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Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center Announces Arrests in Multi-State Gift Card Fraud Investigation

AUSTIN – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) today announced the arrest of two individuals connected to a multi-state gift card fraud scheme spanning Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. On March 17, 2026, the suspects entered Texas and were identified committing gift card fraud in Amarillo. Following a coordinated intelligence effort between the FCIC’s…

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REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MUSEUM ART CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

            Since 2008, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Museum has sponsored an annual art contest to encourage young artists to express Texas heritage and history. As students research the subject matter for their artwork, they learn about Texas historic sites, events, and individuals that lived in Texas during the republic era of 1820-1850.…

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New Data Center Announced; SWEPCO Role Cited in Supporting Local Economic Growth

Feb. 23, 2026 For more information visit SWEPCO.com/ready or the NLEP project site NLEP.org/AWS SHREVEPORT, La. (Feb. 23, 2026) – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) announced a new data center investment from Amazon that company leaders describe as the most significant economic development win Northwest Louisiana has seen in a generation. This investment brings new utility infrastructure upgrades…

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE MATERIALS The Upshur County Commissioner’s Court is accepting SEALED bids for road and bridge materials, including: Rip Rap/Rock, Gravel, and Limestone Flex Base. Specifications and bid packages for each, may be obtained in person from the Upshur County Road and Bridge Department, 2255 Hwy 271 N., Gilmer, Texas…

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Public Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals addressed to Mr. Josh Marrs, President, Pritchett WSC, 3670 SH 155 South, Gilmer, TX 75645-8063, will be received until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary for the construction of “6” Water Main – F.M. 1002 and Aspen Trail” consisting of…

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Etha Mae Renfro, Deceased, were issued on March 17, 2026 in Cause No. 25-230-CCPR-00130, pending in the Upshur County Court, Upshur County, Texas to Rhonda Lea Renfro. Claims may be presented to the representative’s attorney Tina Hall Montoya, 3021…

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Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CORBITT LEE PUCKETT, Deceased, were issued on March 17, 2026, in Cause No. 26-230-CCPR-00026, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: CORBITT ALLEN PUCKETT. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are…

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Public Notice

Request forProposal Gilmer Independent School District is accepting proposals for District PhotographyServices To request a Proposal Packet, Please contact Caleb Tillery at Gilmer ISD, 245 N. Bradford St. Gilmer, TX 75644 903-841-7405 or caleb.tillery@gilmerisd.org Sealed proposals are due at the above address no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Gilmer ISD reserves…

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