Catch the Buzz with Texas’ Sixth Annual Pollinator BioBlitz

  AUSTIN — For the next two weeks, Texans are invited to take part in the sixth annual statewide Pollinator BioBlitz. The goal of the BioBlitz, which runs from Oct. 1-17, is to raise

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Carthage drills Buckeyes, 28-7

By Phillip Williams CARTHAGE–The unconquered Carthage Bulldogs once again demonstrated Friday night that the difference between their No. 1-ranked class 4A squadron and the previously

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Buckeyes beat Lindale Eagles, 49-35

By Phillip Williams LINDALE–‘Twas a tug-of-war between two teams who lost their respective state championship wargames last season, and the unvanquished Gilmer Buckeyes and Lindale

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Texas Comptroller Announces $285 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned in Fiscal 2021 

(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid $285 million in unclaimed property claims during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today. “I am proud to

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GILMER ASPIRATES ATLANTA, 48-6

By Phillip Williams GILMER–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Brandon Tennison proved an aviational ace here Friday night, leaving a delegation of defending Hares several hairs short of success in

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Gregg County District Attorney Watson Will Not Seek Re-Election

Tom Watson announced today that he would not run for a second term as Gregg County Criminal District Attorney. “After much thought and prayer,” said Watson, “I have decided I will not

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Buckeyes slam Henderson, 50-14

By Phillip Williams GILMER–The No. 2-ranked Gilmer Buckeyes, whose arsenal of swiftness is sufficient to stultify Superman, totted up a 36-14 lead at Twirling Time in harrowing the

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Kilgore College will receive $1.16 million to help displaced, underemployed adults continue path to higher education

 The U.S. Department of Education announced that Kilgore College will receive a federal Educational Opportunities Center (EOC) grant of $1,160,250 to help unemployed workers, low-wage workers and

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Water, Boating Safety Takes Precedence Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

  AUSTIN— With Labor Day weekend approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding everyone to be safe this holiday by following basic boating and water safety

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$477,786 in grant funds available for prescribed burning to Central and East Texas landowners

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting grant applications to offset the cost of prescribed burning on private lands for Central and East Texas landowners through

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GISD closed until Sept. 7 due to COVID, football game canceled

By Suzanne Bardwell GISD Supt. Dr. Sedric Clark announced a district wide school closure Monday afternoon beginning Tuesday, Aug. 31 due to rising numbers of COVID-related absences among both

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