Op-Ed: Out of Control
By Mel Gurtov Mentally Unstable Ordinarily, July 4 would be a time to celebrate the virtues of America. But whatever virtues we once possessed, Donald Trump and his inner circle of family and sycophants have abandoned them. Blind ambition, greed, and notorious self-promotion of the would-be king stand in their place. Today I want to…
Read MoreBLUE BELL/TSWA CLASS 3A ALL-STATE SOFTBALL TEAM
LONGVIEW – Listed is the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association Class 3A All-State Softball Team for the 2026 season. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and sportswriters around the state. COACH OF THE YEAR: Thomas De Los Santos, Santa Gertrudis Academy PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Madi Doty, Grandview FIRST TEAM Pitcher:…
Read MoreMoran Minute
Enews Sign Up | Visit My Website | View Online Dear East Texas, Happy Fourth of July! Today we honor America’s 250th anniversary. It was the day when the desperation for liberty was met with the determination of revolutionaries and the desire for freedom was met with a decision to sacrifice. The Founding Fathers didn’t just declare independence—they…
Read MoreToday’s the Day! Happy 250th Anniversary, America!
Today is the day! A day 250 years in the making. Happy 250th Birthday, America! From neighborhood block parties and hometown parades to concerts, fireworks, and celebrations from coast to coast, Americans everywhere are coming together to celebrate Independence Day and our nation’s 250th anniversary. No matter where you’re celebrating, you can be part of…
Read MoreTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District Roadwork Report for Week of July 5 – July 11
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 MoreJoin us Aug. 12 for a symposium on the future of the Texas workforce
By Texas Tribune Events Staff, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2026 The jobs Texas will need to fill in 10 years are being defined today, and the state’s education and workforce systems are racing to catch up. Join The Texas Tribune and The Waco Bridge on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Texas State Technical College…
Read MoreCelebrate Freedom Responsibly: Texas Game Wardens Urge Safe, Sober Boating
July 3, 2026 AUSTIN – As Texans and visitors prepare to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across the state, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging everyone to prioritize water safety after Texas Game Wardens responded to an unusually high number of water-related fatalities last…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 2A All-State Softball Team
LONGVIEW – Listed is the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association Class 2A All-State Softball Team for the 2026 season. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and sportswriters around the state. COACH OF THE YEAR: James Harp, Ganado PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kaylyn Benavides, Ganado FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Saylor Bures, Ganado; Sidney…
Read MoreInvestigation Leads to Arrest for Possession of Child Pornography
(Michael Jeffrey Anderson) WISE County, Texas – On July 1, 2026, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Special Agents served a search warrant at a residence in Runaway Bay, Texas, as part of an ongoing investigation involving the alleged downloading of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). During the search, DPS…
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