June 18, 2026 | Hannah Buchanan Dr. Mena Souliman, the Ronald D. Brazzel Endowed Professor of Civil Engineering and chair of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Management at The University of Texas at Tyler, was elected to serve a three-year term on the American Society of Civil Engineers Department Heads Advisory and…

Growing up in the Black community of Bethlehem, Texas, about ten miles from Gilmer, Eye witnessed something many people today never experienced. Bethlehem was more than a place on a map—it was a community. We had our own store. We had our own gas pump. We had neighbors who knew one another, looked after one…

Texas Crop and Weather Report June 16, 2026 – by Kay Ledbetter Across Texas, alternative or nontraditional crops continue to find a significant role in many farming operations because they offer crop diversification or an additional opportunity for late-season planting after failed crops. While some crops are limited by contract availability and marketing options, Texas…

Simple tips for feeders, flowers and supporting migration June 16, 2026 – by Susan Himes Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? More than 300 species of hummingbirds exist worldwide. However, only about 18 are regularly found in the U.S., including nine common species in Texas. By providing reliable food sources, such as nectar, and…

Father, daughter shift gears to teach at TSTC   The old saying goes that every daughter is a “daddy’s girl,” but for Jeff Allmand and Christine Hogan, the bond runs much deeper than a simple cliché. It is forged in motor oil, diesel engines, and a shared, lifelong passion for mechanics. “She is my little…

By Russ Greene First of all, Jim “Pappy” Moore is unapologetic about what he wrote in his column last week. In retrospect, The Mirror shouldn’t have published it, especially during Juneteenth week but really there is never a good time for such reckless rhetoric. I have always been a strong advocate of the First Amendment.…

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. All 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…

By Terri Langford and Chuck Lindell, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2026 Siding with SpaceX and the General Land Office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups did not have a right to sue to preserve public access to a beach that has been closed during rocket launches. The unanimous ruling said…

I am responding, section by section, to the article entitled “Only Black People Can Save Black People” written by Jim “Pappy” Moore as published on June 18, 2026, in the Gilmer Mirror.  Citizens of all colors and faiths, as well as business owners, found the article to be racially stereotypical, intellectually condescending, arrogantly paternalistic and…