Celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks with Special April Events

  AUSTIN — The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is in full swing as spring brings more Texans outdoors. To commemorate 100 years, every state park will host at least one special

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Man and Woman of the Year named

The Gladewater Chamber of Commerce’s big night – the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet – was held Thursday night with Jon Keller and Judy Van Houten named Man and Woman of the

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UPSHUR APPLIES TO RENT MODULAR BUILDING FOR COURTHOUSE VACATING

By Phillip Williams Upshur County Commissioners Court last week approved applying to rent a modular building to temporarily house at least some county courthouse offices while the courthouse

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GASOLINE LEAK NO THREAT TO PUBLIC, COUNTY JUDGE SAYS

By Phillip Williams Upshur County Judge Todd Tefteller said Friday that the leak of an estimated 36,000 gallons of gasoline which was discovered at the county Road and Bridge Department just

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EVERY TEXAS TRAFFIC DEATH ROBS A FAMILY AND A COMMUNITY

Family of 14-year-old killed joins TxDOT to urge everyone to follow traffic safety laws ________________________________________   AUSTIN – At just 14 years old, Alexei Bauereis was struck

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TPWD Reminds Hunters of Mandatory Harvest Reporting in Select Texas Counties Ahead of Season Opener

  AUSTIN- As the Texas spring turkey season rapidly approaches, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters that all counties with a one-bird bag limit have mandatory

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Biological clock shock? “Springing forward” may have drawbacks for heart health  

  The American Heart Association cites studies showing increase in heart disease, stroke incidents associated with change to daylight-saving time    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, March 8, 2023 —

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Hunting Prospects Favorable this Spring in Areas with Historically Strong Turkey Populations

  AUSTIN – While the 2022 drought and heat have reduced wild turkey numbers across Texas, hunters who hit the field this spring should see plenty of birds in areas that typically house

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San Jacinto Museum and Battleground Announce San Jacinto Day Celebration  

The San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association (SJMBA) and the Texas Historical Commission (THC) are proud to announce the 2023 San Jacinto Day Celebration on April 22, 2023. The event will

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TABC working with retailers, consumers to prevent underage drinking during spring break

AUSTIN — Agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will visit hundreds of alcohol retailers — such as bars, restaurants, and stores — as part of a statewide operation to keep alcohol

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