Enjoy Miles of Fun in 2021 on a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

  AUSTIN— Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle your way into 2021 on a First Day Hike at 89 Texas State Parks.

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NEW RESTRICTIONS DUE TO COVID-19 CASES RISING

GREGG COUNTY MEETS “HIGH HOSPITALIZATION” THRESHOLD, HEIGHTED RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY GOVERNOR’S ORDER According to Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt, on Monday, December 21, the

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County judge shuts down Upshur courthouse, justice center due to COVID-19

  Upshur County Judge Todd Tefteller, citing “the recent COVID-19 spike and the increasing number of county employees being absent from work due to COVID-19 infections,” on

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Carthage hands Gilmer 70-14 defeat, clinches state 4-A, Div. II title

By Phillip Williams ARLINGTON–When the upstart underdog Gilmer Buckeyes toted up a 14-0 lead on the heavily favored and unvanquished Carthage Bulldogs on Friday afternoon, it appeared the

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Phishing scam asking recipients to validate information appears to target TDLR licensees

Agency advises that emails be deleted without clicking on the link AUSTIN – An unknown number of people appear to have been targeted with an email that asks them to validate their profile

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Buckeyes head to 4A title game, faces Carthage

By Phillip Williams PROSPER–The Gilmer Buckeyes ascended to Friday’s state championship wargame by toting up a 35-7 lead at twirling time before weathering an unsettling comeback by

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GILMER BEATS CADDO MILLS, 38-14, FACES GRAHAM NEXT

By Phillip Williams COMMERCE–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Brandon Tennison heaved two touchdowns and hoofed for another while teammate running back Ashton Haynes toted up two TDs as Gilmer

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Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines

Last week Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the initial recommendation for on how to distribute the vaccine based on priority. Texas will initially allocate COVID-19 vaccines based on the

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Eight electrical safety tips for the holiday season from SWEPCO

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (AEP: Nasdaq) company, encourages the public to be mindful of electrical safety during the holiday season due to decorative

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Ag Landowners and Land Managers Apply by Dec. 4 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program 

Temple — The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas reminds agricultural landowners and land managers the first application deadline is December 4, 2020, for the

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