicked an adjacent gas feed.

The Gladewater Economic Development Corp. announced Tuesday that Anna Conlan has accepted the Gladewater Executive Directors Job. She will report to work on October 1, 2024. The GEDCO board interviewed three candidates and chose Conlan. She is from neighboring Gilmer and has extensive economic development experience and is familiar with the East Texas business community.