UT Tyler, Kilgore ISD Partner to Enrich District Educational Opportunities
New Education Partner: Kilgore Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Andy Baker (at left) and UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD, during an MOU signing ceremony held earlier today on the UT Tyler campus. The partnership provides discounted tuition rates for Kilgore ISD employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler. Partnership addresses teacher shortage…
Read MoreTexas Wheat Continues Commitment to Producer-Driven Research
[AMARILLO, TX] Texas Wheat Producers Board will fund 16 research projects amounting to $400,000 in research investment for the 2026-27 funding cycle. This funding was approved during the April 2026 board of directors meeting held in Amarillo, TX. “At the end of the day, our goal is to invest in research…
Read MoreLEANDER RESIDENT CLAIMS SHARE OF $20 MILLION POWERBALL® JACKPOT
“I was stunned,” says claimant AUSTIN — A Leander resident claimed half of the estimated annuitized $20 million Powerball® Grand Prize that was advertised for the May 2 drawing. The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at QuikTrip #4165, located at 10742 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, in Leander, and matched all six numbers drawn (25-37-42-52-65, Powerball…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – I’m being Released from Incarceration. What Are My Social Security Options?
Dear Rusty: In a previous column, you wrote about people who filed for Social Security late in life. I am currently incarcerated and will be filing for Social Security in the fall of 2029. I will be 74 years old in the first week of January 2029. Unless I read it wrong, could I be…
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PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of THOMAS BENJAMIN PAYNE, JR., Deceased, was issued on the 18th day of May, 2026 in Docket Number 26-230-CCPR-00043 in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to DEBORAH K. GLENN and JOHN J. GLENN. The residence of the Co-Independent Executors…
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RONALD PAUL GULLEY, Deceased, were issued on May 19, 2026, in Cause No. 26-230-CCPR-00044, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: KENNETH ALLEN GARD and CHARLES MICHAEL CONNER. All persons having claims against this Estate which is…
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PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of TOMMY RAY GIBSON, Deceased, was issued on the 18th day of May, 2026 in Docket Number 26-230-CCPR-00042 in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to CHRISTINA “TINA” M. FOSTER. The residence of the Independent Executor is in Upshur County,…
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BETTY ANN CLARK, Deceased, were issued on May 18, 2026, in Cause No. 26-230-CCPR-00051, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: REBECCA ANN MCGILL. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are…
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION HEIRSHIP- UNKNOWN HEIRS The State of Texas County of Upshur CHAD MCLAIN, Applicant’s Attorney 10000 N. CENTRAL EXPY, SUITE 800 DALLAS, TEXAS 75231 TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS IN THE ESTATE OF: DAKOTA JACK HUDSPETH, Deceased, 25-230-CCPR-00115 In the County Court of Upshur County, Texas BOKF, N.A. dba Bank of Texas, Applicant, has…
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION- CIVIL SUITS CAUSE NO. 25-230-DCCV-00188 The State of Texas UPSHUR COUNTY PLAINTIFF’s Attorney MARTY YOUNG 3522 N. FOURTH STREET LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75605 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney does not file a written answer with the clerk…
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