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White Oak’s tax rate and water charges will be increasing in coming weeks as city leaders strive to close the gap toward sustainable numbers after years of relatively low figures. Council

  AUSTIN— The Great Texas Birding Classic, the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, raised $47,000 for projects benefitting native Texas habitats and species.

Two books will be read to small children at both of the Upshur County Library’s two weekly “Storytime” sessions in Gilmer on Thursday, Sept. 7. To be presented at the 10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. events

By Phillip Williams KILGORE–After what has beset them in their initial two outings this season, should the Gilmer Buckeyes be paired against yet another battalion of Bulldogs any time in

The Gladewater Bears fell in their home opener at Jack V. Murphy Stadium, 42-26, to the Mount Vernon Tigers. The loss leaves the Bears at 0-2. Next week the Bears will host the Spring Hill

    AUSTIN—With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game

“I want to talk about education to start with.” District 7 Rep. Jay Dean didn’t stray far from the topic of Texas schools Aug. 16 during a local Town Hall meeting with

By James Draper The City of Gladewater’s budget and tax rate were all but ready for a vote Thursday night – a key piece of bookkeeping had to be squared away first, though. Ultimately, the

By Phillip Williams ‘Twas most likely the most overwhelming Ode to Offense in Gilmer High School football history when two state-ranked behemoths, the Chapel Hill Bulldogs and Gilmer

  By James Draper The torch has been passed. For decades, U.S. Marine (ret.) Leon Watson was the principle caretaker of the Medal of Honor gravesite of U.S. Army Master Sgt. Travis E.

  AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a policy Thursday limiting its use of eminent domain. The policy, adopted during the commission’s August meeting, limits the Texas