Upshur County woman sentenced to federal prison for defrauding employer

TYLER, Texas – A Big Sandy woman has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M.

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Bears, Necks fall

The Gladewater Bears had a tough task this week as they hosted one of the top teams in the district in the Liberty Eylau Leopards on homecoming night at Jack V. Murphy stadium. And despite a

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Spring Into Action by Planting Native Wildflower Seeds in the Fall

  AUSTIN — One of the many things Texas is known for is the abundance of beautiful wildflowers that line hills and highways every spring. What many wildflower admirers may not know is that

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Lions beat Rebels

Union Grove got the local teams going first this week as they hosted the Ore City Rebels as part of the KYKX Game of the Week and came away with a dominating 45-14 victory for coach Kyle Adam’s

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Disaster declaration signed due to dry conditions, wildfire risk

On October 15, Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt, joined neighboring county judges in officially signing a disaster declaration due to ongoing dry conditions and the increased potential for

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Find, Sealed, Delivered | Treasure-seeker uncovers piece of Gladewater’s past

It was clearly metal. Heavy. About the size of a chess board’s king, albeit swollen in a clump of dirt. As Steve Smith rolled the obscure object over in his hand, bits of the compacted

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Capital Highlights

Phelan’s GOP foes back one challenger Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield. A total of 48

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Upshur Co. Courthouse ahead of schedule

The historic restoration of the 87-year-old Upshur County Courthouse in Gilmer is 33% complete and ahead of schedule, the project overseer told county commissioners last week. “We’re doing real

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TxDOT asks for caution during deadliest month for pedestrians

  Shorter days bring higher risk for pedestrians AUSTIN – While fall and winter give Texans a much-needed reprieve from the summer heat, the change in seasons also brings fewer daylight

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KC will hold town hall meeting Oct. 14 in McLaurin Administration Building

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees and President Dr. Brenda Kays will host a town hall meeting Oct. 14 for residents of Gladewater, Sabine, White Oak, Kilgore, Overton, Leverett’s Chapel and

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ROOM TO GROW | Downtown developer’s endeavor creates sensory spaces for special needs students

Each Roxy Room is a custom-made sensory sanctuary for children with special needs, especially those on the autism spectrum. The idea began with Jackson Foltyn’s daughter, and each room is

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