Texas State Parks Invites Texans to Join in Celebrating 100 Years of State Parks in 2023

  H-E-B Supports Centennial Celebration with $1 Million Donation AUSTIN— The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is right around the corner, and park lovers are invited to get outside and join celebrations across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) will celebrate 100 years

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Bears fall in district opener

The Tatum Eagles opened district play on Friday night with a home win over the Gladewater Bears. The final score was: 28-22. Next week, Tatum will host White Oak, while Gladewater will host Sabine. Gladewater will pay tribute to the Weldon Bumblees by wearing green and white jerseys for the game. Read about the Weldon

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Gilmer pops Hawks, 35-14

By Phillip Williams TEXARKANA– Deploying a daunting defense which did not even cede a first down until the third quarter, the unvanquished No. 2-ranked Gilmer Buckeyes paralyzed the No. 3-rated Pleasant Grove Hawks, 35-14, in the squads’ opening district dustup Friday night. Gilmer, likely known mainly for its prowess on offense, reaped one touchdown from

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KATHRYN HASLER RHODES MITCHELL

   Kathryn Hasler Rhodes Mitchell, on the morning of Oct 3, 2022, passed away peacefully. She was born February 7, 1950, to John A. Hasler and Georgia H. Warner in Houston. At 6 months old the family moved to Marshall where they reared 11 children.  In 1982, Kathy married the love of her life, Billy

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 UPSHUR COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD

On Tuesday in Upshur County, Jonathan Blake Parker (W/M; DOB: 02/17/1984), from Gladewater, Texas, pled guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child, who was under the age of 14. He was sentenced to Life in prison as part of a plea bargain agreement with the State. The State dismissed other counts for the same

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On National Hunting and Fishing Day, Texas Hunters and Anglers Encouraged to Bring a Buddy

  AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 24. Hunters and anglers primarily fund the state’s wildlife management programs through the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s is World’s Largest Event Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research

  Longview  – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Longview Area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, October 1 at 9:00 a.m. the Gregg County Courthouse in Longview.   On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise

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Four Red River Army Depot Officials and Vendors Sentenced in Federal Bribery and Conspiracy Scheme

TEXARKANA, Texas – Four individuals, including two Red River Army Depot (RRAD) officials, have been sentenced for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Jeffrey Harrison, 44, of Texarkana, a former RRAD vendor, pleaded guilty on May 18, 2021, to bribing Jimmy Scarbrough, a former RRAD official, and

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