Winnsboro Livestock Market Report 10-16-26 & Dairy Sale Market Report 10-14-26
Op-Ed: Tips for Purchasing a New Vehicle
If you’re shopping for a new vehicle this fall, you’re in good company. In October, New Car Dealers and Used Car Dealers both rank among the top 10 most-searched industries on BBB.org in East Texas. That tells us plenty of East Texans are doing their homework before they buy, which is exactly the right instinct.…
Read MoreFloridian sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay $2.8M in restitution for money laundering scheme in the Eastern District of Texas
PLANO, Texas – A Palm Bay, Florida man has been sentenced to federal prison for a money laundering scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Joshua Thomas Jackson, 41, pleaded guilty to money laundering and was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean…
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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District Roadwork Report for Week of October 18 – October 24
Bowie County Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes back to traditional, two-lane traffic pattern. Westbound entrance & exit ramps open. Traveling I-30 eastbound: Exit 217 to access Kings Highway & FM 2148. Lanes split. Exit 218 for local access east of Pecan…
Read MoreHow Gina Hinojosa went from progressive to populist, emerging as Greg Abbott’s most formidable challenger
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 16, 2026 People weren’t exactly knocking down Gina Hinojosa’s door to get her to run for governor last year. When Beto O’Rourke tried to assemble a slate of Texas’ Democratic stars to run for statewide office last year, he was talking with candidates like state Rep. James Talarico…
Read MoreBo French, Jon Rosenthal battle over culture, job duties in bid to regulate the oil and gas industry
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune October 17, 2026 ODESSA — Jon Rosenthal planned to spend much of the summer and fall explaining the nuances of the Texas Railroad Commission, the three-member council that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry, and pitching himself to voters as the best man for the job. Then…
Read MoreFederal inmate convicted of using his time in prison to defraud local family and others
BEAUMONT, Texas – A federal prison inmate has been convicted in an investment fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Riley Graham, 60, also known as David Drake, was found guilty by a jury of conspiring to commit wire fraud. The verdict was reached on October 15,…
Read MorePittsburg 58, Gilmer 56
2026_Gilmer_vs_Pittsburg_Game_Book 2026_Gilmer_Season_Book_Through_7_Games Turnovers, missed opportunities undo Gilmer in 58-56 loss to Pittsburg Buckeyes overcome two double-digit deficits and rush for 446 yards, but Pirates win on field goal as time expires By Joe Dodd GILMER — Alan Metzel had worried about the possibility of an emotional letdown following Gilmer’s dramatic victory over Pleasant Grove. Add…
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