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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

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