SHREVEPORT, La., Nov. 19, 2019 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, will join Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize the fourth

AUSTIN — The State Bar of Texas Jury Service Committee is seeking feedback from people summoned to jury duty about their experiences.The committee has created an online survey designed to elicit

  A fire inside a travel trailer left a 63-year-old Gladewater man dead Sunday evening. The fire occurred off Pear Road just after 6 p.m.. The state fire marshal’s office is reportedly

By Phillip Williams TYLER–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Mason Hurt heaved two TDs while teammates D.J. Shead and Darrell Bush tallied two apiece, and their defensive teammates staged their

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today announced ahead of the 2020 primary and general elections that the Office of the Secretary of State will join fellow members of the

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System will present a free community seminar, “Keeping You in Motion,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, at the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy

By Phillip Williams TEXARKANA–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Mason Hurt heaved four touchdown tosses while Gilmer’s “Black Flag Defense” dealt its second shutout of the

City officials say it is no longer necessary to boil your water, following the water leak and low pressure that occurred late last week, Test results so the water is safe to drink now.

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries management staff are considering changes to freshwater fishing regulations at water bodies located in Cooke, Tom Green, Grayson, and

On November 3 at approximately 02:50 A.M. a Gladewater officer observed a vehicle run the red light at highway 80 and Main St. the officer initiated his overhead emergency lights as well as

We “Fall Back” an hour this weekend, and everyone loves the extra hour of sleep… but how does it affect our bodies? CHRISTUS experts can help you address: Some studies show that gaining an extra

 AUSTIN –With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry

First Sightings Reported in Seadrift in early October AUSTIN – With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is

Tickets for the 2019 UIL Football State Championships being played at AT&T Stadium are available for purchase. All 11-man and six-man football championships will be played at the same

By Phillip Williams GILMER–Hogtied 0-0 at twirling time, and trailing 6-0 early in the third quarter, the Gilmer Buckeyes abruptly unleashed running back Darrell Bush for three touchdowns

Reduced bag limits for pintails heading into the season; Goose population continues to flounder AUSTIN— Hunters heading to the field this fall with hopes to fill their plates with delicious ducks

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens recently traveled to Kruger National Park in South Africa to begin an annual professional exchange program with South African National Parks Game Rangers. The program

By Phillip Williams TEXARKANA–The Pleasant Grove Hawks utilized potent passing in the first half, and lethal landlubbing in the second, to garrote the Gilmer Buckeyes, 37-24, in a District

October 21 – November 1, 2019  Early voting is from October 21 – November 1. The League of Women Voters reminds registered voters that voting early is easy. The hours are convenient.

By Phillip Williams GILMER–’Twas a night when the Spring Hill Panthers were amBushed as Gilmer Buckeyes running back Darrell Bush trod for three touchdowns, his squad survived a late

By Phillip Williams BULLARD–Gilmer Buckeyes quarterback Mason Hurt inflicted injury on the Bullard Panthers’ psyche, tossing three touchdowns as Gilmer bludgeoned Bullard, 43-7, on a

AUSTIN — The Internal Revenue Service has extended tax relief for farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought, flooding or other severe weather in recent years.  Farmers

Course for aspiring entrepreneurs and new businesses set for Nov. 7—Feb. 6   TYLER – The University of Texas at Tyler has announced that the Kauffman FastTrac course for aspiring

The East Texas Yamboree Assocation and volunteers are hosting the first “NO LIMITS” special needs livestock show Monday, Oct. 14. At this event, students who are eligible to show

AUSTIN – The Railroad Commission of Texas this week launches its first-ever interactive data maps providing oil and gas production and the locations of abandoned wells plugged by the

A 53-year-old Flint, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown Tuesday. Jose Luis Marquez Rodriguez pleaded

Highlighted Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Cooperative Agreement to Advance National Defense AUSTIN– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined the U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) and The

The monarchs are headed this way. Their numbers are up, and they’ll need to refuel on nectar when they get here, so now is a good time to water your butterfly-friendly autumn blooms and

On September 29, 2019, at approximately 10:40 PM, Gregg County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a burglary of a habitation in progress in the 700 block of West Access Road off of Farm

By Phillip Williams GILMER–‘Tis apropos that Sir Isaac Newton discovered the Law of Gravity for the Gilmer Buckeyes invoked it Friday night, thus ensuring that the Newton

AUSTIN— TxDOT is launching a safety campaign to remind drivers and pedestrians to slow down, be alert and obey traffic laws. Last year, there were 5,694 traffic crashes involving pedestrians in

By Phillip Williams CARTHAGE–The upstart and underdog Gilmer Buckeyes unsettled the unvanquished No. 2-ranked Carthage Bulldogs with an unexpectedly worrisome wargame Friday night, keeping

By Phillip Williams GILMER–The Paris Wildcats, laden with stupefying speed that would make Superman resemble a slowpoke, horrified the Gilmer Buckeyes’ homecoming assemblage with a

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) today voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Harrison Keller to serve as the next commissioner of higher education. Dr. Keller will

By Phillip Williams VAN–The Van Vandals were not just vexed Friday night; a certain hot-footed Gilmer Buckeyes running back exhibited an enfeebling endeavor that ensured the vamoosed

TYLER – A 59-year-old Longview man has been sentenced to federal prison for criminal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown and FBI Special Agent in

HUGHES APPOINTED CHAIR OF SENATE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TYLER — Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Senator Bryan Hughes as Chair of the Senate State Affairs Committee, effective

The Gladewater Chamber of Commerce board of directors welcomed Scrubby Love, a local soap shop located at 205 N Main Street in downtown Gladewater, to the chamber family with a formal ribbon

QUITMAN — Thanks to a five-month investigation by Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Rangers and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Brand

  Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released totals for fiscal 2019 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August. General revenue-related revenue was $57.87

Texas Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month AUSTIN – Texas is working toward preventing suicide among young adults and veterans in the state, highlighting the resources available to

  COLLEGE STATION – Some Texas landowners may be eligible for funding to help with prescribed burning costs on private lands. Now through September 30, 2019, Texas A&M Forest Service is

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office filed a civil Medicaid fraud lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, and its subsidiary Janssen

By Phillip Williams GILMER–The rabbit’s foot may be an iconic symbol of good luck, but the Atlanta Rabbits’ fleet feet were insufficient to invalidate the injury inflicted on

Upshur County joins growing list of East Texas counties issuing a burn ban on outdoor burning. Violating this burn ban could cost you $500.

AUSTIN – Feral hogs are so loathed by landowners in Texas for their habitat destroying behavior that beginning Sept. 1, you won’t even need a hunting license to pursue them on private property.

    AUSTIN – Game wardens will be out in force patrolling the waterways over the Labor Day holiday weekend to help ensure Texans make it back home safely. They’ll also be educating

Gladewater’s Maverick Technical Systems, Inc. proudly announces the launch of its new brand and identity – MavTex Fabrication and Supply. As part of this change, the company has also