Fine wine meets fine art at Winnsboro’s 17th Annual Art & Wine Festival
October 6, 2026 – Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) invites you to raise a glass to the 17th Annual Art & Wine Festival in historic downtown Winnsboro. The event invites guests to stroll through Winnsboro’s charming Cultural District, sampling Texas wines and local culinary treats while enjoying juried artwork and live music. Admission is FREE. Hours for Friday, November 6, are…
Read MoreWho wants a lifestyle of spiritual awareness?
LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland Have you noticed that when we are bombarded with negativity and told that the world is falling apart at the seams, it drains our joy and hope? Of course, we are concerned about our nation, the world, and the future of our family, but may we look beyond…
Read More28th Annual Wildfire Academy begins at Camp Swift
BASTROP, Texas — The 28th annual Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy begins this week at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility near Bastrop. The academy takes place Oct. 6-19. Each year, federal, state, local and private firefighters from across Texas and the nation attend the academy to continue their education and earn nationally accredited training qualifications.…
Read MoreNational Night Out Spirit Shines Year-Round Through Partnership Between Local Youth, Community Renewal and SWEPCO
SHREVEPORT, La. – National Night Out celebrates what is possible when neighbors, community organizations and local partners come together to build safer, stronger communities. At Community Renewal’s MLK Friendship House, that spirit extends far beyond a single evening each year. Through a unique partnership with SWEPCO, children and teens participating in the Friendship House…
Read MoreKC Theatre to present ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Oct. 8-11
Published: September 22, 2026 Kilgore College Theatre will bring Washington Irving’s classic tale to the stage with its upcoming production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” set for Oct. 8-11 in Van Cliburn Auditorium on the Kilgore campus. The production features a fast-paced retelling of the familiar story through physical storytelling, an eerie atmosphere and…
Read MoreKilgore College receives $1.26 million federal grant to continue Educational Opportunity Center
Kilgore College has been awarded a five-year, $1.26 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its Educational Opportunity Center program, which helps East Texans access higher education and career training opportunities. The Educational Opportunity Center, or EOC, is one of the federal TRIO programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of…
Read MoreTexas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Tennessee to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. This agreement will allow licensed master electricians and master electrical contractors to work in either state under a streamlined…
Read MoreTexas Expands Electrician Reciprocity with Tennessee to Support Skilled Workforce and Economic Growth
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors as part of its ongoing efforts to respond to growing industry workforce needs. This agreement will allow licensed master electricians and master electrical contractors to work in either state under a streamlined…
Read MoreBBGB to host fundraiser
By Phillip Williams Big Brothers Giving Back, an organization of men who mentor young boys in need of a male role model, will hold a fund-raising catfish fry at its headquarters Saturday, Oct. 24. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the building, which is near Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative at 1002 Texas 154…
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