Most local posts still uncontested as Feb. 14 filing deadline nears
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Would-be office-seekers have a bit more than a week to make up their minds about whether they’ll make a bid for a local elected position. Filing opened in mid-January for the Spring 2025
White Oak wrangles midweek water woes with rapid repairs
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A ruptured water main caused a bit of a after-school headache last week for White Oak ISD staffers and some parents – with repairs completed in the wee hours of the morning, however, it did not
Phantom warrants send suspect fleeing police in high-speed pursuit
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A Longview driver reportedly scared himself straight into a cell late last week — after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that topped 100 MPH. The incident began in Gladewater at 10:26
10 ways to celebrate Black History Month
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Black History Month, also referred to as African American History Month, is celebrated each February. Historian, author and journalist Carter G. Woodson earned a master’s degree from the
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Observes National Unclaimed Property Day, Feb. 1
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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is joining other unclaimed property administrators to celebrate the fourth annual national Unclaimed Property Day tomorrow, Feb. 1. “I am proud to
State health officials urge vigilance as additional measles cases are identified
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The Texas Department of State Health Services is announcing two confirmed cases of measles in residents of Gaines County. Both cases are in unvaccinated school age children who were
Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoyed Record-Breaking 2024 Season
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ATHENS – The 2024 Toyota ShareLunker season reached new heights thanks to 371 anglers who entered a record 689 lunker largemouth bass into the program throughout the year from 89 Texas
Teenage suspect arraigned following weekend break-in, UGISD picks up the pieces
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A teenager from the Union Grove community was arrested and arraigned on $300,000 bond over the weekend following a break-in that ended with more than $150,000 in damage at the school district.








