Protecting Sex Predators: The Sordid Reality of the Global Power Elite
John Whitehead’s Commentary John & Nisha Whitehead February 18, 2026 “When did pedophilia become a partisan issue? The American people deserve to know the whole truth about Jeffrey Epstein and every single powerful person who enabled him. Every name, every flight log, every cover up, all of it … If there’s one thing we should…
Read MoreKC Invitational Wind Symphony Concert Set for Feb. 28 in Kilgore
Published: February 18, 2026 The Kilgore College Invitational Wind Symphony Concert featuring area high school band students performing alongside the KC Wind Symphony is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore campus. Repertoire selections will include contemporary and classic wind band literature, as well as…
Read MoreTexas sues Dow, claiming “habitual” pollution violations at Gulf Coast chemical plant
By Inside Climate News, The Texas Tribune February 18, 2026 This story is published in partnership with Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here. The Texas Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit Friday against Dow Chemical Co., North America’s largest…
Read MoreRep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide
By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune February 18, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, blamed his GOP opponent Brandon Herrera for politicizing the death of his former staffer on Wednesday, a day after the San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from the woman admitting to having an affair with Gonzales.…
Read MoreTexas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune February 18, 2026 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center canceled a scheduled talk by an OB-GYN who has provided abortion care later in pregnancy after opponents argued the discussion would be illegal on a public university campus, a claim abortion-rights advocates dispute. Asked who made the decision and whether…
Read MoreBlue Bell/TSWA Class 2A All-State Football Team
First in a series of five BRYAN – Record-setting Mt. Enterprise running back Kaegan Ash was the Class 2A offensive player of the year on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A all-state football team. The Texas Tech signee rushed for a state-record 4,562 yards on 301 carries. He scored 67 touchdowns and had…
Read MoreUpshur County March 3 Primary Elections Info
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE MATERIALS The Upshur County Commissioner’s Court is accepting SEALED bids for road and bridge materials, including: Gas & Diesel, Road Oil, Plant Mixed Asphalt, and Culverts. Specifications and bid packages for each, may be obtained in person from the Upshur County Road and Bridge Department, 2255 Hwy 271…
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION- CIVIL SUITS CAUSE NO. 25-230-DCCV-00279 The State of Texas UPSHUR COUNTY PLAINTIFF’s Attorney OR PLAINTIFF SELF-LITIGANT NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday…
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