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There’s room to grow at White Oak ISD, and district leadership is looking to invest in expanding the student body – and, consequently, the budget – one spot at a time. During their Jan. 18 board meeting, trustees heard a presentation on Town Square Media’s digital marketing opportunities, specifically how radio advertising and geo-fencing /

  AUSTIN— Texas State Parks kicked off 2024 in grand style by breaking not only its historical participation numbers but also by having the most events, participants and miles hiked of any state. “What a pleasant surprise to hear that Texans came in droves to kick off the new year at a Texas State Park,”

Officials with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office are issuing another warning concerning scams involving phone callers identifying themselves as members of the sheriff’s department demanding money. Spokesman Sgt. Larry Christian said in the most recent scam, callers are identifying themselves as Smith County Sheriff’s employees, specifically “Lt. Robert Strickland’’ and “Sgt. Larry Christian.’’ The callers

On Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at approximately 8:49 p.m., Upshur County deputies responded to the 1600 block of Lupine Road in reference to a shooting that had just occurred. According to a Monday afternoon sheriff’s press release, upon arrival and investigation, Upshur County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators learned that an 18 year old male,

For the first time, the White Oak’s animal ordinance has a cap on the number of cats and dogs households can have inside the city limits. Any combination of up to six is permitted – any more than that risks a fine of up to $500 per day the number of a home’s four-legged fur

The Gladewater Center for Community Education will soon be back in operation again, helping locals craft new opportunities for themselves. Gladewater Economic Development Corporation’s board of directors last week warmly approved use of the building by Kilgore College’s Adult Education & Literacy Program. “It is an excellent program,” said Jim Bardwell, vice president of the

Seven White Oak High School students were involved in the Texas All State Choir Competition. This was their third round of competition that started in September. Addi Morris, Layla Hidalgo, Kenna Stewart, David Watson, Nathan Watson, Matthew Warrens, and Jack Allen all made it to the final part of the process. Securing a spot in

By Johna Cravens/Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo FORT WORTH, Texas (Jan. 17, 2024) Creek Young rode his way to the championship of  the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Bulls’ Night Out with two strong efforts on Wednesday night. Young, the third of 40 cowboys to compete, set a high bar for the long