The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Good Samaritans A Marion County Game Wardens responded to Lake O the Pines

FEMA is committed to providing equal access and delivery of our programs to Texans who were affected by the severe winter storms that began Feb. 11, 2021. That includes anyone requiring

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks have begun a strategic and thoughtful process of expanding capacity statewide, tracking Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest reopening order, and allowing more Texans the

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a letter warning United States House and Senate leaders of Constitutional deficiencies within H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021, which passed the

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking public comment on the following proposed changes to the 2021-2022 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird Proclamations:

By M. Ray Perryman THE ECONOMIST What went wrong with the Texas power grid during the recent extreme weather event? Everything – but it’s complicated. One key issue is that Texas homes,

In response to the winter storms that hit Texas in February 2021, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farmers and ranchers technical and financial assistance to

Texans are urged to fill out the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s State of Texas Assessment Tool to help state and emergency management officials identify damages that occurred during the

Brooks, Jackson are players of the year, D.J. Allen, Trent Bolt make All State selections   BRYAN – Hallettsville running back Jonathon Brooks and Canadian linebacker Ethan Jackson are the

Temple — In response to the winter storms that hit Texas in February 2021, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farmers and ranchers technical and financial

Commission suspends Disconnects for Non-Payment and Continues COVID19-based requirement for Deferred Payment Plans; Pauses ERCOT financial deadlines Austin, TX – In an emergency open meeting,

ALL Kilgore College instruction will occur REMOTELY on Monday, Feb. 22, as the college gives the city of Kilgore’s water system additional time to fill and pressurize.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the state identify damages

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the state identify damages

  Extends deadline for POLR registration in exchange for lower customer rates Austin, TX – In an emergency open meeting, the Public Utility Commission of Texas launched an investigation into

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that, in partnership with Gov. Greg Abbott, the Comptroller’s office has lifted state restrictions on the use of dyed diesel fuel for

Friday morning update: Pumps are now on. You may not have water yet as pressure will begin ramping up as the towers begin filling. Please keep in mind that we are attempting to build pressure to

Gladewater city officials have announced the following: We know this is a very difficult time for all of our citizens. We are doing our best to resolve water service issues across the community.

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is ready to begin damage assessment and power restoration as today’s winter storm brings freezing rain, ice, sleet and snow to the Ark-La-Tex. SWEPCO

City of Gladewater has implemented a stage 3 water restriction. This is due to water usage increase. The water plant is unable to keep up with current demand on the system. This may be due to

Officials would like share tips to stay protected against the threats of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO poisoning incidents become more frequent when the power is out, and it is imperative

TYLER – I-20 is closed both directions from US 69 to FM 14 in Smith County with multiple vehicles stranded, including several 18 wheelers, due to icy conditions. Motorists are urged to stay home.

The election slates are set for the Gladewater City Council or Gladewater ISD School Board set for May 1. For the city council – seats Place 4, Place 5, Place 6 and Place 7 were up for

Update #1 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021   As potentially severe winter weather approaches Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas this weekend, SWEPCO has requested additional line and tree crews in

As potentially severe winter weather approaches the Ark-La-Tex this weekend, Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) encourages customers to be prepared should power outages occur. “Snow and ice

  AUSTIN – Anglers across the state entered 340 lunker bass greater than 8 pounds in the Toyota ShareLunker program from 86 lakes during the 2020 season, which wrapped up Dec. 31. In

Austin – As cities such as Berkeley, California are banning the use of natural gas in residential homes and commercial buildings, Rep. Dean announced the filing of House Bill 1501,

UPDATE: According to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 12:13 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2021, Upshur County deputies and several Upshur County fire agencies responded to

  AUSTIN—Senator Joan Huffman (R – Houston) announced today that the Texas Senate Redistricting Committee will hold a series of regional hearings to solicit testimony from the public

Online sales of anabolic steroids generated over $450,000 in proceeds MARSHALL – A 53-year-old Longview, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the

Two East Texas men remained jailed for allegedly taking part in the unlawful siege of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, federal officials said. Ryan Nichols, 30 of Longview and Alex Kirk Harkrider, 33,

  Mr. Derrick Floyd, who is currently serving as Interim Principal at Gladewater Middle School, has been selected as the new Gladewater High School Principal. Floyd has over16 years in

(Click link below for National Weather Service radar) https://radar.weather.gov/… TYLER – Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews have pre-treated area roadways and implemented

  The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Penny Pinching A Shelby County game warden followed up on an ongoing

TEMPLE — The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has established a second funding application deadline of Feb. 12, 2021, for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program

In collaboration with the University of Texas at Tyler and the UT Health Science Center at Tyler, NET Health will be operating drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics this Friday and this

Three weeks after receiving the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to reach East Texas, UT Health East Texas caregivers again rolled up their sleeves Tuesday to receive the second dose of the

  AUSTIN – The turning of the calendar to January signals the beginning of the 35th season of the Toyota Sharelunker program. The year-round Toyota Sharelunker program offers four levels of

Find a vaccine provider by clicking the limit below. https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=91ac7fb5e5fd47e7ada4acfe4a05920a Who’s getting the vaccine now? If you are a

https://www.noradsanta.org  

Based on Gregg County’s current COVID numbers and after consultation with our local health authorities, Judge Alfonso Charles and Judge Scott Novy have cancelled the Grand Jury panel for Monday,

  AUSTIN— Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle your way into 2021 on a First Day Hike at 89 Texas State Parks.

GREGG COUNTY MEETS “HIGH HOSPITALIZATION” THRESHOLD, HEIGHTED RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY GOVERNOR’S ORDER According to Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt, on Monday, December 21, the

  Upshur County Judge Todd Tefteller, citing “the recent COVID-19 spike and the increasing number of county employees being absent from work due to COVID-19 infections,” on

By Phillip Williams ARLINGTON–When the upstart underdog Gilmer Buckeyes toted up a 14-0 lead on the heavily favored and unvanquished Carthage Bulldogs on Friday afternoon, it appeared the

Agency advises that emails be deleted without clicking on the link AUSTIN – An unknown number of people appear to have been targeted with an email that asks them to validate their profile

By Phillip Williams PROSPER–The Gilmer Buckeyes ascended to Friday’s state championship wargame by toting up a 35-7 lead at twirling time before weathering an unsettling comeback by

By Phillip Williams COMMERCE–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Brandon Tennison heaved two touchdowns and hoofed for another while teammate running back Ashton Haynes toted up two TDs as Gilmer