CELEBRATE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY MONDAY

Texas Independence Day is the celebration of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. With this document signed by 59 delegates, settlers in Mexican Texas

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Ribbon cutting for new KC Esports practice facility set for March 2

Professional video gaming – or Esports – has become a multi-billion dollar industry, and Kilgore College is on the cutting-edge of training future gamers with the upcoming grand

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Celebrate Chuck Norris’s 80th Birthday at Topgolf Dallas

In honor of Chuck Norris’s 80th Birthday, join Chuck and Gena Norris at a special fundraising event on Sunday, March 29 at 2:00pm at Topgolf Dallas to benefit his foundation, Kickstart Kids. This

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Anonymous $150,000 gift received by KC Foundation to upgrade technology infrastructure at Rangerette residence

The Kilgore College Foundation recently received an anonymous gift of $150,000 to upgrade the technology infrastructure at the Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence. The two-story structure

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Breakfast fans can redeem their free Egg McMuffin through the McDonald’s App

“I’m Ready for Monday,” Said Nobody Ever…Until Now — McDonald’s Declares March 2, National Egg McMuffin Day with Free Egg McMuffin Sandwiches   (CHICAGO, February 28, 2020) – McDonald’s

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‘Ready. Check. Vote.’

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs has announced a new statewide initiative, “Ready. Check. Vote.,” to educate Texas voters about what they need to bring to the polls when they cast

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Rediscovered orphanage cemetery dedicated

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert and State Rep. Jay Dean joined a host of Upshur County residents Saturday morning for the  unveiling of a state historical marker for the historic Dickson Colored

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TPWD Seeking Public Input on Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2020-2021

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to hunting regulations for 2020-2021. The proposed changes include amending

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Compare the Upshur County Commissioner candidates

EDITOR’S NOTE: All candidates running for Upshur County Commissioner Pct. 1 and Pct. 3 were asked to participate in the following questions-and-answers so voters can compare the candidates

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GISD approves $280K cable improvement

40 percent grant to underwrite project By Suzanne Bardwell Gladewater ISD Trustees had a 2-hour session at last week’s meeting with multiple reports and discussion. Trustees approved 6-0, with

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Byrd challenging Shipp for mayor, Owens taking on Alexander

Local Gladewater City Council races and Gladewater ISD school board races are now set. The May 2 election will feature Place 1 incumbent Mayor .J.D. Shipp being challenged by local businessman

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