Hale County Flood Control Structural Rehabilitation Completed, Strengthening Protection for Plainview Community
TEMPLE, TX — The rehabilitation of the Lower Running Water Draw Site 4 Flood Control Structure in Hale County has been successfully completed, marking a major milestone in protecting the Plainview community and surrounding agricultural lands from potential flooding. For over 70 years, the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) has constructed…
Read MoreKilgore College Testing Center earns national certification from NCTA
The Kilgore College Testing Center has earned Test Center Certification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA), a national recognition that affirms the center’s commitment to providing high-quality testing services. Certification criteria are rigorous and based on the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines, which were developed to help postsecondary testing centers deliver secure, reliable and…
Read MoreKilgore College Adult Education to host enrollment events for CNA training, GED classes
Kilgore College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) will host two upcoming enrollment events for individuals interested in workforce training and high school equivalency preparation. An enrollment session for the Integrated Education and Training (IET) Certified Nursing Assistant program is scheduled for Wednesday, March, 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the KC-Longview’s Hendrix Building, 300…
Read MoreGuatemalan national extradited to the Eastern District of Texas to face international drug trafficking charges
SHERMAN, Texas – A Guatemalan national has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Elmer Antonio Pancan Barrios, aka “Chepio,” 42, was extradited from Guatemala to the United States on March 5, 2026, after being charged in a federal…
Read MoreAAA Texas: As Summer Travel Demand Builds, Now Is the Time to Book
Busy travel demand, booming cruise interest, and limited availability make early booking especially important With Spring Break travel now underway, AAA Texas recommends Texans start preparing for what is expected to be a busy summer travel season. Travel demand remains strong, cruises continue to grow in popularity, and booking early can help travelers secure better…
Read MoreLong-range weather forecast predicts above-average rainfall for East Texas
Based on the latest data from the Climate Prediction Center and regional outlooks, here is what the next three months (April–June 2026) look like for East Texas. Three-Month Outlook (April – June 2026) While the El Niño event itself is likely to emerge later this summer, the immediate transition from La Niña to “neutral” conditions…
Read MoreOP-ED: YES, IT’S A RELIGIOUS WAR
Genesis 16:12 “And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.” By Van Yandell The Jews and the Ishmaelites have been at each other’s throats for four-thousand years. It all began with the…
Read MoreRep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune March 16, 2026 Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday confirmed that a 39-year-old man who was killed in a standoff with Dallas officers last week was a member of her security team who had been using a fraudulent identity. Diamon Mazairre Robinson lived as “Mike King” for years,…
Read MoreCorpus Christi’s water woes will be center stage at City Council meeting
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune March 17, 2026 As drought tightens its grip on South Texas, city leaders in Corpus Christi are expected to deliver what could be the most sobering update yet on the region’s water supply outlook. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, officials are expected to present new modeling that outlines a…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Age is not an excuse for being unhealthy.
By Dr. Billy Holland This might be one of the most unpopular articles of all time, but as I sit here wanting to express from my heart, my private burdens are being exposed. I care about you (and me), it’s the only reason I would write about such a challenging subject. I believe it’s better…
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