Pineywoods agricultural conference set Feb. 11 in Gilmer
Pests, weeds, beaver control among continuing education topics JANUARY 26, 2022 The Pineywoods Continuing Education Conference will be held Feb. 11 in Gilmer. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative, 1200 W. Tyler St. Aquatic weed identification is among the topics at the Pineywoods…
Read MoreLONGVIEW: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Copper Tree Retreat Massage and Med Spa to save local patients’ lives by hosting much-needed drive
Have a heart – make an appointment to donate blood with Carter BloodCare LONGVIEW, Texas (Jan. 24, 2022) – Heart disease never stops taking lives, regardless of time of day, month or year. It remains the number one killer of women and men, and patients undergoing heart surgeries can require multiple blood transfusions. This February,…
Read MorePets Fur People Pet of the Week – Henry
Henry is available for adoption at the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People in Tyler. He is part border collie and pointer. Henry weighs 75 pounds and is about 6 years old. He has been neutered, is current on starting vaccinations including rabies and has been microchipped for identification purposes. Henry would thrive as a member…
Read MoreRobroy Industries Raceway Division announces promotion of Tawny Bewley to Customer Service Manager
Robroy Industries Raceway Division recently announced the promotion of Tawny Bewley to Customer Service Manager. Tawny has been with the Raceway Division since 2017 and has served as our Customer Service Supervisor since February 2018. Tawny has made valuable strides in improving how we service our customers along with improving internal efficiencies. Raceway President, Steve…
Read MoreDPS Honors Fallen Special Agent Anthony Salas
AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agent Anthony Carlos “AC” Salas, 37, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, after being injured in a tragic accident near Eagle Pass on Jan. 21. Salas was conducting tactical operations in Maverick County as part of a DPS Special Operations Group working with the U.S.…
Read MoreSam Houston State University Announces Fall 2021 Dean’s List
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (January 28, 2022) – The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.…
Read MoreNTCC Art Department hosts exhibit by Diedra Long Camp
January 27, 2022 The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department is pleased to announce that one of its graduates, Diedra Long Camp, will present the February art exhibit in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. Camp is a watercolor and mixed media artist with a passion for telling a story and connecting to people.…
Read MoreNumerous Gilmer Buckeyes make Padilla Coaches Poll All State Team
Padilla Coaches Poll All State Team was announced today: 1st Team Offense: QB – Brandon Tennison WR – Rohan Fluellen OL – Jarot Ritter OL – Brayden Clinton P- Cody Guidry 1st Team Defense: DL – Matthew Burton OLB – Omero Orona DB – Rohan Fluellen 2nd Team Offense: RB-Ashton Haynes K – Jose Hernandez…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Statement On Houston Police Department Shooting
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after it was reported that three members of the Houston Police Department were shot in the line of duty: “The state of Texas grieves at the news of yet another violent attack on our law enforcement officers, this time on three members of the Houston Police…
Read MoreAnalysis: Crime pays, politically speaking, for Texas AGs
By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 28, 2022 “Analysis: Crime pays, politically speaking, for Texas AGs” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s note: If you’d like an email notice whenever…
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