JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: My Fight Against Iranian Terrorists
By Jim “Pappy” Moore When I arrived at University of Texas Law School in August of 1974, I considered myself leaning liberal. However once I got into Law School, I realized I was not liberal. I was conservative. That was because in Austin and at University of Texas, the student body and the local politics…
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DISCOVERY RELEASED IN LAWSUIT BY HUMANITIES GROUPS REVEALS CHATGPT-POWERED PROCESS BY DOGE IN CANCELLING GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Motion Filed by Plaintiffs for Summary Judgment in Lawsuit to Restore National Endowment for the Humanities Previous Function and Funding For immediate release / March 7, 2026 (New York, NY) — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) used a flawed ChatGPT process to identify “DEI programs” and inform decisions to terminate grants awarded by…
Read MoreFree Critical Retirement Essentials seminars planned
March 5, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College’s Continuing Education department will soon host a free six-week seminar series designed to help community members better prepare for retirement. The series, Critical Retirement Essentials, will be led by Kevin Welborn of Monticello Financial Group and will cover a variety of important financial topics, including retirement strategies, 401(k)…
Read MoreBuilding Home Hope
Dear Editor, My name is María del Mar and I am writing to share a personal story that may be of possible interest to your readers. For many years I have been living with severe mental illness, including obsessive-compulsive disorder connected to childhood trauma. In its most severe form, this condition can make everyday life…
Read MoreMaster of Memory program series in March
A free program designed to improve participants’ memory function is being offered to Upshur County residents this month. The Master of Memory program is a series of lessons which will be held on March 24, 26, and 31 in Gilmer. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions to receive a completion certificate. Studies show…
Read MoreTxDOT: Drunk Driving Crashes Spike in Spring
March had the highest number of drunk driving crashes in Texas last year AUSTIN– As students and Texans take time off this March, it’s imperative that drivers always get a sober ride. Last year Texas saw a spike in drunk driving crashes in March — more than any other month. As spring break…
Read MoreChapel Hill, Pine Tree Lead the Way in 2025-26 District 16-4A Boys Basketball Awards
The votes are in, and the 2025-26 District 16-4A Boys Basketball season has officially been recognized with a full slate of individual honors. Chapel Hill and Pine Tree dominated the superlative categories, while players from across the district earned spots on the all-district teams. — Superlatives Chapel Hill senior Kenson Anderson claimed the district’s highest…
Read MoreCalhoun County Republicans miss state-mandated results deadline because of hand counting
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat Mar 6, 2026 at 6:29pm EST Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here. Calhoun County finished…
Read MoreFederal inmates charged with assault in Eastern District of Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas – Six federal inmates have been charged with assault in connection with an attack on a fellow inmate in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Earnest Dale Collins, 29; Anderson Garcia, 27; Ira Hall, 38; Quincy Homere, 40; Richard Royal, 41; and Eric Terrill Spencer 34, were…
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