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  AUSTIN — One of the many things Texas is known for is the abundance of beautiful wildflowers that line hills and highways every spring. What many wildflower admirers may not know is that fall is the ideal time to plant wildflower seeds in preparation for those spring blooms. Many native wildflowers, including the famed

Union Grove got the local teams going first this week as they hosted the Ore City Rebels as part of the KYKX Game of the Week and came away with a dominating 45-14 victory for coach Kyle Adam’s club against his former school. Jace Roberts had another great night going 10-13 for 251 yards and

On October 15, Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt, joined neighboring county judges in officially signing a disaster declaration due to ongoing dry conditions and the increased potential for wildfires. The declaration includes an immediate burn ban across all areas of Gregg County to help protect the community and its natural resources from the threat of

It was clearly metal. Heavy. About the size of a chess board’s king, albeit swollen in a clump of dirt. As Steve Smith rolled the obscure object over in his hand, bits of the compacted grime flaked off. “I thought, maybe a piece of a car or truck,” but, no, “It just didn’t look right.”

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